Christian Hip Hop Artist Want to Make Money Too!
When I first designing web sites years ago, I thought it was all about making flashy, pretty web sites. I would get a job and I would spend hours trying to create the freshest looking web site. There is nothing wrong with a nice looking web site. Who wants to tell their friends or colleagues to look their ugly site?
You see, I had to learn that my job is not to make beautiful websites - my job is to make websites that make money for my clients. Like I said earlier, there is nothing wrong with a web site that is appealing, however they don't need to be award-winning, works of art. Unless your site is about imagery and things like that, then don’t make that the focus.
Now my focus with every, single website I build is for it to be a lead generating, sales making, conversion machine. During the past year or so I can honestly say I’ve spent enough hours to have a degree in Internet Marketing.
Here's a test for you... When someone comes to your site do you know how long he or she visits? Do you know what pages they visit the most? Yeah you can assume that they are going to your music page. How are people finding you on the Internet? If they never typed in your name would they ever find you? I bet there is a good chance that they will not. What do you have on your web site that makes visitor become repeat visitors?
I have an effective strategy that will help you and your business/ministry improve it’s number of viewers and increase your exposure. Even if you have a web site already, I can still help you move to the next level.
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Mention that you found out about Superior Interactive through Gospel Elevations and receive a discount. Don’t settle for only having a web site on the Internet. Do what is needed to increase your exposure. The Father takes pleasure in the prosperity of his people.
Flint-Web Design A Great Resource For New Gospel Rap Artist
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Superior Interactive Has Low Prices
We live in a tough economic climate. In other words, money is tight. I just got my income taxes back and it was spent before I could blink. No I didn't waste on frivolus things. I'm responsible with my finances. I had to pay off some things. I surely wanted to buy some pleasure items. I want to please God. He wants us to be good stewards over our finances.
I wanted to be a blessing to the Gospel Rappers and Christian Rap genre. So I thought I would share this awesome web design resource. You can get nice work done at a low price.
Having a web site that promotes your ministry is crucial if you want to get more exposure. At Gospel Elevations we are all about promoting Gospel and Christian Rap. A great company to help you create a web site at a low price is Superior Interactive. You can find them at http://www.flint-webdesign.com. Superior Interactive is a Christian owned company. So if you want to sow into good Kingdom ground, then you should check them out.
This is what they have to offer.
Web Starter Kit - $87
1 Pager
1 Basic Form
1 MP3 Player 3 songs
Self Edit Page (change the text when you want)* Depends on the design
FREE Domain Name (web site name included in price - 1 year)
3 Months hosting (included in price)
Just go to the pricing page to see the other costs for their numerous services. The Web Starter Kit in most cases can have you up on the Internet in less 24 hours.
Superior Interactive is a Flint Michigan based, web branding and web design company specializing in custom web site design and Internet Marketing for individuals and small business. They provide strategic and creative design and development services for businesses and individuals seeking to launch, grow or reinvent themselves.
They’ve been in the web design business since 1997. They're building their reputation by providing large agency impact and sophistication, with a personal level of attention that can only be provided by a smaller agency. Superior Interactive considers themselves to be information architects. They build web solutions that are visually arresting, intuitive, sustainable and globally applicable. We strive to achieve one goal for our clients: To remain contemporarily relevant. All of their web sites are customed design. No templates.
Go check out Superior Interactive right away. You will be glad you did.
Superior Interactive Has Low Prices
We live in a tough economic climate. In other words, money is tight. I just got my income taxes back and it was spent before I could blink. No I didn't waste on frivolus things. I'm responsible with my finances. I had to pay off some things. I surely wanted to buy some pleasure items. I want to please God. He wants us to be good stewards over our finances.
I wanted to be a blessing to the Gospel Rappers and Christian Rap genre. So I thought I would share this awesome web design resource. You can get nice work done at a low price.
Having a web site that promotes your ministry is crucial if you want to get more exposure. At Gospel Elevations we are all about promoting Gospel and Christian Rap. A great company to help you create a web site at a low price is Superior Interactive. You can find them at http://www.flint-webdesign.com. Superior Interactive is a Christian owned company. So if you want to sow into good Kingdom ground, then you should check them out.
