Automatic

Music is a place of contentment for Artist/Producer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Brandon Collins. The origins of which are almost a dream today. Collins recalls first feeling the potency of music during late nights in his uncle Darrell’s basement when he was young. A rag-tag crew of musicians (including his mother vocalist Denise Collins) would appear sporadically in the basement, improvising jazz, blues and soul until early hours in the morning, showing Collins a new side to expression. 

Raised in Columbia, Mo., Collins has a mid-western heart with a global mission.  He has traveled all over the country sharing his passion for music, and fundamentally, his love for people. After a successful stint as a background vocalist in New Orleans with The Earl Turner Show and recent shows in Los Angeles with fellow musicians, Brandon has returned home to present his solo album, This Little Space. 

This Little Space tells the story of finding a personal sanctuary – a space to reflect, to give and receive grace, and to look ahead. The album blurs the line between pain and joy, revealing a point in Collins’ life where there is only room to give thanks. 

This solo endeavor is his most ambitious project yet. Collins spent years as a producer and songwriter, lending an occasional vocal to his work. Recent Credits: Chris Hatfield’s Album: Born To Love You, Don't Lose That Number+Can't Help It+Picture(Producer/Songwriter), Ameir Smith’s Make No Mistake+Come & See (Producer), Ebony Phaire's Save Me - Remix (Producer). and Andy Tellman's You Are Loved.  This Little Space reveals Collins’ talent of commanding the lead vocal. Musically, there is nothing claustrophobic on This Little Space. Cascading horn sections, pulsing beats, and mountainous harmonies make the record a breath of fresh air in an industry of monotony. But Collins’ most intimate work is not actually about him – it’s about us. It’s about the hope that we have, the blessings that we have received, and the grace we all need.

						- J.B. Smithey, The House Guests

There used to be a time in Hip-Hop (or music in general) where an artist had respect for his craft and created works of art, not just for the money, but for the impact it would have on the masses. There were no such things as gimmicks, clichés', or stereotypes, just great music! And though those days seem long gone compared to the music industry we deal with today, brandonForever believes in one thing...history repeats itself.

Born January 1986, brandonForever fell in love with music probably before he, himself, even knew it. His father was a jazz drummer, and early on he would sit and watch his father play on his drum set for hours. They would watch BET together and while the music videos played, brandonForever would watch as his father learned every song on his drums, sometimes even before the first chorus.

Although his father left him at an early age, one thing stayed...the music. brandonForever was obsessed with any and every style of music. From jazz, to rock and even opera, brandonForever loved it all. Of course, with Hip-Hop being his favorite, he grew up studying it as if one day he'd be tested on his knowledge. Little did he know that one day, he'd become not just a listener, but an MC himself.

His passion for making music of his own started sophomore year in high school, but with the knowledge and passion for music, he quickly began honing his skills as if he'd been rapping all his life. In 2002, brandonForever and his friends, PRMC and Link$, formed a group/label called MONEY$WORTH ENTERTAINMENT and started doing shows at local coffee shops, car shows, and anywhere else they could be heard. With college approaching the group tried to stay together but eventually broke up, due to all three going to different colleges. After a short spell in college, brandonForever came back home and he and PRMC tried to pick up where they had left off but eventually broke up again due to different paths they wanted to take musically. brandonForever was growing as an artist, and felt it was time to take the solo route. With that, he moved to Charlotte in 2007 and has been grinding ever since, doing shows, mixtapes, albums, etc. 

Just like a lot of us, brandonForever is no stranger to struggle, depression, and being on the verge of giving up, but he uses his music to keep him going, and hopes to one day have his music do the same for others. His style is like no other, and he always says, I hate when people ask me who I sound like because you don't compare great artists to others, you compare others to great artists; I want to be known as a great artist, not an other. With the passion, knowledge, and skill brandonForever possesses, theres no doubt that he will one day be that next great artist.

