De'Metrius Smith

http://www.pimp-my-profile.com/layouts/details.php?site=mysp ace&cat=15&cname=Wolf&lid=18613DeMetrius Smithwas born in Jackson, Mississippi, this young man of God has been blessed with many gifts. Just to name a few, his hands and his voice are truly blessings from the Almighty. DéMetrius was born on March 25, 1967 to the wonderful and loving Dessie B. Green and Wallace C. Smith.DéMetrius’ career began at the age of 13 when he sang with his brother at the wedding ceremony of his mother and stepfather. He soon began to display his talents during his high school matriculation, performing on programs, assemblies and talent shows.In 1984, DéMetrius took his career even farther when Tammy and the Smith Brothers began its career of singing. Shortly thereafter, Jerry C. Smith and the Children of Israel was created as a touring group, studio session singers and backup artists for Malaco Records, Inc. under the direction of the founder and cousin, Jerry C. Smith. As a result, he has recorded background sessions with nationally acclaimed artists such as the legendary Williams’ Brothers, The Jackson Southernaires, Rev. James Moore, Dr. Walter Hawkins, Paul Porter and the Christianaires, Sis. Mosie “Moma” Burkes, Evangelist Dorothy Norwood, Willie Neal Johnson, LaShun Pace, and many others.In May 1988, the renowned Mississippi Mass Choir was born. And since its inception, DéMetrius has been truly blessed to tour with the choir throughout the United States of America as well as many countries abroad. The tours have included Japan (3 visits), Spain (10 visits), Greece, the Bahamas, and Italy. Two recent European tours include a month’s tour consecutively with Jerry Smith and The Children of Israel as a lead vocalist. DéMetrius’ smooth and mellow voice has been heard singing lead with the Mississippi Mass Choir on the following albums and compact discs, “God Get’s The Glory”: Be Still, (And Know That I Am God), composed by Franklin D. Williams, founder of the Mississippi Mass Choir, “It Remains To Be Seen”: In Spite Of, “I’ll See You In The Rapture”: Wait On The Lord (non-published), written and composed by David R. Curry. “Emmanuel”: Throne Room, written and composed by V. Michael McKay “Jerry Smith & the Children of Israel”: “I’ve Been Touched” Let the Lord Take Control.On many occasions, DéMetrius has shared the stage, vocalized and appeared on the same bill with artists such as the dynamic divas, Patti LaBelle and LaShun Pace. Also he has shared the stage with Gladys Knight, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Whitney Houston, David Hollister, The Williams’ Brothers, Dr. Bobby Jones, Beverly Crawford, Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers, Richard Smallwood and Vision, John P. Kee, Lee Williams, The Clark Sisters, Men of Standard, Cassietta George, Inez Andrews, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Tramaine Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, Lanette Hawkins Stevens, Walter Hawkins, Albertina Walker, The Canton Spirituals, Mavis and Pop Staples, Boyz II Men, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Andre’ Crouch, Vickie Winans, The Georgia Mass Choir, Rev. Milton Biggham, performances at T.D. Jakes’ old and new churches, Rev. Darryl Coley, Douglas Miller, Shirley Caesar, Smokie Norfolk, Fred Hammond, Myron Butler and Levi, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, Tonex, Tye Tribbett, Donald Lawrence and Tri-City, Mary, Mary, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., Dottie Peoples, Kim Burrell, Carolyn Traylor, Lucretia Campbell, Joe Lagun, Debbie Allen, the late Franklin D. Williams and Rev. James Moore, and so many more inspiring people.DéMetrius has worked over 24 years as a hairstylist and designer at an exclusive hair salon in Jackson, Mississippi; serving various customers, famous as well as non-famous, business professionals and musical artists. It is relevant to say that his hairstyles and designs are nationally known, particularly the blonde pin-up that was televised daily for one year in the introduction of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Following that premier, DéMetrius was invited to return to the show on several occasions.He not only displays his talents in styling hair and music but he also owes much to the Almighty God for blessing him as a dramatic artist in many theatrical stage plays. He is accredited for other gifts such as the television jingle for the Nissan® Titan Truck commercial aired nationwide in 2004, dramatic plays and presentation with the renowned and talented actress Tonia Stewart of In The Heat of The Night, the musical, The Wiz; Jesus Christ, Super Star, and many other plays with the Repertory Theatre of Jackson and Dr. Mark G. Henderson at Jackson State University.DéMetrius’ love for music and his commitment to reaching lost souls is the reason that God has blessed not only his awesome career as a stylist, but his ministry in music performance.http://www.pimp-my-profile.com/layouts/details.p hp?site=myspace&cat=15&cname=Wolf&lid=18613