William and Clemm are young (I’m talking an enviable 22 and 23 respectively) but make no mistake, these two are serious-minded professionals. Clemm held a business license and ran promotions for local shows when he was just 16, both have been making music and performing since high school, and both are serious about finding legitimate success in the music industry.
Although I never forgot I was talking to two young artists both invested in learning and growing, it was clear from the beginning that Clemm and William not only know what they’re doing, they’re confident in their skills and have been working toward this goal for as long as they can remember.
Clemm Rishad grew up in University Place where his mother owns a boutique and runs a daycare, and his father works for the State and preaches at their local church. His parents had lived in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood but in the 80s, before Clemm was born, they moved the family to the less volatile University Place. He attended Curtis High School and later Foss High School. His family, and specifically his brother have always inspired him. “He always respected me” Clemm says of his experience growing up with Richard who went out of his way to include Clemm and support his ideas.
William Jordan grew up in the Hilltop neighborhood, the fourth of six children, and also attended Curtis High School. Like Clemm, William’s parents are still together and active in the community. His mother teaches middle school and his father is a medical professional and a local preacher.
