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Album: The New Era
Release: 2007
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God is For Us |
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No Matter What |
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This is How it Goes |
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| :: Artist Biography |
B.I.G.CI.T.Y formerly known as CAPITOL HILL of 13th Disciple Fame, represents the continuous movement of God's ministry, and the growing effort to re-win young people to Christ. Tired of the negativity that quickly consumes our youth and society, BIG.CITY'S goal is to rebuild what producing uplifting and self-examining music that will change the way we think about youth, life and our Salvation.
The name B.I.G C.I.T.Y stands for:
B.old I.nfluential G.ospel 4 C.hrist I.mpacting T.he Y.outh
B.I.G.CI.T.Y, born Ronald Goodwin in Philadelphia, PA., started writing poetry following in his older brother's footsteps. City has been rapping for over eight years starting with the Young Lions on to 13th Disciple, and now as a solo act. B.I.G.CI.T.Y believes in the supporting the efforts of young people and strives to make his community a better place to live day in and day out. He coaches High School at Cherry Hill West and Little League football, shares the scripture with believers and non-believers alike and can regularly be seen on his block talking to the kids. His first music video was even shot on the streets of his own neighborhood keeping real to where he's from. The concept was developed by B.I.G.CI.T.Y and the video is currently airing on video shows across the country.
With a multifaceted personality and a broad range of musical influences, B.I.G.CI.T.Y produces a smorgasbord of concepts and topics that are unparalleled. With neck snapping tracks and spiritually provocative, lyrics, B.I.G.CI.T.Y has raised the bar for gospel rap. No longer will Gospel Rap have to take a back seat to the mainstream hip-hop consuming the airwaves today! His first release on his solo project "Christ is All I Need" enjoying heavy rotation as number 12 in the country on XM Satellite Radio XM 33 The Spirit.
In each track, there exists a message for one to grow on. The song titled "No Matter What," is a lyrical masterpiece exemplifying his burning desire to "spit" for God. The hook, "No matter what they say, you'll still find me spittin' / Freestyle or written, cause my lyrics are God given/ No matter what they say, I'm gonna spit for God/ Bite his lines, put ‘em in my heart and make ‘em mine"…. Is an example of the burning "fire" inside of this emcee to advance God's ministry through music.
Pastor Earl Simmons from Body of Christ Church in Raleigh NC says,
Dear Ronald (B.I.G.CI.T.Y) Goodwin,
"You brought a brand of hip hop that our world really needs. I would like to commend you on your professionalism and your impeccable Christian character through out the planning and execution of our Jump off event. You brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to the stage and it is very easy to see your passion for Jesus Christ in you and your ministry."
B.I.G.CI.T.Y has a mission to help the advancement of positive Rap and R&B; to advocate music with Christian lyrics and lyrics that inspire the good rather than glorify evil. B.I.G.CI.T.Y and his management team believes that people are starving for direction, inspiration and comfort and hope that through his music, spiritual and emotional needs will be met.
B.I.G.CI.T.Y has performed as an opening act for J. Moss, and also as a part of a gospel showcase presented in Central Florida featuring gospel quartet Gerald Hinton and The New Redeemers, and Apollo Award Winners The Mime Boyz. B.I.G.CI.T.Y closed out the First Annual Florida Classic Spiritual Splash Gospel Extravaganza, sharing the stage with artist T-Bone, and Grammy Award nominee Canton Jones. Big City has share the stage with some of the great Holy Hip Hop Ministers such as J-Silas, Grammy Award Nominee R-Swift and the R/C and Grammy Award Nominee and 7 time Dove award Nominee D.O.C. BIG has shared the stage with National Recording artist 4:13 and the list goes on. B.I.G.CI.T.Y is currently working on his sophomore project Titled "The Inner City" this will be one of the most revealing and heart felt Albums of the Year. In Oct of 2006 B.I.G.CI.T.Y was one of the chosen 12 out 90 artists to make it on the Holy Hip Hop Volume 4 project in stores Worldwide. B.I.G.CI.T.Y has also been asked to partner up with Stallion Sports Clothing Company along with Hollis Thomas of the New Orleans Saints to shoot a video and a commercial. It doesn't stop there; B.I.G.C.I.T.Y has ministered at the Holy Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta Ga. Jan.13th 2007. God is truly blessing B.I.G.CI.T.Y and to God and God alone does the Glory go to. B.I.G.CI.T.Y has finished his second music video for "Christ is All I Need." B.I.G.CI.T.Y has also worked along side Vigilant Multimedia Ministries (VME) striving to make an impact with today's youth in South Jersey.
B.I.G has another project to go along with he's many hats of Ministry which now includes being elevated to Executive Producer as well as the host of Blessed Café. Blessed Café is a TV serious that promotes Jesus and put a wide variety of music to the screen. B.I.G has interviewed some of Gospels great Ministers of music such as Canton Jones, Lisa McClendon, J-Johnson, Ja-Fire Life, R-Swift of Cross Movement, 4:13 Pappa San and the list goes on. "It's very important to continue pushing Jesus, he's the focus he's the Author and Finisher and he is the only way."
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