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Who Is Anissa...?

 

“Anointed, talented, versatile, dedicated and a woman of God” are just a few words used to describe this Gospel singer/songwriter.

 

Currently living in Maryland, Anissa was born and raised in New York. Her dream and desire has always been to not only sing for God, but to dedicate her life to him. She heeded the “call” that God had on her life to be “saved” at the early age of 8 years old. Anissa took her walk with the Lord seriously and maintained a close and personal relationship with him since then. She has committed her life and gifts totally to the Lord for over 41 years. She is a faithful member of One Accord Apostolic Church, where her uncle, Bishop J. D. Loving is the pastor.

 

Hailing from a very musical and religious family influenced every aspect of Anissa’s life. Music was played, and family harmonies resonated within her home all the time, influencing her to sing at the early age of 4 years old. At the age of 8, Anissa made her first public appearance as a self-proclaimed singer/songwriter when she sang her first solo at her grandfather’s church, making up the words as I went along, but the congregation loved it! Her “Aunt Shelia”, a choir director, further cultivated her gift by making her one of the lead soloists in the “Free & Independent Church Choir”, in New York, from the ages of 9-23 years old.

 

Her mother, the late Pamelia, a singer in her own right, always encouraged Anissa to sing, and was her biggest fan and critic. “Be yourself.  Don’t try to sound like anyone else”, her mother would tell her. It is evident that she took her mother’s advice because, she has a unique voice and a mellow sound all her own. There are truly powerful messages in the songs she sings and writes. Anissa’s insatiable desire to touch the lives of others and bring glory to God through her “singing” ministry has been her motivation through the years. She is a firm believer that, “In order to truly represent God, you have to strive for salvation and sanctification like the Bible says. Live what you are singing about.”

 

Through great determination to take her music ministry further, she has served as the church soloist, sung with a host of ensembles, praise teams, and church choirs along the way. She has performed original material, as well as the material of some of her major Gospel influences, at several venues in many cities and states including: Las Vegas, Virginia, and Colorado. Some influences include: Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Douglas Miller, The Clarks Sisters, and her “Aunt Shelia” (the original Queen of Gospel). Therefore, has Anissa combined these influences to create a style all her own. Anissa considers herself a “Combination Gospel” Artist.

 

In her quest to further her music ministry, she has worked with several producers. In the past she was signed to such independent labels: Vectron Music (N.Y.) and Borae’ Records (M.D.) She has performed or shared the stage with such artists as: Peggy Britt of Virginia, Voices of Fire, “Men of Standard”, J. Moss, Kevin Levar, and gospel backgrounds for Le'Andria Johnson, Jessica Reedy, and her cousin, Lil' Mo.  In 2011, she completed her 1st solo project entitled: “Anissa’s 42nd Chapter”, with the talented producers of Magno-Cook Entertainment. Anissa also has acted in 4 plays, where her original music has been featured.  Outside of being a Gospel Recording Artist, she is a wife, mother, Teacher, Praise and Worship leader for 2 churches, and stage play actress and director.  

 

Anissa is an independent artist, with an insatiable desire to create a "Worship Experience".   Her cousin , Norman Adkins "NJA3 Productions", produced "This Joy" in 2014.  She completed her 2nd single entitled, "Live Through Me" in 2017, written and produced by Ben Johnson. She is excited to be releasing her sophomore project in 2020 entitled, "RESTORATION",with most of the tracks produced by the talented Brian Cook. Anissa loves singing for the Lord, and  ministering to His people.

 

 

 

 

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