Hip hop and soul-inspired singer, Vonta Lawrence, fuses religion with urban music in her latest single, “In The Need of Prayer.”
“I’m inspired by all genres of music—techno, reggae, gospel—I listen to real music. And the music I’m creating has each style in it,” shares Vonta Lawrence. “In The Need of Prayer” begins with a gospel choir before introducing Lawrence’s plead to a higher being, “It’s me, Lord, singing in the need of prayer.” The upbeat single is reminiscent of 90s hip hop with a gospel flair and modern production.
“In The Need of Prayer” came to Lawrence off the top of her head when she entered the studio. “My producer had a beat and I went in to see what to do with it and came out with the single,” tells the artist.
For Vonta Lawrence, music, like life, is about having purpose. “My purpose is to spread light in the darkest places to help others who are oppressed. I am also a visionary. I want to help others find their own access to God so they, too, can learn their purpose in helping the kingdom of God on earth. We all have a purpose.”
Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, the musician turned to religion seven years ago in a life-changing moment. “I was saved by God,” explains Vonta Lawrence. “I love music because it is a way for me to create while telling the truth about the things of God to my generation.” Music runs deep in Lawrence. From her pre-teen years, Lawrence has been singing and performing in choirs, recording studios, and talent shows.
Vonta Lawrence holds her spirituality close to her. “’In The Need of Prayer’ is about communicating with God no matter what path you are on. It is also a call for others to pray for me as I walk my spiritual journey,” adds the artist. “I just want to heal my generation from depression, suicide, and anxiety through sound healing,” shares Lawrence. “I want my listeners to focus on things above and not below when listening to my music. It’s a mixture of God and culture. I believe if we can change our thoughts, it will reflect in our reality.”
This spring, Lawrence is looking forward to sharing more music with listeners. With seven songs ready to go and another coming out in March, the year is off to a strong start for the singer. She is also open to the next great collaboration. “I want to go further and play more concerts,” she adds. “I’m just dedicated to changing the world. We have so much bad in the world, we need to focus on the positive things we overlook sometimes.”
Make sure to stay connected to Vonta Lawrence on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Websites:
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“In the Need of Prayer”
Socials:
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