THE PRIEST, THE PROPHET & THE POET       BIOGRAPHIES

(Norris Gurganious, Raphael Ashanti & Rodney 'Doc C' Goldsmith)

The moment you think they're a group is the same moment their

individuality takes over. Their vocal diversity and dramatic

presentations set them apart from other Artists.

With songs such as "Screamin", the group brings their music to

life with images of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and the undying

crying (Screamin') from unsaved souls.

Norris is the traditional gospel singer of the group with a

contemporary ability, while Raphael is more contemporary gospel

with a traditional background. 'Doc C' is poetry in motion with

a skill that flows like ancient rivers.

Apart, they each have unique talents to offer, or they can give

you "the whole enchilada" at the same time.

Norris (AKA THE PRIEST) was highlighted in the May/June 2003

issue of Gospel Today Magazine. "My personal desire now, is to

position myself as a national even international recording artist.

"I believe sincerely in my heart that God has prepared me for such a

time as this, I am a voice crying in the wilderness seeking to go

throughout the earth, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through

song, this is my mission."

Raphael (AKA THE PROPHET) is not a stranger to Gospel music, but is

a musician, a songwriter and vocalist armed with a music business degree.

He is also the President and CEO of the DayStar Music Group. He is a

lifetime member of the International Playmakers Guild and the Florida A&M

Playmakers Guild (Phantom 8). With a quick smile and a pleasing personality,

Raphael can find the humorous side to any situation. He knows good talent when

he hears it and knows how to promote and market it. His goal is to spread the

good news of salvation through Jesus Christ by writing, producing, promoting,

marketing and distributing the best gospel music he can. His favorite quote by

an unknown source is "When you're down to nothing, God is up to something."

Rodney 'Doc C' Goldsmith (AKA THE POET) is a movie scriptwriter, songwriter

and producer extraordinaire. 'Doc C' (The Devils Only Concern is Christ) once

found himself in a secular world that had sucked him in. He now wears the

pseudonym because, as he says, it reminds him that Jesus is "Lord of Lords

and King of Kings." 'Doc C' abandoned his own studio and signed with DayStar in

January 2002. He quickly proved his skills as a poet/rapper, songwriter and

producer. "When Raphael explained to me what the DayStar Music Group was all

about and I read the foundation of DayStar, I knew I had come full circle and

stepped back into the path that God had predestined for me since the beginning

of time. I am where I am supposed to be right now."