Today we’d like to introduce you to Greg Kirkland, Jr.
Greg Kirkland, Jr., a native of Brooklyn, New York, was once the lead singer of the chart-topping gospel teen sensation, “Five Young Men.” While together the group made appearances on such shows as the “Donnie and Marie,” talk show, Nickelodeon’s, “All That,” the heavyweight championship boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Vaughn Bean, the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Ball, BET’s “Bobby Jones’ Gospel Hour,” and a host of many others.
God also allowed the voice of Greg Kirkland Jr. to be heard, not only in the gospel community, but to reach the masses, by touring with such greats as Pastor John P. Kee and the “STRENGTH 2000” tour, “N’SYNC’s Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” tour, and becoming featured as the recorded voice of Boris Kodjoe in Rainforest Films’ hit motion picture, “THE GOSPEL.” Greg currently travels and records with chart-topping gospel recording artist JJ Hairston and YP. God has truly proven to Greg that “a man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16
This remains to be true, having accomplished a performance and nomination for a 2000 Gospel Stellar Award, recipient and several nominations for the Atlanta Gospel People’s Choice Awards, performed in nine Tyler Perry productions to date, including his latest motion picture, “A Madea Family Funeral,” a live performance on the late show with Conan O’Brien on TBS, BET’s “Let’s Stay Together,” a Walmart “Holiday Gatherings” commercial, appearances on popular television series, such as “STAR” on FOX, Jermaine Dupri’s “The Rap Game” on LIFETIME, with The SEEiT Choir, “Greenleaf,” and Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” on OWN, to name a few.
Recently, Greg and The SEEiT Choir performed for the Tyler Perry Studios grand opening celebration. Greg’s greatest achievement is he is the husband of Leslie, and father of two beautiful daughters, Kierstyn Michelle, and Kyla Marie. Along with a new bouncing baby boy, Karter Matthew!
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I’ve been in music all my life. As a vocalist, I sing to bring people hope and encouragement of a better way of life. I started the SEEiT Brand as an inspirational movement to inspire dreamers and entrepreneurs to pursue their passion.
Any advice for aspiring or new artists?
Find a “pathway to yes.” As artists, especially independent artists, it is easy to focus on support and resources that we may be lacking to move forward with projects and goals. However, the gift is within us. In an age where marketing and promotion is at our fingertips with social media and platforms of the like, be your machine. Start today! What’s stopping you?
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
Many clips of my singing and music can be found on YouTube. My latest single release, “Give,” is available on all digital platforms.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.gregkirklandjr.com
- Instagram: theseeitbrand_ofgregkirklandjr
- Facebook: Greg Kirkland Jr.
- Twitter: GregKirklandJr
Image Credit:
James Anthony Photography
Tyler Perry Studios Photography
India Albritton Photography
E Photos Photography
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