Matt Papa

Matt Papa
Background information
Genres	Christian Rock, Worship
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, Musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2006-present
Labels	SPIN360 Records, Centricity Music
Associated acts	Chris Orr
Website	Official website

Matt Papa is an American rock singer, guitarist and songwriter from Gainesville, Georgia. His music is often compared to David Crowder because of his unique voice and hairstyle.^[1]

Biography

Papa released his debut album, You Are Good, on SPIN360 records in late 2006 and songs from the album have been featured on several high-profile compilations, including WOW Worship. The album received much critical acclaim from several sources including Christianity Today'^[2]'. Since You Are Good was released, Papa has released several independent projects, including a collaboration with worship leader Chris Orr, entitled Hymns, and an EP featuring covers of six worship songs. Matt Papa's latest album, Your Kingdom Come was released in late spring 2008 and several tracks from the album have been released free of charge on his official website. He is currently working at The Summit, a church in Raleigh, North Carolina as a worship pastor.^[3]

Signed to Centricity Music

In late 2008 Matt Papa signed to the independent label, Centricity Music. He then released "Scripture Songs & Hymns 1" (2009) and in August He re-released "Your Kingdom Come" (2009)

Discography

• You Are Good (2006) ^[4]
• Your Kingdom Come (2008)
• "Scripture Songs & Hymns 1" (2009)
• "Your Kingdom Come" Centricity Music release (2009)
• "This Changes Everything" (Renown Records) (2011) ^[5]

Singles

Year	Title	Peak Chart Positions	Album
2009	Open Hands	-	Your Kingdom Come
2010	To The Least Of These	-	Your Kingdom Come

References

1. ^ http://www.theworshipcommunity.com/review-matt-papa/#more-1393
2. ^ http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/music/bestoflists/2006/bestnewartists2006.html
3. ^ "Worship Staff". http://www.summitrdu.com/index.cfm/PageID/2046/index.html. 
4. ^ http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/MattPapa.asp
5. ^ http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ThisChangesEverything.asp

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Name	Papa, Matt
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