About Grenade The HGS
GRENADE- The Holy Ghost Soldier
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Apart from the average Christian artist, Grenade's passion, attitude, and writing skills are what make him effective. Even with self-production, listeners can't help but notice the holy content displayed on every song. Grenade's writing is a mixture of "salvation meets street" to intrigue the minds of today's society.
Born and raised in Atmore, Alabama, Grenade (Lewis Banks, Jr.) began writing at the age of ten. Growing up in a spiritual atmosphere, he started writing poetry and quickly developed a love for rap. After pushing over 7,000 mix-tape records independently within the last two years and performing at massive arenas, he has been encouraged by fans everywhere to reach a larger scale of ministry. With this in mind, Grenade has linked with Jermaine Jakes (son of Bishop T.D. Jakes) for an opportunity to do just that with a major tour outlined to begin Fall 2006 through Fall 2007. The self-produced music video (My Everything) caught the attention of Mr. Jakes, and their connection is confirmation that this minister of the gospel is serious.
With experience as youth pastor and now a traveling Evangelist, Grenade is a prophet who is concerned about changing lives. After being ordained by Apostle Ronald Burrell (Columbia, SC) in 2002, Grenade - nicknamed "Church Boy" became known for his energy, simplicity, and boldness in the pulpit as well as in the streets. He strives to uphold the name of Christ without biting his tongue or stumbling over his message. In addition to his personal ministry, another milestone was reached after performing at Mega-Fest (Atlanta, GA) in the summer of 2006, and now it is understood that Grenade is a voice that is not only in high demand, but must be heard in the music world!!!
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Apart from the average Christian artist, Grenade's passion, attitude, and writing skills are what make him effective. Even with self-production, listeners can't help but notice the holy content displayed on every song. Grenade's writing is a mixture of "salvation meets street" to intrigue the minds of today's society.
Born and raised in Atmore, Alabama, Grenade (Lewis Banks, Jr.) began writing at the age of ten. Growing up in a spiritual atmosphere, he started writing poetry and quickly developed a love for rap. After pushing over 7,000 mix-tape records independently within the last two years and performing at massive arenas, he has been encouraged by fans everywhere to reach a larger scale of ministry. With this in mind, Grenade has linked with Jermaine Jakes (son of Bishop T.D. Jakes) for an opportunity to do just that with a major tour outlined to begin Fall 2006 through Fall 2007. The self-produced music video (My Everything) caught the attention of Mr. Jakes, and their connection is confirmation that this minister of the gospel is serious.
With experience as youth pastor and now a traveling Evangelist, Grenade is a prophet who is concerned about changing lives. After being ordained by Apostle Ronald Burrell (Columbia, SC) in 2002, Grenade - nicknamed "Church Boy" became known for his energy, simplicity, and boldness in the pulpit as well as in the streets. He strives to uphold the name of Christ without biting his tongue or stumbling over his message. In addition to his personal ministry, another milestone was reached after performing at Mega-Fest (Atlanta, GA) in the summer of 2006, and now it is understood that Grenade is a voice that is not only in high demand, but must be heard in the music world!!!
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Friday January 6 2012, 6:00 AM
@ Atmore, AL
God Bless,
This is Melissa Odom- the business manager for Lewis Banks, aka Grenade. We are excited about what God is doing in your life! We are contacting your ministry in great expectations that you will take the time to participate in one of the most spectacular events of the year. - We were blessed with our own TV show this month and would love to keep you in heavy rotation. Please send a copy of the video/cd if it's available. We want to be a blessing to you. Grenade is also an up and coming Christian Artist who desires to work with you. (Maybe we can do a mix-tape???) He is an evangelist and urban entertainer who just caught the attention of Jermaine Jakes: Son of Bishop T.D.Jakes. His debut music video was released this year and is now airing in 7 countries. That is when Mr. Jakes saw the video and suggested a briefing. Grenade then attended Mega-Fest in Atlanta this year with Jermaine Jakes, and also performed at the Kraft Foods venue. In August, a live concert performance was held with Jermaine hosting the event in Atmore, AL- (Grenade's home-town). NEWS is traveling fast and a promotional tour/Awards Show is being organized. Our mission is to be a light that captures the souls of today's generation. We would love for you or your group to be a part of this Tour/Awards Show. We would also love for you to perform at our 1st annual awards show.
A "Cleaning Up the South" Hip-Hop and R&B Awards Show/Concert is also being scheduled for early december. The event will be hosted by Jermaine Jakes and will feature the best new artists in the South as well as other cities.
CONCERT ATTENDEES: Demetrus, Midnite Sun, Grenade, EPIC, and we Pending confirmation from Pettidee and Rob Hodge
Submit Your Music/Video for consideration for the following categories:
** 2 song maximum per Artist- No Fees to Submit your music!!!
*Mix-Tape of the year
*Song of the Year
*Video of the Year
*Best Male MC
*Best Female MC
*Best New Artist
*Lyricist of the Year
If you are available to attend just send us a confirmation
Artist Registration and Non-Artist Registration are as follows:
Artist: $40
Non-Artist: $20
Deadlines are Thursday, November 30, 2006.
Thank you so much for your time. We hope to hear from you soon. And Yeah, Now that you've heard you can Pass the Word!
www.freewebs.com/freesolja
Love in Christ,
Melissa Odom, Business Manager
251.253.8542
251.253.0017
hgsfirstlady@yahoo.com
@ Atmore, AL
God Bless,
This is Melissa Odom- the business manager for Lewis Banks, aka Grenade. We are excited about what God is doing in your life! We are contacting your ministry in great expectations that you will take the time to participate in one of the most spectacular events of the year. - We were blessed with our own TV show this month and would love to keep you in heavy rotation. Please send a copy of the video/cd if it's available. We want to be a blessing to you. Grenade is also an up and coming Christian Artist who desires to work with you. (Maybe we can do a mix-tape???) He is an evangelist and urban entertainer who just caught the attention of Jermaine Jakes: Son of Bishop T.D.Jakes. His debut music video was released this year and is now airing in 7 countries. That is when Mr. Jakes saw the video and suggested a briefing. Grenade then attended Mega-Fest in Atlanta this year with Jermaine Jakes, and also performed at the Kraft Foods venue. In August, a live concert performance was held with Jermaine hosting the event in Atmore, AL- (Grenade's home-town). NEWS is traveling fast and a promotional tour/Awards Show is being organized. Our mission is to be a light that captures the souls of today's generation. We would love for you or your group to be a part of this Tour/Awards Show. We would also love for you to perform at our 1st annual awards show.
A "Cleaning Up the South" Hip-Hop and R&B Awards Show/Concert is also being scheduled for early december. The event will be hosted by Jermaine Jakes and will feature the best new artists in the South as well as other cities.
CONCERT ATTENDEES: Demetrus, Midnite Sun, Grenade, EPIC, and we Pending confirmation from Pettidee and Rob Hodge
Submit Your Music/Video for consideration for the following categories:
** 2 song maximum per Artist- No Fees to Submit your music!!!
*Mix-Tape of the year
*Song of the Year
*Video of the Year
*Best Male MC
*Best Female MC
*Best New Artist
*Lyricist of the Year
If you are available to attend just send us a confirmation
Artist Registration and Non-Artist Registration are as follows:
Artist: $40
Non-Artist: $20
Deadlines are Thursday, November 30, 2006.
Thank you so much for your time. We hope to hear from you soon. And Yeah, Now that you've heard you can Pass the Word!
www.freewebs.com/freesolja
Love in Christ,
Melissa Odom, Business Manager
251.253.8542
251.253.0017
hgsfirstlady@yahoo.com
