From his birth in Los Angeles, California to his humble beginnings growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as one of eight children born to Richard Stampley, a carpenter and craftsmen of fine furniture and cabinetry by trade and a Pastor, and Delmarie Stampley, a devoted mother and homemaker, to his chart topping sophomore album, A Fresh Wind . . .The Second Sound; Micah Stampley is a musical phenomenon on the rise.
Destined for musical greatness from birth and with his God-given singing gift he joined his church choir at the age of four. By the age of seven he was given the reigns as choir director at his father’s church, even though he had to stand on a table for the choir to be able to see him. In order to enhance the musical side of his father’s ministry Micah taught himself how to play the piano and keyboard and at the age of 13, with his brother Nathaniel as his partner, Micah became the church’s official music minister.
After graduation he continued in ministry, however, after his brother was killed in a freak gun accident in 1994, he felt devastated, alone, and adrift in his musical career. “I was so miserable, he recalls. My brother had not only been my best friend, but my musical partner for years. I still had my passion for music, but I didn’t have a clue what to do with it.” For the next few years Micah just answered the call of God as he heard it. He traveled the globe with nationally renowned evangelist, Bishop Earl Johnson, accompanying him on his numerous crusades. He also appeared in several Gospel musicals in the Los Angeles area and eventually returned to his father’s church to oversee the music department. It was at this time he met his soon-to-be wife, Heidi Jones in the college gospel choir. Heidi became Micah’s life and songwriting partner a little under a year after they met, and is now the Vice President of Levitical Records, the entrepreneurial venture of the duo; a home-school mother to their five children, a registered nurse, and Micah’s manager and biggest supporter.
In 2003, Micah came to the attention of Dexterity Sounds, Bishop T.D. Jakes record label. Before anything could transpire, Micah won the “2004 Stellar Awards National Star Search,” after competing against thousands of candidates. Shortly thereafter, Micah was invited to Bishop Jakes Potters House as a special musical guest. After service Bishop Jakes called Micah to his office and offered him a record deal instantly. This divine connection led to extensive exposure nationally and abroad both in conjunction with Bishop T.D. Jakes and independently. The rest as they say is history in the making.
A Fresh Wind …The Second Sound, a refreshing compendium of exuberant worship and praise melodies was self-released on Levitical Records. This comes on the heels of his chart topping introduction album, The Songbook of Micah, which hit the music charts as the second highest debut for a Male Gospel Artist in Billboard history. With this success he was blessed with the honors of: Billboard Magazine critic’s pick as one of Top 10 gospel music artists of 2005 and the online giant, AOL’s Black Voices stamp as one of The Top 11 Gospel Geniuses of 2005, Stampley being the only new artist included on the list that also included gospel stalwarts Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, among others. In addition, the record-setting artist received two 2006 Stellar Award nominations for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “New Artist of the Year.”
A Fresh Wind follows this debut success by exponential bounds and is anticipated as garnering even greater acclaim and review. Personal invitations and public reviews from the likes of Aretha Franklin and others, public anointing by gospel great Donnie McClurkin as his musical heir and worldwide notability through his frequent television specials and appearances have not caused Micah to forget his humble beginning and mandate. “My vision and my wife’s as well, is to go beyond the arts as our sole means of ministry,” he continues. “We want to deal with people as well as issues. We want to address the root causes of homelessness, for instance, and at the same time actually build shelters to feed, cloth and nurture people’s bodies as well as the spirits; to offer healing, hope, and rehabilitation. The music is key to the ministry, and it’s where I’ve invested the greatest part of my life. But great songs about Jesus will not fill the stomach of someone who hasn’t eaten in days. Our dream is that these songs, and my albums, and whatever is to follow, will become part of a much bigger and multi-faceted ministry.”
In keeping with their plans of reaching outside of the music to help others, the husband-wife songwriting team was selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be spokespersons for their nationwide campaign “Know What To Do For Life.” The parents of five were featured in the 2005 public education campaign to increase awareness about the risk factors associated with infant mortality in the African-American community.
