XROSS

XROSS (pronounced cross) was born in Louisville, KY and raised in the small town of Poplar Bluff, MO. Today XROSS is the president of One Way Entertainment an accomplished record label based in Minneapolis, MN. XROSS is a trailblazer in the global movement of "Holy Hip Hop & Urban Gospel, one of the fastest growing genres of music in the industry. XROSS has been credited as a defining influence in all of Urban Gospel music. As executive producer & songwriter he has guided the release ...

XROSS (pronounced cross) was born in Louisville, KY and raised in the small town of Poplar Bluff, MO. Today XROSS is the president of One Way Entertainment an accomplished record label based in Minneapolis, MN. XROSS is a trailblazer in the global movement of "Holy Hip Hop & Urban Gospel, one of the fastest growing genres of music in the industry. XROSS has been credited as a defining influence in all of Urban Gospel music. As executive producer & songwriter he has guided the release of four successful projects: • The God • Red Letters • What we Like • Dedication to Holy Hip Hop by Mariaha Markel Dedication to Holy Hip Hop was Grammy nominated and debuted at 15 on gospel billboard charts. ."The God," debuted on the scene initially as an underground and independent project that quickly took national recognition with hit single "Who's Ya Daddy". Who's Ya Daddy" was released and distributed world-wide with EMI-Gospel on Holy Hip Hop: Taking the Gospel to the Streets, Vol.3 which also debuted at 39 on gospel Billboard charts. XROSS newest project "Tell’em the Truth” set to be released in Jan 2009 is a masterpiece. Tell’em the Truth has a mainstream appeal similar to the artistry of Kanye West, Jay-Z and Rick Ross with super hot hip hop tracks, but unlike the others mentioned, XROSS lyrics are uplifting, inspirational and positive. Tell'em tha Truth boast 12 hit singles on the 15 track album. Tell'em tha Truth is sure to be one of the top selling alums in the country in 09. As hip hop takes a nose dive glorifying with sex, money, drugs, and violence. XROSS has taken it upon himself to offer something new and fresh to the world of hip hop and the industry atlarge that will inspire an entire culture and offer them true hope and inspiration. "Tell'em tha Thruth" is definitely on the cutting edge of hip hop and certainly elevates XROSS into a class by himself. XROSS has a undying passion to reach the mainstream audiece with the Truth about God and has found that there are millions upon millions listeners waiting for the Truth to be told! XROSS strength lies in his ability to make inspirational hit songs while maintaining his street creditability and mainstream appeal. "XROSS is an artist who is undeniably a master of his craft"…states Dr. Bobby Jones of BET Lift Every Voice/Countdown. XROSS is featured in the Blockbuster movie release: Holy Hip Hop” The Global Movement produced by Christopher "PLAY" Martin (of the movie House Party and rap group duo Kid-N-Play). XROSS also was a guest star in the film "Atlanta Homocide Investigation". Also catch XROSS airing regualary on The Gospel Music Channel, TBN, BET, JCTV, SGN The Light, and The Word Network. XROSS is also a memeber of the innercessory prayer team for Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole and winner of Dr. Cole new artist showcase for Best Spoken Word/Rap artist! XROSS received his BS degree in Sociology and Youth Development Studies from the University of Minnesota. He is also the founder of Urban Music Fest and Gospel Fest. XROSS has graced the stage with performers such as, Ma$e, Kirk Franklin, Toby Mac, Vikki Winans, Newsboys, Tonex, Third Day, Sounds of Blackness, Super chick, Fred Hammond and many more... DOWNLOAD the new single "Y U Running" by XROSS for only .99 cents by clicking the buy now button below. "Y U Running" is the first single released off the much anticipated album "Tell'em the Truth".