XROSS (pronounced cross) born in Louisville, Ky is a powerful, fresh, fun and uniquely distinctive, national recording artist and actor. XROSS has been credited as a defining influence in all of Urban Gospel music. XROSS is a television co-host to "Lexi" of "The Word Network" reaching more than 94 million homes in over 41 countries.

XROSS is the President and CEO of One Way Entertainment an Urban Gospel record label and executive producer/song writer of four powerhouse releases; "The God", "Red Letters." "What We Like" by 11-year-old KJ, and "Dedication to Holy Hip Hop" by Mariaha Markel" which was GRAMMY NOMINATED and debut at #15 on gospel billboard charts.

"The God," album debuted on the scene initially as an underground and independent project that quickly took national recognition with hit single "Who's Ya Daddy"".Who's Ya Daddy" was released world-wide on Oct 25, 2005, and distributed via EMI-Gospel on Holy Hip Hop: Taking the Gospel to the Streets, Vol.3 which also debuted at #39 on gospel Billboard charts. XROSS' artistry and music continues to make rapid success on the urban scene and CCM markets.

XROSS new release "Red Letters" proves that XROSS is a genius at work. XROSS skillfully explains when Jesus spoke in the bible the words of Gods heart to the people, the scripts where written in Red Letters. XROSS' expressions in "Red Letters" is a collection of sincere letters written from the heart of man to the heart of God concerning today's most common and influential issues. Drug use, sex, greed & money, poverty, murder, pride, and hate are all societal and spiritual forces that seemingly destroy an entire generation. "Red Letters" addresses these issues as XROSS takes a very transparent approach in his rymthmic flow of rap petitioning Jesus Christ for his guidance, influence, and saving grace. XROSS delivers strong hits such as "How High", "Let It Burn", " Signal Da Cross"and more.

"XROSS is an artist who is undeniably a master of his craft",states Dr. Bobby Jones/ Gospel Music Entertainer and Entrepreneur.

In his local community (Minneapolis Minnesota) XROSS is the founder and President of Non-Profit Organization "Word on the Block" dedicated to harnessing the cultural relevance of Hip-Hop music to serve as a catalyst for education advocacy and other societal concerns fundamental to the well-being of at-risk youth throughout the Twin Cities. Word on the Blocks mission is to keep it's ears to the streets to in order to effectively produce a positive alternative via music, and film to the negative dicpiction of the hip hop culture, while serving as a spiritual advisor to the Hip Hop generation.

XROSS is also the founder of two Christian festivals, Youth fest of Poplar Bluff, MO and The National Holy Hip Hop Showcase of Minneapolis, MN. XROSS is moving quickly on to the big screen as a co-producer for short urban films as a liaison for actor and filmmaker Christopher "PLAY' Martin (of the movie House Party and rap group duo Kid-N-Play). XROSS is featured in the Blockbuster movie release: Holy Hip Hop which hit stores worldwide on March 21, 2006.

As a record company executive XROSS has served on multiple discussion panels GMWA (Gospel Music Workshop of America) GAG (Gospel Announcer Guild), Urban Impact Summit, Bobby Jones Gospel, Urban Industry Conference to name a few.

XROSS has graced the stage with performers such as, Kirk Franklin, Toby Mac, Vikki Winans, Newsboys, Tonex, Sounds of Blackness, Superchick and many more...

Active memberships Include:
>> Grammy Awards
>> GMA
>> GMWA
>> GAG,
>> Dove Awards,
>> Stellar Awards
>> BMI
>> UGA

Discography "The Word Network" Television personality Host Holy Hip Hop Vol. 3-Released world-wide Oct, 25 2005 Dedication to Holy Hip-Hop by Mariaha Markel/EMI Gospel (GRAMMY NOMINATED)for Best Rock Gospel Album)

"Red Letters " (LP) 2005
"What We Like" (LP) by KJ 2005
"Do It For Daddy" Compilation single/EMI Gospel (release Fall 2005)
"Behold" - Single by KJ 2004
"The God'" (LP) by XROSS 2003
"Bout Christ" - Maxi-Single