Byron Cage (born December 15, 1962) is an American
gospel recording artist.
Early years
Inspired by the singing of the late Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas
Whitfield, Cage began singing gospel music as a teenager. Cage went on
to attend
Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he was a member of the
Morehouse College Glee Club. He also joined New Birth Cathedral in Atlanta. He also served as music director for Greater Grace Temple (
PAW), in Detroit, Michigan.
Musical career
1995-1998: Purpose and Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Mass Choir
While signed to Atlanta International, Byron Cage & Purpose released two live recordings:
Dwell Among Us in 1995, which featured "Dwell Among Us", "The Blood" and "The Glory Song" &
Transparent in Your Presence
in 1996, featuring "Forever I'll Worship", "He's There", and "God's
Word". On both albums, Cage served as co-producer. Cage has also made a
guest appearance with the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Church Choir
and Bishop
Paul S. Morton.
He appeared on the albums "New Thing: Experience the Fullness" in 1996
and "Bow Down & Worship Him" in 1998. The song "Shabach" featured on
the 1996 album was written by Cage.
2003: Byron Cage (Live at New Birth Cathedral)
For his first recording with
Gospocentric Records, and after having parted ways with
Purpose, Byron Cage released his first solo LP
Live at New Birth Cathedral with an accompanying
DVD. His most celebrated work to date,
Live showcases the production abilities of his labelmate
Kurt Carr, as well as the writing ability of famed gospel vocalist
Donnie McClurkin, on a track entitled
"It Is To You." The album's success garnered Cage five
Stellar Award wins in 2004.
2005: An Invitation to Worship
On Byron's second release from Gospocentric,
An Invitation to Worship he enlists the production of
PAJAM, as evident on the track entitled
"We Love You", which features
J Moss, a prominent member of the production trio. On the
CD/
DVD set, Cage has found tremendous comfort in his role as a renowned worship leader on church favorites:
"I Will Bless the Lord",
"He Reigns", and
"Lift Him Up".
An Invitation to Worship was nominated for three
Stellar Awards and a
Grammy in 2007.
2007: The Proclamation (Live at the Apollo)
Cage recorded a live
CD/
DVD entitled
The Proclamation at the legendary
Apollo Theater in
New York City on April 26, 2007. The project featured special guests
Kelly Price,
Kim Burrell, &
Dave Hollister and was produced by his
An Invitation to Worship collaborators,
PAJAM. The album was released on September 18, 2007.
2009: Faithful to Believe
On Friday, March 13, 2009, Byron recorded
Faithful to Believe live in Detroit. The album features special guests
Tye Tribbett,
Karen Clark Sheard, and
Marvin Winans. Grammy Award winner and
Israel Houghton's writing/producing partner Aaron Lindsey handled the production. The album was released on October 27, 2009.
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2012: Memoirs of a Worshipper
On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, Byron will release his next album
Memoirs of a Worshipper' 'recorded live at Christ Universal Temple in Chicago. The album will feature special guest Fred Hammond,
Clifton Ross, & Mumen "Mookie" Ngenge. Byron teamed up again on
this project with Stellar Award-winning producer Aaron Lindsey. This
album features the single Great and Mighty
Personal life
On May 22, 2004, Byron married pediatric
dentist, Dr. Sonya Windham Cage, before 1,000 guests at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in
Charlotte,
NC.
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Byron Cage serves as minister of music at Ebenezer
African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Fort Washington,
Maryland.
[4] In addition, as of June 2012, he will also serve as the minister of music at The Saint Paul's Baptist Church in
Richmond, Virginia 