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"THE SEQUEL REVIEW"

Arguably the youngest emcee in the holy hip-hop game, Lil' iROCC is back, with his sophomore release, The Sequel.

There are undoubtedly some noted differences between this project and his debut self-titled release. For one, Lil’ iROCC is now on his own imprint known as Authority Music. (Yes, 14 year-olds have their own record labels now.)

Secondly, the emcee’s growth is extremely evident, as both his lyrical delivery and content have matured to the point where there is an exponential difference between his freshman and sophomore releases. Let’s examine.

From the start of this project, you know you’re in for a new day with the teenage lyricist. "Who U Representin’" is a heavy, dirty south track full of holy crunk that will keep you bouncin’ from here to the ATL and back. Lil’ iROCC shouts out a number of U.S. cities and states and reminds us to party and represent the Lord in doing so.

Diversity is the name of the game on The Sequel as the emcee plays with several different musical styles. “I ROCC” is a mid-tempo jam that has iROCC sharing his reasons for continuing to rhyme and share his gift with the world. He reminds the world that he does what his name says —that is, he Relies On Christ Completely.

In addition to the amazing strength of his lyrical delivery, Lil’ iROCC enlists a production team that is a hip-hop dream team. Fred Jerkins III of the Darkchild camp lends his talents to this effort as he produces the in-your-face track "We Get". Rodney Jerkins joins Fred in the production of “I.O.U.”, which features Delisha Thomas on background vocals. On this laidback track, the emcee speaks to how he’s nothing without God and owes him everything. Thomas sings a mean hook on this one, bearing vocal resemblance to the ladies of Out of Eden.

Logic and Lil’ D from The Righteous Riders join the party for "I Won’t Stop". Lil’ D handles the background vocals on this one and lays down an intense hook showing the synergy in this partnership. The Riders team up to produce "Pull ‘em Down", featuring Spy from Christian Massive. This song is a bonafide hit!! This heavy reggae track is reminiscent of that Platinum Souls heat and has iROCC teaching us about doing a new dance called "The Carwash". Looks like we’ll need to see the video for this one. Spy’s chant adds just the right flava to make this one worthy of dozens of spins in your CD player.

The hard-hitting Pettidee handles the production on “I Wanna ROCC”. This jungle style track has that classic Pettidee feel and brings in Young Dirty to handle the lyrical hook, (which samples the opening line from the hip hop classic "It Takes Two" from Rob Base and DJ E-Z- Rock). The throwback is classic and works beautifully. Pettidee also produces "Soul Snatcha", which is co-written by the leader of the Holy South Movement, Mr. Del. Again, iROCC represents with crazy flava.

Canton Jones returns to this project and plays a heavy role in its success. With Pettidee’s production, Jones teams with iROCC on "A Lil Diff". Jones adds his signature background vocals to this track as the tandem speaks of the difference that’s made in living a Christian life. Jones is featured on "He Say, She Say" as well as "Feels Like Oooo". This track is sure-fire sign of iROCC’s growth as the tandem collaborate to testify of the joy of a relationship with God. IT's in an urban worship style that is, in a word, smooth.

The emcee deals with teenage sexual temptations on the track "Choose", which features Tameka Lashaun.

Without fail, this is one of those times where The Sequel surpasses the original. Lil’ iROCC may still be in his early teens, but his entire presentation has grown by leaps and bounds. - GOSPELFLAVA.com


"BMI Gospel Greats Dominate Stellar Awards"

1.26.2006

BMI gospel artists were at the top of the winners' list for the 21st Annual Stellar Awards, held January 21 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Hosted by BMI songwriter/artists Vickie Winans, Israel Houghton and Donnie McClurkin, the televised event was highlighted by multiple performances, including songs from the night's biggest winner, Donald Lawrence.

With an impressive six Stellar Awards, Lawrence was named Artist and Producer of the Year, and took home awards for CD and Contemporary CD of the Year for his Verity Records release I Speak Life. The album also won the award for Recorded Music Package of the Year.

Gospel legend Walter Hawkins, honored the previous day at BMI's 7th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Luncheon, picked up two awards for Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Traditional CD of the Year for A Song in My Heart.

Lil iROCC Williams, also a double winner, won Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year and Children's Performance of the Year for The Sequel. The 16-year-old gospel phenomenom earned the same two awards at the 2004 Stellar Awards for his self-titled debut.

Other winners included Jonathan Nelson, RiZen, Sounds of Blackness, Martha Munizzi and 2002 BMI Christian Song of the Year writer Dottie Peoples.
- bmi.com/news


"35TH ANNUAL DOVE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED >Lil iROCC Williams – gains a nod from the GMA"

35TH ANNUAL DOVE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED >Lil iROCC Williams – gains a nod from the GMA


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – February 10, 2004 – Top nominees announced for the 35th Annual Dove Awards represent the wide range of artists in gospel music today. > Lil’ iROCC Williams has yet again made an impression and impact within the Christian music community by picking up a Dove Award nomination his first time around in the Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year category.

