Having recognized your talent at an early age, how did being a preacher's kid help you to hone your musical talents? Did you feel any pressure?
Being a preacher's kid is the worst because everybody's looking at you. It's a benefit at first, because it peaked my integrity at a young age. "Hey, people are watching." Now, at this point in my life, people are watching but I've already been groomed in that area of integrity as a kid.
Do you ever wonder why God chose you to do what you do?
Yes, everyday. I'm a musician. I don't know why he chose me to be in the forefront. I can see now, maybe, because I'm a little crazy. I'll say anything He wants me to say. That's probably one reason why He chose me. We don't have the best singers, we don't have the best choreography, and we don't have the best music, so that's a daily question of mine.
On a thematic level, all of your albums revolve around the concept of restoration, whether it be on an individual, spiritual or communal level. When you think about the future, what do you perceive to be America's greatest challenge?
At the end of the day, we know good and bad. We know there is a God somewhere. We know nobody would choose hell. But our influences lead us to the wrong – whether it's the music or the internet or television or our friends. What influences us the most leads us to the wrong. That's America's biggest problem – the influence, what's driving them. Once the Word of God and God's ways become more influential in the ways of the world, we'll become better people, families, churches and society. That's what I want my music to help to encourage.
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Article comments
1 - mimi
Great interview! He has an awesome ministry!!
2 - Jennifer Heath
Hey Clayton!
I really enjoyed this article! It's encouraging to see that someone our age chose to spotlight a gospel artist for a change and put it on Facebook!! Keep up the good work.
Jennifer Heath
3 - Shaquana Jackson
This article was awesome!!! i loved it, it was the best one that i have ever read.
4 - Tom
I am well aquainted with Tye and his ministry. I get to see him in person on a regular basis. He has integrity, humility, and an unbelievable anointing
5 - Adrian Henry
much Love to this man of God his ministry has help me through a lot I love him and the Hole G.A. God bless them all!!!!! wonderful article:)