 While some holy hip hoppers have been rapping for more than a minute, Dwight Taylor, a.k.a Transparent has only blessed the mic since 2005. But with 2 mixtapes under his belt and a debut album already in progress(L.I.F.E.-Living In Favor Everyday), Transparent has managed to make more sound waves in just 2 short years than many do in a decade.
Transparent answered God's call to craft verse for Him after penning his first gospel rap for a Thanksgiving family talent show he performed alongside his then 16 year old cousin, The Vessel for Christ. Soon after, he found himself on a holy hip hop fast track, release his first mixtape in 2006 and winning the American Christian Talent Search in 2007. With a second mixtape release, a two week tour in Australia, and being honored to participate in the Christian Music Awards also occurring in 2007, the year proved to be more than fruitful for this up and coming modern day Levite.
God's obvious hand in the life of Transparent can also be viewed through his founding of On Purpose Inc., a non-profit that caters to the youth of Contra Costa and Solano County near his hometown of Richmond, CA. The work with the non-profit is just an extension of his ministry on the mic, Where his dual passions for children and spreading the Word of god are crystal clear.
BIO
Dwight Taylor Sr., a.k.a. Transparent, is an unsigned International gospel rapper, speaker and mentor. He is a Bishop O'Dowd High School and Fresno State University Alumni. Transparent graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development. In November 2005 Transparent followed two callings that God had placed on his life: Ministering the gospel through music and starting On Purpose Inc., a non-profit Christian organization that caters to the youth of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. While living in Richmond, CA he was actively involved in volunteer work at the Coronado YMCA and in 2006 he was honored with the "Volunteer of the Year" award from The West Contra Costa YMCA. Transparent currently resides in Fairfield, CA. Transparent held a positions with Alternative Family Services as a case manager/Independent Living Skills Specialist for foster care and adoption children for 2 years. His dual passions for children and spreading the Word of God are what fuel his determination to live his life in an upright and "Transparent" way. Transparent released a "Mix Tape" in 2006 entitled "Honest Talk: Volume 1". In March 2007 he won the American Christian Talent Search and in June 2007 he participated in the Christian Music Awards (CMA). In November 2007 Transparent was blessed with the opportunity to go on a two week multi-city tour in Australia with International Recording Artist Freda Mitchell. He has currently released a 19 track mix tape titled "Transparent presents…. Heirs-The Takeback Vol. 1". In addition, he is working on his debut album "L.I.F.E."(Living In Favor Everday) which is scheduled to be released on January 27th, 2009. Transparent has recently returned from his second tour in Australia. On this tour, he ministered in Melbourne and Brisbane Australia. Year to date, he has ministered at approximately 120 different venues (Churches, Cruises, High Schools, Colleges, Talent shows, and Award shows) and on many occasions he has returned to minister multiple times. Recently Transparent has seized the awesome opportunity to minister at the Solano County Juvenile Hall every Sunday, where he speaks and ministers through music to the youth and guards. Throughout these great accomplishments his focus remains the same, which is to "Advance the Kingdom one second at a time".
L.I.F.E. is scheduled for release in January of 2009. Stay connected with Transparent @ www.transparent82.com or myspace.com/transparent82 |
Blog Spot 
