Isaac Carree Explained

Isaac Carree
Birth Name:Isaac Thompson Carree III
Birth Date:April 28, 1973
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia
Instrument:Vocals, singer-songwriter
Genre:Gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel,
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:1996 - present (with band)
2011 - present (solo)
Label:Sovereign Agency, Door 6, Shanachie
Associated Acts:Men of Standard

Isaac Thompson Carree III (born April 28, 1973) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1990, with the Gospel legend John P. Kee, yet his solo career commenced in 2011, with the release of Uncommon Me by Sovereign Agency. His second album, Reset, was released by Door 6 in 2013.[1] Both albums charted on The Billboard 200 along with chartings on Gospel Albums and Independent Albums charts.

Early life

Carree was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, on April 28,[2] 1973, as Isaac Thompson Carree III, to his mother Pastor Nancy Wilson of New Beginnings Community Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, and father Isaac Thompson Carree, Jr.[3]

Music career

His music career got started in the early 1990s as a member of Pastor John P Kee's New Life Community Choir (NLCC), being featured on the song "Wave It Away." In 1995 Carree left the NLCC to begin work with the gospel music group Men of Standard, a group that has recorded five projects that charted on Billboard's Gospel Albums Chart; however, his solo career commenced in 2011, with the release of Uncommon Me by Sovereign Agency on August 23, 2011.[4] This album was his breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine charts, with chartings on The Billboard 200 at No. 48, Gospel Albums at No. 1, and at the No. 5 position on the Independent Albums chart.[5] Carree won a Stellar Award for his debut solo album.[6] The subsequent album, Reset, released on May 25, 2013, by Door 6 Records.[4] The album charted on all three of the aforementioned chart with the album placing at No. 41 on The Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Gospel Albums, and Independent Albums at No. 10.[5]

Personal life

Carree is married to Dietra, and they have a daughter Alexis Carree, son, Isaac Thompson Carree IV, and a daughter together, Alaina Monet Carree. They reside in Atlanta, Georgia.[3]

Discography

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
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Gos
US
Indie
Uncommon Me
  • Released: August 23, 2011
    • CD, digital download
4815
Reset
  • Released: May 25, 2013
    • CD, digital download
41110
No Risk No Reward
  • Released: March 19, 2020
    • CD, digital download

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gospel Star Isaac Carree On His New Album, 'Reset'. Huffington Post. August 5, 2013. July 14, 2015.
  2. Web site: @nragins1 happy birthday Nat!!! Mine was yesterday & Erica from @TheRealMaryMary is today as well!!!! Have a great day sis!!!!. Twitter. Isaac. Carree. March 30, 2015. April 29, 2011.
  3. Web site: Isaac Carree : Biography. Steve. Leggett. AllMusic. March 30, 2015.
  4. Web site: Isaac Carree : Discography. AllMusic. AllMusic. March 30, 2015.
  5. Web site: Isaac Carree : Awards. Billboard. AllMusic. March 30, 2015.
  6. Web site: Stellar Award Winner Isaac Carree To Release Sophomore Album 'RESET' With Heavy Hitters . Chad. Horton. Rapzilla. March 30, 2015. June 5, 2013.