Anthony Jamar Brown (born October 22, 1981) is an American

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artist and musician, whose background singers are called Group Therapy, stylized group therAPy. He started his music career, in 2012, with the release of, ''Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy'', by

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. This was a ''

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'' breakthrough release, with chartings The ''Billboard'' 200, the

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, and the

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chart. He is the worship leader at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, located in

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, where he has served since June 2008.

Early life

Brown was born on October 22, 1981. Work ID No. 884172974 ISWC No. T9095453955 In 2008, he became Assistant Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, located in

, and later worship leader.Chris Richards
Anthony Brown’s gospel is built to last Monday through Saturday, too
washingtonpost.com, USA, July 27, 2017

Music career

His music career got started in 2012, with the release of ''Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy'', that released on August 21, 2012, by

. It was produced by Brown and Justin Savage. The album was the breakthrough release on the ''Billboard'' charts, having placements at No. 130 on The ''Billboard'' 200, No. 3 on the Gospel Albums, and at No. 19 on the

chart. Andy Kellman, specifying in a review by

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, recognizes, "Brown puts his vocal-arrangement chops on full display throughout this contemporary gospel set, which bursts with uplifting spirit." Peggy Oliver, indicating in a highly recommended review at Soul Tracks, realizes, "Brown & group therAPy’s debut still invokes a fresh and joyous spirit." The capitalized AP, references his former group, Answered Prayers.

Members

* Group TherAPy ** Doretha Sampson ** Shirley Daley ** Ashia Bello ** Michelle Thompson ** Nicole Wilson ** Martellies Warren ** Gabriel Hansborough ** Javan Bowden

Discography

References

External links

Official website
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