Da’ T.R.U.T.H.
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| Birth name | Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. |
| Also known as | Da' T.R.U.T.H. |
| Born | December 15, 1977 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Christian music Urban Contemporary Gospel hip-hop |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Label(s) | Cross Movement Records |
| Website | DaTruth.net |
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Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. (born December 15, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy-nominated rapper who goes by the name, "Da T.R.U.T.H.".
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[edit] Biography
Da' T.R.U.T.H., who goes by "Manny" in his family, first got into music as a teenager, listening to contemporary Christian music and becoming a talented drummer. He said, "I had no interest in rap music. As a matter of fact, I was disenchanted with the whole idea of rap." However, Da' T.R.U.T.H. soon discovered his gift of free-styling, co-founded the group NIV, and gained his new nickname at the age of 19 to minister "da truth" to the urban culture.
Da' T.R.U.T.H. is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University and the Institute of Jewish Studies. [1]
[edit] Recordings and albums
Da Truth's first recording was the EP, Who Is The Truth (2003). Even before the 2004 release of his first album, he enjoyed a record-breaking eighteen month stint at #1 on MP3.com’s Christian hip hop chart. That acclaim, coupled with his standout appearances on Out of Eden’s "Spirit Moves Remix" and The Cross Movement’s smash single, "The Light", paved the way for him to become the fastest-selling, solo Christian hip hop artist with the release of his debut, Moment of Truth. He quickly returned with a follow up called, The Faith in 2005.
Currently, he is featured on two top-10 singles of the Radio and Records (R&R) Christian Rhythmic Chart — label-mates The Ambassador's "Feels Good" (#2) and FLAME's "L.A.D.I.E.S." (#4). He is a featured artist in Holy Hip Hop: The Movie, the urban Christian film produced and edited by Christopher "Play" Martin released on Maverick Entertainment Group’s Spirit label in 2006.
The Faith won a 2007 Stellar Award in the "Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year" category. BET, "Lift Every Voice", INSP's "Steelroots", "Mixx Master's Lounge", Word Network's "Bobby Jones Gospel", VIBE, New Man magazine, and Source Magazine have all featured Da' Truth and his music. [2] He is a close friend of Kirk Franklin and has been on tour with him. [3] He performs as a featured artist on Franklin's 2007 album The Fight of My Life, performing the song "I Like Me".
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album |
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| 2004 | Moment of Truth |
| 2005 | The Faith
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| 2007 | Da' T.R.U.T.H. & Friends LIVE! |
| 2007 | Open Book |
[edit] Guest appearances
- "When You Step" by FLAME
- "Sinti (Without You)" by Michelle Bonilla
- "Feels Good" by The Ambassador feat. La'Tia & Keran
- "L.A.D.I.E.S." by FLAME
- "From the Mid to the East Cypha" by FLAME feat. Azriel, E-Licia, J-Silas, J-Son, Phanatik, R-Swift & Thi'sl
- "Eternal Cypha" by The Cross Movement feat. J-Silas, Todd Bangz, R-Swift & FLAME
- "Spirit Moves (Remix)" by DJ Maj feat. Out Of Eden
- "The Light" by The Cross Movement
- "I Like Me" by Kirk Franklin
- "Ridaz" by J.R. feat. Trip Lee & Iz-Real
