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Tai theWordsmith: Rapper/Poet/Singer/Songwriter. 
Music is a reflection of self and all i try to give you through my music is myself. I rap, sing, or give you a poem based on what i feel at that time.

Derek Minor is a member of a small, elite class of hip hop artists who are adept at MCing, producing, and running their own companies. Two of his albums, 2015’s Empire and 2013’s Minorville, reached Number 6 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and 2011’s Dying to Live achieved the Number 11 spot. His wordplay and relatable lyrics have made him an in-demand collaborator who has worked with the likes of Lecrae, Andy Mineo, and Colton Dixon.

Minor released his sixth album, Reflection, on October 14, 2016, on his Reflection Music Group in partnership with Entertainment One. The album includes the lead single “You Know It,” “Until I’m Gone” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid, “Love Go High” featuring Chrisette Michele, “I’m Good” featuring Janice Gaines, among other tracks.

“The overall message of this record is you really are made for greatness,” Minor explains. “You’re not the sum of your mistakes. We are all imperfect. You were made to be greater than your probably realize.” 

Inspired by his jazz musician father, mother, Tupac, DMX, Kanye West and Curtis Mayfield, Minor demonstrated his passion for music at a young age, producing his first song, a 60-bar rap, when he was 12 years old. 

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Record Industry Management at Middle Tennessee University, Minor released his first album, The Blackout, on his own label, Reflection Music Group, a partnership with his friend Doc Watson. The Blackout was followed by Redemption in 2010. His next two albums, Dying to Live and Minorville, were released in collaboration with Lecrae’s Reach Records. For his fifth album, Empire, he began a partnership with Entertainment One. Additionally, he has released a half a dozen mixtapes.

As a producer, Minor received a 2015 Dove Award for his production contributions to Lecrae’s Anomaly album. Minor’s Reflection Music Group roster includes celebrated acts Canon, Tony Tillman, and Deraj.

Booking info: delisa@acappella.com

A member of the Christian Music Hall of Fame, Acappella has sold well over three million units and toured every continent on the globe since Keith Lancaster - songwriter, producer and original lead singer - formed the group in 1982. The landmark album, Sweet Fellowship (1988), ushered in one of the most significant developments in the group’s membership and style. The group continued to change after that, developing a unique sound that has been mimicked by countless groups the world over, from high-school stairwells to large churches and auditoriums.

Signed to Word Records in 1990 (and later to Epic Records), the popularity of the group soared with releases such as Rescue, We Have Seen His Glory and Set Me Free. Media exposure included many television appearances, while the song “More Precious Than Gold” became the centerpiece of a Sony Camcorder television commercial and was broadcast extensively nationwide. Overseas touring became more extensive in the 90s and continues today. The universal reception of this heavenly sound is now popular from Brazil to Japan and from Switzerland to Australia. 

Now, with more energy than ever in the group’s 30-year history, the zeal and enthusiasm of Acappella’s live concerts radiate with a popular mix of old favorites and new classics. Following in the footsteps of their talented predecessors, five talented young men continue the work of Acappella today.

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What was intended to be a two-and-a-half week tour became a life-altering road trip.

Riding on a few covers, some original lyrics, plenty of sweet harmonies and inspired storytelling, that very first set made its way into community centers, youth detention facilities, churches and street corners across the country. The very next summer, the six sat curbside in a viral video that spread quickly online.

Nearly 5 years and thousands of miles later, the group formerly known as Level 3:16 is back, hitting the pavement with a new name, new music and a fresh, new sound. For 6 Way St., there’s only six ways to do it. What’s “it”, you ask?

Everything.

The sound is what you get when heartfelt lyricism is driven by hard-hitting beats, turning corners with smooth neo-soul melodies, cruising naturally in an acoustic comfort zone. Occasionally detouring into the pop lane or taking the scenic route with hints of cinematic film score, it’s all w(rapped) in the youthful nostalgia of urban 90s classics. The destination? Music the 6 way: An eclectic, soulful blend of hip hop and r&b.

As far as concerts go, a 6 Way St. performance will definitely take you on a journey. Whether putting pedal to the metal with high energy crowd participation or pumping the brakes for a dramatic, thought- provoking interlude, each set is tailor made for the youngsters and the young adults, the moms and the dads, the hip hop heads, the music lovers, and everyone in between.

The members have come a long way since sitting on the curb in 2010. But all six still share a common drive toward the vision and mission of 6 Way St. Kristen (KB), Stv G., Chris T., Crystal, Kristin (K Mase), and Candace are exceptionally talented leaders who are passionate about their personal relationships with Jesus Christ using music and other art forms to reach their generation.

6 Way St. is more than the merge of two emcees, three vocalists, and one female deejay. It’s an intersection of six unique minds. It’s the understanding that being in a group comes with lots of twists, turns, and roadblocks. It’s a consistent reminder that you don’t always get to choose your family, but you can choose to love. And that love is hard work, because it requires going further than simply “meeting in the middle.” Doing it the 6 way means you don’t stop at halfway, but take the initiative to meet someone where they are. It’s a road less traveled, for sure.

It’s the road where 6 people realized there’s really only One Way after all.

Lover of Christ, lover of music, and lover of good hip-hop.

D-B Mac is following