Artist description Youthful, energetic young adults with both an Urban and Traditional sound.

Music Style Urban Gospel, Mix of Jazz /Classical /Hip-Hop

Musical Influences Sam Cooke, Dolan Hunter, Kirk Franklin, The Williams Brothers and many others.

Similar Artists God's Property, The Family.

Artist History Minister Anthony Douglas is a very gifted and anointed young man,that has defied all odds. Since the tender age of 15, Minister Anthony Douglas has been proclaiming and evangelizing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his music ministry. Being Obedient to the Spirit of God, he began to preach the "WORD" in 1994 and has been on fire for the Lord every since. By defying all odds as a teenager, he developed a "purpose" in life to seek out and to save our youth. Thus, the Birth of "4Life Ministries Inc." As a visionary goal, a hot and new ensemble was formed on January 21, 2002,"UthFul Nation" Minister Douglas also is the Co-Pastor of Hallelujah FullGospel Baptist church in High Point North Carolina. Minister Douglas said that he is totally sold out to the ministry of God, and that leads us to the group which is getting rave reveiws. They were formley known as Purpoze now called UthFul Nation. "UthFul Nation" is a dynamic group of young males and females of various ages, backgrounds, talents, and religous doctrines striving towards excellence academically, and above all, to serving God. This ensembele sputters pure energy with sounds of urban gospel, a mixture of Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Classical, and powerful belts of down-home traditional gospel. "Nu-Praise" is sure to capture your Heart, Mind,and Spirit with this awesome array of songs, vocal talent, and musicians. Minister Anthony Douglas and UthFul Nation has performed with such artist as Paul Porter of The Christianaires,Brooklyn Allstars and The Thompson Brothers of High Point Nc. and Troy Sneed and The Renaissance Choir, Bishop Steve Williams and Favor, Minister Jessie O'Banner and Job's Company and Bishop John Heath,The Anointed Jackson Sisters, Michell Goldsmith and "Sold Out",JoJo Gardner and The Innercity Radicals For Christ, Elder Edward Taylor and Soley For Christ and many many more. You may hear Minister Douglas say in the hit single Clap your Hands, ZP "Zealous People" it simply means to be on fire for God. Quote(Thats who we are.)Minister Douglas! Bookings: 4Life Entertainment & Managment(336)-882-0776 Rite Choice Gospel Records (336)508-0236(336)886-1384

Group Members This hot new ensemble consist of 17 members. Such as, Soprano section: Candice Nicholson,,Lakiesha Eason,Juanita Hairston,Renee Siddl,Keshia Bredget the Alto's; Chanissa Speaks,Latoya Craft,Sherrie Walker,Markeda Bullard,Tamela White,the Tenors:Clarence Chambers,Ja'Cal Myers,Kimberly McCall,Shomari Bullard the Band:Jeremy Staggers,Chris Ingram,Cheviet Lowery.

Instruments Keys, Bass, Organ, Drums, Guitar, Congos

Albums Nu-Praize (late Winter release)

Press Reviews RAVE REVIEWS CAME FROM THE STREETS OF HIGH POINT SAYING THAT THIS ENERGETIC GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS ARE LIVING UP TO THEIR NAME OF "UthFul Nation." THEY HAVE A PURPOSE TO FULFILL BASED ON THE WILL OF GOD. THEY DEPEND SOLELY UPON THE COMPLETE GUIDANCE OF THE CREATOR. JUNE THE 7TH WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST EVENTS TO EVER HIT THE TRIAD AREA. THIS RECORDING OF THE VALUCTOUS GROUP CALLED, Uthful Nation WAS THE HAPPENING EVENT FOR THE SUMMER. WITH AN THEIR ELECTRIFYING SOUND AND SMOOTH VIBES, THEY TOOK THE TRIAD AREA BY STORM. THEY LIVE BY THE CREED OF: "BUT FOR MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN." THEY DECLARE THAT TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A PURPOSE- ECC. 3:1. THEY WILL BE FEATURED ON THE GOSPEL WOW 2004 COMPILATION DISC, ENTITLED "P.O.P."(POWER OF PRAISE). AND THEIR DEBUT ALBUM, "Nu-Praize" IS ANTICIPATED TO HIT THE STANDS EARLY JANUARY -04.

Additional Info Contact: 4Life Entertainment & Management (336)882-0776/Praise Co.(336)292-9434

Location High Point, NC - USA

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