Healing the Hood Foundation of Memphis

HTH ARTIST
Iyse Gibson

Iyse Gibson was born the only son of Rev. Oliver and Brenda Gibson in St. Louis Missouri April 17th 19**. As an artist, writer and composer (performing all the instrumentation) and producer, it’s safe to say that music is in this young talent’s blood. He gets it naturally. His father, Rev. Gibson, was extraordinarily gifted musically, too. By age two, Iyse began to show signs of musicianship. While attending his father’s Sunday services he’d stand in the front pew, and “mimic and match” the choir director. Waving his little arms exactly the way the conductor would, he never missed a cue. Everyone watched in amazement as he stopped and started with the music. Jaws dropped even further when they realized he’d never seen nor heard the choir and director perform the songs before. By age four, Iyse’s mother and father had recognized his abilities and began to make attempts to pinpoint his musical interests. His father kept a piano and organ in the home at all times and would play different chord progressions around Iyse to see how he would respond. Sometimes Iyse would sing and create melodies, other times he would climb into his father’s lap and try to find his chords by ear. His mother, a musician in her own right, had grown up around Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee and went on to become a background singer for artists Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes and The Original Barkays. Her father and uncles were all great jazz musicians. Their names can be found inscribed on the walls of Beale Street. (Morris Steinberg, Luther Steinberg, Lewie Steinberg, and Wilbur Brock Steinberg) So both his parents were enthusiastic and major contributors in shaping the young talent both instrumentally and vocally.

He grew up listening to his father’s favorite musicians - Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, but also gospel legends, James Cleveland and Rance Alan. His later influences include Prince and Michael Jackson, but Iyse’s style remains distinctly unique. Whether it’s Hip-Hop or Neo-Soul, this artist does it all. He writes, arranges, performs and produces his own music. He’s been privileged to work with Willie Mitchell, gain advice from David Porter and has met Al Green. He has also worked with Archie Mitchell, the grandson of the producing legend Willie Mitchell, Master P, Lil Romeo, Kia Shine, Big Tiny, and many more. Iyse is presently working with Heal The Hood. This is an organization that is dedicated to stopping the violence throughout the world. Thru joint efforts of many different artist Heal The Hood forms what is called The Wake Up Tour. Hip hop, R&B, Rock, Dance, and Acting combine to create this power house of entertainment! Hard work, determination, and patience has brought him this far, but his undeniable talent stands alone and sets him apart from most entertainers today. This young man does it all!!! From producing, singing, dancing, composing, and even acting!! This is surely just the beginning and we thank you for being apart. He’s got music in his blood, and his future is sure to be bright!

GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU!