Richard Hollis
A singer-songwriter with legendary influences in the likes of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Bobby Womack and Sam Cooke.
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You Will Never Find (Snippet) You Will Never Find (Snippet)
You Will Never Find is a high-energy contemporary throw-back that pays homage to the old Motown soul sound of 60' & 70's. With his soulful vocals Richard places himself in a whole new category as an artist and as always, give us the Gospel message.
Brand New Start Brand New Start
Brand New Start is a song that has a edgy feel. Definitely not the standard for 'gospel music' but the message is brought forth clearly in the words of the song. Brand New Start gives belief and serves notice that no matter what situation you are i
Jesus Saves Jesus Saves
Jesus Saves is a song that will stir your heart to believe that no matter how you may think a situation is impossible, Jesus is the answer.
A singer-songwriter with legendary influences in the likes of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Bobby Womack and Sam Cooke.Band/artist history
With his soulful, resounding tone, Richard Hollis is and will be a forerunner and torch-bearer of the reemerging sound of Gospel-Soul as we know it. A singer-songwriter with legendary influences in the likes of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Bobby Womack and Sam Cooke, he to pursued a path away from his roots in the church and sought a record deal as a R&B artist. In August of 1999, while on a business trip to Manhattan with his group this pursuit would take a divine turn that was all orchestrated by God. Richard, knowing that his calling was much more than the dream he was chasing, was lead to walk away from the secular genre all together and rededicate his life, soul and gift to his now Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
After taking a break from music and soaking in the word of God he was lead to start his own independent record label True Light Recordings in 2007. Hollis released his debut recording project in 2008 titled Brand New Start, which was well received locally and in the mid-west and southern regions. The project also received some national and international attention by recording physical sales, downloads and distribution in the UK, Canada, Africa & Japan. The title track, Brand New Start remained on SoundClick.com's Urban Music Charts in the Top Ten for 17 weeks consecutively. The 2nd single, Jesus Saves has received national radio spins and over 300,000 listens on Myspace.com. Hollis also received the Best New Artist Award in 2008 from The Texas Gospel Announcers Guild.
Since the release of his debut project, Richard has been ministering and taking the gospel message abroad to churches, shelters, prisons and juvenile detention centers across the vast state of Texas and the mid-west. Hollis explains, I believe that my calling is to those that are lost outside the church. Those individuals who have been broken and disappointed. The ones that the contemporary church have forgotten about. Ive been there, the alcoholic; I can relate to. There was a point in my life when I tried to find peace in the bottle. The addict I can sit and cry with because I myself have been in the bondage of addiction before and its by the grace of God that I overcame it, but its a day to day process. The enemy never sleeps. So its my job now to remind those that God leads me to encounter, that God loves them and that their is hope. The only way to overcome and live in that hope is to believe on and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Thats it, no gimmicks, no tricks, no smoke and mirrors. Faith and hope based on the teachings of the bible that are found and manifested only through the love of Christ.
Through the calling of ministry Richard has been blessed to share the platform with R&B legend Howard Hewitt, Stellar Award nominees Kim Burrell and traditional gospels recording group Endurance. He has opened for contemporary gospels recording artist Gary Mayes & Nu Era, James Fortune & FIYA and GMAs Dove Award nominee Bryan Courtney Wilson. Also he has been honored to grace the same bill with up and coming new artist such as Soulfruit, Jamel Strong, Yunek, Raishein, R.A.G.E., J. Xavier, Jimmy Mitchell, Vincent Powell, Dat Boy Jesse, F.O.M, Tre 9, Von Won and Gifted.
With a clear understanding that he has been chosen to proclaim the word of God, his heart is set on ministry and not "the industry." He feels blessed to have been chosen and embraces the next chapter of his life and is currently in the studio recording songs for his sophomore CD titled Day By Day. The new CD will consist of songs that lyrically will touch on an array of topics and issues that are relevant to everyday life. Hollis has taken his trails, test, victories and triumphs and placed them in a recorded autobiography put to music. He states, I wanted to be fluidly transparent on this one. As believers we give the facade that we are happy and full of joy 24/7, but thats not the case. We, as Christians go through a litany of emotions everyday, we live life and troubles come just as they do with everyone. Its a part of life. I just want to show that we hurt too, we cry too, but after the first wave we have to refocus and remember who our faith is in. I want the unbeliever to see and understand, as much as we try to make this walk look and sound perfect, its hard work. You have to have a made up mind to not look back to the failures and sins of your past, but to look forward in the hope and promise in Christ Jesus. Its step by step, minute by minute, day by day, hence the CD title.
