Album Notes

Arqese (Wizdom) understanding of the trials and tribulations of troubled youth is fortified by first hand experience. Career dedicated to creating, performing and promoting life-affirming music, lovingly aimed at crisis-driven youth, has been one filled with the blessings of earth angels and divine interventions. As is so for many of today's youth, there were times when there seemed to be no light at the end of the tunnel cast about from relative to relative. Having survived life events that would have dismayed a lesser soul, from threats by the KKK to an education disrupted by scandal, Arqese's biography reads like a movie script, replete with ruthless villains, chase scenes, close calls and - ultimately - the answer to his prayers. Arqese's music began to take on a more socially-conscious and positive bent, and his life was transformed in the process.
Today, Arqese has new company. Powered By Christ Entertainment is already making a difference in the music industry, as well in God's ministry. On the front line, empowered by a vision for change and the love of God, Arqese sees himself as a survivor of the war on youth and a commander of a vanguard for uplift, self-love and community spirit. From his counseling field work with children categorized as abused, abandoned, and severely emotionally-disturbed, to music therapy at juvenile hall,group homes, schools, and youth outreaches to his various church performances as a member of Christside Souljahz, this music welcomes seemingly unreachable youth to catch the spirit at the altar. Arqese's mission is the victory song of a life that has transcended pain. His audience recognizes that music this non-judgmental, clarifying and brave is the sound they've been waiting for.