In a generation where most of our youths turn to gangs so that they can fit in, Christopher Robert Daniels, also known as Chris D. does the complete opposite – he turns to God. Born October 18th 1982 in the ghettos of St. Louis, Missouri, Christopher sought to be different. At the age of 14, he found himself walking towards the altar to render himself useful to the Father up above. Amidst the world around him, sex being the sole purpose of the kids his age, he felt God wanted more from him to reach them. After giving up scholarships, and turning down colleges and performing arts universities, Chris chased after the heart of GOD and joined an international youth ministry in Des Moines, IA. Since then, he has been licensed and ordained to preach and minister the Gospel as he does at every opportunity!
Inspired by the death of a mentee in 2002, Chris D started writing and recording but as life would have it, there were many setbacks which caused him to be out of the studio. After a while of absence, Chris is finally back and going harder for God in his lyrics especially on the album “Vertical Beginnings”, released October 18th, 2010, where he spits nothing but the truth. You can hear his raw authenticity on tracks such as “Change My Name”, “We Need You” and “His Story”. Along with the release of "Vertical Beginnings", Chris has also published two books, The Chronicles of Change Book Series", focusing on what it truly means for youth to live a life of ministry. When asked why Chris D. has the push to change lives that he has, he always replies "The main Thing is to keep The Main Thing The Main Thing!"

Summer 2011, marks the follow up release of "Vertical Beginnings" entitled "Focused - Fixed 4 Worship" which promises to be one of the first of its kind as it uniquely blends Christian Rap and Worship in a way most have said can never be done. With original songs such as "Canvas", "Focused", and "Victory" along with Christian Rap/Worship version of some of the greatest worship songs of this generation like "Give Myself Away" and "Moving Forward", this album promises to be a great vehicle for focused driven ministry for years to come.