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Artist's or Band's Name: Lawrence Hancock

City & State: Detroit, Michigan

Country: United States

Music Genre(s):: Gospel/Christian

Bio:: Lawrence LaVale Hancock is an award-winning Urban Christian and Gospel music artist, composer, and producer. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the Toledo, Ohio native has established himself as a prominent independent force in contemporary gospel music, known for fusing traditional Christ-centered messages with modern urban sounds like R&B, Hip Hop, and Latin rhythms. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Musical Career & Achievements
Hancock began his musical journey at an early age, directing choirs and writing music starting at age 11. He has grown into a highly prolific recording artist, recognized for his multi-tracked vocals and signature "beat maker" production style. [1, 2, 3]
Key career milestones include:
* Billboard & Chart Success: His third studio album, Live Again, reached #21 on the Billboard Gospel Sales Charts, spawning the #1 Digital Radio Tracker Gospel hit "You Prosper Me". His 2018 follow-up, I'm Free, debuted at #16 on the Billboard Gospel Sales Chart. [1]
* Industry Nominations: He is a Gospel Stellar Award Nominee for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year. [1, 2]
* Major Industry Awards: In 2024, his music earned him several accolades, including Producer Of The Year at the Elite Music Awards, Male Album Of The Year from the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA), and Male Emerging Artist Of The Yearvia the Indie Music Channel. [1, 2]
* Songwriting Recognition: He was awarded the 2025 Worldwide Songwriting Award for Best Gospel Song for his track "Make Me Greater", and previously won the Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Music Convention Songwriter of the Year. [1, 2]
* Professional Affiliations: He is an active voting member of the Recording Academy. [1, 2]

Discography
Hancock is exceptionally prolific, frequently delivering highly acclaimed projects. His most notable studio albums include: [1, 2]
* Live Again (2016)
* I'm Free (2018)
* Who I Am (2020)
* Nothings Too Hard
* Need of You (2021)
* Don't Stop Caring (2022)
* See Me Through (2024) – His milestone 10th studio album.
* Undefeated (2025) – His 11th album.
* God Chose Me (2026) – His 12th studio album. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

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