Kyle Welton, 18, performing his original song 'Strive for Greatness' as part of the MWAH! performance at Northlake Middle School in Northlake, Illinois on December 16, 2011. Combining piano with vocals, Kyle had the entire Northlake audience interacting with him in the song's powerful message of promise and hope. Kyle also was a featured dancer in the troupe's hip hop dance finale that involved the entire troupe along with about 25 dancers from Northlake Middle School.
(photo by Curtis Lehmkuhl of the Sun-Times Media)

As of February 1, 2012:

My name : Kyle 'J-Wolf' Welton

My age/sign : 18 / cancer

Where I was born : Aurora, Illinois

My home town : Aurora, Illinois

My school status : A graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora

My favorite food : My mom's cooking

My favorite TV show : 106 & Park, House, and Family Guy

My favorite actors : Will Smith and Denzel Washington

My favorite music, artists, and musical groups : Jesus Culture and Hillsong music, Drake, Lil Wayne, and Tupac

My hobbies : Working on music and chillin.

My personal hero and why: Jesus Christ because He saved me and helps me with everything I go through.

My best friends and why: Carlise and Xpress because both have been there for me and they always make me laugh.

What you’d probably find in my iPod: All types of music, but especially Christian music, jazz, and rock.

What you’d probably find under my bed : Socks, shirts, and other clothes I've been forever looking for.

Most of my time on the computer is spent : Working on music, recording, and producing.

In my free time I : Don't really have much free time because I'm always on my grind.

The best advice I ever got : Accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior.

The best day I ever had so far : Too many to choose from.

The worst days or nights I’ve had so far : I forget the bad things that happen in life.

What makes me laugh: My family and my friends.

What makes me mad : The things that go on in this world.

My proudest moment so far: Creating my business, beginning with a song I've written — 'Strive for Greatness'.

One thing I simply can't stand: Being asked lots of questions.

Fifteen years from now I want to : Live in my dream.

The reason I want to is: To inspire and change millions of lives for the better.

The one word that best describes me: Determined!