Jeremy Thrash Christian/Hip Hop Artist of the Year in 2013 Gospel Music Awards

2013 Gospel Music Awards Nominee Jeremy Thrash 

A lost and dying, wicked, perverse world needs help. There is a way out…. Jesus and He brought backup. Born Jeremy Micah Thrash on February 24, 1987, Money is fresh-faced artist (not of men, neither by man) out of Mobile, AL with ambitions of spreading the mystery of the Gospel through hip hop/rap music. Named after two biblical prophets, Jeremiah and Micah, Money was instilled the word of God at a young age. Adopted by Apostle Jeffrey & Prophetess Sandra Denise Thrash of Goodwill Church Ministries, Money embraced a love for art at the tender age of 3. Growing up in “two-worlds” Money distinguished differences between the mindsets and behaviors from inside the walls of home and that of the outside world. Having a Christian-based home that exercised Godly living meanwhile outside he witnessed poverty, violence, hardships, undeserved suffering, etc.

Not wanting to be discounted among his peers he gradually adopted the ways of the world. It wasn’t until the concluding semesters in high school that Money found a interest in music. Playing for his high school band, John L. Leflore, he took up a passion for creating sounds that produce effect. Uniting himself with a high school friend the two began freestyling and trading off bars amazing fellow peers with witty commentary. Soon the two hooked up with another high school beat maker, there Money interest in rapping quickly turned into an obsession. Being noted for his lyrical ability, versatile swagger, and deep metaphors he continued to drop a handful of mixtapes with friends. Going under the name Mobillionaires, originated by Money himself, as a independent record label in the making Money and friends began hitting the streets passing out flyers, selling CD’s, and performing at local talent shows. In the course of getting the name Mobillionaires trademarked, Money found to his surprise the name had been stolen by another local group who he had previously been in competitions with. Taking more losses than gains Money began contemplating whether pursuing music as a suitable choice for a career. Now married with wife pregnant with first-born child, providing financially became precedence. Working two jobs, one day Money was offered the opportunity to work full time in his fathers ministry. An occasion in which Money rejected and ignored numerous times growing up.

 Finally accepting his calling, God wasted no time in exposing revelations, and uncovering His will for Money’s life. During a spiritual conversation with God, Money asked since he had went by the name, “Money” in the secular world would it be favorable if he transformed it to go with his new image. Weeks passed with no answer, until God unexpectedly responded with, “look in the dictionary.” Opening a dictionary immediately Money ran across these words, “medium of exchange.” As he meditated a revelation was brought to light. God spoke, “just as money is recognized as an instrument used as a measure of the value of goods and services, I want you to become my medium.” “You give the world a message from me, and in return I (God) receive the glory.” Then God ended with, “People die for money, I died for you.” Now understanding his new found identity and purpose, Money began working on his first solo project, self-entitled, Lyrical Renaissance, a inspiring, poetic, and emotional album themed to making hip hop “born-again.” Using live instruments with deep lyrics by way of substance, Money is looking to baffle critics, alter and edify traditional minded Christians, and deliver lost generations from eternal damnation. 

Separating himself from the brash cocky stunting, and the ghetto pompous image hip-hop is known for marketing, Money polishes his craft to reflect the Kingdom of God, not the world. Therefore, creating a culture within a culture. Today Money is working full time in his families ministry, as youth pastor (Heritage House via Goodwill Church Ministries), at the same time still changing lives and pulling interest of both young and old with his music.