Jeremy grew up in a large Puerto Rican family in Queens, New York. He began singing at neighborhood block parties and, at the age of 10, his family moved to Florida. There, he started participating in the choir at church and school. He eventually became a worship leader and began to gain recognition in the local music scene. At 19, Jeremy reached the Top 12 on American Idol.

By the age of 21, he had the opportunity to open for Andrea Bocelli in Germany, which he considered a significant turning point in his career. However, later that year, Jeremy made the life-changing decision to take over guardianship of his niece, as he was the most suited to care for her. He dedicated the next seven years to being a father figure. Now that his daughter is 22, Jeremy is ready to return to the music scene. He recently competed on The Voice and secured a recording contract with Capitol CMG/Universal Music Group.