When feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem begin to settle in, some people turn to music, while others turn to JESUS. M.O.G. Murvin turned to both, though not right away.

M.O.G., born Rashad Murvin, raised in the South and later the West coast, didn't take the familiar route of finding acceptance that many of our youth have in turning to gang activity, but he did resort to music which, while also being a relief and refuge to him, would also become a snare and a hindrance to him. 1993 saw Rashad join two friends to form the hardcore rap group 187; unsatisfied with results and unaware that purpose, even in his present lifestyle, was knocking, Rashad formed his own label in 2003, Wick-It-Way Records.

Even then, Rashad had a heart to help other independent artists and equip them with the tools to su ...