Agape (Christian rapper)

Agape (Christian rapper)
Birth name Dave Scherer
Also known as AGAPE*
Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres Christian contemporary, pop, R&B, pop rap
Years active 2000–present
Website Hip Hop Outreach
Members Dave Scherer

Dave Scherer, better known by his stage name Agape, is an American rapper and musician. He has been touring full-time since 2000, performing in the United States and in six other countries. He has recorded six CDs, including Many Rooms with producer Ant (Atmosphere, Brother Ali). On his recent CD Rise Up he worked with Chris Brown's producer Ra Charm as well as Grammy-award winning singer Billy Steele (Sounds of Blackness, The Steeles). He has performed in front of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Toby Mac, David Crowder, Tony Campolo, and gospel singer Kirk Franklin. In 2001, he co-founded "JUMP" (Joint Urban Ministries in Praise), a ministry dedicated to helping urban youth unleash their leadership skills through the arts. In 2009, he received the Tom Hunstad Award for excellence in youth ministry[1] and his contribution to the lives of young people. He has also inspired many of the youth with his touching songs.

Career highlights

Concerts- 2014– MSYG (Middle School Youth Gathering) Colorado Springs

2009– ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans

2012– ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans

2015 ELCA Detroit Youth Gathering where approximately 30,000 youth attended [2]

Discography

Albums

Year Album
1998 Keepin' It Tight
2000 Bridge The Gap
2002 Many Rooms
2004 Agapé featuring: Jump Worship
2006 Sprinkle Sunshine
2011 Rise Up

Music Videos

References

  1. "2009 Hunstad Award: David Scherer – 'Agape'" Archived February 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. Donnelly, Francis (July 16, 2015). "Lutheran event brings 30K to city for Youth Gathering". Retrieved October 15, 2015 via Detroitnews.com.
  3. "All Are Welcome music video on YouTube"

External links

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