| Byron Cage | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 15 1962 [1] |
| Origin | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Genre(s) | Gospel, Praise & Worship |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist/Singer, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989 - Present[2] |
| Label(s) | Gospocentric |
| Associated acts |
PAJAM J Moss Kurt Carr Commissioned (Background Singer) |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Vocals Organ |
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Byron Cage is an African-American gospel recording artist.
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Early years
Inspired by the singing of the late, Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. He also served as music director for the New Birth Church in Atlanta for a decade.
Musical career
Byron's credits include performing with Dottie Peoples and providing background vocals for BeBe Winans and Commissioned on their Will U B Ready? album in 1989. He has also worked with the GMWA National Mass Choir, Ebenezer A.M.E. Mass Choir CD, Full Gospel Baptist Mass Choir, and Bishop Dennis Leonard's Heritage Christian Center Mass Choir. Together with his nine-vocalist group, Purpose, which he formed in the mid-'90s, Cage has recorded 2 live albums of spirituals: Transparent in Your Presence, Dwell Among Us and his solo projects include An Invitation to Worship album, a self-titled LP recorded Live at New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, and his upcoming release Live at the Apollo: The Proclamation.
1995-1996: Purpose
(2003)
While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings: Dwell Among Us in 1995, which featured "Dwell Among Us", "The Blood" and "The Glory Song" & Transparent in Your Presence in 1996, featuring "Forever I'll Worship", "He's There", and "God's Word. On both albums, Cage served as co-producer.
2003: Byron Cage (Live at New Birth Cathedral)
For his first recording with Gospocentric Records and having parted ways his Purpose, Byron Cage released his first solo LP Live at New Birth Cathedral with an accompanying DVD. His most celebrated work to date, Live showcases the production abilities of his labelmate Kurt Carr, as well as the writing ability of famed gospel vocalist Donnie McClurkin, on a track entitled "It Is You."
The album's success garnered Cage five Stellar Award wins in 2004.
2005: An Invitation to Worship
On Byron's second release from Gospocentric, An Invitation to Worship' he enlists the production of PAJAM, as evident on the track entitled "We Love You", which features J Moss, a prominent member of the production trio. On the CD/DVD set, Cage has found tremendous comfort in his role as a renowned worship leader on church favorites: "I Will Bless the Lord", "He Reigns", and "Lift Him Up".
An Invitation to Worship was nominated for three Stellar Awards and a Grammy in 2007.
2007: The Proclamation (Live At The Apollo)
Cage recorded a live CD/DVD entitled The Proclamation the legendary Apollo Theatre in New York City on April 26th, 2007. The project featured special guests Kelly Price, Kim Burrell, & Dave Hollister and was produced by his An Invitation to Worship collaborators, PAJAM. The album has been confirmed for a September 18 2007 release.[3]
Discography
Albums
Singles
Filmography
Awards
Personal life
On May 22 2004, Byron married pediatric dentist, Dr. Sonya Windham Cage, before 1,000 guests at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC.[4] Byron Cage serves a minister of music at Ebenezer AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church in Fort Washington, MD where church Membership of 12,000 makes it one of the largest AME Churches. Under the pastoral leadership of Pastors Rev. Dr Grainger & Jo Ann Browning, since 1998, Cage uses his tenor vocals and choir director skills to assist his church. In preparation for his 2007 release, Live at the Apollo: The Proclamation, Cage lost 28 lbs in 40 days, using the Body Balance Program.[5] Byron is also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
References
- ^ Byron Cage: A Prince of Praise With Deep Gospel Roots. Cross Rhythms. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
- ^ allmusic ((( Byron Cage > Credits ))). AllMusic. Retrieved on 2007-08-14.
- ^ New Release Tuesday. New Release Tuesday. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
- ^ Out the Box. Detroit Gospel. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
- ^ Gospel Train: Grace & Peace. The Positive Community. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
