TYE TRIBBETT
LIFE & CAREER
Career Beginnings 1997-2003

One of the most relevant voices of this generation. A sound that reaches the heart of young as well as the old. Tye Trib- bett creates a dynamic new caliber of music. His music can not be classified as one genre, but his unique abstract way encompasses all.

Before there was a Myspace, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube to promote yourself, there was a huge organic buzz and anticipation along the east coast and within the gospel music community at large for “Tye Tribbett” and GA (also known as “Greater Anointing”).

After independently establishing a core fan base of thousands who would come to their local shows and even hundreds to their rehearsals, in 1997, Tye Tribbett, the founder of G.A., entered the group into the McDonalds and Wrigley’s Gos- pel choir competitions in which they "swept" winning 1st place in all categories. Tribbett astonished the audience and judges with his incredibly high energy.

Tribbett’s jumps are so high and his performances are so captivating that in 1998 he got the attention of multi-Grammy award winning producers, Buster and Shavoni, who were producing the soundtrack to the Dreamworks animated film, The Prince of Egypt, in which Tribbett and his group performed "Let Go, Let God" with Multi-Grammy, Soul Train, and American Music Award winning duo Mary Mary. It was the movie soundtrack that catapulted Tribbett into the industry, not the gospel industry.

Tye Tribbett and G.A. found themselves sharing the stage and singing background with the likes of Gloria Estefan, LeAnnRhimes,EltonJohn,LutherVandross,andStevieWonder! Asthegroupperformedtheaudiencewascaptivated and mesmerized. One person in particular was the Multi - Award winning mega producer, David Foster.

Foster invited the group on stage at his annual "City of Hope" event at Universal Studios in Hollywood CA. Tye and the group song background for Faith Hill who was so amazed that she couldn't "let Tye's energy go".” Hill asked Tye to ac- company her along with his group, on her Soul to Soul Tour, which featured her hubby Tim McGraw.

Shortly after, Tye and G.A. accompanied Don Henley on his "Inside Job" Tour singing additional backgrounds.

Between the years of 1999 and 2005, Tye Tribbett and G.A. made their mark in the music industry, performing with Jill Scott, India Arie, John Mellencamp, Music Soulchild and The Roots. The list goes on and on. They also Appeared on Commons' "Electric Circus Lp”, Jessica Simpsons' Christmas project, Will Smiths' latest CD, on a song featuring Mary J. Blige, and also Justin Timberlake’s "Cry Me A River".

Continuing to establish his brand, Tye Tribbett and G.A. did numerous live TV appearances including "The Late Night show with Jay Leno," "Saturday Night Live (SNL)," "VH1,” Vogue Fashion Awards," "The CMA's," A tribute to Oprah Winfrey at the NAACP ," “Image Awards," and most notably, in the year 2000 after the tragedy of 9/11 Tribbett was asked by NBC to not only perform, but to also produce the music to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event held at Rockefella Center.

Destiny met Tye at the Sony building in New York. Tye who is also an accomplished musician playing multiple instru- ments, was accompanying Columbia Records top selling artist, Vivian Green at a showcase. When Tye left the building that night, he himself had a deal with Columbia! Donnie Lener of Columbia Records was amazed at the musicianship, performance, and energy of Tye and G.A. and gave them a shot at their own project!

2004: “Life”
Tribbett’s first project, “Life” debuted in 2004. As Tribbett burst onto the scene after much anticipation, he received a Stellar Award Nomination and also appeared on the BET awards performing his song with American Idol superstar Fan- tasia!

2006: “Victory”
Tribbett’s sophomore release "Victory" was released in may of 2006, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard. Victory is definitely the CD project that put Tye and G.A. "On The Map" in the gospel industry! Receiving three Stellar Awards, a Dove Award Nomination and three Grammy Nods, not only was Tye Tribbett on the map in gospel but also in mainstream again as his own entity!

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2008: “Stand Out”
Tribbett’s third release "Stand out" was a two day live recording event held in Virginia beach. With over 10,000 people attending Tye and G.A. once again masterfully presented a high energy “Praise N’ Worship” party...no one left disap- pointed! The album debuted at the top of the charts, again earning the group yet another Grammy nomination!

2010: New Release “FRESH” In 2009 Tribbett decided to retire GA, releasing them to pursue personal goals and dreams while he auditioned new background singers. Now with a new look, new music, new administration, new style, new EVERYTHING! Tribbett is ready to release his greatly anticipated 4th release "FRESH!" Scheduled to be released fall of 2010.

Tye, who is most known for his high energy, his funky and edgy style of dress, and his relevant music, will deliver yet again with a FRESH! sound, FRESH!, relevant, and transparent lyrics, and FRESH! energy never seen before. He says "None of us are perfect, but with God we can all have a FRESH! start".

Writer, Producer, Musician, Composer, Singer, Performer, Minister, Husband and Father. Tye Tribbett is a man with a message, and this message must be heard, a message so powerful that at the very sound of it lives will be changed! The message is universal and it is simple, in his own words, "if you're breathing today, no matter what you've done, you have another chance to start FRESH!!"...

Tribbett’s new project, “FRESH”, is another facet of his evolution. He is challenging the ears of contemporary gospel lis- teners and inviting the ears of every other genre to embrace a new sound of Kingdom Music. Music that glorifies God.

CAREER WORK

Musical Collaborations & Features

Faith Hill, F.O.C.U.S, Mary Mary, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, Sting, Jill Scott, India Arie, John Mellencamp, Music Soulchild and The Roots, Common, Will Smiths, Mary J. Blige, and others.

Awards

1. 2005 Steller Award Nomination (Life)
2. 2006 Three Steller Awards (Victory)
3. 2006 Dove Award Nomination (Victory)
4. 2006 Three Grammy Nods (Victory)
5. 2009 Grammy Nomination (Stand Out)

Music & Video Acting Career

• Victory Live! (2005)
• Stand Out Live! (2008)

Television Appearances & Commercials

• "The Late Night show with Jay Leno
• "Saturday Night Live (SNL)
• A tribute to “Oprah Winfrey” at the NAACP
• BET Awards performing with American Idol superstar “Fantasia”
• BET Celebration of Gospel
• Vogue Fashion Awards
• NBC Christmas Tree Lighting Event at the Rockefella Center (Produced Music & Performed)
• VH1 Network

Charities & Endorsements

Tribbett supports the following organizations in raising awareness, education, health, and screening:

• American Breast Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Boys n Girls Club
• Big Brother Mentor Program
• Childhood Obesity Association
• Association for Juvenile Diabetes

Discography

• Life (2004)
• Stand-Out (2008)
• Victory (2006)
• FRESH! (2010)