Music
18 Sep 18

Sir the Baptist & Donald Lawrence announce Academy show

The pair recently teamed up on the song 'He Heard My Cry'.

Church in the Wild, the brainchild of Chicago artists Sir the Baptist and Donald Lawrence, have added a stop in Ireland on their upcoming tour of Europe. After performing in a host of cities on the mainland of the continent, the pair will take in The Academy Green Room in Dublin on the 16th of December.

About to make the world sing again! Let’s go! With the big bro @donaldlawrence (Looking for singers!!! 🎤 🎶 🎵) Get your tickets now pic.twitter.com/VasPvON3G2

— The Baptist (@sirthebaptist) September 9, 2018

One of a family 22 children, Sir the Baptist had a penchant for playing music at a young age but only started his career as a recording artist a few years ago while in his mid-20s. The hip-hop and R&B act quickly made up for lost time, releasing the single 'Raise Hell' which hit No. 1 on Spotify's Viral 50 and has amassed millions of streams to-date. His 2017 song 'Heaven' also performed well, reaching a top 20 position on the Billboard charts. The self-described "hip-hop chaplain", he draws on the inspiration of his own life experiences to take about pertinent issues to a range of communities including LGBTQ and religious people around the world.

Partnering him is the decorated gospel singer, songwriter and record producer Donald Lawrence. Formerly the Minister of Music at a baptist church, he has a Grammy (for Best Traditional Gospel Album) and several Stellar awards to his name, as well as having previously collaborated with the likes of Mary J Blige and worked as a vocal coach for the group En Vogue.

Having previously worked together on several tracks, the pair have joined forces to create their Church in the Wild experience, where traditional gospel meets hip-hop and R&B infused elements.

Tickets for Sir the Baptist & Donald Lawrence at The Academy Green Room on December 16th are on sale now from Ticketmaster and are priced at €17.50 including booking fee.

You can check out Donald Lawrence's recent release 'He Heard My Cry' featuring Sir the Baptist and Arnetta Murrill-Crooms below: