About this episode
David Paul Brooks, known as DPB, takes us through his journey from gospel singer to Billboard-charting gospel rap artist, sharing how he seamlessly blends powerful hip-hop rhythms with uplifting Christian messages. • Born into a musical family where his mother opened for Elvis Presley and James Brown before dedicating her life to gospel • Grew up in New York during the birth of hip-hop, balancing church life with an emerging passion for rap • Joined Grammy and Dove-nominated group Disciples of Christ (DOC) for nearly 10 years, developing his songwriting skills • Transitioned to a successful solo career with Billboard charting hits despite limited resources • Created "the world of DPB" encompassing music, books, clothing, animation, and motivational speaking • Maintains a foundation of faith that informs his music and message about overcoming life's challenges • Practices and teaches practical applications of biblical principles for mental health and positive living • Released a bestselling book "No Bad Days" offering solutions for depression, ADHD, and PTSD • Aims to conduct a worldwide hope tour with the goal of positively impacting 50 million lives • Believes in addressing problems with solutions rather than just highlighting the negative Check out DPB's music including "American Strong," "Undefeated," "I Feel So Good Today," and "Let It Go" at worldofdpb.com and on all social media platforms under "World of DPB." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.