Gospel Rapper B-C releases 'My Testimony' on UGE
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Posted By: Will Moss on November 10, 2005 B-C has released 'My Testimony' on U.G.E. June 26, 2005. The autobiographical 'My Testimony' recounts the spiritual quest of the gospel rapper rise from failure to victory. Special guests include A-1, John Barnes, and Kendra. Spirituality has always been an inspiration for me, and the personal experiences of growing up in low income housing and opening up for Fred Hammond has led to the creation of the autobiographical CD 'My Testimony.' This stunning cd, traces B-C's life and his ultimate embrace of Christianity. It was released on June 26, 2005, on U.G.E. B-C's thirst for a closer relationship with God and the search for something infinite and greater than ourselves led to his Christian faith. How he discovered and embraced that faith is the thematic basis for 'My Testimony.' The songs tell the story of how he left failure and took a long journey that led him that salvation. "I feel' My Testimony' is for both non-Christians and Christians. But, perhaps even more for people who aren't acquainted with Christ. It's not a praise and worship album by any means. I'm not using 'My Testimony' to preach and the album doesn't tell people what to do. It tells what happened to me personally, as if I was giving my testimony in church at: it's just a bit longer!" says B-C. Musically speaking,'Testimony' is a richly textured album with elements of everything from Hip Hop-styled to progressive R&B elements. The songs on 'My Testimony' include: "My Testimony," "Stand Back," "Thorns," "Make It Rain," "Backslider," "Question," "Reason," "My Wife," "If," "When The Spirit," B-C wrote' Testimony' while he was homeless and living place to place in Baton Rouge, La. A-1 produced and mix My Testimony. In 1997, after writing and recording a song with the Abundant Life Choir in Newport News, VA, and touring with the Friends And Unity Choir he left the group. The timing could not have been stranger, So, at the start of his success, B-C moved from Hampton, VA, to Baton Rouge LA, for the reason as "feeling called by God to do something in a new place." He adds, "It was a totally spiritual decision. I wasn't sure where the Lord was taking me, but I just knew I had to trust him and step out in faith." "Suddenly, I had a flood of ideas that led to the 'My Testimony' concept and I knew it was the Lord inspiring me. Almost everything was newly written except for 'Question,' which was an idea I had during my time with the 'Abundant Life Choir'period." B-C began an incredibly prolific writing and recording regimen. He started working on 'My Testimony' in October 2002 and finished in December 2004, the right pace for a project of this magnitude and complexity. Touring is planned to promote 'My Testimony.' B-C is planning to play shows at smaller venues. "It was a very joyous time for me making 'My Testimony.' I'm so thrilled. I feel the Lord blessed the album," says B-C. "It's a wonderful thing." I believe in expressing the true thoughts and struggles of people while introducing God to those who don't know Him. "I was born and raised in VA. I thought life was hard there until I moved to Baton Rouge.There I spent some of my poorest, loneliest, coldest winters with no heat, barely maintaining a roof over my head, no food, and no one to talk to. However, I learned to trust God throughout my situations. I have come from being deserted and left by the women I loved, misused by those closest to me, and emotionally abused. Throughout these tough times, God taught me to lean and depend upon Him. He blessed me with the gift of Gospel rap and taught me to perfect that gift. God began to gradually increase my life. I've come from eating my next meal out of the trashcan to being a blessing to others in need. God has blessed me to the point where I can now be a tremendous blessing to others both financially and through my music. My first album "My Testimony"deals with the inner struggles that we all go through; the rejection, the hurt, the pain, the loneliness, and the heartache. If you've ever felt with any of these situations and felt like God wasn't there, this album is for you. You will see how to channel your faith in God through your roughest situations" says B-C. You can listen to the album at the following links http://emorytv.com/store.html http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/defa... 'My Testimony' is available for download online at www.emorytv.com, www.msn.com and hard copies are available at www.cdbaby.com Contact Information B-C bc@emorytv.com www.emorytv.com 225-768-9764 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Will Moss
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