Ruben Bansie-Snellman，Ruben was born in Amsterdam, Holland, to American mother Heidi Snellman, Dutch father Rajendra Bansie. When his parents separated in 1990, Ruben returned to the U.S. with his mother and sister, where they lived in Portland, Oregon. His mother worked in the music business, and Ruben often traveled with her to concerts and music festivals.