Ross Victory

Ross Victory (born 7 January 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, and author. He is best known for his book - Views from the Cockpit and Horror Series Grandpa's Cabin and is regarded as one of the highly acclaimed writers of this generation. He also advocates for bisexual+ rights in the LGBTQ community. In 2023, he joined the Board of Directors of Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force, an education and advocacy group based in L.A.
Victory has over a decade’s experience in Ops Management.
He specializes in branding, marketing, cross-cultural communication, relationship management, pattern identification, SEO, SEM, customer service, social media marketing, public speaking, graphic designing, B2B and B2C Communication.
Victory has been featured in dozens of media outlets including, LA Weekly, LA Blade, LA Progressive, Writer's Life, Disrupt Magazine, Thrive Global, Honk Magazine, Nifey, Vocal Media, and others.
In 2021, Victory launched Books & Bangers e-commerce store on his website to sell his books, music, and merchandise. 
==Early life and education==
Victory was born on 7 January 1990 to Claude B. Victory. His father was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Victory’s parents worked in law enforcement in Los Angeles County. Victory grew up with four siblings in Los Angeles and went to a private Christian school from K-12. His brother, Jason Victory, passed away in 2014 from brain cancer, and his father passed away in 2017 when he was 74 years old. 
While growing up, Victory got the opportunity to travel the world because of his father’s job that required a lot of missionary work. Victory’s first international trip was to South Africa at seven years old. Over the years, Victory traveled to over 20 international cities. 
Victory began creating music in first grade by recording a mixtape for his first grade teacher and later performing in talent shows throughout middle and high school.
Later, Victory attended California State University, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing. He was also a member of the marketing club during his time at the university. Victory graduated in 2012. 
==Career==
Victory, a natural born leader, has leveraged his experience in Operations Management across both public and private educational sectors. With a foundation as an English instructor, he has grown into roles encompassing management, hiring, program development and administration, particularly for international audiences. At UCLA's School of Continuing Education, his leadership extends to mentoring and helping students enhance their understanding of the employment landscape and developing and practicing self-assurance. His expertise spans to project management, music and book production and publication, creative development, graphic design, and quality control, ensuring his personally branded artistic projects meet high production standards.
===Author Career===
Victory is a published American author with six books. His debut publication, "Views from the Cockpit" (2019), is a memoir that explores themes of family and personal loss. He is also known for the young adult horror series "Grandpa's Cabin." His writing has garnered attention for its reflective and evocative prose, establishing him as a notable voice in contemporary literature. Victory's work has been featured and reviewed in publications like Writer's Digest, Penguin Random House, and the African American Literature Book Club.
===Music Career===
Victory began his music career in 2019 with his debut single, "Savor the View," a track from his audiobook "Views from the Cockpit." He has since released 12 singles and 2 EPs, with a style rooted in '90s R&B and West Coast hip-hop. Notable tracks include "Bounce," "Bisexual Daze," and "My Fault," the latter addressing racial injustice and featuring Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo. 
Victory's music often delves into themes of mental health and personal freedom, with songs like "One Step at a Time" aimed at inspiring and uplifting listeners. He considers Jon B., BabyFace, Bruno Mars, and Ne-Yo as his vocal influences, and The Dream, The Weeknd, and Mariah Carey as his songwriting influences.
Victory has integrated his entrepreneurial spirit into, Books & Bangers, which mirrors his passion for education and the arts, offering products that empower in empower creative expression in literature and music.
===Books & Bangers===
Books & Bangers is an e-commerce store that features stylish streetwear inspired by the work of independent authors, musicians and visual artists. The site offers values-driven, high-quality products made to order. Offerings include custom designed and packaged hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants, socks, backpacks, totes, fanny packs, hats, beanies, cell-phone cases, laptop cases, bluetooth speakers, notebooks, and to empower creative expression in literature and music.
==Bibliography==
* Views from the Cockpit, 2019
* Panorama: The Missing Chapter, 2020
* Punto de Vista: de Papa e Hijo, Spanish Edition, 2020
* PANORAMA EL CAPÍTULO PERDIDO: DE LAS MEMORIAS PUNTO DE VISTA DE PAPÁ E HIJO, Spanish Edition, 2020
* Father & Sun, 2020
* EGG: A Short Story, 2020
* Your Story Is Your Clout, Your Voice Is Your Power, 2022
* Grandpa’s Cabin, 2023
==Discography==
Singles
* Savor the View (2019)
* Everything Means Nothing (2019)
* The Loop (2020)
* Two Keys to Moonlight (2020)
* Biggest Fan (2020)
* Luminous (2020)
* Panorama (2020)
* Cali Cruisin' (2020)
* Money Drip (2020)
* Ready for Love (2020)
* Perfect Winter (2021)
* Chop It Up (2021)
* My Fault (2021)
* Bounce (2022)
* Space & Time (2022)
* One Step at a Time (2022)
* Focus (2023)
* Rush (2023)
* Bisexual Daze (2023)
* Safe with Me (2023)
* Grateful (2024)
* Take (2024)
* Choze (2024)
* Imma Look (2024)
EP
* Winter Nights in Quarantine (2022)
* Bangers (2022)
==Awards==
Victory is the recipient of a Bronze Award by the Nonfiction Author Association for his book Views from the Cockpit. He also received a Silver Award from Book Titans for his book Panorama.
==Personal life==
Victory enjoys international travel, creating music, and driving sports cars. He identifies himself as bisexual. 
Victory is engaged in advocacy work, supporting causes like teen issues, homelessness, and the Bi+ community. He has volunteered with organizations like StillBi.org and is a board member of the Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force. He has helped in raising money for Covenant House, Hollywood which is a homeless shelter for young adults 18-24. Victory even raised money for The Shower of Hope, an organization that provides mobile showers to the unhoused community. He is also an advocate against elder abuse.
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Official website
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* Ross Victory on Soundcloud
Category:1990 births
Category:Living people
Category: American singers
Category: American authors
Category: American songwriters
Category: American artists