Tribbett’s mother was choir director of El Bethel Church of Christ in Camden, New Jersey, and his dad was the pastor. Also, being a keyboard scholar at an early age, little Tye knew notes on the piano before learning the alphabet. During his teenage years, Tye played for various community choirs like Steve Middleton and the Tri-State Mass Choir of the Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar.
In 1996, what started as a group of friends and siblings trying out a couple songs became Tyrone Tribbett & Greater Anointing. In that same year Greater Anointing won the McDonald's Gospel Choir Competition. In 1997 they won the regional and national awards of the Wrigley's Gospel Choir Competition.
Tye Tribbett & G.A. have collaborated with a variety of notable artists, including Faith Hill, F.O.C.U.S., Mary Mary, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake and Sting. The group's first high-profile performance was on DreamWorks motion picture soundtrack for The Prince of Egypt (see contemporary gospel-centric soundtrack The Prince of Egypt (Inspirational)) as Tyrone Tribbett and Greater Anointing. Their song "Let Go, Let God" was performed with the then-unknown gospel duo Mary Mary. The group went on tour with Faith Hill after impressing her whilst singing back-up at The Prince of Egypt premiere. This gave them the opportunity to perform at various award shows and television shows, including Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
In 2002, the group got its proper debut after signing with Columbia Records/Sony Gospel and releasing the album Life on June 8, 2004. The album, produced by neo-soul mainstay James Poyser, and included such songs as "No Way" and "Everything". Life also included a rare turn from gospel jazz singer and labelmate Kim Burrell on "You Can Change". A string of performances at various award shows built the group's popular reputation of high energy praise and worship.
For the follow-up to Life, Tribbett & G.A. recorded a live concert on December 3, 2005 at Deliverance Evangelistic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Several notable artists were in attendance, including Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Damien Hall and Teddy Riley of Guy, Mary Mary, Brent Jones, Israel Houghton and Warryn Campbell.[1]
During preparations for the live recording of their second album, Tye and his fellow members of G.A. were hit with the news of deaths of one choir member and two others close to the choir, all within the five months leading up to the live concert recording. Rather than cancel or postpone the recording, the group turned to prayer and persevered with their preparations.
The December 2005 concert was released as the album Victory Live! on May 23, 2006 by Columbia Records with a DVD also from Columbia Records released on September 9, 2006. In December 2006, Victory Live! was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. Its title track "Victory" was nominated as well both for Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance.[2]
The group has had many performances on the BET Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and the Stellar Awards.
On Friday, November 30, 2007, Tye performed at the Experience Concert in Lagos, Nigeria alongside Don Moen, Cece Winans, Kurt Carr, Israel Houghton and a host of others. The concert was organized by the House on the Rock Church.
Tye's third album with G.A., Stand Out was recorded live at the Rock Church International,in Virginia Beach, Virginia in August of 2007 and was released in May 2008 and the DVD was released in November 2008.
Tye Tribbett has not forgotten the importance of supporting education as he prepares for an outdoor gospelfest in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee. Tribbett and Mali Music will be featured at Tallahassee Community College on June 18, 2011.
Mighty Long Way
Tye Tribbett & G.A. Lyrics
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Everybody just look back
Everybody just look back
Everybody just look back
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
Things I used to do I don't do no more
Places I used to go I don't go no more
Things I used to say I don't say no more
Ways I used to think I don't think no more
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
Look where he brought me from
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
He brought me from a mighty long way
Everybody say yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Look where he brought me from
Lokk where he brought me from
The lyrics to Tye Tribbett & G.A.'s song Mighty Long Way are focused on giving thanks to God. The first verse emphasizes the idea of looking back and reflecting on all that God has done in one's life. The repetition of the phrase "look where he brought me from" emphasizes the idea of being brought out of difficult and challenging situations. The chorus furthers this idea by repeating the lines "He brought me from a mighty long way" emphasizing the fact that God's grace and mercy have brought the singer through a difficult journey.
The second verse of the song emphasizes a change in behavior and perspective. The singer expresses gratitude for the ways in which God has shaped their attitudes and actions, leading them away from negative behaviors and into a renewed sense of direction. The final refrain invites listeners to join in with the singer's celebration, repeating the phrase "yeah yeah yeah" to add an exclamation of joy and excitement.
Overall, the song Mighty Long Way is an expression of gratitude and celebration for the transformative power of God's grace and mercy. It serves as a reminder to reflect on one's journey and to give thanks for all that has been overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody just look back
Let's take a moment to reflect on our journey
Look where he brought me from
Reflecting on how far God has brought me
He brought me from a mighty long way
I have overcome many challenges and I have come a long way
Things I used to do I don't do no more
I have left behind my old ways and behaviors
Places I used to go I don't go no more
I no longer engage in activities or go to places that do not align with my beliefs
Things I used to say I don't say no more
I have changed my speech and no longer use harmful or negative words
Ways I used to think I don't think no more
I have transformed my thought-patterns and no longer have negative or toxic thoughts
Everybody say yeah yeah yeah
Let's celebrate and express our appreciation for God's work in our lives
Lyrics © Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George McCurdy, Parris Bowens, Tyrone Tribbett
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