User:Raishein

Raishein (Born February 15), is an American contemporary gospel pop singer, actress and video production host. Raishein has performed live all over the United States for several years and owns her own record label named, Heavenly Reign Records along with a video production company named, Raishein Productions which are all under her corporation, Raishein Productions, Incorporated.

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[hide] 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Discography 5 Musicials 6 Videography 7 Solo singles 8 References 9 External links

[edit] Career Raishein’s career began at the age of 8 when she began writing songs and composing music in her grandparent’s home. She continued to hone her talent by playing piano and singing in talent shows, recitals and church choirs in New York State. Raishein fell in love with music by playing classical music and singing r & b style music. Her first recording in the studio consisted of one of her personally composed songs, “Whatever It Takes” at around the age of 12 years old.

Years later in 2001, she dedicated her life to God and decided to use her musical talents for him. She joined Clint Brown’s church, FaithWorld in Orlando, Florida, joined the choir and became one of the front line worship leaders in his church from 2001-2004. Since then she released her promo cd, “More than Me” underground to her local and live performance supporters in 2004. In 2002, Raishein pursued her acting career and was cast in the hit gospel musical play entitled, Good God Almighty (Written by Lolita Snipes) as the lead actress. The play performed at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

She then relocated from Orlando, Florida to Houston, Texas to pursue her gospel career more intensively. In 2007, She was also cast as the preacher’s wife in the gospel musical, The Confessions of a Preacher’s Wife (from the published book from Urban Christian, Written by Mikasenoja) (The musical, Written & Directed by Bryan Keyth-Wilson with music/ lyrics by Chester D.T. Baldwin) which was performed in Florida and Texas.

Raishein released her debut album, “Believe” on February 10, 2009. She has performed songs from this album live at numbers of churches, festivals, events and on television by way of the Bobby Jones Gospel Show in New Orleans, Daystar Television and some of her music videos have aired on BET’s (Black Entertainment Television) television show, Video Gospel along with JCTV (TBN’s young adult television network). She has performed her music all over the United States. She is currently in the process of completing her sophomore album, “Make a Way” in 2011.

[edit] Personal life Raishein currently resides in the Houston, Texas area, she is married and has 7 children. Raishein attended college and majored in Radio/ Television. She is currently working on her upcoming video show, “The Light, Salt & Sound Show”, which features Raishein’s interviewing some of her highlighted artists, celebrities and personalities. She has a weekly encouragement video blog that she posts on her personal YouTube channel. Raishein continues to perform and tour independently national and internationally.

[edit] Discography 2004: More than Me 2009: Believe Make A Way (in progress) [edit] Musicals 2002: Good God Almighty 2007: The Confessions of a Preacher’s Wife

[edit] Videography Got Fruit “Artist-Yunek” I’ve Got Joy My Everything “featuring gospel rap artist, “Von Won” Help Me

[edit] Solo singles 2004 “More than Me” 2009"I’ve Got Joy" 2010 "My Everything"

[edit] References http://www.raishein.com http://raishein.com/wordpress/

Name

Raishein

Born

February 15

Origin

Johnson City, New York, United States

Genres

Gospel, Christian, Contemporary Christian, Contemporary Gospel

Occupations

entertainer, singer, actor, video host

Years active

2001-present

Labels

Raishein Productions

Heavenly Reign Records

Associated acts

Website

http://www.raishein.com

Members

Raishein