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I just found a video on Facebook of my Uncle Walter leading a song with the male chorus at church from 10 years ago. Man, I miss him so much.
RIP Uncle Daddy.
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RIP Uncle Daddy.
With that, I also found some GEMS from back in the day and a lot of stuff that explains a lot about me and why I& #39;m so churchy at times https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">
I couldn’t sleep last night and started going through hard drives, old Facebook videos, YT, family videos and came across some GEMS that explain so much about me and why music / I’m what some will call “churchy.” It’s just IN me, dawg https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Loudly crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Loudly crying face"> couldn’t shake it if I wanted to https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">
First of all, this is like 5 or 6 years ago. My family can and will church up ANYTHING https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Loudly crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Loudly crying face"> this is the Williams’ Family rendition of Happy Birthday!
My Uncle Corey was a self taught and masterful musician before he died. He and O’landa Draper were like brothers so he played keys for him and The Associates at one point. These are my roots. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌🏾" title="Raising hands (medium dark skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Raising hands (medium dark skin tone)">
Everybody in my family either sings, plays an instrument (or several), preaches or does all 3. Pick ya poison(s) lmaoooo https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😭" title="Loudly crying face" aria-label="Emoji: Loudly crying face">
My mom used to sing in a community choir in Memphis so growing up I LIVED at afternoon service, midnight musicals (iykyk), etc. For a big chunk of my life if I was with her, this is what we were doing.
Y’all peep Baby Key yet? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Eyes">
My baby sister (red skirt), my brother in law on bass, his brother on keys and their friend vibing to Doobie Powell’s “Hiding Place.”
Y’all know who I LOVE to hear sing? My auntie Shirley! She gets it IN. Peep Aunt Kat on the left side of the screen gassing her up too https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😂" title="Face with tears of joy" aria-label="Emoji: Face with tears of joy">
Brother on drums backing up Dorinda Clark Cole at convention.
It’s just in me and a huge part of who I am although I disagree with the way a lot of things are done / am vocal about my quarrels the Church, I’ll never deny it’s influence on my life then and now.
My faith has evolved over the years (thankfully) and I’ve pulled it apart and asked God a LOT of hard questions about it all. It’s been a long journey, but I’m so glad to have peace and most importantly, relationship.
I started talking about my faith and the influence Church has had on my life and lost 40 followers over the last few days. I honestly don’t mind. It’s who I am. I love gospel music. I love church humor. I also grew up listening to Project Pat. I’m a regular regular southern girl.
I credit all I am and all I have to my grandma’s prayers, God’s favor and a little bit of luck.
Furthermore family is black, southern, churchy AF and can pray heaven on down and I love everything about it. That love, security and that relationship they instilled in me saved my life.
