Asa is the 1st Gospel Recording Artist to be scouted out and offered a 1.5 million dollar contract with Def Jam Records. He turn them down to serve God and minister in his community. Money is not the answer God is!!!
Based first and foremost on a love of The Creator and the various talents He has bestowed upon us, P.O. Soul Entertainment is located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Asa brings gospel music to another level through the vehicle of Hip- Hop. This young man has been spiritually blessed with his lyrical flows of wisdom that combine with Hip-Hop beats, rhythm and soul roots. His music appeals not just to the younger generation but to mature audiences. As Asa mixes old school with new school music, he laces it with a spiritual flow. No one can deny that he is not just talented and gifted but blessed. Something positive, something spiritual, something for the young and old. This is Asa's ministry. Biography: Asa Lamont Pritchard was born Oct 30th 1980, and was raised in Portland, Oregon. Being raised in a spiritual minded family, Asa was heavily influenced by the gospel. When he was 16 years old he moved to California where he begins work on his music. After 4 years he return to Portland and married his childhood sweetheart Nikia. Together they now have a beautiful son Asa Jr. While attending church and learning the word of God, Asa realized there was a higher purpose for his life. Asa and his family currently attends The International Fellowship Family Church with Pastor Steven Holt. This is where he is involved with Youth Generation Ministry along with Youth Pastor Wade Norris. In addition, Asa is the CEO of PO Soul Entertainment where he has several artists that he records. He has been writing and arranging music for 11 years and currently he has stepped up his outreach using Gospel Hip-Hop. Asa is a young man that uses his musical talents to express his feelings of God while keeping respect for the Christian way of life. "Being part of the world, but not of the world," (John 17:16) his latest CD is on the cutting edge of giving hope to the youth, their parents and the community. The beats will make you listen but the words make you hear. This project is bound to be the number 1 Gospel Hip-Hop CD of the Year. Media Coverage: Had Articles in The Sknner, Oregonian and Portland Observer TV Performances and Apperances: Fox 12, Teen Summit, Urban Vibe, Open Eye Productions Radio Play: KBOO 90.7FM, Jammin 95.5FM, KKSL 1290AM |
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