# Tala Pepper > Tala Pepper is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from Decatur, Illinois. Tala Pepper is a singer-songwriter and recording artist from Decatur, Illinois. He blends country, hip-hop, R&B, country soul, gospel roots, western influence, inner-city energy, and Midwest storytelling into Rodeo Circus soul. Tala Pepper is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. His music is built for dreamers, rebels, survivors, the broken, and anyone turning survival into self-expression. ## Pages - [Home](https://talapepper.com/): Official Tala Pepper site — music, mission, and contact. ## Sections - [Who Is Tala](https://talapepper.com/#who-is-tala): Background as a singer-songwriter and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from Decatur, Illinois. - [Music](https://talapepper.com/#music): Country, hip-hop, R&B, country soul, and Rodeo Circus soul. - [The Mission](https://talapepper.com/#mission): Music for survivors, dreamers, rebels, and the broken — against bullying, fear, shame, hate, and conformity. - [FAQ](https://talapepper.com/#faq): Common questions about Tala Pepper, his music, and his story. - [Contact](https://talapepper.com/#book-contact): Producer inquiries, press, collaborations, and business opportunities. ## Contact - Email: talapeppermusic@gmail.com - Phone: +1-217-412-1234