This is what they have to offer.
Web Starter Kit - $87
1 Pager
1 Basic Form
1 MP3 Player 3 songs
Self Edit Page (change the text when you want)* Depends on the design
FREE Domain Name (web site name included in price - 1 year)
3 Months hosting (included in price)
Just go to the pricing page to see the other costs for their numerous services. The Web Starter Kit in most cases can have you up on the Internet in less 24 hours.
Superior Interactive is a Flint Michigan based, web branding and web design company specializing in custom web site design and Internet Marketing for individuals and small business. They provide strategic and creative design and development services for businesses and individuals seeking to launch, grow or reinvent themselves.
They’ve been in the web design business since 1997. They're building their reputation by providing large agency impact and sophistication, with a personal level of attention that can only be provided by a smaller agency. Superior Interactive considers themselves to be information architects. They build web solutions that are visually arresting, intuitive, sustainable and globally applicable. We strive to achieve one goal for our clients: To remain contemporarily relevant. All of their web sites are customed design. No templates.
Go check out Superior Interactive right away. You will be glad you did.
Praise Café Has Spiritual Meat
Christians love to be able to have a safe place outside of church where they can meet with like-minded believers and have a great time. For those living in Delaware, there is a place that will be perfect for you. I have a few Gospel Elevations visitors from that area. I don’t think that there are any rappers on the site from Delaware. However, if you know of any who would like to join the Gospel Elevations family send them to the site.
Global 2 Ministries, in partnership with the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of The Arts, has developed a venue in which the Christian community can congregate for entertainment. Frank W. Gibbs II has founded Praise Café, which is located at the theatre at 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Gibbs travels extensively around the world giving words of inspiration, encouragement and empowerment. He is passionate about ministry and understands ministry should be multifaceted, not one-dimensional.
Frank Gibbs really sees the importance of having a venue for the Christian community. He believes that fellowship should not be limited to the four walls of the church. Many of the unchurched don’t feel comfortable in a church setting. The Praise Café is a great place to introduce an unbeliever to the things of God.
Gibbs states that “true ministry is extending beyond the four walls of our churches and launching out into uncharted territories to advance the kingdom of God. “This is why we initiated Praise Café; it is merely an extension of ministry.”
The Praise Café features the best and brightest in local talent, with entertainment that ranges anywhere from gospel rap to Southern gospel. “We have something for everybody,” Gibbs said. Praise Café celebrates the food, culture and gospel music that encompass the real diversity that gospel has to offer.
Visit Gospel Elevations to find out what events, ministries, and venues are available for Christians. At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.
Global 2 Ministries, in partnership with the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of The Arts, has developed a venue in which the Christian community can congregate for entertainment. Frank W. Gibbs II has founded Praise Café, which is located at the theatre at 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Gibbs travels extensively around the world giving words of inspiration, encouragement and empowerment. He is passionate about ministry and understands ministry should be multifaceted, not one-dimensional.
Frank Gibbs really sees the importance of having a venue for the Christian community. He believes that fellowship should not be limited to the four walls of the church. Many of the unchurched don’t feel comfortable in a church setting. The Praise Café is a great place to introduce an unbeliever to the things of God.
Gibbs states that “true ministry is extending beyond the four walls of our churches and launching out into uncharted territories to advance the kingdom of God. “This is why we initiated Praise Café; it is merely an extension of ministry.”
The Praise Café features the best and brightest in local talent, with entertainment that ranges anywhere from gospel rap to Southern gospel. “We have something for everybody,” Gibbs said. Praise Café celebrates the food, culture and gospel music that encompass the real diversity that gospel has to offer.
Visit Gospel Elevations to find out what events, ministries, and venues are available for Christians. At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.
