User:BlissGray

Bliss Gray is a Christian hip-hop artist born July 19, 1985. He is originally from Toronto, Ontario. However, he moved to a small town with his father after his birth mother gave him up at a very young age. Bliss' father asked his wife to adopt him so he could grow up with his siblings. Bliss didn't see much of his father but when he did they always had a great time. By the age of seven Bliss' father had passed away from a drug over dose which left him fatherless and shattered over his loss. To cope, he began listening to hip-hop and he really connected with the lyrics and messages of an artist by the name of Tupac Shakur. Still trying to discover who he was and dealing with his hardships, Bliss looked to other artists like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and N.W.A among others. Bliss took comfort in the music and quickly took up an interest in expressing himself through hip-hop music. Along the way, Bliss Gray fell into the shoes like so many other troubled teens getting mixed up with drugs, alcohol and violence which led to multiple court cases. Bliss started to turn his life around by going to youth groups and church. Here he made a few good friends who accepted and encouraged him. It was here that Bliss found a friend who became a father figure to him, which was what he needed and wanted at this time in his life.

Bliss Gray began writing songs and making an album in his last year of high school. In his songs Bliss expressed his past tragedies and challenges as well as thanking God for the blessings he does have. While growing up, Bliss wanted to become a beacon of light; telling people from all backgrounds that there are better ways to get through the tough times than through drugs and alcohol. He wants to guide people to the Lord's light and let them know that He is always listening and there to help - all you have to do is pray and have faith.

Bliss is currently in the process of making a new album titled "Damaged as a Child". Although there is no release date set as of now, Bliss is working hard with producer/singer/songwriter Andre VERSATILE Hunter from Chicago. Look out for Bliss Gray he will be exploding soon!