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James Fortune never imagined his accompanied drum selections for his father’s church choir at the tender age of five would lead to a worldwide ministry today that uplifted and empowered God’s believers. Ten years ago, God gave James Fortune the vision to form Youth For Christ (YFC), a youth ministry focused on reaching youth through song and dance. YFC ministered at churches, workshops, youth events and conferences throughout Greater Houston, Texas. Each performance embodied full energy and power that showed youth praising God was exciting and life fulfilling. Since the beginning, James Fortune’s ministry centered on young people’s life struggles of peer pressure, drug addiction, fornication, club hopping and all other acts of ungodliness. James expresses “The youth of today must realize that true happiness and fullness of joy is only found in the presence of Yahweh, our Heavenly Father.” Mid year in 2000, Yahweh led Fortune to change the group’s name to James Fortune & FIYA (Free in Y
James Fortune & FIYA’s highly anticipated debut CD, “You Survived” was released in September 2004. He was honored at the 19th annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards for his hit single “You Survived” off the same album. “You Survived” also peaked as the #2 most played Gospel song in the country and has remained in the Top 7 for the last 3 years. The radio single, “God Can” features Micah Stampley and upcoming gospel artist Zacardi Cortez. James Fortune received a 2006 ASCAP Writers Award for “You Survived” alongside some of music’s finest like L.L. Cool J., Mary Mary, and Ciara. FIYA has been nominated four years in a row for the Texas Gospel Youth & Young Adult Choir of the year. They have been featured on Eric Carrington’s album, “Soar”. FIYA has been blessed to open up for various artists such as, John P. Kee, Kim Burrell, Stevie Wonder, Mary Mary, Donald Lawrence, Albertina Walker, Fred Hammond, Tye Tribbett & G.A. and many others. FIYA made their mark in the gospel arena when th