History:

As a child growing up, Ameir, along with his family, endured many of the day-to-day struggles that challenge many families that end in divorce. But Ameir was also blessed in having a loving and caring Grandmother who he’d spend summers with. These summers spent, were some of the happiest times in Ameir’s young life, it was during these times that he would go to his Grandmothers church, giving young Ameir a taste of the Glory of God. It was during these early years that the seeds were planted that would eventually lead to a life walk with Christ. Finally at the age of 19, in 1996, Ameir gave his life to Christ. Since then, he has been pursuing his calling through his devotion and through his music and Ameir has never looked back.

Before accepting Christ in his life, Ameir always carried a deep compassion of others, who like Ameir, just didn’t understand what it was about God that so many others had accepted. Ameir yearned for that understanding, even as a youth he felt he had an inner calling to do something important. Through his acceptance of Christ, Ameir started on the path to bring his love for singing and music to the Church. Ameir began singing in his local church and he quickly became a devoted worshipper to Jesus. Those around him realized that there was something very special about Ameir and his voice and music. Early on, his pastor called him in front of his Church and called Ameir the “Little Shepherd Boy”, words that changed Ameir’s life forever. For it was through these words and the marriage of a love for Christ and music that Ameir began to see the true purpose of his life; a calling to share the messages of God though music and bridging the gap between the Church and secular music. David was a true worshipper and he took his worship into the streets. 

Ameir married his wife Latisha in 2000 and they now have four beautiful children together. One night in 2007, Ameir had a dream that his Pastors wanted him to do something important for God. Ameir woke up from that dream and the very next day, Ameir was asked to become the Church’s first Worship Leader to help the Church transition their Choir into a Worship team. This was an honor to say the least for a very young man. Since then, Ameir has served as the Worship Leader and as an Elder at Latter House Kingdom Ministries, in Columbia, MO under the direction of Pastors Enos and Diane Chamberlain. The name Ameir means “A born leader” and a born leader of worship coupled with a heart and passion for musical diversity was born.

The Front Line:

Ameir attributes his Christian music influences to artists such as Fred Hammond and Kirk Franklin. These artists have clearly shown the world that young yet influential Christians could succeed in spanning the gap between the messages of Christian music to the rest of the music world. 

As a Worship Leader, Ameir began a relationship with Dean Mitchum, Worship Pastor for Vision Church @ Christian International, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Dean is a devoted Davidic worship instructor and mentor. His teachings have had a great influence on Ameir and his team. Ameir began to write original songs and just a few years later, in 2010, a lifelong dream was born, “The Front Line”, Ameir’s first artist group, which released their first project, a 2 song EP titled “Day of Reformation” on August 21st of that year. The Front Line began to travel in the state of Missouri bringing the messages of God and Christ to the State and eventually to the State Capitol grounds in Jefferson City, MO. There a video for Day of Reformation was shot.

In 2011 “Day of Reformation” was nominated for an HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Award). This honor took Ameir to Hollywood, the epicenter of secular music, and there an additional honor awaited Ameir, an amazing opportunity to sing with The International Colors of Love Choir and Stevie Wonder. Since then The Front Line has gone national and most recently played in Washington, DC, Versailles, IN, and Hollywood, CA where to Ameir’s surprise Lil Wayne and CeeLo Green were playing in the same venue that night. 

The early recognition and acceptance of The Front Line has helped answer the questions that Ameir has always asked, even as a youth: Can Christians be recognized for their music in our popular culture and can Christian music influence people in the high places of the entertainment world? Ameir is now certain that the answer is yes! 

From Christian Contemporary, to R&B, to Rock, to Pop, to Hip Hop, this young David’s sound is as diverse as they come. God has a vision for every area of influence and wants his voice heard not only from the sanctuaries of churches, but also from the Hills of Hollywood, to the streets of our cities all across the world. 

“I see the many colors of God in the music he gives me. I just want to express them all. I’ve found nothing is impossible with God, and that’s the beauty I want to express in my music! I pray it speaks to the dream inside you, which is still alive and even more so with Christ alive in you. To the fulfilling of your kingdom purpose, or the life you were born to live in Christ. I’m living mine now and with all that is in me I want you to find your own purpose and live your life with all that Christ is in you, that we may all be blessed by the fulfillment of your blessed life.” 

 “It’s not enough just to get SAVED, after that it’s time to celebrate and LIVE! Now walk that out!”

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Automatic

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