Lil iROCC is gaining recognition and approval industry wide. In January, he was honored with the 2004 Stellar Award for Best Children’s Performance of the Year. > Lil iROCC Williams; whose name stands for his daily declaration - “I Rely On Christ Completely” is a young man with a strong voice, infectious stage presence and fervor for God and music. His life reflects the call to be a young warrior for Christ. And through his music, Lil iROCC challenges today's youth to adhere to a higher standard of positive living. That message is heard loud and clear through the messages in his music and his passionate life lived. > > Since the release of his debut project in June 2003; Lil iROCC has been rocking the mic constantly all across this nation. And now as only God can; He has expanded his territory and taken his music ministry international. Lil iROCC is rocking stages in places like Bermuda, Bahamas, and soon to be the islands of Jamaica and Barbados – “yah mon!” But as always Lil iROCC is staying true to his first love which is bringing hope to what seems hopeless by visiting inner-city schools and blocks and even going into juvenile detention centers in the States and abroad; truly living out his mission statement:
Created to Praise, Called to Minister and Chosen to Represent™.


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- GMA


"One out of Two ‘Ain’t Bad!!!!"



Houston, TX - The stars shined brightly at the "19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards," held for the first time in it's 19-year history, in Houston, Texas. This year's show surprised the live audience with unforgettable, star-studded appearances and performances.
Shining in his own right was EMI Gospel and Forefront Records newest sensation Lil iROCC Williams; a double nominee and presenter at this year’s prestigious Stellar Awards. He was nominated for the Rap/Hip Hop CD of the year and Children’s Performance of the year and – walked away a winner with the Children’s Performance of the year.
Lil iROCC, which means (I Rely On Christ Completely), self-titled debut released in June 2003 has caught the gospel industry by storm. The CD and his electrifying and heart felt performances have ministered to the young and young at heart across the world since its phenomenal debut as the 2nd highest selling release for that week of June 24, 2003.
While in Houston this past weekend, Lil iROCC also used his gift of rhythm and rhyme to serve as a celebrity judge at the Gospel Dream Group and Hip Hop Talent Show; Lil iROCC also rocked the mic and moved the crowd while votes were being tallied. Keep an ear out for the airing of the Gospel Dream Group and Hip Hop Talent Competition on the Black Entertainment Television network (BET); and see Lil iROCC do his thing as only he can!
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- EMI CMG


"Christian Hip-Hop Artist Rocc's the Music Scene"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Treiva Williams
Authority Music, LLC
404.228.0374 authoritymusic@aol.com

August 16, 2004 – Authority Music, LLC – family-owned label for Lil iROCC Williams and Whitaker Entertainment – a new division of the “power publishing house” – Whitaker House, Inc. recently announced their strategic alignment with the signing of a major music distribution agreement.

Whitaker Entertainment is the music distribution division of Whitaker House. Located outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Whitaker House has more than 30 years of experience in producing biblically based products that minister to the needs of people around the world.

Based in Atlanta, GA. – Authority Music, LLC was birthed from a word from the Lord straight to the heart of hip-hop phenom – Lil iROCC Williams and his mentor and Dad “Big ROCC” Williams. Lil iROCC Williams debuted last year, June 2003 with his self-titled debut via EMI CMG Forefront Records and EMI Gospel. As a freshman on the music scene Lil iROCC achieved historical success with his debut self-titled CD In 2003 on EMI CMG. The CD made #15 on Soundscan Christian Album Charts and #27 on the Top Contemporary Christian Albums Charts along With #33 on Gospel Albums Charts. In addition, he was the winner of a 2004 Stellars Awards for Children's Performance of the Year! And nominated for a 2004 Dove Award in the Rap/Hip Hop Album category.
After being released from EMI CMG label group; the “Lil one” along with his parents made immediate moves to bring to life the vision of Authority Music and to continue on with the life changing music ministry of Lil iROCC Williams.

Familiar with the music and ministry of Lil iROCC Williams and then touched by the shared heart of his parents – Big ROCC and Treiva Williams; Whitaker Entertainment seized the opportunity to forge a working covenant between Authority Music, LLC. “Lil’ iROCC is a great example of how God uses all His children—even the youngest,” said Robert Whitaker, Jr., vice president of Whitaker House. “Lil’ iROCC makes an excellent addition to our team of Whitaker Entertainment musicians.”

