KACHI
My name is Onyedikachi Nathan Ude. Everyone calls me Kachi. Others, ‘Kachkeys’.
I was born in Takoma Park Maryland in 1995, moved to Nigeria from 1999 to 2001, schooled in PG county up to 2004, and finished my middle & high school education in Columbia, Maryland.
I am an 18 year old freshman, currently pursuing my Bachelors in Biology (its gunna change) at Howard University. Music is my passion. Piano is my tool.
2. When did you start using this gift? Was it natural or you had training? When did you start using it to glorify God?
It’s pretty funny actually…My parents forced me to take piano lessons when I was 8. I hated that thing forreal. I think my brother was better than me at the moment lol. After that, I didn’t touch a keyboard until I was 11. Through some misfortunate events, people at my church noticed I could play, and they put me on. That’s where it all began. I was inspired…Started picking up things here and there from the musicians and began playing by ear pretty easily. I started to glorify God with this gift, when I gave my life to Him…Lol simple as that. He gave me the talent; I might as well use it for Him, and get better at it.
3. Anything you desire to use your gift for in the future?
Well, im trynna be great! I mean who doesn’t? I desire to use my gifts in the gospel industry…move up the food chain and play for the gospel/CCM greats of today. Lol Musicians know they’re getting somewhere when they on 104.1.
4. Is there any fellow artist you look up to?
I have a whole list…especially local artists/musicians. One cat I really inspire to play like is Joshua Davies. You may be familiar with his work with Brandon Camphor and Oneway. Been meeting up with him lately and gaining some knowledge from his end. Another one is William McMillan from Baltimore, and Robert Glasper.
5. Any past or future projects?
Everyone reading this, if you’re a musician, lyricists, singer, or have any God-given gift to check out the Call Forward Movement (www.callingusforward.com) it’s a movement that will change the DMV area and the nation. Our vision is to gather forerunners of a worship movement that includes true worship to God, through sincere obedience to Jesus, and total surrender to our calling. It is pretty dope. I am blessed to be apart.
SAN ALIA
My name is Nicole OluwaBukola Jobi A.K.A San Alia. I was born in Cheverly Maryland in 1993, grew up in Cheverly moved to bowie in 2001 and eventually moved to Nigeria in that same year for schooling. I came back to America in 2007 and attended Bowie high school and now I am currently a 20 year old senior at Morgan state university, pursuing a BS in Public relations. I'm gifted in the area of teaching, speaking and writing, and last, but not the least here’s a fun a fun fact! I love Jesus Christ!
When did you start using this gift? Was it natural or you had training? When did you start using it to glorify God?
I discovered I could write poetry before salvation in 2009. One day I was bored and I just opened up the notes section on my iPod and began writing how I felt at the moment leading to my first poem titled “Invisible Heart”. When I first starting writing, my poems were targeted towards what my idea of love was at the time, STD’s, Death etc. After salvation, I began to use my talent to glorify Jesus. My poems are now targeted towards my testimony, salvation, and life through the lens of Jesus etc.
Any past or future projects?
Ever since I got saved in 2011, I’ve written 9 spoken word pieces namely:
• The beat goes on • Identity Crisis • The fall and redemption of humanity • Idols in Israel • Misconception • A good seed among tares • Nu creature • It's just what He does • Complete Faith
I've ministered most of these spoken word pieces at both church events and secular events like from Christmas events to open mic nights.
Anything you desire to use your gift for in the future?
It would definitely be an honor if I could be a part of P4CM (Passion 4 Christ Moment) and I could minister at one of their events. But my end goal for the use of my gift is just to see people come to know who Jesus Christ or at least have a new revelation of who He can & wants to be to them.
Is there any fellow artist you look up to?
I believe rap is poetry so if was to look up to anyone in the poetic field, it would have to be the Christian rap artist name Eshon Burgundy. He's just really awesome and its so evident that his lyrics are straight from the throne of grace and influenced by the Holy spirit.
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