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I have been writing songs all of my life. As a young teenager I was recognized by one of the greatest producers of r&b history, Don Davis (producer of multi-million seller "Disco Lady" by Johnny Taylor and most of the hits of legendary r&b group 'The Dramatics' among others).
When Don placed a Song that I wrote entitled 'I Get Excited' on David Ruffin's solo album 'So Soon We Change' after David left the Temptations, it seemed like a dream. But after he asked this studio novice to play bass on my song, with some of the greatest session musicians of the time (Tmoney Green, Dennis Coffey, Jerry Jones, etc.), it confirmed what I already knew - God has given me a unique voice.
To have a voice is an important responsibility. It is not given for the singular purpose of seeking personal benefit and gain. I have learned to understand that the greatest accomplishments in life are cooperative, not individual, efforts. And I have experienced the fact that the highest goal and honor of any person is to serve God.
I am a Black Man and I am proud of it. And if I have a voice, if I have a word, or if I have a song that can help my Beloved People to love and value themselves, then I consider it an honor to serve them. This is my goal, and this is my purpose: Love and Service.
Black People have a wonderful future ahead of them. A future that will dwarf that of their illustrious past. And I am honored to play my part, however small, in the preparation for that future. My songs are only the beginning...