The first single from the Day By Day CD is titled You Will Never Find and is due out April 26, 2011. By the grace of God, it is sure to be a hit on all gospel radio and television airwaves. Hollis thanks all of his friends and supporters around the world for their prayers and backing. He has also began the groundwork for his non-profit organization called True Light Cares. A foundation in which he hopes to partner with Texas Children's Hospital to raise funds and award grants to needy families to cover medical expenses for the child(ren) that the family can not afford to pay. Lets make this blessing a major one. Help us to make this ministry a worldwide movement that will empower every individual that it encounters to become an ambassador for the Kingdom of God through the redemptive power of Jesus Christ.Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes. Any time God opens an opportunity. Through contacts, request, ministry. Visit www.richardhollisonline.com or email at: truelightrecordings@yahoo.com for booking info.
Your musical influences
Vocal: Glenn Jones, Donnie Hathaway, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne, LTD, Chris Walker, Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Eddie King Jr., Edwin Hawkins, Paul Jones, John P. Kee, Commissioned, Fred Hammond, The Winans, Marvin Sapp, J. Moss, Detrick Haddon, Tonex, Antonio Neal, George Huff, Rance Allen, Dave Hollister, Smokie Norful, Shea Norman, The Williams Brothers, Mary-Mary, KiKi Sheard, The Clark Sisters, Men of Standard, James Fortune, The Soul Seekers, 7 Sons of Soul, Daryl Coley, Cedric Ballard, Gene Moore Jr., Brian Nelson, Yalonda Adams, Darwin Hobbs, Shawn McLemore, Lashun Pace, Mark Taylor, Roslyn McDuffie, Brian Mckight, Carl Thomas, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, D'Angelo, Jagged Edge, No Question, Dru Hill, Profyle, Anthony Hamilton, Lyfe Jennings, John Legend, India.Arie, Musiqsoulchild, Fantasia, Faith Evans, the late Dino Connor of H-Town, the flawless Mrs. Kelly Price and last but not least the greatest group to ever grace a stage, Jodeci...
Musical: Stevie Wonder, Brian Mcknight, Babyface, Jermain Dupree, J. Moss & P.D.A., Warryn "baby dub", D'Angelo, Brian Michael-Cox, Bobby "Chase" Kellum, Erroll McCalla, Shannon Davis, Dave "Supa Dave" Johnson, Manney Fresh, Timbaland, Rottweiler, Scott Storch and many, many more musicians and producers who are giving us great new music...What equipment do you use?
Apple Mac (the only way to go!)
Digidesigns Pro Tools
Propellarhead Reason
Roland Phantom
Blue & Nueman Mics
Blue & Audio Technica Condenser Mics
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Comments (10)
Great melody, lyrics are nice, vocals amazing, overall, song is awesome! Good job brother!
MME Magazine ~ With his debut single / CD entitled Brand New Start, Richard Hollis presents a blueprint for redemption, forgiveness and salvation for his listeners, but also delivers his own personal testimony in each song.
~ Sabrina Lott / MME Magazine
Shawn Mac
Thanks for the love and encouragement man I need to here that sometimes it makes what God allow me to do un in vane. Yo,I'm wicha 100 homie do yo thang, and may God bless. I hope to be on a ticket with u!!! 1 day. Be blessed keep in touch let me know what's good. Your BIG bro 4 life. Peace... ~ Shawn McLemore
Mona Moore
I pray that GOD will grant you the spiritual tools and grace to make your debut single a success. What ever you do in this walk, rememberer to keep GOD first. "When we take care of his business he will do the same for us. Thank you for such kind words. I pray much success and grace for your upcoming journey and single. Finally had the opportunity to listen to your new song. I just want to say "Job well done." It is so needed in this day and time. Continue to be used by the best. I'm proud of you. What ever you do keep GOD first and he will give you the desires of your heart. Stay encouraged and stay blessed my brother. ~ Mona Moore
TLMM Staff
The staff @ True Light Music Ministries would like to take this opportunity to encourage and thank our very own Richard Hollis. Richard we have watched GOD transform your life over the years and develop your talents, gifts and ministry into something that will changed gospel music for years to come. We thank you for giving us the honor of being a part of your life, your ministry and your walk with God...
~True Light Music Ministries Staff
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