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{{short description|American gospel singer and pastor (born 1962)}}
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Pastor '''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an ] ] singer and ].


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B I O G R A P H Y
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'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an American ] singer and pastor.
Pastor John P. Kee was born the 15th of 16 children to John Henry and Lizzie Shannon Kee, and he affectionately describes his childhood home as “outside the county line” in Durham, NC. Mrs. Ethel G. Shannon, John’s maternal grandmother, also played a pivotal role in his upbringing and remains a consistent source of spiritual guidance today. Music in the home and attending church highlighted the family's weekly activities. John exhibited extraordinary talent at an early age; vocally, harmonically, and instrumentally.


Kee has been active for more than 35 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://northcarolinamusichalloffame.org/inductee-item/john-p-kee/ | title=John P. Kee }}</ref>
When John was 8 years old, a piano was purchased for two older siblings to take lessons in the home. While they were both totally disinterested in it, John was fascinated by the instrument. John began mimicking a young pianist from Cleveland, Daryl Bailey, who was the church musician at the time. Drawing inspiration from the music he heard in church Kee began to play and write his own material by age 9. At age 13 John and his best friend at the time, jazz bassist Clinton "Chip" Shearon, started a jazz trio and a gospel community choir in the city of Durham.


In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyd |first=Libra |date=2024-01-30 |title=Pastor John P. Kee takes break from pastoral duties after falling 'seriously ill' |url=https://gospelmusicfever.com/2024/01/pastor-john-p-kee-takes-break-from-pastoral-duties-after-falling-seriously-ill.html |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Gospel Music Fever |language=en-US}}</ref>
He would later be graced with the opportunity to study piano under the tutelages of the late Margaret Shearon, Yusuf Salim, and master of jazz Mary Lou Williams. An outstanding student, John was placed in a school for musically gifted children; The North Carolina School of the Arts, in Winston-Salem, NC. He went on to study further in Northern California with his older brothers at Yuba College in Marysville, who shared their tactical knowledge of writing, singing, and music production with their young sibling.


== Early life and education ==
As a very young man in of the late 70's early 80's, he was privileged to work with some of the Nation’s greatest Pop, Jazz and R&B groups. He landed a job as National Musical Director with Miss Black Teenage Pageants, a position that would bring him back to North Carolina.
John P. Kee was born on June 4, 1962 in ]. At an early age he began developing his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the ] in ]. At age 14, he and his brothers, Wayne and Al, moved to California. There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in ]. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as ], ] and the Blackbyrds.


Due to having a hard time adjusting in California, he moved to ] (only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities). After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a ].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-p-kee-mn0000230963/biography | title=John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums | website=] }}</ref>
In his late teens, he drifted into a street lifestyle that brought him to Charlotte, NC. Once in Charlotte, he moved to the Double Oaks Community and began a life of corruption. The senseless violence that encompassed him became insufferable until material possessions offered John no consolation. After witnessing an untimely death to a very close friend, John knew it was time to change course.


== Music career ==
In his early twenties John found himself working at the PTL Network’s Buffalo Park. It was there where the young man initiated his transformation from a street thug and drug dealer named John, to gospel legend John P. Kee, and ultimately to Pastor Kee. He had gained foundational principles that gradually and eventually propelled him into victorious living. He returned to active involvement in his community as a musician, clinician, and in the end an internationally recognized writer.
In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC". Over time, the choir grew in popularity, and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also included Kee's own children.


In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.
In the mid 1980’s he started a community choir in Charlotte. This choir, which got its rise from a "feed the hungry" street ministry, achieved rapid success and eventually grew to become the renowned and much awarded New Life Community Choir. As a solo artist as well as with the NLCC, John P. Kee has received a flood of awards and nominations to name a few:


In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.<ref name="titleWelcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum.">{{cite web|url=http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm |title=Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum. |access-date=February 19, 2008 |publisher=Christian Music Hall of Fame |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819062030/http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm |archive-date=August 19, 2009 }}John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame</ref>
• Twenty seven GMWA Excellence Awards,
• Twenty one Stellar Awards,
• A Trailblazer Award from former President Bill Clinton,
• A Soul Train Award,
• Two Billboard Music Awards, ,
• Nine Waljo Awards,
• Seven Grammy nominations


