The Ambassador (rapper)

William "Duce" Branch a.k.a. The Ambassador or Ambassador is a Christian hip-hop artist who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the group The Cross Movement.[1][2] Branch is the former president of Cross Movement Ministries. He is an alumnus of Dallas Theological Seminary and has a Master in Theology degree graduating with honors.

The Ambassador
The Ambassador in Nairobi, Kenya in September 2012
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Tyrone Branch
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresChristian hip-hop, hip-hop
Years active1991-present
LabelsCross Movement, Xist
Websiteambassador215.com

Personal life

A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, William "Duce" Branch a.k.a. the Ambassador is the co-planter of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia. He has toured globally as a solo artist and with the Cross Movement. He has also served as the president of the non-profit organization Cross Movement Ministries and ministered the gospel through rap and preaching for nearly 15 years.

Building on the success of his second solo project, The Thesis and his Grammy- and Stellar-nominated release HIStory with group the Cross Movement, he released The Chop Chop: From Milk to Meat', producrf by J.R., Official, Tony Stone and HOTHANDZ. Its first singe was "Gimme Dat!"

As of February 2020, we is assistant professor of preaching and bible and undergraduate chapel coordinator for The College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.[3]

Discography

Albums
Year Album
1999 Christology: In Laymen's Terms
  • first solo album
  • released: November 9, 1999
2005 The Thesis
  • second solo album
  • released: May 17, 2005
2008 The Chop Chop: From Milk to Meat
  • third solo album
  • released: September 23, 2008
2011 Stop the Funeral
  • fourth solo album
  • released: July 12, 2011
2013 The Ambassador Presents Hors D'oeuvres - EP
  • EP
  • released: August 20, 2013
2016 When Sacred Meets Secular
  • fifth solo album
  • released: September 16, 2016

Guest appearances
  • "Why Me" by Trip Lee
  • "Everyday All Day Cypha" by Everyday Process featuring Lecrae, FLAME, Phanatik & R-Swift
  • "Star Struck" by Da' T.R.U.T.H.
  • "It's the S.O.I. (Sons of Intellect Anthem)" by KJ-52 featuring Phanatik credited on the packaging and liner notes as "Deuce"
  • "I'm Alive Remix" by Jahaziel featuring G Kid & Da' T.R.U.T.H.
  • "One, Two" cuts by DJ Skillspinz
  • "Hold Your Ground" cuts by DJ Skillspinz

with the Cross Movement

Music videos
  • "The Ambassador - Honor and Glory (Official Music Video)" (1999)
  • "Get You Open" (2005)
  • "Gimme Dat!" (2008)

References
  1. Farias, Andrea. (2005). "Review: The Thesis", Christianity Today
  2. Hyde, Jesse. (December 8, 2005). "Hip-hop's Public Enemy", Dallas Observer
  3. "William T. Branch". sebts.edu. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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