The Ambassador (William Branch)
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| The Ambassador | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Earl Branch |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA |
| Genre(s) | Christian music, hip-hop |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Label(s) | Cross Movement Records |
| Website | The Ambassador Online |
William “Duce” Branch a.k.a. “The Ambassador” is Christian hip-hop artist who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the group The Cross Movement.[1][2] He is also one of the teaching pastors at Epiphany Fellowship, a church plant in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Branch is also former president of Cross Movement Ministries.[3]
According to his web site, Branch has been ministering Christian gospel since 1991. He states that his desire is "to be a model and a messenger of the gospel’s transforming power especially (but not exclusively) among the hip-hop generations."[4]
Branch received a bachelor's degree in Bible from Lancaster Bible College[4] and has a master's degree in theology from the Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS).[2] His master’s thesis, "Theological Implications of Hip-Hop Culture", provided the inspiration for his solo album, The Thesis.[5][3]
Branch is married, and he and his wife, Michelle, have four children.[4]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album |
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| 1999 | Christology: In Laymen's Terms
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| 2005 | The Thesis |
| 2008 | TBA
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[edit] Guest Appearances
- "Why Me" by Trip Lee
- "Everyday All Day Cypha" by Everyday Process feat. Lecrae, FLAME, Phanatik & R-Swift
- "Star Struck" by Da’ T.R.U.T.H.
[edit] With The Cross Movement
- "Heaven's Mentality" (1997)
- "House of Representatives" (1998)
- "Human Emergency" (2000)
- "Holy Culture" (2003)
- "Gift Rap" (2004)
- "Higher Definition" (2004)
- "HIStory: Our Place In His Story" (2007)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Farias, Andrea. (2005). "Review: The Thesis", Christianity Today
- ^ a b Hyde, Jesse. (2005, December 8). "Hip-hop's Public Enemy", Dallas Observer
- ^ a b Lassiter, Chris. (2005, July). "The Ambassador", What's The Word (WTW) Magazine
- ^ a b c Biography — The Ambassador Online
- ^ Lacy, Dwayne. (2005). "Amabassador Interview", GospelFlava.com
