Batiste Music Atlanta Georgia BYOBB Table Talk
BYOBB Presents Lyndon and Lionel Batiste, who were guests on "Table Talk" at the BYOBB Studio.
They were interviewed by Pastor C, and also performed the songs "In My Name" and "Fisher of Men" from their album "The Greatest Gift."
If you would like to be a guest artist/speaker on Table Talk, please visit www.byobb.tv and CONTACT THEM.
BATISTE PROFILE
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Batiste was exposed to the world of music at a very early age. With their father being a pianist, songwriter and former member of the Southern University Marching Band in Baton Rouge, LA, and their mother's love for the Saturday morning oldies station extravaganzas, Batiste naturally developed a deep passion for music. On any given day at the Batiste household, you could always find someone playing the piano, and someone else singing and/or dancing aloud, and this would become the foundation of a special musical experience born thru Batiste.
Lionel and Lyndon, with Lionel (Ray) being the oldest, are four years apart in age and shared a room together practically all their life. Out of this closeness a bond formed beyond brotherhood, into friendship. It was not known if music would become a serious part of their lives as they were growing up. Because their father and mother are graduates of Southern University, education was high priority in the Batiste household and each child was steered towards higher education to obtain a college degree. Batiste would follow their parent's admonishment with both Ray and Lyndon graduating from Morehouse College in 1999 and 2004, respectfully.
It all began in the year 1996. Lyndon was asked to sing at a Black History program for his middle school chorus performance. Lyndon asked his chorus teacher if his brother could sing with him and if his father could accompany them, on the piano, with his version of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.' For the first time, Batiste performed together and the vision was born.
Initially, Batiste wanted to sing secular music, but after singing for a talent director he suggested that they think about singing Gospel. The director thought they should sing gospel because all of their audition songs were gospel. After some soul searching, Ray and Lyndon decided they would sing gospel, but the only problem was that they did not have any gospel roots or influences. Raised in the Roman Catholic Church, Batiste was never exposed to traditional African-American Gospel music. In fact, one of Batiste' greatest concerns was whether or not they would be accepted by the gospel community since they had no traditional gospel influences in their music.
Batiste expressed their concerns to their Father and he immediately decided to take his sons under his wing and prepare them for their future endeavor. He began writing gospel songs for them and training them vocally. For years, their intense training took place in the front room of their home with one piano, a coach/songwriter, and two voices dedicated to singing for God.
As Batiste matured vocally, and their vision expanded, they began writing lyrics. And, after building their own home studio, they began producing their music. Now, ten long years of preparation and growth, their debut album is here.
From Batiste...
The primary reason this project took 10 years is not because we have been waiting for our big break, or have finally found someone who believes in us enough to invest the time, money, and effort to make Batiste a success. We already had that! Ten years ago, God called us to sing His music and be the conduits of His message. Young and nieve, but sure of the calling, we said yes with little or no hesitation, and all of the resources of heaven has backed us in order to bring to pass this vision from God. We have worked very hard, over the past ten years, at perfecting our craft from song writing and music production, to singing and performing.
Our testimony is that we alone, did not write the songs on this album, but they were given to us directly from God. We began to believe this when we realized that we had no true understanding of what it was we were writing and singing. Only later did we discover the meaning of these songs and were confronted with the messages contained therein. On this project 'Batiste' has truly been only a vessel. "We provided the hand and the pen, while God provided the content."
Batiste is not simply a Gospel/Christian act. Rather, Batiste is a ministry, with music as its primary tool to communicate the message of scripture, which is Love, and the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe that this album can be considered the 'soundtrack of the Bible', and like the Bible, it is filled with deep spiritual truths that will take you down endless spiritual realities. We know that this album will bless your life.
Receive and enjoy!
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BYOBB Presents: Batiste (Table Talk) - Part IIby maxdahacker1,710 views
I simply love everything you guys do. Continue to progress in the Lord.
Rshamar 4 years ago
i've never seen this tv show but i had to watch the clip after hearing the guys songs on here. they are very well spoken...
keep it up
JohnJaworskie 4 years ago
Love it! Batiste is awesome! Their song "In My Name" is awesome! The lyrics to this song are off the chain. Check it out! It is well written, produced and performed. This song should be blasted on every gospel radio station in the nation everyday. This song will encourage Christians to walk in God's love and to not use His name in vain. YES! ... We (Christians)need this song, and I am touched by it. Positive! Excellent! Anointed! Powerful!
songman026 4 years ago