Authority Music, LLC & Whitaker Entertainment will release Lil iROCC Williams’ sophomore project - The Sequel – September 28, 2004 in stores worldwide.
- Treiva Williams


Discography

MO HEAT 4 Da Streets - LIMITED EDITION EP - Digital Download ONLY
Lil iROCC Williams - The Sequel - 10/04
Authority Music/Whitaker-Anchor)
2006 Double Stellar Award Winner
Best Rap/Hip-Hop CD of the Year
Best Children's Performance of the Year

Lil iROCC Williams - June 24, 2003 EMI CMG
2004 Stellar Award Winner
Single releases:
"All My People"
"Next Generation Hip Hop"
"No Tears"

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iROCC - "Young Bishop of the South"

• 2006 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award Winner – Holy Hip Hop Artist of the Year
• 2006 Double Stellar Award Winner –
o Best Rap/Hip-Hop CD of the Year * Best Children’s Performance of the Year
• 2004 Stellar Award Winner – Best Children’s Performance of the Year
• 2004 Urban Gospel Alliance – Best New Artist of the Year
• 2004 Dove Nominee- Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Music sets the tone and directs the mood of any situation. It’s driving beats and repetitious message are shaping the minds of our youth. While many of our youth find it challenging to quote the books of the bible or memorize a verse beyond John 3:16; they can without hesitation or effort verbally and physically illustrate the chronicles of the latest chart topping hip-hop/R&B hit.
In an effort to not mimic the world but to set a standard God has raised up a young man with a message in his music delivered with relevance and in excellence. iroCc: whose name stands for his daily declaration - I Rely On Christ completely - is a commanding and bold hip-hop artist with a strong voice, infectious stage presence and fervor for God and music. His life reflects the call to be a young warrior for Christ. And through his music, iroCc challenges today's youth and the body of Christ as a whole; to adhere to a higher standard of positive living. That message is heard loud and clear through the messages in his music and his passionate life lived.
iroCc achieved widespread success and recognition with his debut self-titled CD In 2003 on EMI CMG; encompassing his debut with a Stellar Award and a Dove Nomination. From the moment his sophomore offering THE SEQUEL hit the streets it was destined to make a mark and solidify the young phenom as a solid artist within the music industry. The Sequel - was the continuation of a God thing in music and ministry. As always, iroCc delivers Hip-Hop that speaks life and delivers a message to the masses. This project is laced with diverse urban and contemporary tracks that provide the pulse for these songs from the heart of a maturing and guided young man. The Sequel exemplified the developing lyrical and execution skills of this hip hop phenomenon. iroCc entered into an elite category by walking away a double Stellar Award winner at the 2006 Stellar Awards; Best Rap/Hip-Hop CD of the Year and Best Children’s Performance of the Year.
He has ignited the stage with the likes of MARY, MARY, Deitrick Haddon, Kirk Franklin, Tobymac, Donnie McClurkin and many others. He is also a familiar and welcome invitation to Youth Conference/events across the world; Billy Graham Greater L.A. Crusade Megafest, Full Gospel, National Convocation, FICWFM, Tom Joyner Family Reunion and even Oslo Soul Children Fest in Oslo, Norway as well as DAEGU Korea. iroCc has managed to capture the hearts of millions as his presence and anointing are felt even through the TV screen through such platforms as, IGospel, SteelRoots, GoodDay Atlanta, TBN, WORD and the legendary SOUL TRAIN.
Though the worldwide recognition and industry accolades are great -- the main ingredient to iroCc is his obedience and desire to show his friends and peer group his love for Christ and that as in his own words that - God is cool to be down with! Since beginning this awesome journey in 2002 at the tender of age of 12; iroCc has immensely grown and matured both in the industry and spiritual realms. After an amicable release from EMI CMG in 2004; iroCc continued on with his assignment in a bold manner by establishing his own label imprint with national distribution; out of the mouth and heart of a ‘babe’ – Authority Music was birthed. As always his family stands; specifically Big ROCC positioned as the cornerstones to his foundation.
iroCc is also entering into the arenas of philanthropy and missions; understanding that he is called to the nations; God is using iroCc tremendously all over the world. Missions work is close to his heart and in keeping with that he is an active supporter and will be taking his first short-term missionary trip this year. iroCc supports Third Day International Ministries and their efforts to aid disabled young people in Ghana, West Africa. Also as a native of New Orleans, iroCc was heartbroken and deeply affected by the travesties of Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath. iroCc channeled those emotions and answered the call and in conjunction with Higher Dimension in Houston, TX pastored by Pastor Terrance Johnson; has established the iroCc-Higher Dimension Scholarship Fund to aid still abandoned/displaced young Katrina victims by sponsoring them to receive quality and loving Christian education.

iroCc is mandated and destined to launch beyond the youth ministry and on to the masses. iroCc will release his 3rd SPRING 2007. Keep an eye out; it is sure to be phenomenal.
At an age when most children have far less serious things on their minds, iroCc is clearly a young man with a deep sense o