New to the scene but not to the music. Every piece of him yields to the heart of and the truth behind music.

With Powerful vocals and energy that empowers listeners, Andre Byrd isn’t your typical male vocalist. Andre is also known throughout the New York Christian music industry as a gifted songwriter, vocal arranger and producer; His work with Degree 180 Entertainment Inc. the arts/entertainment company he created in March of 2009 for which he is both founder and CEO, has earned him the respect of his peers with the message that dares Christians to believe that they are capable of living sinless, blameless lives. “One of the things that plagues believers is a life of complacency, a 360 Degree life. Geometrically, 360 degrees is indicative of a circle, therefore a 360 degree life says: “I’m fine the way I am: coming to church on Sunday, getting prayed through, and then by Monday night I’m back to the same bad habits and addictions that I have ALREADY been delivered from” [Byrd on the 180 message.] His primary focus has been to establish the Group "Degree 180" the company as two separate entities that compliment each other. The group is now on momentary hiatus which has shifted Andre's focus towards the company and his solo career.

Having a Native bloodline connected to Mandeville & High Gate, Jamaica and Son of a Preacher, his singing ministry dates back to his father’s church, Harvestime Tabernacle Inc, in Brooklyn, NY, where at the age of 15 he warmed the souls of the congregation delivering mixed styles and his brand of praise and worship. “ The first time I really felt the anointing of God on my life was during my first time leading Praise and worship”. Andre was encouraged to venture out by the overwhelming positive response to his vocal artistry. He started to travel through church fellowships and local concerts, which reaffirmed his purpose every time he ministered.

At last, primed for big time, The Byrd is set for his first independent project release which offers an array of vocal strides accompanied with a variety of guest appearances. Andre is sure to attract an ear for God and is the latest gospel artist helping to redefine what the urban contemporary gospel genre looks and sounds like in this era.

Along his journey, he will make cameo appearances, continue songwriting and arrangements for various artists, venture in acting, directing and the release of his book in the near future. He considers praise and worship his heart beat and spends this time leading and teaching on its importance and effectiveness in this new era of the christian heart, Urban Worship.

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