WHAT IS ARTIST SPOTLIGHT?

The Artist Spotlight is designed mainly for the fans. This showcase may include, personal testimonies, interviews, up & coming activities, featured songs, videos, photos, quotes, and much more! We hope to give light to who the Artist really is in our Family of Believers, and recognize the impact they have made and are making in our community. In other words, "We're just showing Love." So click on 'em & see what's going on. If you'd like to see your favorite artist on the spotlight, let us know! Send us an email with the subject line: "ARTIST SPOTLIGHT" to this address. dmckelvey@strongtowerent.com

RAYNE - Cincinnati, OH

Rayne also known as Alexandra is a freshman at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. She is majoring in Music Therapy. Though her primary instrument is the piano, which she has played for twelve years, she also plays violin, and sings. Music has been apart of Rayne's life since she was very young. She began singing at the age of four and participated in the children's choir at church. At the age of six she began playing piano. The rest is like they say, history. Rayne performed in her high school's variety show all four years playing piano and singing. She was voted by her senior class as best musician. The summer of her freshmen year in high school she was asked to be the musician at a church in Wilmington, Ohio where she faithfully served the church until August 2009. At the University of Dayton Rayne is a part of the University Orchestra, University Jazz Band, Choral Union, and Ebony Heritage Singers. Rayne's other interests include playing tennis. Rayne played second and third singles and second doubles at Northwest High School. During her senior year she played second doubles and won second in her League and FAVC First Team All League. Rayne hopes to excel in everything that she does. "To whom much is given, much is expected," Luke 12:48.

THE UNLEASHED ONE - South Bend, IN

As an artist Unleashed comes from the "old school" way of doing things. Around the studio he is often referred to as "Analog" - But Unleashed brings a very powerful NEW message for all listeners. One of his main focuses in the writing lab, is to create an awareness of the END TIMES & and of the coming of the LORD. Back at the lab, one of his music partners tagged him as an "END TIMES MC". There's no doubt you will want to hear more after hearing the messages brought forth through his music. While Unleashed continues to work on his album, he will be releasing multiple underground mixtapes, so make sure you get your hands on one. Also be on the look-out for Unleashed's new self-titled album coming in 2010.

D'VERSE - South Bend, IN

It was sometime in late October, 2008, when D'Verse starting writing songs for the Lord. It was only a matter of time until he would soon break out of his new artist shell, and become the artist God had called him to be. D'Verse's focus on writing is in the area of speaking life, teaching & expressing biblical truths, not only to non-believers, but more specifically to the body of Christ. Although his main focus is on the RAP genre of music, he would like to experiment with other styles as well. "...that's why they call me D'Verse..." he states in one of his raps to let the listeners know that he will be breaking barriers for the Lord. D'Verse is the artist behind DTM Designs, and is also the composer behind Birthmark Music. One of D'Verse's favorite sayings is, " God doesn't choose the qualified, He qualifies the chosen." This is continually being proven throughout his life, because he has no professional training or education in any of the areas in which he is standing firm. GLORY BE TO GOD! Although the style of D'Verse is different than that of Unleashed, they are featured on many songs together, and compliment each other nicely. Also be on the look-out for D'Verse's album "Speaking Out of Turn" COMING SOON!

K-DRAMA - Cincinnati, OH

They say "Hip Hop is Dead?" k-Drama's 5th release, BoomBaptism, is a direct retort to this question successively circulating today. BoomBaptism, according to k-Drama is, "the rebirth of creativity in Rap music." He believes it's not too late for rap music to be resuscitated and submitted to the Lord. This album inspires listeners to have confidence in the gift God has given them. "I'm encouraging listeners to seek God, not the world, for ideas to apply to their ministries," explains k-Drama, "God is limitless!" k-Drama, born Anthony Regis Jones, has been immersed in ministry since 1998, starting at 14 years old. He's independently pushed 3 albums and his fourth, "Behind the Glory," was released by Holy Hip Hop/EMI Gospel September 2006. The past two years have been a whirlwind of engagement and opportunity for this young man. He has added, to his list of accomplishments, production credits in the likes of Flame, Lecrae, and R-Swift's album booklets; musical collaborations with ministerial moguls Canton Jones, DJ Morphiziz, and on compilations by Syntax Records and Holy Hip Hop. k-Drama has performed in events, Fla.vor Fest (Tampa, FL), Rapfest (New York), GMA week(Nashville, TN) and the Holy Hip Hop Awards (Atlanta, GA) where he was a 2008 honoree. The highly anticipated, BoomBaptism, is expected to rent the stigma of gospel rap and bring a fresh perspective and quality to yearning ears. "Air Jordan," the first single of BB, has created a tidle wave of publicity. The message is simple, every believer has the ability through Christ Jesus to "Air Jordon," over the enemy(defense)! He has guest appearances from D-Maub, Dre Murray and R-Swift, to name a few; and production credits ranging from Tony Stone and Theory Hazit to Cephas and tracks done by k-Drama himself. This album invites your senses on a journey as we, "Act Out the King," shows us how to flee our earthly desires in, "Flying Away," and takes us through moments of reflection and worship in, "Hindsight." It's a must-have component to your musical collection, an accent for the ages. Outside of music, k-Drama is heavily involved in his Cincinnati neighborhood, teaming up with churches to reach inner city youth. He's married to Charde', who is also featured on BoomBaptism. They have a 2 year old daughter Naima, a vivacious little girl with a lot to say! She holds a deep love for her daddy and his music, she's his biggest little fan. k-Drama's also involved in an initiative in his city, CeaseFire Cincinnati, to reduce gun violence.

BOOKING/ QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS

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