MAJOR. on 'I Prayed for You,' Chadwick Boseman's Text, and Hope

The Journey to 'I Prayed for You'

• 🌟 MAJOR., known for his platinum hit 'Why I Love You,' discusses his nominations for 'Song of the Year' and 'Urban Single Performance of the Year' at the Stellar Awards for his song 'I Prayed for You.'
• 🎤 Gospel music was MAJOR.'s initial plan, but God's path led him to a crossover success, promising to bring the 'kingdom' with him.
• 💖 'Why I Love You' is described as a love letter to God, and 'I Prayed for You' is the song that took him to the top of the charts.

The Inspiration Behind the Song

• 📱 The genesis of 'I Prayed for You' traces back to a text message from Chadwick Boseman during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 🕊️ Boseman urged friends to pray for the healing of the planet, emphasizing that fear, not the plague itself, caused many deaths.
• 🎯 This message awakened MAJOR. to his assignment as a 'hope dealer,' inspiring him to amplify hope through his music.

MAJOR.'s 'Hope Dealer' Philosophy

• ✨ MAJOR. identifies as a 'hope dealer,' a mantle passed down from his mother and deeply ingrained in his optimistic outlook.
• 🚀 He believes in taking control of one's narrative, encouraging listeners to 'rewrite your story' for the best possible outcome.
• 💡 The meaning behind his given name, MAJOR., was revealed by his mother as a prayer for him to make a major impact on the world, reinforcing his purpose.

New Music and Future Projects

• 🎶 MAJOR. is releasing a new mixtape titled 'The Hope Dealer Sessions,' featuring spoken word and music aimed at impacting the heart and soul.
• 🎤 He also has a new version of 'For the Win' and other music projects in the works.