Praiz'

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Saint Louis, MO USA

Pop • Christian Pop

December 19, 2006

1,926 plays
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The Nelly of Gospel and the Prince of Praise!

Band/artist history

As a Holy Spirit filled believer in Jesus Christ, Vance Watt II, known compassionately by his fans as Praiz has been blessed to grace the stage with some of Hip Hops most influential names. From a secular point of view he has performed among: Brian McKnight, New Edition, Gerald Levert, Dru Hill, Outkast, 112, Ray J, Nick Cannon, and many more. Praiz' has also produced music for multi-platinum Capitol Records recording artist Chingy. Some may ask, why did he go solely to Gospel music? The answer is... Praiz has a heart to join honest ministry from Gods word with the energetic sound of Hip-Hop. Since turning from a life of crime and giving his heart to the Lord, Praiz is dedicated to the Great Commission Christ has left with the Church and reaching todays youth. As a result, Praiz has been blessed to produce music for Dalon Collins (Kirk Franklin and the Family) and minister beside Gospels Greatest such as: Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Keith Wonder Boy Johnson, Byron Cage, and a host of other Christ-centered ministries. Praiz is also a devoted husband to his wife Candice Watt and father to children Domani, Kaydence, and Vance III. 

Though Praiz has been a humble guest of Gospel 1600 KATZ AM with Calvin King, Magic 104.9 KMJM FM with Tony Scott and the New Breakfast Crew, 100.3 The Beat KATZ FM with the Hype Man D-Stone and Warner, and also appeared on UPN 46 late night talk show The Mike and Jeannie Show which is produced by Cedric the Entertainer and Eric Rhone. In addition, Praiz recently performed his # 1 hit Deliver Me live on the airways in the midst of the anointed gospel sensation CeCe Winans, Montell Williams, and Charlie Wilson. Praiz has appeared live on the Trinity Broadcast Networks (TBN) Praise the Lord show performing songs Deliver Me and Praiz', and MTVs Gospel Extravaganza in Detroit, MI with host Nick Cannon and Brandon Jackson (Roll Bounce). 

Praiz is currently in heavy rotation on Clear Channel Communication with Deliver Me and the rising popularity has pushed Praiz rapidly to the top of the charts while landing him an invitation to be a guest of Clear Channel Communication on the 2005 cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Besides being an extraordinary musician, writer, and producer, Praiz has been seen to light up the stage at numerous plays such as: The Day Daddy Came Home, Dress Rehearsal, Only The Strong, and A House Divided. To name a few, Praiz has also performed at the Grand Old Opry, UMB Bank Pavilion, the 2005 Joe Tory Foundations Gospel Explosion, the Marshal Faulk Foundations 2005 Little League Fund Raiser, 2005 Youth for Survival benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina Survivors, and various concerts/venues across the globe. In close, he doesnt plan to stop this Mission any time soon.

Your musical influences

The Holy Spirit.

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