John DeGrazio

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风格: #福音
地区: United States of America 美国

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A two-time ASCAP Award winner, John DeGrazio is an accomplished songwriter/composer/producer. He has a number one hit song to his credit; has worked with many major label artists; played in the Dove Award Winning group Burlap to Cashmere; and toured with Jars of Clay, DC Talk, and Jaci Velasquez.

In 2001, DeGrazio released his first full length album Revolution. It was quickly picked up by Inspiration Media Group and distributed worldwide. Several songs charted on top Christian radio stations in the U.S. and the success of the album allowed new people to tune into what John was doing. “There are a lot of things I wish I did differently from a creative perspective on Revolution” says DeGrazio, “As an artist and especially a vocalist you are always growing. When I listen back to the vocals on that album it sounds sort of like an immature kid to me. Comparing the vocals between Stronghold and Revolution, it might as well be two different singers.”

Throughout the process (6+ years) of writing and recording Stronghold, it became evermore apparent to John that music is such a powerful tool and has the ability to deeply influence people and young minds. He adds, “I have finally come around on this album to the fact that creating music has nothing to do with serving myself and my own ego. It is troubling that for so many people, creating music is used as a tool to try to gain ‘worshippers,’ to have every fan look up at you thinking you are a god, and letting your ego bask in the flattery. Over the last decade we have been exposed to such negative, demoralizing and demeaning garbage and it has greatly affected our culture. I set out to make an album that doesn’t serve me, but rather serves God. After all, any talent I have has been given to me, and I must be a good steward with it and use it to glorify the amazing Creator.”

Music is a Divine gift, but in this modern world where people lust after fame and idols, it is needed more than ever to help shine the light and plant seeds that will lead those astray to the Word of God. “It matters to me not one bit whether Stronghold is successful or not. The album is my testimony and I just pray that God uses the countless hours and effort I put into it to bless those who receive it.” states John. “I will continue to record and make albums for no other reason but to serve, and the blessings I have been given throughout the process have been very humbling.”

Along with making his own music, John is also an A&R/Producer and spends a lot of his time helping other fellow singers/artists get their music careers off the ground. In 2005, he began consulting for Interscope Records as well as Warner Bros., and Capitol Records in 2007. “I have been very blessed with the doors I have open to me in the music industry. I am always searching for talent and when the right act comes along I have the ability to connect them with the best and most talented people in the entertainment industry.” he says. Watersound Entertainment goes far beyond just a recording facility to a full-fledged entertainment company centered on artist development. “Today record companies don’t guide and develop acts like they used to. We have a huge void in the music industry- there are so many talented kids out there who want to have a career, but have no idea where to start or what steps to take. Watersound Entertainment only takes on a small group of aspiring singers a year, but we work very hard to put them in situations that no one else out there is doing. We are a very personal company, and we are looking for singers that have ambition and want to use their gifts to bring a positive message to the world.”