WILLIAM BECTON

Trendsetting, Billboard chart-topping singer and songwriter William Becton is an artist who has garnered iconic status in Gospel music.  As one of the first “crossover” gospel artists to merge inspirational lyrics with urban sounds, Becton’s songwriting prowess proved to be a ground-breaking and bold creative innovation that propelled him to prominence.

 

The journey began in 1995 with his critically acclaimed debut album BROKEN.  The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart and boasted the Gospel radio block-buster single and R&B Top 40 Radio cross-over hit “Be Encouraged.”

 

Becton continued to write dynamic contemporary Gospel music intermingled with soul and southern charm.  HEART OF A LOVE SONG (CGI Records/A&M) was released in 1997, and B2K: PROPHETIC SONGS OF PROMISE (CGI Records/CGI Platinum) in 2000, which included a special appearance of Ali Ollie Woodson of the legendary group The Temptations on the remake and sequel of “Be Encouraged” call “Still Encouraged”.  Both albums also soared to the Top 10 Billboard Gospel Albums, further establishing his inscription as a creative force in music.

 

Becton was ordained as a Pastor in the Harvest International Ministerial Fellowship Inc in 2001.  Surprisingly, Becton stepped out of the spotlight at the height of his career.  He disappeared from the music scene and shifted his focus to the teaching of the Gospel. During this sabbatical from the music industry he relocated from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC. It was there that he continued his education by earning a Master’s Degree in Theology fromLife Christian University.

 

After this time of refreshing he began writing and producing again with renewed spiritual vigor. Becton celebrated 25 years of the momentous BROKEN album in 2020 with the released "Be Encouraged 2020 Remix".  

 

In 2021, Becton remade the 1980s classic "Set Me On Fire," which encourages listeners to seek the fire of God that burns within the soul of every Spirit filled believer.  "Set Me On Fire" features guest vocalist Stef (Stephanie McLain), Becton's protégée, and an artist on his Becthoven Music Group, LLC label.  The following year, Becton released the urban contemporary single, “Worship Him.” The song is a lyrical journey through the heart of a worshipper while the music is a blend of Funk and Go-Go woven together by Becton’s unique creative production.

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His new single, “In The Morning,” is a remake and remix of his 2000 classic “Joy In The Morning.”  Becton combines elements from Gospel Quartet and Choral sounds to create a masterpiece with long time WB&F vocalist Trumond Lee and the original lead vocal performed by Scot Moore.  “In The Morning” is a foot-stomping and hand-clapping gem that will encourage all ages.  Listeners will be encouraged from the first beat to the last phrase, “You’re gonna smile again!”