Florissant recording artist signed by EMI

Willie "P-Dub" Moore (center) was recently signed by EMI Gospel.

Life is good for Willie “P-Dub” Moore. After years of steadily building his music career, the Florissant resident and his Kingdom Music label recently signed an exclusive licensing agreement with EMI Gospel, which will market and distribute his music around the world!

Growing up in Berkeley, Moore was once a “gangsta” rapper known as Pretty Willie, cutting his first album at the age of 12 and eventually gaining national attention. But these days, the singer’s church choir roots have led him in another direction, and he now specializes in his own unique brand of hip hop/urban gospel.

Through his social media movement, Young Fly & Saved, Moore aims to “spread the word of God in a new, dynamic way” and reach out to youth “through music and testimonies.” And if his past accomplishments are any indication, he’s very likely to succeed.

In 1997, Moore was the Missouri State Champion in the 100-meter dash, which led to a full track scholarship at University of Mississippi. After graduating with a degree in psychology, he went on to sign a recording contract with Universal Music, provide songs for two hit movies, perform as an opening act for Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, and launch a popular radio show on St. Louis’ KATZ 100.3, the Beat.

With news of his EMI deal, Moore says, “I thank God for this opportunity with EMI to influence the world, change lives and make history in the process with Kingdom Music.” His new CD, The Turning Point, will be released September 14, 2010. Congratulations, Willie!

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