I'm Ready To Go

Okay.  I spent last week talking to a film producer about my next video.  A film producer?  We talked about her latest movie that's on the waiting list for the Sundance Festival.  And she is excitedly talking about shooting my video.  I give her the "treatment", my vision for what I want to see in the shoot.  She starts talking about my comfort level... that I need to move the shoot out of North Carolina.  She suggests that I move it to New York, or at the very least Atlanta.  She talks about asking if I should be wearing so many "hats" on a project and I confess its because I'm had to be in control in everything in order for it to come to pass.  She responds with "since I'm the director I'll be taking control of those responsibilities.  I'm kind of torn between feeling like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders and feeling like I'm being swept away by a tidal wave.  I have to say goodbye to all of my comfort zones.  Kind of like God telling Abraham to leave everything he knew in order to prosper him.  God took Abraham away from everything that could hold him back.  He took him to a place that he was unfamiliar with.  To a place that he had no control over.  He lead him to a place where only God himself could prosper him.  And the result was him coming forth with wealth.  I receive that blessing with everything that I am.  I strive this year to be everything that God has made me to be.  I'm getting back in shape.  I'm getting my voice to the best level its ever been.  This year the chains are off.  This year we roll top speed, no brakes. No Brakes! Keep listening to that song by Aloe blacc - I'm the Man.   "Well you can tell everybody, Yeah you can tell everybody, go ahead and tell everybody.  I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man..."  I'm believing that now only because its happening outside of my efforts.  I'm the Man because God has made opportunities materialize for me.  I'm the Man because God has prepared a place for me among the entertainment industry's elite.  I could NEVER have gotten here on my own.  I've had people in the music business tell me that I'm "leaning on my faith too much".  I look forward to telling them... "you can tell everybody I'm the man..." God is stronger than all that you will ever be.
Not arrogant.  Not lifted up.  I KNOW this has nothing to do with me.  I'm just the guy that God gave the basket of goodies to.  I'm not the man because of the gift.  I'm the Man because of the Giver!  Now I get to finally work with some people on a different level from my own.  I'm excited about finally getting out the fishbowl that is the city where I live.  I've always looked at this like its a global ministry.  God is good.  I'm ready to go.

"Living This Dream"

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We Been Busy!

Hello All!

I have an excuse this time, I've been CRAZY busy.  I just finished the first book of the "Honor Code" trilogy.  Its my first published Novel, coming to a book store near you.  Its action adventure with a romantic subplot (just for you ladies).  Its in the hands of my publisher now and hopefully she won't carve it up too much.  I'm taking a script writing course so that I will be able to intelligently contribute to the "Honor Code" script just in case this becomes a movie (I know it will).  I just finished a Jazz EP that will probably end up being a full blow Jazz Album.  There's a record deal on the table for that and we're trying to hear from God as to whether or not we'll sign it.  I had a show in Bennetsville, SC (yes, we played there and I still don't know where it is... LOL j/k) We are re-working the video for "Won't Back Down" as its gotten cold and we can't shoot it outside anymore.  But we shall see...  whew!  Speaking of Won't Back Down"  After the show in Bennettsville, SC (I was DOG SICK but ripped it anyway), I met the program director for iamgospelradio and he asked for a track.  I sent him WBD and he immediately put it in rotation.  I also cut a drop for their station and they LOVED it.  God is good!  This is moving and I am so grateful for all the support you all have been giving me.  I will keep up this blog better now that I have a little more time on my hands.  As these show's kick up, I'll start sending you guys videos and pics from the road.  Please pray for a brother!

We got a new station now! So PLEASE request "Won't Back Down" by Curtis Wayne Hurley at http://www.iamgospelradio.org Please Share!

I'd like to blow up the request line for this station!!!!!

"Living This Dream"

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FREE Download!!!!

Hello EVERYONE!

We are about to get back to business!!! We had a great weekend turnout with the radio interview.  I thank you all so much as we "knocked it out of the park" according to the station's owners.  It really just showed that there are people who get the music and are taking this journey along with us.  Please know that we are releasing the new track "Won't Back Down" to radio very soon.  Please don't forget to call your local station to request it. Our goal here is the flood the world with the song's message - that there are those of use who follow the principles and the teachings of God and won't back down from that.   No matter what the world says, God's word is FINAL authority.  Also, we will be shooting the video for "Won't Back Down" Soon! To thank all of you for the crazy support you've been giving, please click the link to get your FREE copy of the music while it lasts!!!! http://ow.ly/BIK77

I would love to have all of you come participate in this shoot.  I'll give you plenty of notice, but I truly would like to see as many of you there as possible.  Its gonna be a great praise and worship party so PLEASE if you can attend the filming do attend!

"Living This Dream"

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The Movement

I just wanted to thank everyone for tuning in to ivyberadio.com for the interview this past weekend.  According to their stats over 7500 people listened to the music.  This is yet another situation where I didn't do anything, but the spirit of God prepared a way for me anyway. 

