Interview: T. Gambine Discusses His Single/Video "New Thing", Featuring Sean DeVair
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“When I sat down listening to the tracks on this project, “New Thing” just stood out to me as a song that spoke to a new believer or someone who is going through a trial in life. I felt that at this time, it would be perfect for the first single and video.”
Salute to you on the release of your song "New Thing", and its accompanying music video. What inspired you to write this track and how did you connect with Sean DeVair?
Thanks, “New Thing” was created to let the listener know that no matter what you’re facing, God is doing a new thing in your life. It was produced by my close friend and brother Tank Dawg.
The track just had that good feeling sound to it. I knew it needed a singer for the hook, so I reached out to Sean DeVair. I’ve known him since before our Christian music days. We’ve been collaborating since 2010.
Sean DeVair was featured on “T.Christ’d Up I”, so I figured it would be a good idea to feature him on the second project.
As you mentioned, "New Thing" appears on your album "T.Christ'D Up II: The Awakening"; why did you decide to shoot a video for this song, and who directed it?
When I sat down listening to the tracks on this project, “New Thing” just stood out to me as a song that spoke to a new believer or someone who is going through a trial in life. I felt that at this time, it would be perfect for the first single and video.
Tell us about the "T.Christ'D Up II: The Awakening" album; how many projects have you released prior to this one, and do you have a favorite song on it?
“T.Christ’d Up II": The Awakening” is album number 9 for me. It’s a part two of an album I did in 2013. My personal favorite song on the album is a track called “Made It Through.” That track for some reason speaks directly to me.
When you started writing rhymes and recording, were you a secular rap artist, or have you always been a Christian Hip-Hop artist?
Music for me started at around the age of 14. I automatically had a thing for free styling; writing bars took a little longer for me to figure out though.
I was rapping secular until age 25. At the age of 26, I felt the call to go Gospel. Many kids were looking up to me, and I wanted to be a better example to the next generations.
My wife BC and I travel regularly to juvenile centers in Texas to minister to the youth using our gift of music and preaching sermons. We have an outreach called Grind4God Ministries based in Bryan, TX.
With "New Thing" now released, what's next for you musically?
Now that the “New Thing” video is out, we’re just focusing on trying to lead more souls to Christ through it. That’s our goal for all future projects.
The next video would be a song called “Fear” that features Sean DeVair and my lovely wife BC. We look forward to you guys seeing what God does through the ministry.
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