TDG, which stands for “True Disciple of God,” is a recording artist, singer, rapper, songwriter, musician, composer, performer, and producer. He began singing at the age of two and began songwriting at the age of nine. He has performed with several groups including V.I.P. (Voices Inspiring People), NWAYC (North West Austin Youth Choir), and Rescue Squad. V.I.P. achieved several awards including first place for best group in the Jam-A-Thon competition two years in a row during the Pecan Street Festivals in Austin, Texas. He has collaborated with talented artists such as SaulPaul, ADIDAM, and Denzil from Jamaica. He's also opened for Shirley Ceasar, Deitrick Haddon, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Kierra "Kiki" Sheard. TDG wrote, composed, performed, produced, and published his first CD, WHOL-E. In the community, he is currently the choir director of the youth, senior, and combined choirs at Cottonwood in Del Valle, Texas. TDG strives to be a positive alternative for music listeners.
Birthplace: Austin, Texas
Reppin': ATX
Height: 5'10"
MMA Weight Class: Lightweight
Relationship Status: Married
Little-known fact? I once ate 3 large pizzas.
Favorite color? Blue
Non-music jobs? 2 Clerical jobs (Austin Water Department & Austin Energy), Audio engineer... My worst job: TV Station Audio-engineer/Floor manager - too much depressing news.
Favorite concert experience? I like watching people of all different backgrounds/ages dance to my song "Whol-E Boy" (Christian remake of "Crank That").
Random television/media moment? I've worked as an extra on NBC's "Friday Night Lights", PBS's "Two for Texas", and the movie "Man of the House."
Favorite superhero? Jesus
Favorite restaurant? Too many to choose from.
Embarrassingly often-misspelled word(s)? Umm.... I spell purfiklee.
Early-Bird or Night-Owl? Night-Owl
Favorite Quote? Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
What does Psalm Fresh mean to you? Psalm Fresh means more than a band or group. It's a new music form that crosses over classical and urban genre barriers with sounds of great quality, creativity, and positivity.
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