My Story

This Year will be Ushering in the 25th Year Anniversary of my song "Promised Land". Over the years I have heard hundreds of stories from people around the world with regard to "Promised Land" the first time they heard it or memorable experiences related to this song and share those experiences.  I would love to be able to shoot a video documenting the most inspiring stories at different locations around the world, include their stories in my forthcoming book and release a special new 25th anniversary edition idea of "Promised Land" featuring all the top singers in House Music, with the plan to donate the proceeds to children's funds in struggling nations around the world. This will be a time consuming and personal labor of love that I hope all my fans can all join together and make a reality ... Let's make it to the Promised Land!!!

Early life

I am a self-taught musician, and started creating original music at the age of 12. In my teenage years, I began to make a name for myself as a DJ in the underground Chicago's house music scene.

Career

I gained international acclaim with the release of my late 1980s tracks "Promised Land" (featuring Anthony Thomas), "They Want To Be Free" and "I Try". I am best known for "Promised Land", which spoke of how humans as brothers and sisters will all make it to the "Promised Land". It peaked at #56 in the UK charts in February 1989. An album became available in 1988, and a music video was produced for the single. A follow up album, Rejoice, was released in 1990, and contained the hit single "They Want To Be Free."

In October 2004, "Promised Land" appeared in the video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Within the game, the song could be heard playing on the fictional House Music radio station SF-RU.

The Impact

This Project will tell our story as caring human beings, i has the potential to impact the lives of many children in need of help and will bring awareness of the strength music has to bring us together and the love we have for our brothers and sisters around the world

What We Need & What You Get

I am looking to raise 20,000 USD that will be used for tho cover a portion of my travel expenses, video production cost, studio cost, web site development and marketing expenses? This amount is a goal and with that being said if the goal isn't completely reached i will be breaking this project into various segments and looking into major brand sponsorship to make up the additional funding needed to complete the project. For your generous support I will be giving away exclusive music, signed memorabilia and signed special "Promised Land" tee shirts.