Philadelphia Gospel Singer 1

This Philadelphia Gospel Singer became attracted to music at age four, listening to his mother singing gospel music around the home. The family attended Metropolitan Baptist Church; shortly he joined another church. At age ten he joined the children’s choir led by Mrs. Battles, she taught him his first solo song called, “Call Him Up, and Tell Him what you want.”

Philadelphia Gospel Singer beginnings

Later this Philadelphia Gospel Singer began listing to R&B music, and loved singing ballads. As time passed he wanted to become a recording artist. His first group was A-Capella group from West Philadelphia from 38th. &. Union Street. They sang locally for about eight years and they were as good as the professional A-Capella group “The Persuasions.”

After singing with some of the most talented and outstanding vocalist in the Philadelphia area, he decided to move on in order to enhance my music career. A school friend, Clinton Wilburn, one of the singers of a Philadelphia local group known as “Page Five” approached this Philadelphia Gospel Singer and asked if he would be interested in auditioning for the group as their bass singer? He took him up on the offer, and became the bass singer for the Philadelphia group Page-Five. This was a change from singing on the corner. They were a very popular vocal group, singing in night clubs throughout, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware areas.

This Philadelphia Gospel Singer period of time with Page Five, opened doors to world renowned groups and solo artist, such as Mr. Lou Rawls. R&B group Blue Magic and Philadelphia own The Futures. They also opened for Mr. B.B. King at the Wonder Garden in Atlantic City New Jersey, and many other professional performers, also making many appearances on ABC/TV Channel 6 Variety Club Telethon.

Becoming tired of performing for a few years in the night club scene; and now, empty inside this Philadelphia Gospel Singer recalled my mother’s advice and returned to the church, pursuing his roots in gospel music. While in pursuit of his solo career he formed his own record label and became the first artist to record on the label, it was a cover song titled “He’s Been Faithful.” Although he received no residuals, the song soared and appeared on the Billboard charts.

Later this Philadelphia Gospel Singer was interviewed on WHAT-Gospel Inspirational, by Radio Personality Ms. Linda Timmons here in Philadelphia. Ms. Timmons aired the song to her Philly listeners, afterwards she than labeled him the “The Barry White of Gospel Music.” It’s then, he'd realized that ‘’He’s Been Faithful” was a huge hit. The song was being sold on Amazon.fr, and other websites worldwide and exposure, the same.

Philadelphia Gospel Singer faith

This Philadelphia Gospel Singer thanks God, in the name of Jesus Christ for bringing him through the extreme hard times. He must confess that it hasn’t been easy building his career, but God has been more than good to him. The LORD had instructed him a few years ago to appeal to the general public concerning His music; his music is unique and his vocal style is not in today’s marketplace. This Philadelphia Gospel Singer sings love songs to Him with the worlds flavor for the winning of souls, unto Him, in the name of Jesus the Christ. Update: 01/28/18 Philadelphia two time Grammy Winner, Master engineer and great friend Mr. Mike Tarsia of the former world renowned Philadelphia International Recording Studio “Sigma Sound Studios” engineered “Worship with My Life” single.

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