I didn't ask to be interviewed.  They called me.  So all I have is gratitude.  I guess its more and more evidence of the Grace of God.  All the things that we don't and didn't deserve he has prepared for us.  All we need to do is receive it.  And God is giving me new ideas and new music and taking me in directions that I didn't think I would go.  People are having trouble classifying the music.  The appeal is so broad they don't know where to put it.  Different people hear different things.  Some call it funk, Some call it rock, some call it jazz.  I call it Praise... Nouveau Praise, that is.  It seems that we've started a movement... the Nouveau Praise Movement.  Simply bringing the Gospel back to Gospel Music.  No more pronoun gospel.  No more of that I give my praise to "him" or I thank "you" for whatever.  Let's get back to the word of God and pulling from the scripture or the voice of God to create music that will change and inspire people.  NO, I don't frown on the rhythms and the bass in Gospel music.  I DO frown on that stuff that's simply meant to make money.  That stuff that has no spirit, no anointing from God and is built to cross over to secular radio.  Stick with what God says and the finances will come.  I'm rambling... sorry. 
I'm looking forward to the next phase of this.  I'm so looking forward to taking the Nouveau Praise message to the world.  People need to hear how much God loves them.  People need to hear that God doesn't want them to suffer and be broke.  They need to hear that being saved doesn't mean being in poverty and agony 'til the day you die.  It means that God wants you to succeed on every level.  It means that when you fall you're not doomed, you have a savior who loves you, who will defend you and stand with you.  God is real.  Thank you for helping me take this movement around the world. 

"Living This Dream"

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Interview & Music Review!!!

Please Join me! I got some airtime on Ivybe Radio. I would truly appreciate your tuning in and listening as I share about my life and this journey that God has put me on. So at 7:00pm EST THIS Saturday September 6th on "In Session" on http://Ivyberadio.com  Its a Candid interview & music review that I hope you will enjoy. - Come listen! Bring a Friend!

"Living This Dream"

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Enjoy the Journey

Hello all!!!!!

Been a long time, I'm sorry.  I'm doing too much, that's all.  I honestly do need to stop wearing so many hats.  I need to start trusting the others that God has brought into my life to handle their jobs.  Basically I just need to chill.  I just taped an interview with iVybe radio.  It will air not this Saturday, but the following at 8:00pm.  They will preview some of the music and just chat about my vision.  I HOPE that I conveyed the right messages.  Just be in prayer for me.  Check it out please!  It will air Saturday, September 6th at 08:00pm EST and replay Sunday, September 7th at 3:00pm EST  www.ivyberadio.com.  Tune in!

I got a revelation.  Say... you see a movie before everyone else.  You know that the disgusting louse of the movie becomes the compassionate hero above heroes at the end.  So when you finally watch the movie with everyone else, you actually look over every disgusting, offensive thing he does because you already know what he's to become - even though everyone else in the room HATES this guy.  That's how God sees us.  He KNOWS what we will be in spite of what were are now.  He sees our end from the beginning. Where you are now will NEVER be as powerful as where God is taking you.  Enjoy the journey.

"Living This Dream"

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Discussions on the music "Cool"

This song is one of my closet favorites because of how technical the music is.  Writing things like this spoke to all the training I've had over the years.  I felt like this piece of music would make my mentors (Alphonza Kee, Matthew Nichol) proud of me on some levels.  Mind you, I didn't write this trying to impress anyone.  I was waking up from a dream and God showed me a vision of my hands playing the main piano rif.  I got up and tried to mimic what I was hearing and seeing in my spirit. It was only after analyzing it that I thought they'd be proud to see where I'm grown to.  And yes, I know... it isn't my growth, its just what God gave me at the time.  But that's how it is with ALL of the music I have.  The blessing on this is that Alphonza Kee actually played the bassline (Hallelujah!!!) on the song.  God has put so many powerful musicians in my path.  Anyway, the song came out so smooth and laid back.  Those times when you shut out the world and just relax in the presence of God.  You're not asking for anything from him, you're just nuzzling in his bosom... warm. safe.

What if we put on mercy kindness humbleness of mind

Forgiving.  Forbearing one another 'til the end of time

And don't let the unclean thing reign in your heart but sing praises unto God.

Hymns and psalms and spiritual songs, singing with Grace in your heart

And let the peace of God rule in your heart and most of all put on his love

Set your sights on all that is right and keep your eyes on the prize above

What if we was cool like that with God's love in our hearts

Reigning in young and old until the day that we depart

(What if we was cool)

What if we was cool?  Lovin' like we 'sposed to

Thinkin' 'bout you more than I do me that Jesus kinda love

(What if we was cool)

What if we was cool?  Lovin' like we 'sposed to

Prayin' 'bout you more than I do me that Jesus kinda love

What if we let his Glory shine in our everyday

Feelin' our hearts with worship songs and thoughts of peace and praise

What if we was cool like that with God's love in heart

Reigning in young and old until the day that we depart

Before I knew you Lord you gave your life for me

By your stripes I'm healed your blood washed my sins clean

Now I love you Lord with everything I am

It would be so cool if we all loved each other the same

(What if we was cool)

What if we was cool?  Lovin' like we 'sposed to

Thinkin' 'bout you more than I do me that Jesus kinda love

(What if we was cool)

What if we was cool?  Lovin' like we 'sposed to

Prayin' 'bout you more than I do me that Jesus kinda love

(What if we was cool)

What if we was cool?  Lovin' like we 'sposed to

Thinkin' 'bout you more than I do me that Jesus kinda love

(What if we was cool)

What if we was cool?  Lovin' like we 'sposed to

Prayin' 'bout you more than I do me that Jesus kinda love

I write because God loves me so much that he gives me music from his heart.  All I gotta do is write it down.  I'm writing this with tears in my eyes now because that thought overwhelms me.  I'm some bent kid from nowhere.  And God bless me with the most powerful gifts.  Overwhelmed.

"Living This Dream"

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