== Discography ==
In the late 1980's he was crowned the Prince of Gospel, which is a title he laughs at because his given middle name is Prince. ("If they'd never given me the title, I would have always been my Grandmother's John Prince”, he often says.) He has received hundreds of proclamations from our Nation’s cities, and in 2005 He was inducted into The Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
<big>'''Solo albums'''</big>
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! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="billboard 200">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=John P. Kee|chart=Billboard 200}}|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200|magazine=]}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="gospel">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=John P. Kee|chart=Gospel Albums}}|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Gospel Albums|magazine=]}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="heatseekers">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=John P. Kee|chart=Heatseekers Albums}}|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums|magazine=]}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="R&B/HipHop">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304993/john-p-kee/chart?f=333|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Albums|magazine=]}}</ref>
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! scope="row"|''Yes Lord''
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* Released: 1987
* Label: ]
* Format: ], Cassette, Digital
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! scope="row"| ''Just Me This Time''
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* Released: August 30, 1990
* Label: Tyscot
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
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| 12
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! scope="row"|''Colorblind''
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* Released: April 26, 1994
* Label: ]
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
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| 4
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! scope="row"| ''The Color of Music''
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* Released: August 10, 2004
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| 3
| 37
| 56
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! scope="row"| ''The Legacy Project''
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* Released: January 18, 2011
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| 123
| 2
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| —
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! scope="row"| ''Level Next''
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* Released: September 25, 2015
* Label: Kee, Motown Gospel
* Format: CD, Digital
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| 4
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| —
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! scope="row"| ''I Made It Out''
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* Releasing: September 13, 2019
* Label: ]
* Format: CD, Digital
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<big>'''With choir'''</big>
Over the course of his professional career that spans three decades, he has written music for Hallmark, Inc., Stephanie Mills, Jonny Lang, The Hawkins Family, Daryl Coley, Billy Preston, Dorinda Clark Cole, Joe Walsh, Rev. James Cleveland, Florida Mass Choir, Mississippi Mass Choir, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and made History in 1982 as one of the first writers to ever write more than one song for the legendary Dr. James Cleveland's Gospel Music Workshop of America. His music has been featured in film and on television in commercial advertisements and even on Saturday Night Live. His Music catalogue is said to be one of the largest in the world today by an individual Publisher/Writer.
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In December of 1995, Pastor Kee married the Beautiful Felice J. Sampson. Together they have nine wonderful children: Christopher, Justin, Shannon, Aishia, John III, Tredell, Sakiya, Joniya and Kamari. Their personal lives are focused on home, family, church, and seed planting in their local community. Pastor Kee is a devoted husband and father and primarily spends much of his time writing and fishing with his family.
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
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! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="billboard 200"/>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="gospel"/>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="heatseekers"/>
|-
! scope="row"|''Brethren in Unity''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: 1984
* Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts
* Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
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| —
| —
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! scope="row"|''Wait on Him''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: 1989
* Label: ]
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
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| —
| —
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! scope="row"| ''There is Hope''<br /><small>(John P. Kee & Friends)</small>
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* Released: 1990
* Label:
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
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| 11
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! scope="row"|''Wash Me''<br /><small>(New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: May 7, 1991
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| —
| 2
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Never Shall Forget''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
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* Released: 1991
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''We Walk By Faith''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: 1992
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Lily in the Valley''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
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* Released: 1993
* Label:
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Show Up!'' <br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: January 24, 1995
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| 147
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Stand'' <br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: February 27, 1996
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''A Special Christmas Gift''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: September 13, 1996
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Strength''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: October 28, 1997
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital
| 107
| 2
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Any Day''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
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* Released: October 13, 1998
* Label: ]
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Not Guilty: The Experience''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: October 13, 2000
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Mighty in the Spirit''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
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* Released: October 5, 2001
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Blessed By Association''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: November 12, 2002
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Live at the Fellowship''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: May 3, 2005
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD
| —
| 24
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''The Reunion''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: December 6, 2005
* Label: Verity
* Format: LP, Digital
| —
| 10
| 27
|-
! scope="row"| ''Nothing But Worship''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: September 4, 2007
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| 3
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Live in Miami''<br /><small>(feat. Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
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* Released: September 2, 2008
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Life and Favor''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
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* Released: August 28, 2012
* Label: Kee Music Group
* Format: CD, Digital, Stream
| 32
| —
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! scope="row"| ''Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition''<br /><small>(Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")</small>
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* Released: 2013
* Label: Kee Music Group
* Format: CD/Book
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== Videography ==
Although he is one of gospel music's greatest pioneers, his real passion is for clear, genuine, and aggressive street ministry. His heart’s desire is to show the love and power of the Lord to the world - specifically to the Inner city communities of our Nation.
*"It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
*"Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
*"We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
*"Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
*"Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
*"Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
*"Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
*"Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)


== References ==
Since its inception in 1995, Pastor Kee has been the full-time pastor of the New Life Fellowship Center. Through non-traditional outreach that transcends the four walled structure, the church’s unique approach to ministry has resulted in a rapidly growing, thriving congregation. Pastor Kee's ability to personally relate to the urban lifestyle allows him to reach those who would not typically attend church and further are not welcomed by many assemblies.

