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- Born in 1972 in Oceanside, CA
- Turned to the church because of racial tensions at home
- felt that the church was the only place that really accepted him
- blended contemporary gospel with worship music of today
- created music that people of all races, creeds, and colors could identify with
- one of the first African American males in gospel music to play guitar while leading praise and worship
