George Moss (rapper)

George Moss
Moss performing in 2019
Moss performing in 2019
Background information
Born
George Dean Washington Moss III

(1982-09-23) September 23, 1982
Grand Rapids, Michigan
GenresChristian hip-hop
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelDreamlight
Websitegeorgemossmusic.com

George Dean Washington Moss III (born September 23, 1982) is an American Christian hip-hop musician and founder of the clothing line Oxen Apparel. He was a member of Christian hip-hop group, UN1ON.

His first studio album, All or Nothing, was released via Dreamlight Entertainment in 2008. It included the singles "Whoa!" and "Transparent". His next studio album, It's Time, was released in 2012 via Dreamlight Entertainment. In 2015, he released the single "Set It Off", featuring Steven Malcolm.

Early life

Moss was born George Dean Washington Moss III on September 23, 1982, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1]

Career

Moss was a member in the Christian hip-hop group, UN1ON, in the early 2000s.[1][2] He went on tours with KJ-52, which allowed him to get exposure for his music.[1][2] His first studio album, All or Nothing, was released via Dreamlight Entertainment in 2008.[3] It contained the radio singles "Whoa!" and "Transparent".[2] The next non-album single, "Loud", was released by Dreamlight Records in 2011.[4] He released the studio album It's Time, on October 16, 2012, via Dreamlight Entertainment.[5][6] His next non-album single, "Down for You", was released via Dreamlight Entertainment in 2012.[4] The single, "Set It Off", was released in 2015 via Dreamlight Entertainment.[4][7]

Personal life

Moss met his future wife, Michelle Cummings, at a concert he was performing at her church. The two were engaged around Valentine's Day in 2014,[8] and married in a ceremony the following month in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[9] They have a child together.

Discography

  • All or Nothing (2008) Dreamlight
  • It's Time (2012) Dreamlight
Singles
Year Single Chart Positions
US
Chr Rock
2013 "Hands Up" (featuring David Duffield of We Are Leo) 16[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cummings, Tony (May 3, 2015). "George Moss: A rapper burning down unbiblical religiosity". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Moss, George (October 31, 2012). "George Moss Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ "All or Nothing - George Moss". AllMusic. 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Cross Rhythms. "George Moss Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ NRTTeamAdmin (October 16, 2012). "It's Time by George Moss". New Release Today. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ Lacy, Dwayne (November 13, 2012). "George Moss releases a "timely" album". New Release Today. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ Smith, Christopher (February 10, 2015). "George Moss Interview". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  8. ↑ Patrick, Kris (February 12, 2014). "Urban Gospel Artist George Moss Announces His Engagement Just In Time for Valentine's Day". Path Magazine. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  9. ↑ DeBoar, Terry (May 8, 2014). "Local Artist Readying Next Step". West Michigan News. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  10. ↑ Search for "Hands Up" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
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