Deonte Baker was raised on the west side of Chicago and has been singing since he was seven years old. He grew up in a big family with six brothers who are all singers and musicians. Deonte received formal training from The Chicago West Community Music Center located in the Garfield park golden dome and Columbia College Chicago Deonte began his professional singing career at the age of 12 performing around the world with his family’s gospel group, jazz bands, R&B bands, gospel choirs and more. He has done many local singing competitions , weddings, parties and was featured on Windy City Live. In 2018, Deonte was a contestant on the hit tv show American Idol , making it to the solo rounds in Hollywood and being featured on 3 episodes on ABC networks.

Deonte is currently working in Chicago as a full time professional singer and is Drop his first album in October 2024 has worked for many singer’s including the Grammy nominated R&B singer Miki Howard. Deonte’s mission is to spread joy and inspiration through his music and live performances.