Born June 1980, Andr Cross may have never known how music would have a prominent effect on his life. However, at the age of 16 when he turned his life over to the Lord, his direction became clear--Make the Message of Jesus Christ accessible and relative to all that would listen through song.Cross stated Many things have inspired me to write...things that Ive experienced in the church, things that Ive seen in my life.A former Deputy Sheriff Andra Cross switched career gears, choosing to devote his life to the gospel world, through the release of his first CD, My Thoughts, on Habakkuk Records.
My Thoughts, described by Cross as "a gospel album with an R&B perspective," kicks off with his first single, "Jesus I Love You," a staple on the music charts of WXEZ 94.1 FM's gospel station for 24 weeks, is followed up by the song, "Who," featuring BB Jay on the remix.
"I had a goal that I wanted to reach, and I couldn't do it effectively at a 9 to 5 job. Being a gospel artist is actually very rewarding as so many people are changed by what I do. I'm actually using my new career as a way to serve, rehabilitate and heal souls," says Andra (pronounced Andre).
Cross's insightful nature and lyrics as well as his years of experience in law enforcement for South Hampton County, located in Virginia, add to the significance of Andra Cross's CD, My Thoughts."Some people wonder if I will ever return to law enforcement. I liked every aspect of it; there was always something going on, but I don't think I'll ever go back to it because music is my passion. It's what I live and breathe. Being a deputy sheriff, I have seen things from another perspective. Sometimes people are looking for someone to give direction so they won't go down this path again. It's almost like a form of rehab...it's healing."As with any righteous man, whose steps are divinely ordered, Cross teamed up with Bobby Foreman, President/CEO of Habakkuk Records.
Now the highly anticipated CD release
My Thoughts is available on Habakkuk Records, a partnership consisting of Cross, Bobby Foreman, Clyde Bailey and Ernest Armstrong. Andra has now performed on serveral stages across the United States with the likes of Mary Mary, Smokie Norful, David & Tamela Mann (stars of Meet the Browns), B.B.Jay, Rizen, Virtue, Ramiyah, Marvin Sapp, and the list goes on and continues to grow. Andra continues to keep God first as he provides for his family.
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