Does he sing? Yes. Does he rap? Yes. Does he do both on the same track? Absolutely! Matthew Bracey has been involved with music since he was very young, but he hasn’t always done the type of music God wanted him to. Matthew used to love secular music and had dreams of pursuing it as a career. However, God's plans for him were much different than his own.
By his musical involvement in school Matthew met friends who were in total devotion to Christ. Their passion rubbed off on him, and he discovered a greater spiritual life than he had ever known. Because of their influence Matthew decided to take his first shot at full-time ministry with a singing group known as Sevyn. The group would go on to be known as Simple Faith.
During his tenure in Sevyn, his zeal for the Lord greatly increased. But there were many other musical opportunities available to Matthew that prevented him from giving 100% to the group. Matthew wanted to be obedient to the Lord, but there were still parts of him that he had reserved to himself. In early 2004 Matthew and Sevyn parted ways. It was at this point that the Lord went deeper into His personal work on Matthew.
Soon after his departure from Sevyn, Matthew was exposed to the ministry of Elder G. Craig Lewis. His ministry played an intricate role in removing secular music from Matthew’s life completely. Thus, allowing Matthew to give his all to the Lord and letting Him use the gift He gave me as He desired. On July 4, 2004, Matthew re-dedicated my life to Christ and was re-baptized at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Cincinnati.
From there, the Lord opened many doors for Matthew in Christian music. That same year he was featured on "The Message Radio Show Mix LP, Lesun's album "God Fearing Rap Music" and the T.H.I.S. Click Records mixtape "Serious Series Vol. 2". He was also afforded the opportunity to start his own independent record label, "Ain't Yo Average Music."
Before the start of 2005, Matthew signed with T.H.I.S. Click Records (now the “k-Drama Music Group), which is headed by National Recording Artist, k-Drama. 2005 would bring further blessings as Matthew was able to utilize his education in broadcasting, becoming the host of a Cincinnati Radio Show known as "Morning Inspiration". Matthew was also named the Ast. Gospel Director of WCIN 1480am. Many more musical features would follow. Including an appearance on k-Drama's album "14 2 Life: Illustrations Of Self" and "The Message Vol. 2: More Than A Radio Show, Mix LP."
2006 was great. Matthew was featured on "Serious Series Vol. 3", k-Drama & MC Till's album, "Black Guy Meets White Man", B.I.G.S.T.E.V.E.'s album "Serve The Lord", DeeJay Roberts album, "Prodigy Of Promise", "The Message Volume 3", and he Executive Produced the first project from Ain't Yo Average Music, Deacon D.A.S. - "Deaconstruction: Destroy & Rebuild".
In 2007 Matthew was featured the One Route Entertainment compilation entitled "Life Over Death". He was blessed to place his hand in internet radio, as he became host of the Holy-Hip-Hop Xperience on MyUrbanGospel.com
2008 saw more features and most notably an appearance of k-Drama's album entitled, "BoomBaptism". Currently, Matthew is featured on Deacon D.A.S.' debut LP, "Losin' My Religion, and B.I.G.S.T.E.V.E.’s latest album “Sanctified Bangaz”. Along side k-Drama, Matthew is the Co-Host of the "Talk It Out Young People Show" on 1320am WCVG & MyUrbanGospel.com. Matthew is also gearing up for the release of his debut album, ".As Recorded By Matthew" releasing in 2010!!
Matthew is the proud husband of Nicole Bracey, and father of four boys, Kayleb, Donavan, Brandon, and Davis. We pray that you are touched by his ministry and that Jesus has way in your life. Stay in the Bible, and keep it Christ!
If you are interested in booking Matthew Bracey for any faith-based event, please call (513)706-3642, or email BraceyMD@Yahoo.com. Thank you, and may God richly bless you!
