PREACHA : GHETTO PROUD
  Urban Hip Hop Artist | The Messenger 
  
  PREACHA.’s new project, will open eyes with his debut CD. Now, PREACHA will encourage listeners two See and Live GHETTO PROUD.
  
  PREACHA rallies us to See GHETTO PROUD by going back in time to the old days to experience first-hand the unfolding of stories from Him speaking the words poetically, reciting, entertainment, and creating, heavenly, art: P.R.E.A.C.H.A. into existence to the world.
  
  The CD provokes us to Live GHETTO PROUD—a life shaped and driven by the messenger story—as
  
  PREACHA tackles issues such as politics, justice, fun, life and more in songs like "Ghetto Proud",” “Mad World”, “Hold Fast” and “Grown Folks Music.”
  
  Along the way, he is joined by guest artists who help him paint the pictures of this experience including: Relle G., Soas D., Twilla, Loco and the fresh new vocals of Sarah Green from 1st and 15th on the buzzing single “Ghetto Proud,” produced by PREACHA, also producers on the project were Snuck G., Maestro, Piro, Andre Stanley, Paper Boy, Droop The Tek and Nate. .
  
  Being introduced to music at such a young age, he was given a generous advantage. He was exposed to a variety of music jazz, Blues, R&B etc), but for some reason Hip-Hop stood out as his favorite. Exploring Hip-Hop pretty much brought on his love and respect for the urban form of poetic expression. With pure energy and a familiar flow, Preacha can be appreciated and heard on some of Chicago's Biggest Underground mix tapes.
  
  His growth as an artist is due to being driven. His affiliation with the Drama Ward gave him the opportunity to work with such names as Psycho Drama, Newsense, Danny Boy, and even the Guinness Book record holder Twista. He then went on to help form the LOTUS MOB, a Westside rap crew put together by him and some of his childhood friends.
  
  Preacha has performed in many shows like annual talent shows, festivals, clubs, and other contests. Preacha was opening act for Twista in the Concerts in the Park Series in 1997 at Lafollette Park, opening act for Danny Boy in Summerfest in 1998 at Garfield Park, took 2nd place in the WGCI Gong Show in 1998 at the River West Nightclub, performed at the Taste of Austin in 1997-2007 at Columbus Park, opened for Chicago natives Psycho Drama in 1999, Chicago’s Crucial Conflict in 2000, and Harold Washington Cultural Center in 2008 to name a few. 
  
  
  

Ron Simmons