Artist description Frederick “Ricky B” Burchell is a rapper/evangelist/producer who up lifts the name of Jesus through rap music. He released his first solo album "The Calling" on D-fusion Music/Broken Records in 1998. The song “Stand up 4 tha Faith” reached number one for seven weeks on the Christian rap charts Joyful Noize. In the summer of 1998 he toured with his partner 4Given around in the east and southern states. In 1999 he toured the Philippines, and became the first Christian Rap artist to perform in that country. After his tour of the Philippines, he recorded his second album "The Fish-a-men" under Kamikazee Records. Ricky is currently working & producing the joint album with his partner 4Given called Lord I Need You. In Ricky B’s lyrics he tries to challenge people to put Jesus first in their lives and to give the Lord all their burdens, and short comings. Ricky B’s goal in life is to make a change in this world through preaching and music ministries.Terrance ”4-Given” Carlton is a rapper/evangelist/student who uses the avenue of rap music, to teach the good news to his peers. He is an 18-year old senior at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where he is very active in many Christian activities. Not only does 4Given perform rap music, he also is a very powerful speaker. He has spoken and given his testimony at many schools, including his own. He also had the opportunity to speak at other middle schools in the area, as well as on many radio stations. 4Given is currently working with his partner Ricky B, on a joint album, and his first solo album called From Sin To 4Given. In 4Given’s lyrics, he tells and shares stories about situations he has been through, and experienced personally and how Jesus Christ was the answer to all of his circumstances. 4Given’s goal is to usher people to Jesus and the spirit of the Lord through music, and speaking.Ricky B & 4Given are not only rappers, but first and foremost they are ministers of the word of God. Every Tuesday night you can find them teaching, and sharing the word of God with young people in their city. Every chance and opportunity they get they share the gift that God has blessed them with and at the end of every concert Ricky B and 4Given make sure they give people the opportunity to put Christ first in their life. By supporting Ricky B & 4Given you will not only be supporting two of the best rappers in music but you will be supporting a great ministry.

Music Style Christian Hip-Hop

Musical Influences NuWine

Similar Artists Nuwine

Albums Somethin' U Ain't Heard B4

Location Hendersonville, TN - USA

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