Upcoming events...

DJ D-Real and DJ Of The Way of WFDU's Gospel housing Authority presents the Gospel House Cafe on October 23, 2010 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. This night of praise is at the Paterson Museum at 2 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey. I will be opening up for the songstress Susu Bobien.

It would behoove you to allow Susu Bobien and I to edify your mind, body and spirit, with the powerful sounds of Gospel house music. I will be ministering my single, "Lift up Hands," which is available on iTunes. I invite you to come bear witness to triumphant praise... see you there!

In November, I will be traveling to St. Luke's Missionary Baptist Church in Sherrill, Arkansas. Reverend Gregory Little is the pastor who has welcomed me into his church for praise and worship. God is opening doors I can't even see and I am walking through those doors embracing every opportunity to minister. I will be ministering on November 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The trip to Paterson is closer so I hope you will come out and support my vision. The ticket information is below.


Tickets for the Gospel House Cafe... Call (908)397-3055(DJ D-Real), (201)207-1262 (DJ OfTheWay) and (973)332-4125(Troy from AfraKuts). You can also email djdreal1@aol.com or djoftheway@yahoo.com Tickets are $15.00 which includes a free buffet!
Facebook RSVP pay ticket price $18.00 at the door; $20.00 at the door.

Update on events...

Today I will be ministering at Marinus Temple on Henry Street in NYC at noon. On October 23, 2010 at 6 p.m. I will be opening up for SuSu Bobien. We will be at the Gospel House Cafe at the Paterson Museum at 2 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey. Come to both events and allow me to minister to your spirit. See you there!

My vision has been supported...

On Sunday, I ministered at the Paterson Museum. Gospel House Authority hosted the Gospel House Cafe. After sound check was complete, I was talking to someone who had driven from upstate New York to enjoy the evening. After talking to him for a few minutes, he points to my display and asked, "Now who is this gentleman?" My managers pointed in my direction and the young man apologized as he blushed. My vision has remained the same but my outside appearance, mainly my hair, had changed.

This young man shared a story upon realizing who I was... "One night I was wide awake and needed to listen to some good music. I was searching the radio when I came across this music I had never heard before. It was Gospel house music. Although I wanted to dance physically my spirit danced instead. Sir, you ministered to my spirit that night." I thanked him and stood in awe of God's grace.


Then he added, "The station I came across was www.wfdu.fm. Last Friday, I turned them on again. I sat listening to the DJ and chatted with him as he was on the air. Then I requested to hear one of your songs and boom, there it was." He heard my interview that night too. I stood in awe amazed at what God can do if you just believe...

After the event, I was walking to my car when a gentleman asked, "Do you have any CDs left?" I did. "Yes, I do." I gave the man a CD explaining that one of the two songs that I ministered, "Blue Rain," was on this CD but the other song was a new single and wasn't released. I added that the other song on the CD, "Lift up Hands," was available on both iTunes and www.traxsource.com He replied, "Oh my God, I didn't know that was you. I am so happy that I have had the opportunity to meet you personally." It was my honor to meet him.

I don't want this post to come off as arrogant. I wanted to share what my heart felt that night. It was full. I entered the museum that night with the goal of touching the hearts of those who danced in praise. My heart, through shared praise and these two specific interactions, was touched. I was inspired and encouraged. I support my vision and received further confirmation from God through the support of strangers, that I was in the right place.

To God be the glory...

Will I see you this weekend?

Kick off your weekend listening in to my live late night interview online at www.wfdu.fm or on 89.1 FM. The interview is hosted by Gospel House Authority's DJ D-Real at 2:00 a.m. on Friday morning. I invite you to join me on Sunday morning at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC). I will be ministering at the 9:30 a.m. morning service for St. James AME Church. I am closing off Sunday at the Paterson Museum at 2 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey. I will be opening for SuSu Bobien at the Gospel House Cafe which is being held from 6-10 p.m. Tickets for this event are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 908-397-3055 or 201-207-1262 for ticket information.

My weekend is busy but my heart remains full for God's favor. I hope to see you there!

Take Jesus at His Word...

I don't know if you know what I know about Jesus but I assume that you do. If not, I'll let you know a little bit about my experience with Him. I praise Him when the warmth of the sun runs over my eyes in the morning and washes through my spirit during the noonday. By evening, I've praised Him many times for the things He has done and for things He's going to do.

I started on this journey to minister to the spirit of saints and seekers professionally a few years ago. Things have not always gone like I've wanted them to but that only increased my desire to work harder staying on course. During this entire time my praise has never wavered. It has increased becoming more steady as each day passed. God has directed every step and is placing me on the correct path to get where I'd like to go.

On this wondrous journey God has blessed me with many opportunities to praise His name. I recently had an opportunity to minister at a birthday celebration for Rev. Dr. Milton R. Biggham. I was both grateful and honored to be a part of this celebration. In preparation for my CD release I have been in the studio remaining focused and steadfast. With each note my heart swells with love as I praise His name. In November I will be traveling to minister in both Pine Bluff and Little Rock, Arkansas. My single, "Lift up Hands," was made available on iTunes and Amazon today. Ain't He alright?

I take Jesus at His word and am a witness that He will do what He promised. I spoke to Jesus expressing my heart's desires, goals and dreams. With each passing moment He's bringing me closer to where I want to be. My one desire is to minister to those that are standing tall with conviction or those lost in the valley searching for an answer. Jesus is in the process of bringing all of that to fruition. I took Him at His word. I gave Him my heart and I can't even put into words what He has given back to me. However, if you look closely you will catch a glimpse of it in my praise.

Take Him at His word because the best is yet to come...

Hour of Praise at St. James AME in Newark, NJ

I will be ministering at the Hour of Praise service at St. James AME Church in Newark, New Jersey today, August 18, 2010 at noon. I am looking forward to this service as it gives me another opportunity to praise His name. If you are unable to attend, I invite you to view the service online at http://stjamesame.org.

No one said that we are to worship the Lord on Sunday mornings only. We are free to praise His name as we choose. I praise the Lord at all times and in any setting. I am not ashamed to praise His name. I praise Him on the highest mountain, in the lowest valley or in the midst of my triumph. I live to praise His name.

As the song says, "Praise is what I do." I implore you to tune in at noon live via the internet or come to 588 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Newark, NJ as we bless His name. You will be moved as the spirit of the Lord enters in. Remember that your season comes through praise... see you there!

Quick note...

Just a quick note to let all of my supporters know that I haven't forgotten about you. I am working on a few things that God has blessed me with and getting ready to stand taller as I see my breakthrough shining through the clouds. I am also confirming some dates for when I will be ministering in New York and New Jersey. Once they are confirmed I will inform you of the dates. I am connecting with old friends and establishing new connections. God is good and I am basking in His grace. New things, new blessings and new wonders but still dancing with that same old joy. To God be the glory!