TRANSFORM-US
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Transform-Us is christian rap group with two members, Holy-Smoak and Todd "The Author". Originally from Savannah(The Seaport) and Albany(Da'Bany)Georgia.These two Georgia boys connected at their local church in Omaha, Nebraska. This ex-gang member and former street thug, now saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost has come to change the game and breath new life into the music industry. Aimed to penetrate the "world" with a power packed word from God through scripture and testimonial commentary while staying true to the "Gospel" sound.T.U. is an uncompromising unorthodox group ready to bring about a whole new style to christian rap. Get Ready!
Why this name?
Our band name comes from the book of Romans verses 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God,that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,holy,acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world, but be ye TRANSFORMED by the renewing of your mind,that ye may prove what is that good acceptable,and perfect, will of God." So with that God wants us all to be saved and for his word to Transform Us all into the image of his dear son Jesus. So we believe that our music will be a road-sign to the lost to direct them to this great path.
Do you play live?
Right now we are ministering at the local church, we have songs for all occassions, holidays and groups. We love doing this thing for God, just this past Easter(Ressurrection Sunday)We hooked up with fellow christian group "Kingdom Minded" and did a song called "He lives" there was a crowd of young men there who were really touched and inspired by the music.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Everyone is on the net these days, so it takes the limit off of where you can take your music. it a good stage to showcase what you are doing and it gives room for feedback, which is just as important.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
There's always that possibility, If they have the right heart about the music and would allow us to be who we are, Sure if God leads us that way.
Band History:
Transform-Us started out as a group in 2001 with original group members Franklin T. Johnson(The Author), Marcell Smoak(Holy Smoak) and Donnell Stokes(DJ- Stokes). All members of the same church, they later added two more church members Ira Robinson(Ira) and Charles Hamond(Whispa). While Frank and Marcell were in a brief retirement from rap for a season in 2004, Whispa and Ira went on to form "Kingdom Minded" and signed with B- Ready Ministries respectfully. Soon after, The Author and Holy Smoak would re-emerge as Transform-Us.
Your influences?
Our musical influences come from God through inspiration by his Spirit. The music comes from our life experiences expressed over the sounds of the southern church.i.e guitars, organ, drums,piano. laced with melodias "hooks"
Favorite spot?
Bellevue, Nebraska
Equipment used:
Compaq computer with Pro tools le with an external mixer, Shure SM57 microphone and Kapco monitors.
Anything else...?
TALK ABOUT JACKING, LIKE "O'SHEA",COLD AS ICE IN YOUR DOORWAY/ BUT CHRIST PAID THE PRICE AND GOT A BROTHER OFF LIKE "O.J."/ PUT MY MASK DOWN, LIQUOR FLASK TO THE GROUND/GOD CHANGED MY NAME, NOW THEY WONDER WHY I BACKED DOWN/ BUT I'M BACK NOW, WITH THESE FLOWS STRAIGHT FROM HEAVEN/ WHO WANNA ACT NOW, HOLY GHOST 2-11/ PUT YOUR HANDS UP, WE BREAK SPIRITUAL HANDCUFFS/ AND SLAY YOU IN THE SPIRIT , TO WHERE YOU CAN'T STAND UP/ JESUS IS THE ONE, PUTTING DEMONS ON THE RUN/ WITH MY BIBLE LIKE A CHROME NINE, SHINING FOR FUN/ WITH THE WORD, WE BREAK DOWN VERSES BETTER THAN ERB, ACTING LIKE A VERB/ SLANGING THESE HERE FACTS FROM THE CURB/ YOU AIN'T HEARD, THAT GOD IN ME IS GREATER THAN THE DEVIL/ WE CALL DEAD RAPPERS TO LIFE AND TAKE YOU TO A NEW LEVEL.