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Bio

Poetically, reciting, entertainment, and, creating, heavenly, art; P.R.E.A.C.H.A. was born Andre Williams on the Westside of Chicago IL.

Being the youngest of three he was always in competition with his older siblings for his mothers attention, and for that reason he always craved the spotlight.
Introduced to music at a young age, he was given generous advantages.

Preacha was exposed to a variety of music jazz, Blues, R&B etc), but Hip-Hop stirred his blood.
Exploring Hip-Hop sparked his love and respect for urban poetic expression. With pure energy and a familiar flow, Preacha can be appreciated and heard on some of Chicago’s Underground mix tapes.
His growth as an artist is due to being driven. His affiliation with the Drama Ward gave him the opportunity to work with such names as Psycho Drama, Newsense, Danny Boy, and even the Guinness Book record holder Twista.

He then went on to help form the LOTUS MOB, a Westside rap crew put together by him and some of his childhood friends.
Preacha has worked with Chi-Town, Inc., an independent label, where he can also be heard on an underground "Demonstrations Vol 1" with a baritone voice, and raspy delivery.
He makes you move on the albums club song "Party On".
Preacha has performed in many shows like annual talent shows, festivals, clubs, and other contests.
Preacha was opening act for Twista in the Concerts in the Park Series in 1997 at Lafollette Park; opening act for Danny Boy in Summerfest in 1998 at Garfield Park.
He grabbed 2nd place in the WGCI Gong Show in 1998 at the River West Nightclub.
The Taste of Austin in 1997-2007 at Columbus Park came next and was followed up as the opening act for Chicago natives Psycho Drama in 1999.
Preacha also opened for Chicago’s Crucial Conflict in 2000 and Harold Washington Cultural Center in 2008.

Now, working with new management, he’s currently working on the release of his debut album, entitled GHETTO PROUD [The Hood Selections).
On this album Preacha can be heard delivering awesome poetry to several very different types of tracks.
True to his ghetto pride this album boast tracks from six different Chicago producers, to form an album that can be appreciated from start to finish.

FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT:
RON SIMMONS   312 654-0325 PHONE
312 654-9871 FAX
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Discography

Ghetto Proud (July 2009)

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