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Stephen Bankole-Wright (sbwmusic) is an independent gospel artist, worship leader, and music teacher who has been featured on radio stations like Sirius XM’s Kirk Franklin’s Praise and Gospel Grind Radio. The California native has opened up for Christian rapper and activist Propaganda, shared the stage with artists such as Nikki Potts and Phil Wickham, and has received a certificate of recognition from the California State Assembly for his musical talent in the “Young Gifted and Black Theatrical Performance.”

Having written and produced multiple songs and projects since the age of 14, he has more than a decade of experience in worship leading, and has been the visionary behind the choir vocals of many emerging Christian contemporary and Gospel artists. He has performed with multiple singing groups such as the California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra, and award-winning gospel group “The Real Truth.” His style is a mixture of smooth 808s, thick soulful chords, and his melodies are typically bright and catchy. His message is one of hope, that no matter what station of life people are in, they can begin again. This is reflected in his motto, “YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE.”

In addition to performing and producing, SBW enjoys providing inspiration and encouragement through music to his students in the K-12 school system and beyond. He collaborated with the Los Angeles-based composer Michael Evan Moore to produce and perform his Christmas hit single, SING JOY, which inspired students and teachers alike to welcome in the holiday season and to never stop believing. 

Stephen believes that success and failure in what people do and strive to achieve are a part of life that comes and goes but following the God-given call placed on your life is constant. Therefore, the journey is not the pursuit of material things such as houses, cars, and careers, but rather being who you were created to be and having faith in what you were called to do.