Biography
SeDa is not the industries everyday artist. Known recently for his album “FOUR LETTER WORD” and other accomplishments including; various shows in 2008 & 2009 with Multi Grammy Award winning Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Kingdom Choice Award nominee for album of the year, GMA Anniversary Bash Performance with other artist in the lineup such as Canton Jones, Tye Tribbett, & Mali Music, and in more recent months “The Lost LP” album based on ABC’s hit TV show Lost.
With a variety of skills ranging from Rapping, Singing, Acting and Public Speaking, he aims to use his talents to reach and inspire audiences across the globe. Born, Robert Andrew Seda he grew up in Queens, New York where at the young age of twelve he had discovered his interest in singing. The world of performing arts was nothing new by his early teenage years due to the fact that both his parents were musicians and his father was a well-known singer. At the age of fourteen he began attending LaGuardia High School of Music, Art, and Performing Arts. There he was vocally trained and taught to compose.
SeDa has composed a diverse selection of genres ranging from Classical, Jazz, R&B, Gospel and Rap. Acting, has also been a passion for SeDa and he has performed in plays alongside Pastor Donnie McClurkin, and many more phenomenal talents. His humorous and fun loving personality has enabled him to host a variety of events and shows, while his musical talent has opened doors for him to perform on stages nationwide. He is currently working on new material for his upcoming projects, which you can be on the lookout for on www.sedaman.com.
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As a child, I grew up around music. My Father was an evangelist as well as a singer/guitar player and my mother was a bass player. I began singing at age 12 and I was a member of my church gospel choir (Good News Choir). At 14 I was enrolled in LaGuardia high school of music, art and performing arts (LaGuardia Arts). Before rapping I was singing. Trained by some great musicians and vocal instructors in sight singing and performance, I have had the privilege of singing and composing a diverse selection of genres ranging from classical to jazz to r&b to gospel to rap. Also trained in music theory, I attained alot of musical knowledge. This all helped when i started picking up the craft of rap (I call it a craft because it’s an art form I truly hold close to my heart).
I never would’ve thought that I’d be rapping and performing at Hip Hop shows, freestyling/battling outside in the middle of times square on Friday nights or ministering in front of crowds of young people who desperately seek an answer. The truth is what I give, the truth is what they desire. Being the son of an evangelist (now Pastor) had its up’s and down’s. Every body I knew figured that since I was the Pastors son that I was a “goody two shoes”. Unfortunately they were wrong. I’ve had my share of trials and tribulations and I am thankful to God that he has brought me a MIGHTY long way. I have played the role of “Christian” so that people would be pleased but in reality my life was going no where. I want my music to be an inspiration to all who listen to it. I want my music to be heard around the world and affect both young and old audiences alike. I want GOD to be glorified. So if you’re tired of the same boring Hip Hop, then come over to this side…
What are folks saying about SeDa and his debut album “The FOUR Letter Word”?
- “Seda’s album ‘The Four Letter Word’…something you need…”
- “…a sure classic…”
- “…New York is ready to make a resurgance with the likes of Seda…”
- “…Seda as an emcee paints vivid pictures …”
- “Hip Hop in New York is alive in Christ and isn’t going away……this is what you call…a banger!”
- “There are no filler tracks on this album…”
- “The Four Letter Word is a showcase of not only New York talent rising again, but it showcases an artist who is passionate and in love with the God that he speaks about, and the Christ that resides in the center comes forth…”
- “One of the things that are expressed throughout this album is the passion and love for God…”
- “…will cause many to be inspired and others to be introspective about what makes God so important, and delighted in by those who seek Him…”
