Tulsa, Oklahoma native, Jarvis Shaffer, has been in the game for a while and now at the age of 23, is on the verge of achieving his place in the R&B world. “I remember singing along with a song on the radio and my family telling me how great I was,” he recalls. “Right then, I knew where my life was headed.” Inspired by his older sister, a favorite on the local talent show circuit in their home town, Jarvis, then only 12 years old, embarked on the path that led him to where he is today. Before long, his dreams started to materialize. Local talent shows and performances allowed Jarvis to not only hone in on his vocal talents but to also develop the skills needed captivate a crowd, becoming a true performer.\r \r \r \r In 2004, shortly after Jarvis and his family relocated to Atlanta, he was introduced to music mogul Jermaine Dupri, founder of So So Def Recordings. Instantly recognizing the young singer’s star potential, JD added Jarvis to ...