Mista & Mrs Taylor Love Joy And Pain CD

Pastor Derek and Teresa, a.k.a. Mista and Mrs. Taylor, have been ministering around the world for almost 13 years. They both come from musical backgrounds that span from Hot Buttered Soul and Heavy Metal all the way to Classical. This fusion of talent sets them apart from other groups that just try to sell CD's. Derek was born and raised in Chicago IL. He also happened to be born into a musical family, so it would not have been strange to walk into the house and find everybody singing some old spiritual hymn. In this environment the seeds were sown for Derek’s future in music and ministry. Derek moved to L.A. in the late 80’s to pursue a music career and doors began to open almost immediately. He first signed with Egyptian Empire Records with a group called His Majesti and released a single called “Armed and Dangerous”. In the early 90’s he signed with Scotti Brothers Records and released a single called “Preacher’s Daughter”. Shortly after the release of Preacher’s Daughter Derek had a life changing experience that changed the whole direction of his life, he became a born again Christian. Teresa was born in Downey California but Cali was just a pit stop for her. Teresa’s dad had a job in aerospace that afforded them opportunities to live and travel all around the world. During this time Teresa developed a desire to sing and sing she did. Teresa grew up listening to artist like Pat Benitar and Joan Jett But then she made a sharp transition to Hip Hop and R & B and like Derek, Teresa had a vast interest in different styles of music. She began to take voice lessons and was classically trained by one of the best vocal coaches in Orange County California. When she was able to she entered talent shows and made herself available for various functions. In the late 80’s Teresa toured with “The Young Americans” (a song and dance company known all over the world) for 8 years. Bill Brawley (director of the Young Americans) said of Teresa that “she was one of the most versatile singers they had. Like Derek, Teresa had a life changing experience in becoming a born again Christian as well. Mista & Mrs. Taylor started at a new believers Bible study that they attended together. The pastor knowing that the Taylor’s had musical backgrounds asked if they could sing something together at the graduation ceremony. Upon doing this they were asked to visit another church and another and this is how the ministry was birthed. The Taylor’s have sense been all around the world with the message of hope through the power of their testimony. Three Cd’s later with a fourth in production the Taylor’s don’t seem to be slowing down; in fact it’s quite the opposite. In addition to the music the Taylor’s pastor as well. The name of the church is “Our Father’s House Family Church” in Costa Mesa, CA. OFH (for short) is very untraditional setting where the Taylor’s reach out to a generation that won’t come into a traditional type of setting. The music is Christian Hip Hop and R & P (Rhythm and Praise) based on purpose but the Word of God taught without compromise. Service is held on Tuesday evenings and so they call it Phatt Tuesday’s. So if you’re ever in Orange County California check out OFH’s Phatt Tuesday Service.4Th MAN RECORDSDerek Taylor949.690.4175Bookings for Mista & Mrs. Taylor949.690.4175 or 323.206.2931mmtm100@sbcglobal.netwww.mmtministries.com