MC Psalmist

Artist Information

Biography

MC Psalmist aka Mr. Church Gritty has been a staple in the gospel rap industry for over 12 years. He’s dedicated to seeing a Romans 12:1-2 relationship with God restored amongst His people (both in the church building and outside) by any means necessary. To combat the negativity so predominantly infused with the radio airways and the "too holy" versions of Christian rap that currently exist, MC Psalmist has adopted the alter-ego of Mr. Church Gritty: a straight shooting, slang talking, no nonsense Christian that speaks on everything he sees.

Hailing from Philadelphia – the City of Brotherly Love – MC Psalmist is a co-founder of the United Coalition of Urban Ministers. Along with this important legacy, he has:

-won Hip Hop song of the Year in the 2011 John Lennon Songwriting Contest
-released 6 albums
-released 13 mixtapes
-produced over 500 beats for others
-pushed 25,000+ units out of his trunk with no formal distribution support.

He has seen the lives of thousands of people transformed through the Gospel message and is passionate about the work that needs to be done in the mission field of Hip Hop Culture.

MC Psalmist has been privileged to have opened for acts as: The Clark Sisters * Da Truth * Crossmovement * Slipknot * Philmont * R-Swift * Jehovah's Chosen

He was invited personally to Joel Olsteen's opening service in the former Houston Rocket's stadium and multiple Christian music festivals, both as a performer and a host.

One of the most competitive music contests in the world is The John Lennon Song Writing Contest, which is open to both amateur and professional songwriters. In 2011, Round 1 of the category was taken by the song “Have Plenty” by Red Baron and Round 2 was won by the song entitled “First Love” by MC Psalmist , whose own production company, 3Fifths Multimedia, also produced the Round 1 winning song!

Instrumentation

MC Psalmist - Vocals

Discography

Witnessed from the 6th Floor 2003
The Fifth Element 2005
To the Beat of my Own Vol. 1 2005
Only Human Preview Album 2005
Be-Sides 2006
UCOUM Vol. 1 2006
UCOUM Vol. 2 2006
UCOUM Vol. 3 2006
UCOUM Vol. 4 2006
UCOUM Vol. 5 2006
Heart of Worship 2008
Streetcurb Storytales & Nightlife Nightmares 2009

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• FNF Mixtape

Audio

• First Love
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• Solutions
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• American Greed
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• Heart of Worship
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• Anointing
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• Blood Flow Anthem
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• Free
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Lyrics

• Heart of Worship
• Free
• First Love

Video

Probems Finalcut

Photo Gallery

Press

• Reviewer: Duss Rodgers [+ Show ]
  

  With excellent production and nicely arranged beats The Psalmist offers lyrical diversity with a pos...With excellent production and nicely arranged beats The Psalmist offers lyrical diversity with a positive twist. The bumpin' beats are exactly what the top down Jeeps are callin' for. Summertime jams and all that... Reminiscent of Big Pun and Fat Joe, the Psalmist is definitely ready to bust on to the Hip-Hop scene and will definitely have some heads spinnin'! All you cats out there should definitely take some lessons on how it can and should be done. With positivity and smooth flows one can still rock the set and spread love simultaneously. Of the tracks I had the opportunity to eavesdrop on "Free", "Ghetto Child", and "Once Again" were definitely some of the better produced and arranged tracks I've had the pleasure to hear this year. Representing Corona, New York with authority, the Psalmist would make any positive Hip-Hop head believe again...
  
  The Psalmist can definitely make a serious impact in this industry, and I expect with some more time we'll be seeing him in general rotation throughout North America. One would definitely wonder why we haven't heard of him before? Well we have now, and believe me the young Cats on the set best check themselves...
  
  
  Standout Tracks: Free, Ghetto Child, Once Again

• Messiah College Show Review [+ Show ]
  

  "MC Psalmist is a Queens native Messiah graduate currently residing in Philly. Though still unable t..."MC Psalmist is a Queens native Messiah graduate currently residing in Philly. Though still unable to quit his day job, his ministry is a major part of his life. He was the most lyrically advanced, with complex rhymes and punchlines on a par with more successful hip-hop artists."
  

• G-Wade's Input on Streetcurb Storytales & Nightlife Nightmares [+ Show ]
  

  "What's up fam! Sorry for the delay in gettin back atcha! Yo, i'm feelin' the CD... mos def gonna pu..."What's up fam! Sorry for the delay in gettin back atcha! Yo, i'm feelin' the CD... mos def gonna pump First Love on my show this Saturday @ 12 midnite. Holla "
  -G-Wade, Honor and Glory Music

• 97.5 FM Elite Radio [+ Show ]
  

  "I'm the Host of The Blessed Spot, a gospel radio show on 97.5 FM Elite Radio broadcasting throughou..."I'm the Host of The Blessed Spot, a gospel radio show on 97.5 FM Elite Radio broadcasting throughout NJ. I have a local Top 10 playlist and would love to add "First Love" to it."
  -Evang. An Sean , 97.5 FM Elite Radio

• Mount Hope Baptist Church of Faith [+ Show ]
  

  Bro. Psalmist, Please accept this thanks for the excellent performance you and all the other gosp...Bro. Psalmist,
  
  Please accept this thanks for the excellent performance you and all the other gospel
  rap artists provided for our church Youth Rally this past April. Everyone in
  attendance was blessed by the way each of you ministered through your art.
  
  The style of Gospel Rap you all presented serves as a welcome alternative to
  negative Rap lyrics which bombards our young people today through audio / visual
  media. While I am not a fan of all gospel rap music, I do not hesitate in loaning my
  endorsement to your work.
  
  Please be encouraged to keep lifting up the name of Jesus Christ, and battling for
  the minds and hearts of young people everywhere.
  
  May God continue to richly bless all of you.
  
  In the Lord's Service,
  
  
  Bishop Richard Coates, Pastor
  Mount Hope Baptist Church of Faith
  4634-36 Parrish St.
  Philadelphia, PA 19139
  (215)222-4213
  

• Director of Youth Ministries [+ Show ]
  

  I was privileged to have “Fear of the Drum Records” and “Know me by my Fruits Music Ministry” perfor...I was privileged to have “Fear of the Drum Records” and “Know me by my Fruits Music Ministry” perform at my church on April 1, 2005.
  
  With catchy rhymes and inspirational lyrics, Philly-Native, The Psalmist, and Judah Priest have proven themselves to be men after God’s own heart. These rappers know what it takes to get the crowd moving and dance for the Lord.
  
  I recommend this Christian rap group to any organization that needs to be uplifted. With energy and excitement, these artists will blow you away!
  

Setlist

Heart of Worship
Solutions
One Day
Feel Good
First Love
Sunday's Best
American Greed
There is None like Jesus

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