BIO
A true modern renaissance man, Tyrone "TDG" Gordon, is a singer, rapper, songwriter,
producer, and visual artist. He began singing in church at the age of two and began
songwriting at the age of nine. TDG wrote, produced, and published his first album,
“WHOL-E”, in 2004, followed with “FOCUS” in 2008, and collaborated with various artists
on his latest project, "Live It To The Fullest." He is also a member of Psalm Fresh, an
eclectic band that fuses live classical strings with beat box and rap. With extensive
knowledge of how music can affect listeners, TDG strives to be a positive role model
and voice in the entertainment industry. He introduced WHOL-E Music, the new genre
intended to help mend broken hearts to become whole for eternity. TDG explains,
"Popular music and culture is missing a positive component that actually helps people
when they listen to it. In all that I do, I strive to help change lives for the better."
COMMUNITY
Not only is he a musical artist, but TDG is also a visual artist. As a native Austinite, he
has contributed to the Austin community with his visual artistry for over 15 years. He has
won numerous Gold and Silver keys from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Blue
Ribbons from the Austin Rodeo and Fair, VASE Awards and many other awards for his
art. Outstanding pieces of his artwork have been exhibited in galleries from the Austin
Museum of Art, to New York.
TDG was a instructor for the Hip-Hop Songwriting class for the Grounded In Music
program at the East Side Boys & Girls Club in Spring and Fall of 2009. He is also the
choir director of the Cottonwood Choirs in Del Valle, Texas. TDG has produced and
written songs for the Cottonwood Choirs and various Texas artists. In 2008, he began
SERVICE TRACKS, an instrumental service for churches that don't have live musicians.
As the owner of TDG ARTWORK AND GRAPHICS, he has drawn many life-like portraits
for people in the Austin community. As a graphic artist, he has used his visual creative
skills to create logos for Austin businesses, as well as designs for his CD covers and
website. In WHOL-E WEAR, he offers creative T- shirt designs for individuals and
organizations. This multi-talented artist also holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree from
Huston-Tillotson University in Mass Communication.
BACKGROUND
From 1996 till 2000, TDG performed with an Austin "a-capella and beatbox " quartet
called V.I.P. (Voices Inspiring People). VIP achieved several awards including first place
for best group in the Jam-A-Thon competition two years in a row during the Pecan Street
Festivals in Austin, Texas. From 1997 till 1998 he was a tenor in the a-capella choir
NWAYC (North West Austin Youth Choir). One of NWAYC's highlights was opening for
Shirley Ceaser in San Antonio. For his love of creating rhythms and beats from being a
percussionist since the age of 9, TDG began producing in 2000. In the same year, he
joined a ministry called Rescue Squad and formed Squad Life with several members
who performed at Austin events till 2003. As a solo artist, TDG has been featured on
records with Texas artists such as SaulPaul, Denzil, Lil Johnny, Myrage, g. LeDaris,
Wally Wall, and Public Offenders. He has also produced for artists such as Denzil and
Double Blessings. Along with King James D.M., he has produced the wedding ballad
"I Vow" and the upcoming album for Dallas rapper Slim Cross.
A true modern renaissance man, Tyrone "TDG" Gordon, is a singer, rapper, songwriter,
producer, and visual artist. He began singing in church at the age of two and began
songwriting at the age of nine. TDG wrote, produced, and published his first album,
“WHOL-E”, in 2004, followed with “FOCUS” in 2008, and collaborated with various artists
on his latest project, "Live It To The Fullest." He is also a member of Psalm Fresh, an
eclectic band that fuses live classical strings with beat box and rap. With extensive
knowledge of how music can affect listeners, TDG strives to be a positive role model
and voice in the entertainment industry. He introduced WHOL-E Music, the new genre
intended to help mend broken hearts to become whole for eternity. TDG explains,
"Popular music and culture is missing a positive component that actually helps people
when they listen to it. In all that I do, I strive to help change lives for the better."
COMMUNITY
Not only is he a musical artist, but TDG is also a visual artist. As a native Austinite, he
has contributed to the Austin community with his visual artistry for over 15 years. He has
won numerous Gold and Silver keys from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Blue
Ribbons from the Austin Rodeo and Fair, VASE Awards and many other awards for his
art. Outstanding pieces of his artwork have been exhibited in galleries from the Austin
Museum of Art, to New York.
TDG was a instructor for the Hip-Hop Songwriting class for the Grounded In Music
program at the East Side Boys & Girls Club in Spring and Fall of 2009. He is also the
choir director of the Cottonwood Choirs in Del Valle, Texas. TDG has produced and
written songs for the Cottonwood Choirs and various Texas artists. In 2008, he began
SERVICE TRACKS, an instrumental service for churches that don't have live musicians.
As the owner of TDG ARTWORK AND GRAPHICS, he has drawn many life-like portraits
for people in the Austin community. As a graphic artist, he has used his visual creative
skills to create logos for Austin businesses, as well as designs for his CD covers and
website. In WHOL-E WEAR, he offers creative T- shirt designs for individuals and
organizations. This multi-talented artist also holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree from
Huston-Tillotson University in Mass Communication.
BACKGROUND
From 1996 till 2000, TDG performed with an Austin "a-capella and beatbox " quartet
called V.I.P. (Voices Inspiring People). VIP achieved several awards including first place
for best group in the Jam-A-Thon competition two years in a row during the Pecan Street
Festivals in Austin, Texas. From 1997 till 1998 he was a tenor in the a-capella choir
NWAYC (North West Austin Youth Choir). One of NWAYC's highlights was opening for
Shirley Ceaser in San Antonio. For his love of creating rhythms and beats from being a
percussionist since the age of 9, TDG began producing in 2000. In the same year, he
joined a ministry called Rescue Squad and formed Squad Life with several members
who performed at Austin events till 2003. As a solo artist, TDG has been featured on
records with Texas artists such as SaulPaul, Denzil, Lil Johnny, Myrage, g. LeDaris,
Wally Wall, and Public Offenders. He has also produced for artists such as Denzil and
Double Blessings. Along with King James D.M., he has produced the wedding ballad
"I Vow" and the upcoming album for Dallas rapper Slim Cross.
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