Agape (Christian rapper)

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Agape
Birth nameDave Scherer
Also known asAGAPE*
Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres Christian contemporary, pop, R&B, pop rap
Years active2000–present
Website Hip Hop Outreach

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.

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Career highlights

Concerts

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum
1998Keepin' It Tight
2000Bridge The Gap
2002Many Rooms
2004Agapé featuring: Jump Worship
2006Sprinkle Sunshine
2008Paradoxology
2011Rise Up
2015Enough

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"