After beating out hundreds of other contestants, I was chosen to advance to the next round of "The Hit Kitchen," a music-based competitive reality show that starts filming this month at Jellyroll's studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

I've got a little money saved up, and I truly hate asking, but if you've ever supported me in my musical endeavors, I'm asking for your help in this crucial moment. Anything you can contribute to help me get to Nashville would be more than appreciated and truly mean the world to me.

If you know me, music has been an integral part of my life since I was a kid. I've worked my entire life, waiting for an opportunity for something like this, and with your help, I can show the other contestants, the judges, the city of Nashville, and the rest of the world what this nerdy hip-hop head from Spokane can do with a keyboard and drum machine.

Thank you so much for your continued support throughout the years. It means more to me than you could ever know. I am eternally grateful and will continue to work as hard as I can to make the best music possible.

-Raw B