Christian Rapper JayMay Brings the Heat with Winter Classics
It’s been two years since the Christian rap community has heard from JayMay. Those who follow this gospel rapper, know that prior to this new release, his last project was a feature on the Holy Hip Hop Volume 5 and the praise worthy album release “We Live Praise”. JayMay is “switching lanes’ as he returns from a two year hiatus heating up the speakers with “The Winter Classics EP”.
JayMayis not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://www.gospelelevations.net.
The Winter Classics is a six song recording that captivates energy and passion that demand the attention of listeners. With a variety of topics that include dealing with talkative people on “Switch Lanes” to maintaining values and morals on “Family Guy” the diversity compels you to stay engaged as the songs flow with consistency.
For you D-Maub supporters, then you wanna cop this project. JayMay gets assistance from One Route Entertainment’s lyricist D-Maub on “P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happen)”, along with Detroit’s on Snapp, they make this collaboration a multiplex treat for listening ears.
This EP will help reintroduce JayMay to the bulging Christian Rap community and give a preview to his upcoming 3rd studio album “For His Glory” currently scheduled for fall debut. JayMay’s background plays a vital role in the creation of his music. He was born and raised on Detroit’s Westside graduating from Henry Ford High School. He joined the Army in 1994 and has been stationed in five different locations including a deployment to Iraq.
Music is just a small portion of his life; he is still serving in U.S. Army currently stationed in Michigan as a recruiter, and he serves in his local church and the community. He aims to not only reach those around him with the Gospel but also teach them. JayMay is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and has earned certification in Biblical Studies.
He has shared the stage with some of music’s well known artist such as Canton Jones, tobyMac, Da T.R.U.T.H., Jeremy Camp, Lecrae, KJ-52, Tripp Lee, Tedashii, K-Drama, Kurtis Blow, BB-Jay, S.O.C.O.M., Da Clay and many more. He’s ministered and performed at numerous events across the globe from the United States, Italy, Germany and Iraq. For booking and more information visit www.jaymayonline.com The EP will be available at doubleswordrecords.com, jaymayonline.com, iTunes, Rhapsody and all other online locations.
At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.
JayMayis not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://www.gospelelevations.net.
The Winter Classics is a six song recording that captivates energy and passion that demand the attention of listeners. With a variety of topics that include dealing with talkative people on “Switch Lanes” to maintaining values and morals on “Family Guy” the diversity compels you to stay engaged as the songs flow with consistency.
For you D-Maub supporters, then you wanna cop this project. JayMay gets assistance from One Route Entertainment’s lyricist D-Maub on “P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happen)”, along with Detroit’s on Snapp, they make this collaboration a multiplex treat for listening ears.
This EP will help reintroduce JayMay to the bulging Christian Rap community and give a preview to his upcoming 3rd studio album “For His Glory” currently scheduled for fall debut. JayMay’s background plays a vital role in the creation of his music. He was born and raised on Detroit’s Westside graduating from Henry Ford High School. He joined the Army in 1994 and has been stationed in five different locations including a deployment to Iraq.
Music is just a small portion of his life; he is still serving in U.S. Army currently stationed in Michigan as a recruiter, and he serves in his local church and the community. He aims to not only reach those around him with the Gospel but also teach them. JayMay is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and has earned certification in Biblical Studies.
He has shared the stage with some of music’s well known artist such as Canton Jones, tobyMac, Da T.R.U.T.H., Jeremy Camp, Lecrae, KJ-52, Tripp Lee, Tedashii, K-Drama, Kurtis Blow, BB-Jay, S.O.C.O.M., Da Clay and many more. He’s ministered and performed at numerous events across the globe from the United States, Italy, Germany and Iraq. For booking and more information visit www.jaymayonline.com The EP will be available at doubleswordrecords.com, jaymayonline.com, iTunes, Rhapsody and all other online locations.
At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.
Miami's Truth Cafe Give Gospel Rappers Exposure
Often, Minister Chris Everett had heard some of his young Christian friends lament over the fact that, aside from church, there was no place for them to fellowship or showcase their Christian talents.
``I prayed,'' he said, ``about how God's people can stay focused and not compromise their salvation, like going to secular nightclubs. Then, the idea came to me to start the Truth Cafe.''
