About iPRAISEM
Mission Statement
“Taking the church to the city through music and bringing the city back to the church through Christ. Evangelizing by applying the word of God to a daily lifestyle and maximizing the knowledge and wisdom given by God to minister to the lost through word and deed.”
Matthew 28: 18 thru 20
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Gospel Rap artist, songwriter, minister, and evangelist, Shawn Collins, also known as iPRAISEM, is one of Gods many blessed children utilizing his gifts for the glorification of God and the building of His kingdom. Originally from New York, iPRAISEM spent his early days as a ‘gangsta’ rap artist until he was led to San Diego where he gave his life to Christ becoming a born again Christian. iPRAISEM attends The Rock Church under Senior Pastor Miles McPhearson. iPRAISEM has used Gospel rap as a tool to evangelize which has presented many opportunities to minister at churches throughout San Diego as well as other cities and states. iPRAISEM is also the founder of “Church Corner Ministry”. This is an evangelistic ministry that brings many men and women of God to together on the street corners of downtown San Diego to minister to club goers exiting various establishments. iPRAISEM is very passionate about kingdom business and when asked during an interview to give a brief description of himself, iPRAISEM’s response was, “I am a man of God who lives for Christ, stands on His word and loves my fellow brothers and sisters through the love of God. I am also a Gospel rapper that glorifies God in song." iPRAISEM desires to bring men and women to Christ, through testimony, evangelism, and music. However, iPRAISEM believes that one of the most effective ways to reconcile man back to God, is by being a reflection of Christ and bearing His fruits.
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iPRAISEM’s first album, titled "God First", was release on September 30th, 2011. This album represents the choice that was made when he received Christ; to obey the first commandment and put nothing before the Lord. Some of his featured songs are "God First", "Trials & Tribulation", and "Rolling with me".
The album features many other gospel music artists; through collaboration with his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, iPRAISEM believes it will promote greater unification within the church. This album will take its listeners through the journey of this man and of God’s testimony, using various skits and evangelical songs.
Linda Vista Second Baptist Church
2706 Korink Ave Linda Vista, CA
Federal & Eucild San Diego, CA
G.C.C.C.
2885 Clay Ave San Diego, CA 92113
iPRAISEM GOD FIRST ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT
SoCal Fair
Lake Perris Fairgrounds
18700 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, CA 92571
Community Stage
8807 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92123
iPRAISEM God First Album CD Signing
SoCal Fair
4380 Landis Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(performance time TBA)
M.L.K. Center
6134 Benson Ave San Diego, CA 92114
G.C.C.C.
2885 Clay Ave San Diego, CA 92113
(Exact Performance time and location TBA)
G.C.C.C.
2885 Clay Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Trinity Worldwide Reprographics
26820 Adams Ave
Murrieta, CA
Lyceum Theater
Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
G.C.C.C.
2885 Clay Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Lincoln High School
4777 Imperial Ave
San Diego Ca 92113
E.A.C.C.C.
4061 Fairmont Ave
San Diego CA 92105
Market Creek Plaza
404 Euclid Ave
San Diego CA 92114
Latter Rain Ministries
750 13th St
Imperial Beach CA 91932
Liberty Temple
6265 University Ave
San Diego CA 92115
MLK Park
6401 Skyline Drive
San Diego CA 92114
iPRAISEM will be ministering music @ 2:30PM
Tower of Faith Church
4323 East Rosecrans Ave
Compton CA 90221
New Birth Church
6301 Linden Ave
Los Angeles CA
Grace Church
8487 Paradise Valley Road
Spring Valley, CA
Martin Luther King Park
6401 Skyline DR
San Diego, CA
Latter Rain Ministries
750 13th St
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Lyceum Theater
Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA
Jacobs Center
Market Creek Plaza
San Diego, CA
Grace Church
8487 Paradise Valley Road
Spring valley, CA
Living Hope Faith Center
32819 Temecula Pkwy Ste. B
Temecula, CA 92592
Lincoln H.S.
4777 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Greater Apostolic Truth Church
138 28th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
4426 Harbinson Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Bayview Baptist Church
6134 Benson Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
Note: iPRAISEM was nominated for "Best Gospel Rapper"
Del Mar Fair (Rally For Christ Stage)
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
Del Mar Fair (C28 Stage)
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
Life Christian Center
1172 Third Ave Ste. D2
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Del Mar Fair (Fun Zone Stage)
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
Paris, CA
note: rest of address tba
The Whole 2900 Block of Imperial
San Diego CA 92113
2900 Block of Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA
Nazarene Unversity
Note: address tba
Good News
4106 Swift Ave
San Diego, CA 92104