"There are so many people bruised”, he says, “that our churches should be running over with the lost and forgotten! There is so much hurting and suffering in the world that the only way not to be overwhelmed by it is to know that you are doing something about it." Where there has been a natural disaster, where unemployment has overwhelmed a city, or anywhere people are hurting you'll find Pastor Kee doing what he believes he was called to do - Encouraging, Inspiring and Seed Planting!

==Kee's Choir Discography==
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| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
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| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
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{{Infobox Discography
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| Name = Never Shall Forget<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
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| Name = We Walk By Faith<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
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| Released = 1992<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
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{{Infobox Discography
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| Name = Lily in the Valley<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
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| Released = 1993<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
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| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
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| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
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| Released = 1996<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
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{{Infobox Discography
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Nothing But Worship(featuring New Life Community Choir)
| Released 2007
| Format: CD
Live In Miami (featuring Victory In Praise Choir)
| Released: 2008
| Format: CD

The Legacy Project
Released: 2011
Format: CD

==External links==
* - Official web site

==References==
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John P. Kee
Birth nameJohn Prince Kee
Also known as"The Prince of Gospel Music"
Born (1962-06-04) June 4, 1962 (age 62)
Durham, North Carolina, US
OriginDurham, North Carolina, US
GenresGospel, praise and worship
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, pastor
Years active1986-present
LabelsTyscot (1987–1993)
Verity (1994–present)
Websitewww.johnpkee.com
Musical artist

John P. Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastor.

Kee has been active for more than 35 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".

In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period.

Early life and education

John P. Kee was born on June 4, 1962 in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began developing his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. At age 14, he and his brothers, Wayne and Al, moved to California. There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, California. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.

Due to having a hard time adjusting in California, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina (only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities). After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting.

Music career

In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC". Over time, the choir grew in popularity, and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also included Kee's own children.

In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.

In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.

Discography

Solo albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US
Gospel
 US
Heat
 US
R&B/HH
Yes Lord
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Tyscot
  • Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
 — — — —
Just Me This Time
  • Released: August 30, 1990
  • Label: Tyscot
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — 12 — —
Colorblind
  • Released: April 26, 1994
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — 4 — —
The Color of Music
  • Released: August 10, 2004
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — 3 37 56
The Legacy Project
  • Released: January 18, 2011
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 123 2 — —
Level Next
  • Released: September 25, 2015
  • Label: Kee, Motown Gospel
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — 4 — —
I Made It Out
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

With choir

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US
Gospel
 US
Heat
Brethren in Unity
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts
  • Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Wait on Him
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
There is Hope
(John P. Kee & Friends)
  • Released: 1990
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — 11 —
Wash Me
(New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: May 7, 1991
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — 2 —
Never Shall Forget
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
We Walk By Faith
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Lily in the Valley
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: 1993
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Show Up!
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: January 24, 1995
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 147 — —
Stand
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: February 27, 1996
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
A Special Christmas Gift
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: September 13, 1996
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Strength
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: October 28, 1997
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital
 107 2 —
Any Day
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: October 13, 1998
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Not Guilty: The Experience
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: October 13, 2000
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD
 — — —
Mighty in the Spirit
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: October 5, 2001
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Blessed By Association
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: November 12, 2002
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Live at the Fellowship
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: May 3, 2005
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD
 — 24 —
The Reunion
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: December 6, 2005
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: LP, Digital
 — 10 27
Nothing But Worship
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: September 4, 2007
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — 3 —
Live in Miami
(feat. Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: September 2, 2008
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Life and Favor
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: Kee Music Group
  • Format: CD, Digital, Stream
 32 — —
Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition
(Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Kee Music Group
  • Format: CD/Book
 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Videography

  • "It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
  • "Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
  • "We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
  • "Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
  • "Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
  • "Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
  • "Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
  • "Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)

References

  1. "John P. Kee".
  2. Boyd, Libra (January 30, 2024). "Pastor John P. Kee takes break from pastoral duties after falling 'seriously ill'". Gospel Music Fever. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. "John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. "Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum". Christian Music Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2008.John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame
  5. ^ "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard.
  6. ^ "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Gospel Albums". Billboard.
  7. ^ "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard.
  8. "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Albums". Billboard.
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