Everett describes the Truth Cafe as a place ``. . . where only Christian music is being played and pauses every now and then for entertainers to sing, do poetry or gospel rap, then this is the place to be.''
The cafe opened Aug. 28, and every second and fourth Saturday of the month, Christians, young and old, are invited to the cafe at 16400 NW 15th Ave. in Miami Gardens, for live gospel entertainment, socializing, business networking, ``delicious food'' and fellowship, he said.
``So far, it's been going quite well. We've had some big names to come in such as the recording gospel group King and Willing, another gospel group.''
Admission into the Truth Café is $10 per person and doors open at 8 p.m. If you want to share your Christian talent, contact Everett at 786-262-3181.
At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.
``I prayed,'' he said, ``about how God's people can stay focused and not compromise their salvation, like going to secular nightclubs. Then, the idea came to me to start the Truth Cafe.''
Everett describes the Truth Cafe as a place ``. . . where only Christian music is being played and pauses every now and then for entertainers to sing, do poetry or gospel rap, then this is the place to be.''
The cafe opened Aug. 28, and every second and fourth Saturday of the month, Christians, young and old, are invited to the cafe at 16400 NW 15th Ave. in Miami Gardens, for live gospel entertainment, socializing, business networking, ``delicious food'' and fellowship, he said.
``So far, it's been going quite well. We've had some big names to come in such as the recording gospel group King and Willing, another gospel group.''
Admission into the Truth Café is $10 per person and doors open at 8 p.m. If you want to share your Christian talent, contact Everett at 786-262-3181.
At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through gospel rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world. If you know of any events in your area we Christian rappers are ministering please let us know.
Chirstian Rapper Ministers at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Chirstian Rapper Ministers at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Original story by: N. Langhorne of Tidewater News
Capron Virginia native, Donyelle Whitehead, isn’t your traditional gospel artist. Under his stage name, D’Ciple Da Lieutenant, he hopes to spread the word of God, through an unlikely genre— rap.
His quest to minister in a non-traditional manner landed him a trip to the Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y., last month to perform his song “One” at a Gospel Amateur Night.
“It was an experience that I think every artist needs to have,” Whitehead said. “Apollo is a tough crowd.”
While it was overall a good experience, Whitehead’s Apollo performance wasn’t easy.
“When I first got out there, they didn’t accept me,” he said. Some people were immediately thrown off when he was introduced as a gospel rapper.
“They booed for the first couple of minutes,” Whitehead said. “But after that, they were into it and they gave me a standing ovation and everything.”
At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through Christian rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world.
Whitehead, 35, said that he has been rapping since he was a young teen. He had plans to make it big as a rapper, but four years ago he made a decision that changed his plans.
“I gave my life to Christ in 2005,” he said. “I was in the secular world and God touched my heart.”
At the time, Whitehead considered giving up rapping.After being pushed by friends he decided to continue to pursue a rap career, but instead of glorifying street culture, he would glorify the Lord.
“It was kind of hard at first,” he said. “I had to do a lot of fasting and a lot of praying, but then God just started blessing me with songs.”
Whitehead, a 1994 graduate of Southampton High School, is now working with Petersburg-based Zech. 8 Productions, under the direction of husband-and-wife management team, Timothy and Terri Flowers.
Zech. 8 Productions, named after the eighth chapter of the book of Zechariah in the Bible, manages all types of gospel artists, including rappers, singers, poets and dancers. In fact, Whitehead’s wife, Tabitha, is a poet with Zech. 8 Productions.
“We’re like a month in, and God has blessed us with 10 groups,” Terri Flowers said.
Terri Flowers and Whitehead were classmates at Southampton High and ran into each other a few years ago and reconnected over their desire to minister to youth.
“We are living a generation now where kids are the young people aren’t afraid of anything,” Terri Flowers said. “They don’t care about anything. They could party all night with the devil and it won’t bother them.”
She said that artists like Whitehead could help draw young people to the ministry, because the conventional church atmosphere often turns them off. Timothy Flowers added that many churches focus too much on older people and don’t dedicate enough time to the youth.
