Ity'praise is a song writer, recording/performing artist and a choir leader who expresses his love and passion for God through his music ministry.

James Edward Johnson Jr. – Music & Advocacy

Osayimwese Nadir Karume aka James Edward Johnson Jr. is a musician and social advocate who blends rhythm, truth, and lived experience into music that heals and inspires. His artistry reflects resilience and a fearless voice for change, while his advocacy extends to housing, veterans’ care, and community empowerment. As founder of the Core Concepts Housing Program and luxury clothing line Unkommon Breed, and Brothers in the Struggle. James brings passion and purpose to every stage he steps on, proving that music and mission go hand in hand.

Music at its best is a stream of consciousness.

TwinSpirit gives us her best and keeps her performance real with a raw edge. She sways from soulful poetic melodies to organic, real,  tell it like it is words of Hope & Change.

As her name implies, TwinSpirit is not about conventions. In fact, she might rather you see both sides of a thing just so you can truly know where you stand.

From where I stand, there is much to sing about.

The caged bird sings songs of hope and freedom. The battered sing songs of grief. But what about birds and men who fly free?

This is where you might find her. Part songbird, part revolutionary, part medicine woman... a human being...just "being".

WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

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