Producer | Songwriter | Recording Artist DAVE HOLLISTER
Producer | Songwriter | Recording Artist Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave Biography
Dave Hollister is a true soul singer with a melodic voice that delivers a song in a way that is undeniably brilliant. He takes listeners on an emotional journey whether he is singing an up tempo joint, a beautiful ballad or a soul wrenching gospel track, his voice is one of a kind.
A thirty year music vet, Hollister started his career touring as a background singer, lending his vocals to such hits as 2Pac’s “Brenda’s Got a Baby” and “Keep Ya Head Up.” He then became a member of one of the Best Male R&B Groups of all time according to Complex Magazine; Blackstreet. Their self-titled debut album was certified platinum and introduced the world to the vocal brilliance of Dave Hollister. Soon after the release of their debut offering, Hollister decided to pursue a solo career not only as a singer but a songwriter and producer. Hollister's first recorded effort as a solo act, the Erick Sermon/Redman collaboration "Weekend," was featured on the movie soundtrack The Ride and released as a single in 1998. Hollister’s first full album was released in 1999 entitled Ghetto Hymns. This album was certified gold, rendering the top ten single “My Favorite Girl.” He went on to complete seven additional albums including the critically acclaimed “Chicago 85,” with its smash hit “One Woman Man.”
Hollister describes his sound as classic R&B, but as a true vocalist he’s quick to tell you the story of how his voice matured. “Back in the days when I abused drugs and alcohol, my voice sounded strong, but it wasn’t. Now that I don’t do that anymore, my voice is truly stronger. I’m very, very blessed because a lot of people that did as much and partied as hard as I did lost their voices; God saw fit to preserve my voice and for that I am grateful.” DAVE HOLLISTER
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In addition to his mainstream offerings, Hollister released “The Book of David: Vol. 1 the Transition” a gospel album which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts and joined fellow gospel artists Fred Hammond on his 2013 project, “United Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, Wilson,” which landed at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Album chart, and #39 on Billboard 200. His new spiritual offerings were one of the changes going on in Dave’s life. He also answered his call to the ministry and became the pastor of his own church; Word Assembly, a Family of Churches in California.
“I’m not just an R&B or gospel artist,” Dave explains. “God has allowed me to be able to do both successfully. That’s the favor that He has put on my life,” said Hollister.
In recent years Dave reunited with Teddy Riley and Blackstreet, successfully touring with the group for the last five years. He’s also been honing his acting skills, appearing in the Kim Fields-directed movie A Royal Birthday and several star-studded plays, including Issues: We All Got Em, directed by Latteras Whitefiled, A Fool and His Money, written and directed by David Talbert, and Me and Mrs. Jones, written and directed by J.D. Lawrence.
Additionally, he was just named as a spokesperson for ZYPPAH – used for the treatment of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As one who struggles with this health challenge, it made since for him to join the campaign, along with other celebrities, to bring awareness to the chronic condition.
Now working on new music, cultivating his acting career and collaborating with other artists, Dave Hollister is poised to take his career to new heights and expand an already successful body of work. CREDITS PRODUCER Chicago Winds… The Saga Continues 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
Witness Protection Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave Gospel Radio Sampler Help Me The Book of David: Vol 1 The Transition The Definitive Collection Real Talk Nia Things in the Game Done Changed Darker Than Blue, Vol 1 The Brothers Chicago ’85… The Movie Ghetto Hymns Weekend Black a Da Berry Enigma Sexsational
COMPOSER (short list) R&B Slowjamz, Vol 2 United Tenors Icon Pure Swing 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection Witness Protection The Book of David: Vol 1 The Transition The Definitive Collection 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection – The Best of Blackstreet Motown Slow Jams, Vol 1 CREDITS ARTIST (short list) Chapter 6: Couples Therapy Chicago Winds… The Saga Continues th
Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave 20 Century Masters: The Millennium Collection The Box United Tenors Live in London at Wembley/Family Affair Down and Dirty Hezekiah Walker: Double Play Lust, Love & Lies: An Audio Novel Gotta Have Gospel, Vol 7 Love Romance & Respect Pastor of the Traphouse Praise Your Way Out: Songs of Inspiration and Hope Wow Gospel 2009 Anthology: B sides and Unreleased Wow Gospel 2008 Witness Protection A Story About, Love , Discover and Community Gotta Have Gospel, Vol 5 Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations So Much Better Gotta Have Gospel Gold Gospel Radio Sampler Help Me The Book of David: Vol 1 The Transition The Definitive Collection Real Talk Against the Grain Bruce Hornsby & Friends Conception an Interpretation of Stevie Wonder Songs Things in the Game Done Changed Motown Soul Jams, Vol 1 Baby Boy DAVE H
Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave HIGHLIGHTS
The Book of David: Vol. 1 The Transition #1 Gospel Album
Witness Protection #2 Gospel Album
Things in the Game Done Changed #3 R&B/Hip Hop Album
Chicago ‘85… The Movie #10 R&B/Hip Hop Album
Ghetto Hymns #5 R&B/Hip Hop Album
My Favorite Girl #10 Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs
One Woman Man #9 R&B/Hip Hop Airplay DAVE HOLLISTER
Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave Chart Topping Artists
Year Album 1999 - Ghetto Hymns The Billboard 200, R&B Albums
2000 - Chicago 85... The Movie The Billboard 200, R&B Albums
2002 - Things In The Game Done Changed The Billboard 200, R&B Albums
2003 - Real Talk The Billboard 200, R&B Albums
2006 - The Book Of David: Vol. 1 The Transition Top Gospel Albums, R&B Albums, The Billboard 200
2006 - The Definitive Collection R&B Albums, The Billboard 200
2008 - The Best Of Dave Hollister: 20th Century Masters… R&B Albums
2008 - Witness Protection Top Gospel Albums, The Billboard 200, R&B Albums
2014 - Chicago Winds... The Saga Continues The Billboard 200, Top Independent Albums, R&B Albums DAVE HOLLISTER “One of the most powerful and persuasive of this
generation’s soul singers” Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave
Jessie Royal Dave Hollister One of my favorite artist has done it again...luv his gospel music too...seen him once he was as good live as he is on record
T Kalii Love it♡ Dave Hollister ain't nobody got a voice like him in the music game rite now...missed him dearly... ☆ glad your back abenton24 abenton I'm sooo in love with this man. His music speaks to my mind, body and soul. Soo glad he is back. I soo missed him Number 1fan since I was a teen
Yolonda C R&B LOVE...LOVE...LOVE!!! Thank u for bringing back REAL
Rachel Nichols Finally! The best voice of our generation is finally back! Missed me some Dave Hollister. Yes DAVE HOLLISTER
Producer | Writer | Recording Artist Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave Media Coverage
Soul Tracks.com
You Know I Got Soul.com
Rated RnB.com
Gangsta Rap.com
Black America Web.com
The Boom Box.com
Singers Room.com
Singersroom.com
New Black Man.com
Soul Train.com
Madame Noire.com
The Slice News.com
UP TV.com
Journal of Gospel Music.com
Hello Beautiful.com
The Yolanda Adams Morning Show
The Ricky Smiley Morning Show
Joy 105.com
You Know I Got Soul.com
A Toast 2 Wealth.com DAVE HOLLISTER
Producer | Writer | Recording Artist Dave Hollister 2015 Hollister Dave
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