“We’re trying to touch the youth,” Terri Flowers said. “We’re losing them by the handful.”
Contemporary gospel artists like Whitehead aren’t without critics, but Terri Flowers doesn’t think that the criticism is well-deserved.
“We need to use any tool that we can as long as it’s accepted by God,” she said. “God gave these young people a gift to rap…it’s still ministry.” Whitehead now lives in Hopewell with his wife and children, but still has family in Capron, including his mother, Joan Whitehead.
He hopes to release a CD by early next year.
“But we never know, God may move quicker than that,” he said. Whitehead is ready to inspire young people to serve God.
“Look at what happened when they took prayer out of the schools,” he said, referencing the rise of violence in schools–in particular the recent beating death of an honor student outside of a Chicago high school. “This is the right time for this.”
Whitehead and other Zech. 8 Productions artists are available for church or other events. Timothy and Terri Flowers can be reached for bookings at (804) 605-9963 or (804) 605-9962.
The music video for “One” can be viewed on www.youtube.com.
D’Ciple Da Lieutenant is not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://www.gospelelevations.net.
Original story by: N. Langhorne of Tidewater News
Capron Virginia native, Donyelle Whitehead, isn’t your traditional gospel artist. Under his stage name, D’Ciple Da Lieutenant, he hopes to spread the word of God, through an unlikely genre— rap.
His quest to minister in a non-traditional manner landed him a trip to the Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y., last month to perform his song “One” at a Gospel Amateur Night.
“It was an experience that I think every artist needs to have,” Whitehead said. “Apollo is a tough crowd.”
While it was overall a good experience, Whitehead’s Apollo performance wasn’t easy.
“When I first got out there, they didn’t accept me,” he said. Some people were immediately thrown off when he was introduced as a gospel rapper.
“They booed for the first couple of minutes,” Whitehead said. “But after that, they were into it and they gave me a standing ovation and everything.”
At Gospel Elevations we believe that everyone who ministers through Christian rap should be given a chance to share what God is doing through them. We offer free exposure to artist from around the world.
Whitehead, 35, said that he has been rapping since he was a young teen. He had plans to make it big as a rapper, but four years ago he made a decision that changed his plans.
“I gave my life to Christ in 2005,” he said. “I was in the secular world and God touched my heart.”
At the time, Whitehead considered giving up rapping.After being pushed by friends he decided to continue to pursue a rap career, but instead of glorifying street culture, he would glorify the Lord.
“It was kind of hard at first,” he said. “I had to do a lot of fasting and a lot of praying, but then God just started blessing me with songs.”
Whitehead, a 1994 graduate of Southampton High School, is now working with Petersburg-based Zech. 8 Productions, under the direction of husband-and-wife management team, Timothy and Terri Flowers.
Zech. 8 Productions, named after the eighth chapter of the book of Zechariah in the Bible, manages all types of gospel artists, including rappers, singers, poets and dancers. In fact, Whitehead’s wife, Tabitha, is a poet with Zech. 8 Productions.
“We’re like a month in, and God has blessed us with 10 groups,” Terri Flowers said.
Terri Flowers and Whitehead were classmates at Southampton High and ran into each other a few years ago and reconnected over their desire to minister to youth.
“We are living a generation now where kids are the young people aren’t afraid of anything,” Terri Flowers said. “They don’t care about anything. They could party all night with the devil and it won’t bother them.”
She said that artists like Whitehead could help draw young people to the ministry, because the conventional church atmosphere often turns them off. Timothy Flowers added that many churches focus too much on older people and don’t dedicate enough time to the youth.
“We’re trying to touch the youth,” Terri Flowers said. “We’re losing them by the handful.”
Contemporary gospel artists like Whitehead aren’t without critics, but Terri Flowers doesn’t think that the criticism is well-deserved.
“We need to use any tool that we can as long as it’s accepted by God,” she said. “God gave these young people a gift to rap…it’s still ministry.” Whitehead now lives in Hopewell with his wife and children, but still has family in Capron, including his mother, Joan Whitehead.
