Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. "Rhythm Child" or "Happy Feet" as he is fondly called has been playing jazz and gospel drums since his childhood. Starting at the age of 10, his ideal drums were pots, pans, and the arm of his grandparents' love seat. During his first years in school, Uriel was told he was too small to be a drummer so he was forced to play the clarinet . Being determined, Uriel taught himself to play drums. Before long, he started playing drums at local churches all around the city. Uriel soon became lead percussionist at Butler Traditional High and the first to bring a 5-piece drum set to school games and competition music criteria. Learning to read music scores and charts only further pushed his ambition.

The name "Rhythm Child" was given to him while playing for his church due to his energy and passion for drums. Over the course of his music career, he has been honored to work with artists such as The Nappy Roots, Kirk Franklin, Tanita Gaines, Ben Tankard, Donnie McClurkin, Playa, Goodfella, Def Comedy Poetry, Warner Bro's. live comedy show, as well as Spike Davis's comedy events and gospel music workshops.