While some young people are dreaming about fancy cars, large amounts of money and fame; there are some young people that are simply yearning to grow in God. Twenty-something year old Philadelphia native, James Frager, heeded God’s call on his life and put aside a potentially promising career as an athlete to pursue his musical ministry. He was in love with music by the age of four. By his teenage years he was a well known rapper, but his music was secular based. However, in 1998 he witnessed the redemptive power of Jesus Christ and his life has never been the same. Going by the name of Prayz1, he is poised to take the world to a new level of praise.
His album, “The Difference”, is an eclectic mix of rap and rhythm and praise, with songs like “Church Fan”, “Locks It Down”, and “God Has a Plan”. His pulsing rhythms, soul stirring lyrics, and melodic voice are not the only reasons that Prayz1’s fast-growing fan base loves him. As he travels across the country, both fans of Gospel rap and those who normally prefer traditional Gospel music can not deny the anointing that God allows to flow from his lips. This anointed singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and drummer understands that his musical talent is a gift. It is because of this knowledge that he leads a life reflective of Proverbs 15:33; “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility”.
Whether it is an elementary school or a college, or sharing a stage with the likes of Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, JJ Hairston of Youthful Praise, and Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Prayz1 uses his vocal and rapping talents to spread a word of hope, healing, and salvation to the young and young at heart. With his talented band, Tha UnderDogz behind him, Prayz1 knows how to usher in the spirit of the Lord. He is determined to be a living epistle for those in the world. Young and old, brought together by a versatile Christian artist to worship together…to praise the one [God] that makes the difference.
