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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

David Paul Brooks: From Church to Charts

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tony Mantor

Actresses, Music Interviews, Songwriters.musicians, Tv & Film, Entertainment, Actors, Music, Singers, Nashville

5.03.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

David Paul Brooks, known as DPB, takes us through his journey from gospel singer to Billboard-charting gospel rap artist, sharing how he seamlessly blends powerful hip-hop rhythms with uplifting Christian messages. • Born into a musical family where his mother opened for Elvis Presley and James Brown before dedicating her life to gospel • Grew up in New York during the birth of hip-hop, balancing church life with an emerging passion for rap • Joined Grammy and Dove-nominated group Disciple...

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My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

0:20.0

Through my years of experience, I've

0:22.4

recognized two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars or behind-the-scenes

0:30.0

staff, have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories,

0:36.3

which offer a glimpse into their lives and the

0:39.2

evolution of their life stories. This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information

0:45.1

on how they evolve into their chosen career. We will delve into their journey to stardom,

0:50.6

discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

0:55.7

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of

1:01.1

entertainment.

1:02.9

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.

1:04.7

Welcome to Almost Live Nashville.

1:06.8

Joining us today is David Paul Brooks, widely known as DPB. He's a trailblazing force in gospel

1:14.5

rap, seamlessly blending powerful hip-hop rhythms with uplifting Christian messages. As a billboard

1:20.5

charting artist, former member of the Grammy and Dub nominated group, DOC, Disciples of Christ,

1:26.4

and a dynamic performer who shared stages with legends like Bootsie Collins, DOC, Disciples of Christ, and a dynamic performer who shared stages with

1:29.4

legends like Bootsie Collins, Kirk Franklin, and so many others, which enabled him to carve

1:34.5

a unique space in the music industry. He's a songwriter, actor, clothing designer, motivational

1:40.6

speaker, and mentor dedicated to empowering youth through his music and ministry.

1:46.3

With chart-topping hits like Undefeated 3.0 and Brighter Day, DPBs, electrifying performances,

1:53.4

and commitment to positive change continue to inspire audiences worldwide. We're thrilled to welcome

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him as he joins us to share his incredible journey

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