Micah and Heidi Stampley continue to press forward with their vision, with the launching of Operation I Believe, a nationwide humanitarian movement inspired and driven by the awe-inspiring anthem I Believe, from the album A Fresh Wind, in addition to, embarking on the groundbreaking of a place of refuge for the hopeless, homeless and destitute on the Eagle’s Nest ranch, a 400 acre debt-free property in Louisiana that they have partnered with as the home of Operation I Believe. When asked, what’s next? Micah replies, God has already given me the desires of my heart, so I don’t pray for opportunities anymore. I just pray to be ready for whatever He has in store for us in the days and years to come. Conclusively, Micah is a man running after Gods heart. ....www.micahstampley.org
Overcome
Micah Stampley Lyrics
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Destined to die, poured out for all mankind
God's only son perfect and spotless one
He never sinned, but suffered as if he did
All authority, every victory is Yours
All authority, every victory is Yours
Jesus, awesome in power forever, awesome and great is Your name, You overcame
Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
You're sending us out, light in this broken land
We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
And the word of our testimony, everyone overcome
The first verse of Micah Stampley's song Overcome describes the position of Jesus, who is seated above and enthroned in the love of the Father. It also speaks of His destiny to die and be poured out for the sake of mankind. The verse highlights that although Jesus was spotless and had never sinned, He suffered as if He did. The chorus declares that every victory and all authority belong to Him. He is worthy of all our praise as He overcame death.
In the second verse, Stampley describes Jesus' power in hand and the fact that He speaks the Father's plan. He sends us out as light in the broken world. The bridge highlights the fact that we, too, can overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.
This song inspires believers to remember that no matter the situation, they can overcome anything, even death through Jesus, as He has already overcome it. The song encourages believers also to testify to others of how Jesus has helped them overcome their sins, struggles, and trials.
Line by Line Meaning
Seated above, enthroned in the Father's love
Jesus is sitting at the right hand of the Father, entrenched in His love
Destined to die, poured out for all mankind
He was meant to die on the cross, so that His blood could wash away the sins of all people
God's only son perfect and spotless one
Jesus Christ was the only Son of God and was perfect and without sin
He never sinned, but suffered as if he did
Although Jesus never sinned, He suffered as if He had, as the ultimate sacrifice for all of mankind's sins
All authority, every victory is Yours
All power and glory belong to Jesus Christ because He is the ultimate victor
Savior, worthy of honor and glory, worthy of all our praise, You overcame
Jesus is worthy of praise and honor because He overcame sin and death through His death and resurrection
Jesus, awesome in power forever, awesome and great is Your name, You overcame
Jesus Christ is everlastingly powerful, and His name is to be revered because He overcame death and sin
Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
Jesus holds all power and speaks the plan of His father
You're sending us out, light in this broken land
Jesus sends us forth as a beacon of hope in a world that is full of brokenness
We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
We will be victorious because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross
And the word of our testimony, everyone overcome
We will be over comers because we will share our testimony of what Jesus Christ has done in our lives
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: JON EGAN
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Nerveline Constant
"Worthy Lord" is my favorite part !!
The Simple Natural
I must say that overcome is my favorite song on the CD. I have been listening to it for weeks
Jmeecy
Anointed. Anointed Man of God. God is Amazing. Seek Him for your God Given Purpose. Bless You All. Jesus is Lord.
andy Rich
May the Lord richly bless you Micah for this wonderful song. Continue to sing to the glory of our Heavenly Father.
Drew Clarke
God I thank u for blessing Micah so he can bless me with his gift. Wonderful, pure, sweet worship. ....im an ovecomer.
lianarys fernandez
wow. amazing worship i love this so much. we worship you lord because your worthy.
Rachael Paman
Thank God almighty for you being sgospel Minister that sings from the debt of your heart physically and spiritually to the glory of God, touching and turning people's hearts to Him.
Cebisile N
You so worthy Lord.... you such a blessing Micah, may the Lord prosper your ministry in Jesus name- the Christ.
Jason Forsythe
Micha I love the passion you have for ministry.Your songs are great , this is a great number keep up the good work. God bless u
LATOSHA TOLBERT
LOVE IT