Ryan Daniel
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | SELF
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Check this new great website - Spirit of David Worship 2010
Ryan Daniel and Ben Obi got together any to create a masterpiece in memory of his brother Malcolm you passed away in June
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPCAvhAkmr8 - Spirit of David Music 2010
On June 27th Ryan's brother Malcolm was shot and killed. Please pray for Ryan's family at this time. - Spirit of David Music 2010
The Saints have become a fan favorite of Super Bowl Champs New Orlean Saints. Today it sits at over 250K hits. - Spirit of David Music 2010
Ryan Daniel's smash hit "One Time"..makes onto the Holy Hip Hop Vol 3 CD......The song was picked by the global community and from many acts. Holy Hip Hop Vol 1 was also nominated for a Grammy... - Spirit of David Music 2005
Ryan Daniel was chosen to feature on Sonicbids Spotlight..week of Jan 16th to 20...www.sonicbids.com - Spirit of David Music 2006
Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David has been nominated for the prestigeous Marlin Awards for 2006. Ryan Daniel was nominated in the categories of Music Video of the Year, Pop recording of the Year and Ethnic Recording of the Year.
The Award show is to be held in the Bahamas July 21-24 - Spirit of David Music
A cross between the worship of Ron Kenoly and the dancehall reggae of Sean Paul.
I'd also add Kirk Franklin's aggressive gospel/hip-hop approach to the mix.
Their motto? "Jesus in our heart is not enough; we need Jesus in our world."
Their sound is polished, the production thoroughly modern and bold,
and the cross-pollination of styles so fun, it almost makes this as irresistible
as dc Talk and Souljahz when they both first hit the scene.
by Russ Breimeier with LaTonya Taylor
www.christianmusictoday.com
- Christian Music Today
On May 8th 2004 Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David took first place in the rock category at Club 3 Degrees in Minneapolis Minnesota. Club 3 Degrees is presently known as one of if not the largest club in the country, recently featured in Rolling Stone magazine. - Spirit of David Music
On Sept. 1st and 3rd Ryan Daniel will be sharing the spotlight with GoFish, Phillips, Graig and Dean, Rebecca St. James and Audio Adrenaline. The Life Light Festival has been in the last couple years the largest Christian festival in the country. - Spirit of David Music
Here's a group who are the epitome of a ministerial musical experience.
Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David are a four-member group based in the Midwest bring a uniquely fresh and new vibe to urban Gospel.
Perhaps the most pioneering addition to this avant-garde approach to musical ministry is dancer Cally Eastman, whose stage name is U. Donning a mask while transforming the lyrics of each song into dance, she stands in place on stage as a symbol of "everybody and anybody". This talented dancer finds that her eye-mask often allows children after shows to approach her and ask questions that they normally would be afraid to ask in other situations. She has used this opportunity many times to minister.
Prepare to have your mind blown when you put the beam on this disc. Efficient experimentation with dancehall, hip hop, spoken word, country, electronica, rock, soca, Gospel and African music, they do it all with innovation and cutting-edge delivery, propelling them to the frontlines in creative music ministry.
Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David prove that when it comes to following God, you should delightfully expect the unexpected and not be afraid to be outside of the drudgeries of the norm.
By Maria Capulong
For the full Review Visit
Gospelflava.com - 2005 GospelFlava.com
Holy Hip Hop Vol 3 Debuted #39 on the Billboard Gospel charts. Our smash "One Time" is a part of this compilation. Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David would like to thank Holy Hip Hop and the Hip Hop community for making this possible. - Spirit of David Music 2006
Yep we're on of the top sellers on CD Baby. We rolled in at Twenty Something. Pretty good considering the company. Sean Paul, Usher, Sizzla etc. :)
Yep moving up in the the world :)
Spirit of David Music. - CD
Discography
"The Prophets and The Planet" 2008 December
myspace.com/rdsod to learn more.
Debut Album : "Life in General" 2003
Monster hits "Return of the King" and "One Time"
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Bio
Ryan Daniel has risen on the Christian music scene as a force that cannot be denied. Seeing him in concert, one recognizes an authority unique among artists that originates from the firm conviction that God has called him to use his music to bring transformation to people's lives.
Cousin of international recording superstar Nicki Minaj and known as "the Reggae Hip-Hop Sensation", Ryan's reggae-infused style flows naturally from his Caribbean roots, where Hip-Hop had also become an influence. Growing up in this particular time and culture gives Ryan an authentic voice with which to speak to the multitudes that embrace reggae hip-hop worldwide.
Ryan originated from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. He grew up in a family of four boys, he being the oldest. Blessed with having an up-bringing in a Christian home, Ryan developed a love for God and a sensitivity to the Spirit of God from an early age.
In Trinidad, Ryan became a major influence on the Christian dancehall scene. His style and sound is one that defies classification. It's been called, "a steady dose of dancehall over R&B and Hip-Hop grooves".
Ryan Daniel's music has drawn well-deserved attention from many highly respected elements in the music world. One of his accomplishment in 2010 was to write 'The Saints' which became one of the favorite fans songs for Super Bowl Champs, The New Orlean Saints. In 2006, Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David was nominated for the prestigious Marlin Awards in three categories; Music Video of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year, and Ethnic Recording of the Year. Also in 2006, Ryan Daniel debuted at #39 on the Billboard Gospel charts, as part of Holy Hip Hop, Volume 3. His smash hit, "One Time", is part of that compilation. Holy Hip Hop Volume 1 was also nominated for a Grammy.
At Life Light Festival, the largest Christian festival in the country, Ryan shared the main stage with the likes of The Newsboys, Rebecca St. James, Go Fish and Audio Adrenaline, Third Day and many others.
In 2004, Christianity Today named Ryan in "The Best of 2004: 10 Independent Artists You Should Know." Also in May of 2004, Ryan Daniel and the Spirit of David took 1st place in the rock category, (not an easy feat since they weren't a rock band!) at Club 3 Degrees in Minneapolis, MN. Club 3 Degrees is presently known as one of, if not the largest Christian club in the country, and were recently featured in Rolling Stone magazine.
Ryan has been a worship leader for over 17 years and presently serves and recently launched Spirit of David Worship. Ryan is one of those rare musicians able to find relevancy in and out of church settings. Ryan is presently working on a new project. His 2008 release, "The Prophets and the Planet" is still a frenzied favorite around the world
His debut album, "Life in General" was released in 2003.
"I am by no means perfect, so I do not fear failure. What I do fear however, is having to look my Savior in the eye one day and explain why His all wasn't good enough for mine." Ryan Daniel
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