Biography
.. HanSoul ("Hans") is a disciple with unshakeable principles affirmed through Jesus Christ. The Philadelphia native hit the scene in 1991, with the hit song Imagination that went to the top 10 on Billboard's rap charts (1991). Hans was the second rap artist signed to Epic/Sony records in 1991. He has also completed and album with Loud/RCA records in 1994. Though Hans experienced massive amounts of exposure and success, it was not enough to put an end to the insatiable pain, depression, drug-usage and confusion. In the year of 1995, during his darkest days he pleaded with the Lord Jesus Christ to give him a new life. Christ answered his prayer by compelling him to completely surrender himself and rededicate his life to Him. In this new life in Christ, Hans is now living his life behind enemy lines proclaiming the gospel and bringing others to salvation. In 2002, HanSoul and the Tribe of Judah released the successful and critically acclaimed CD New Jerusalem on their own label Fishermen Entertainment, Inc. distributed by Orpheus/EMI. The single Father Forgive Me, reached the top of the gospel charts next to Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams and Mary Mary. In addition, HanSoul and the Tribe of Judahs video Fishermen For Life is receiving heavy rotation on BET, MBC, JCTV, INSP, I-Life TV and The Word Network. In 2004, HanSoul released his solo CD Philadelphia Fellowship. The same year, He launched Holywood Records. Both projects aim to reclaim Hollywood for the Kingdom of GOD. Hans mission has caught the attention of televisions shows such as Visions, Good Day Philadelphia and cable networks NBC 10, BET, and Trinity Broadcast Network 9Praise The Lord Show) which have all featured Hans. He is also featured heavily in the worldwide Maverick Entertainment movie "Holy Hip Hop-The Movie" directed by rap pioneer Christopher "Play" Martin which was released in february 2006.
As a believer Hans has ministered before hundred of thousands and has ministered on stage with Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Dorthy Norwood, Tye Tribbett, Crossmovement, Da T.R.U.T.H., Marvin Sap, Woody Rock, Lisa Mclendon, John P. Kee, Donnie Mclurkin, and several other artists in Gospel and Christian music. On May 3, 2005 HanSoul was signed by Mathew Knowles. Music World Ent. /Sanctuary Urban Records Group label. HanSoul was the first rap artist on their Gospel Roster. After much praer and seeking God Hans decided to release his highl anticipated 3rd album through Infinity Music Distribution & Central South Distribution. The album has just been released and is in stores nationwide.Please pick up a copy here on other web stores or in your local Christian Book Store or Mass Merchant Retail chain. Hans is currently enrolled at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and completing his Masters of Divinity/Masters of Business Administration degree. He currently resides in Philadelphia with his lovely wife Amana and their daughter Taylor.
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