MarKiss Simpson

Mathew 1:20
...But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Markiss Simpson supports social events/cause promoting resources for Teen Mothers.

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Marcus Simpson- Single
Greatest Influence: Pastor Creflo Dollar
Role Model: Bishop Courtney McBath

Markiss has the uncanning ability to:

*write inspirations without isolation
*write a musical/message in 5 minutes
*write/produce great melodies
*write great lyrics
*connect with the world with a witty personality
and compatibility

"It was one of the strongest rap/urban genre projects that I've heard in a long time.".....Eugene Foley, Music/Artist Development critic

Marcus Simpson was born on March 6, 1980 in Norfolk Virginia. While attending Booker T. Washington High School, he created a reputation for his self as a Hip Hop artist and a highly skilled basketball player. Moving to Atlanta in 2000 to pursue his musical career, Marcus had dream of making it big. Performing under the Rap group called FreekieTwinnz, Marcus and Obie won many talent shows from Virginia To Georgia. Growing up in the church, Marcus knew about Jesus and gave his life to the Lord at the age of 18. Marcus was a Christian but had no idea that there was a lifestyle or a walk that came along with being saved. One day, while Marcus was getting ready for a show in Atlanta (recording one of his songs in the studio), he was invited to go to a Wednesday night service at World Changers Church International with Pastor Creflo and Taffi Dollar. Marcus started to gain an understanding on the “Life of a Christian“while attending service every single week. Hearing God’s word gave Markiss an understanding of direction in where his life was headed. Uninterested in the past life he lead, Markiss changed his style of music from street rapping to Praise Worship through Gospel Rap. God’s words changed his life.

Gifted in entertainment, Marcus wanted to share his testimony through his music by spreading the Gospel to the people that the church could not reach. Now, at the age of 27, Marcus moved back to the Hampton Roads area. He is a member of CRC (Calvary Revival Church) Norfolk where Bishop B. Courtney McBath resides. Working on his music, Marcus is focused on putting out a CD that will save the lost, strengthen the weak, influence and impact the world through his music and lifestyle. “The Power Of Music”

Changing the world one song at a time.

This year has been an impeccable year for this energetic, compassionate Artist.

~June 2007- Markiss Simpson was the featured Artist for the Gospel Youth Eruption 2007- Supporting the Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

~June 2007- Markiss Simpson's song "In My Song" was ranked among the top 75 in the United States for the EMI/Holy Hip Hop Compilation CD- " Taking It To The Streets"- Vol. 5

~July 2007- Markiss Simpson- selected as the featured Gospel Rap Artist for the "Care" Package for Our Troops Compilation CD

~July 2007- Markiss Simpson- featured Artist/Performer for the "Virginia Is Doing It Big Concert" YGE- " The Melt Down"

~August 2007- Forward to School Event @ Grove Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Va.

~January 2008- Nationally Broadcast Event, Markiss Simpson has agreed to participate in the 2008 HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE and MUSIC AWARDS!!! Markiss Simpson will be performing a couple of songs from his EP, "BORN AGAIN ,THE WALK" During the 2008 HOLY HIP HOP ARTIST SHOWCASE and MUSIC AWARDS

~2008-Side Artist Project
King Markiss is currently working on a Song with Producer Davel "Bo" Mckenzie (Credits: Mary J. Blige, Teddy Riley, Black Street,Pharoahe Monch ) and Producer Spraug Williams (Credits: DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Dave Hollister, Patti Label, STEEL, The Hard Boys, Whitney Houston, Usher, Taral Hicks, Rahsaan Patterson, Rolling Stone and Eric Benet) this project is pending release in 2008

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