Da’ T.R.U.T.H.

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Name = Da' T.R.U.T.H.

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Birth_name = Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr.
Alias = Da' T.R.U.T.H.
Born = December 15, 1974
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Origin = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Genre = Christian music
Urban Contemporary Gospel
hip-hop
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Years_active = 2003-present
Label = Cross Movement Records
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URL = [http://www.datruth.net DaTruth.net]
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Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. (born December 15, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy-nominated rapper who goes by the name, "Da T.R.U.T.H.".

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. [ [http://www.datruth.net/documents/DaTruthBio.pdf Unlike many of his rap contemporaries, T ] ]

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 "", 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. [ [http://www.kjpr.com/kjpr_pressrel_datruthbbdebut.htm Kia Jones Plublic Relations Press Release Da Truth ] ] He is a close friend of Kirk Franklin and has been on tour with him. [ [http://www.gospelflava.com/articles/herotour2006recap.html Hero Tour (Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Da T.R.U.T.H.) - Concert Rec
] ] He performs as a featured artist on Franklin's 2007 album The Fight of My Life, performing the song "I Like Me".

Discography

=Albums=

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
*"Love & Grace" by The Ambassador feat. J.R.
*"Identity" by Lecrae feat. J.R.

References

External links

* [http://www.datruth.net DaTruth.net]
* [http://www.myspace.com/truthonduty Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s Official Myspace Page]
* [http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/content/view/542/43/ Da Truth "Open Book" New Album Review] on Rapzilla [http://www.rapzilla.com]
* [http://www.crossmovementrecords.com Cross Movement Records]
* [http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/content/view/35/83/ Da Truth "The Faith" Album Review] on Rapzilla [http://www.rapzilla.com]
* [http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/content/view/433/46/ Da Truth & Friends DVD Trailer] on Rapzilla [http://www.rapzilla.com]
* [http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/content/view/445/46/ New Da Truth Music Video "Who Am I?" featuring Tye Tribbett] on Rapzilla [http://www.rapzilla.com]