He hopes to release a CD by early next year.
“But we never know, God may move quicker than that,” he said. Whitehead is ready to inspire young people to serve God.
“Look at what happened when they took prayer out of the schools,” he said, referencing the rise of violence in schools–in particular the recent beating death of an honor student outside of a Chicago high school. “This is the right time for this.”
Whitehead and other Zech. 8 Productions artists are available for church or other events. Timothy and Terri Flowers can be reached for bookings at (804) 605-9963 or (804) 605-9962.
The music video for “One” can be viewed on www.youtube.com.
D’Ciple Da Lieutenant is not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://www.gospelelevations.net.
Bahamian Gospel Rapper makes history in Canada
Bahamian Gospel Rapper makes history in Canada
Original story by Arthia Nixon
J.Chase (born Craig Gibson) is making history by becoming the first Eleutheran rapper to drop his very first album Send Me outside his native country. The album’s title is based on Isaiah 6:8. The artiste who began to get serious about the music he was writing at age 10 is now 23 and focused on delivering a positive message instead of making music just because of his raw talents. He says that he chose the genre he’s in because rap and hip hop is dominating the culture of today’s youth in a language they already understand.
Many youth today feel that the church is not relevant to the things going on in their lives. The Christian rappers featured on Gospel Elevations minister from a place of which today’s youth can relate. Christ rap is a awesome medium that God is using to reach the masses who wont got to church. It’s good that God is using J. Chase to help people here the gospel through his music.
“Well, J.Chase stands for Jesus Chaser,” he explains. “I chose the name because I wanted something that will remind me why I am doing what I do. A lot of people rap for the fame and all of a sudden they are chasing after girls, money, sex, fast cars and all kinds of things of the world. Me, I don’t do it for the rewards and awards that may come along with rapping. I’ve entered this knowing that I must do it for God’s honor and glory. I am chasing after Jesus because only what is done for Christ will last.”
J.Chase cites Jesus Christ as the main influencer to his music. However, he’s looked to artistes like Christian Massive, Manifest, Claytino Delaney, Natareo Johnson, Tatiana Tinker, J Squad, Prophetic Voices, lecrae, Tye Tribbett and Papa T musically.
Another person in J.Chase’s sphere of influence is his father Louie who died tragically shortly after he began to get into music. J.Chase, a former child tennis star, smiles when he recalls the way his father would act like the president of a fan club when it came to watching his sons accomplish something they set after.
“He knew I was a good writer,” he reflects. “One day I forget and left something I wrote on the computer desk. I think I had just printed it out. He picked it up while I was out and read it. When I got back he said he enjoyed reading it. Support from parents – especially fathers- is so important. It keeps you grounded and pushes you like never before. My brother Carlton and I were lucky to have such memories even if only for just a little over decade. Daddy liked to brag about his children to his friends. He was proud of us. I just regret the fact that he will never hear my album, watch my music videos, or hear my songs on the radio. He will never get to proudly tell his friends about his son. But then again, my mom Shirley is still a continuous encouragement helped me become the man that I am today. I make sure call her every chance I get. Her spark is what helped light the fire you see today.”
Overall, J.Chase has already won over fans by sharing some of his tracks on Facebook, YouTube and landing a spot on local radio weekly countdowns and Global Gospel Countdown. He has even got the attention of a Canadian manager for his album release in Toronto.
“J.Chase certainly brings something new to the mix with an awesome combination of passion, thought provoking lyrics and a rhythmic flow that sets him apart from many in the game,” says his publicist Arthia Nixon of the Ambassador Agency. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him since he was a baby and I think the experiences that he has faced in life are revealed through what is obviously, a very personal album. The fact that he has already generated a huge following and has sat at the top of the Bahamian charts for the past few weeks proves people are itching to get a dose of quality, positive rap music. Even when I lived in Canada, I have not recalled any Bahamian artistes releasing their very first song in that country. But Bahamians must be willing to accept that they cannot rely on The Bahamas as their only audience. J.Chase fits so well with our company because he understands that global is the way to go. All in all, I am so proud of him as a young Bahamian male setting a stunning example and using rap in a positive way. I’m even more proud of him for putting Eleuthera on the map in a new way.”
