Mr. Del

Mr. Del (born Delmar H. Lawrence III;[6] June 10,[7] 1978)[8] is an American Christian rapper and music producer. He is president of the independent record label Dedicated Music Group (DMG)/Universal Records.[9][10][11] He received a Grammy award nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album of the year[12] and 2010 GMA Dove Award nomination for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the year.[13][14][15] His first solo album, The Future (EMI Gospel), was released in 2005 and debuted at No. 15 on Billboard’s Gospel Chart. Hope Dealer, was released in 2007 and peaked at No. 47 on Billboard’s Gospel Chart and featured American jazz musician Kirk Whalum. Thrilla (DMG/Universal Records), was released in 2009 and debuted at No. 2 on the Christian R&B/Hip Hop Chart.[16]

Mr. Del
Birth nameDelmar H. Lawrence III
Also known asMr. Del, Del Lawrence, The Hope Dealer
Born (1978-06-10) June 10, 1978
Memphis, Tennessee
GenresChristian hip hop, Southern hip hop,[1] crunk,[2] dirty rap (early),[3] hardcore hip hop (early),[4] gangsta rap (early)[5]
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer, President of Dedicated Music Group (DMG)
LabelsDedicated Music Group(DMG)/Universal Music Group
Associated actsHoly South, Gangsta Boo, La Chat, Canton Jones, Mali Music
Websitemrdel.com

Early life and career

Mr. Del was born Delmar Lawrence in Memphis, TN. He began his music career recording a song with the rap group Three 6 Mafia. After dedicating his life to Christ in 2000, he left the secular rap genre to begin his own ministry and record label.[17]

Discography

References
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  6. Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: LAWRENCE DELMAR H". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
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  9. "Three 6 Mafia Gangsta Rapper Now Preaching Christ & Him Crucified - BCNN1". Blackchristiannews.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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  11. Nolan Strong (March 5, 2010). "Former Three 6 Member Mr. Del Lands Gospel Album Nomination". AllHipHop.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  12. American Music Channel. . Retrieved 21 Aug 2012.
  13. "43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards on gmc". Doveawards.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  14. "Music Award Nominations: Christian Music News". Cbn.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  15. "Memphis-connected musicians nominated for Dove Awards". GoMemphis.com. February 26, 2010. Archived from the original on March 5, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  16. Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/mr.-del/chart-history/gospel-albums Retrieved July 31, 2012
  17. "News - Holy Hip Hop Rapper Mr Del Releases 'Thrilla'". Louder Than The Music. June 15, 2009. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
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