J. Chase is not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://wwww.gospelelevations.net.
Original story by Arthia Nixon
J.Chase (born Craig Gibson) is making history by becoming the first Eleutheran rapper to drop his very first album Send Me outside his native country. The album’s title is based on Isaiah 6:8. The artiste who began to get serious about the music he was writing at age 10 is now 23 and focused on delivering a positive message instead of making music just because of his raw talents. He says that he chose the genre he’s in because rap and hip hop is dominating the culture of today’s youth in a language they already understand.
Many youth today feel that the church is not relevant to the things going on in their lives. The Christian rappers featured on Gospel Elevations minister from a place of which today’s youth can relate. Christ rap is a awesome medium that God is using to reach the masses who wont got to church. It’s good that God is using J. Chase to help people here the gospel through his music.
“Well, J.Chase stands for Jesus Chaser,” he explains. “I chose the name because I wanted something that will remind me why I am doing what I do. A lot of people rap for the fame and all of a sudden they are chasing after girls, money, sex, fast cars and all kinds of things of the world. Me, I don’t do it for the rewards and awards that may come along with rapping. I’ve entered this knowing that I must do it for God’s honor and glory. I am chasing after Jesus because only what is done for Christ will last.”
J.Chase cites Jesus Christ as the main influencer to his music. However, he’s looked to artistes like Christian Massive, Manifest, Claytino Delaney, Natareo Johnson, Tatiana Tinker, J Squad, Prophetic Voices, lecrae, Tye Tribbett and Papa T musically.
Another person in J.Chase’s sphere of influence is his father Louie who died tragically shortly after he began to get into music. J.Chase, a former child tennis star, smiles when he recalls the way his father would act like the president of a fan club when it came to watching his sons accomplish something they set after.
“He knew I was a good writer,” he reflects. “One day I forget and left something I wrote on the computer desk. I think I had just printed it out. He picked it up while I was out and read it. When I got back he said he enjoyed reading it. Support from parents – especially fathers- is so important. It keeps you grounded and pushes you like never before. My brother Carlton and I were lucky to have such memories even if only for just a little over decade. Daddy liked to brag about his children to his friends. He was proud of us. I just regret the fact that he will never hear my album, watch my music videos, or hear my songs on the radio. He will never get to proudly tell his friends about his son. But then again, my mom Shirley is still a continuous encouragement helped me become the man that I am today. I make sure call her every chance I get. Her spark is what helped light the fire you see today.”
Overall, J.Chase has already won over fans by sharing some of his tracks on Facebook, YouTube and landing a spot on local radio weekly countdowns and Global Gospel Countdown. He has even got the attention of a Canadian manager for his album release in Toronto.
“J.Chase certainly brings something new to the mix with an awesome combination of passion, thought provoking lyrics and a rhythmic flow that sets him apart from many in the game,” says his publicist Arthia Nixon of the Ambassador Agency. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him since he was a baby and I think the experiences that he has faced in life are revealed through what is obviously, a very personal album. The fact that he has already generated a huge following and has sat at the top of the Bahamian charts for the past few weeks proves people are itching to get a dose of quality, positive rap music. Even when I lived in Canada, I have not recalled any Bahamian artistes releasing their very first song in that country. But Bahamians must be willing to accept that they cannot rely on The Bahamas as their only audience. J.Chase fits so well with our company because he understands that global is the way to go. All in all, I am so proud of him as a young Bahamian male setting a stunning example and using rap in a positive way. I’m even more proud of him for putting Eleuthera on the map in a new way.”
J. Chase is not a member of Gospel Elevations yet, and maybe one day he will. To hear and see how God is using other Christian Rappers around the world visit the free exposure site for Gospel Rappers, Holy Hip Hop Rappers, or Christian Rappers visit http://wwww.gospelelevations.net.
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