From left to right: Randy, Floyd Coleman,
Darryl Nutter, Phila. Front Page News Board Member,
Hassana Holloway (daughter of John H. Coleman),
Adriene, Phila. Police/Black Clergy, and
John H. Coleman, songwriter, soloist, Phila. Front Page
News, Special Investigator.
John H. Coleman, Jr., Minister.
John H. Coleman, Jr. (born September 7, 1964) is an American Vocalist/Lyricist.
He is one of the most successful solo artists involved in Christian pop in Philadelphia, PA.
Known for his enlightened mix of gospel and popular smooth R&B style of sound, Minister John Coleman composes lyrics with a positive message. In late 2007 with the his first single “Who Do You Serve”, John Coleman emerged and began filling his music with rhythms, hip, and urban pop.
Originally from the MillCreek neighborhood of West Philadelphia
His father taught John Coleman music. He attended University City High School.
A young John Coleman used to play baseball and seriously participated in boxing. He joined a well-known Philadelphia boxing unit called the Executioners. Eventually, he had a lot of interest in music. He began freestyling, writing lyrics, and followed the music of the artist Sam Cook who was a favorite at the time.
Minister John H. Coleman, Jr. personally felt that he was called on by the Lord to win souls for his Savior, Jesus Christ. His dedication to Christianity enabled him to gain the prestigious honor of being a part of the Police Clergy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Athletics and academic education, health and safety education, family services, communications and youth works are a big part of his voluntary work in the Philadelphia community.
John Coleman, Jr’s strong faith in the Lord allowed him to start his volunteer ministry at Centennial Village, a nursing home center, located in West Philadelphia. According to Coleman, his passion for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ allows him to pack Heaven all the day long for God, no matter who it is seeking God. Minister Coleman is blessed to preach God's word as a singer and preacher.
John Coleman, Jr. enjoys spending time with serving children in the community. He creates music dealing with events plus the latest social-welfare issues affecting the United States and the world. Most recently, Coleman Jr. wrote and sang his own songs for a Youtube video. He is dedicating his videos and songs to his father who is ill dealing with advancing cancer.
School days are approaching summer break. Thousands of music students in the Philadelphia area listen to internet radio. So John H. Coleman, Radio Personality at WVSR-AM is branching out to help kids. He recently finished two new singles called "Who Do You Serve", "Baby Just You," and most recently "Treasures In Heaven." Currently he is working on the video of Treasures In Heaven with his brother Floyd Coleman who is also a well known music artist.
John H. Coleman, Jr. tries to affect the quality of life for youth and adults in a positive way. Coleman, Jr.'s ballads will actually enlighten listeners as a soloist from a wide range of eastern gospel songs mixed with the R&B groove. John, a teacher of public safety and professional boxing, and investigator, has taken a leap of faith using music to charm listeners with a positive message. Plus Coleman, who is also a Philadelphia Police Clergyman, mixes in Christian pop favorite sounds from the past with "Jesus Music" for modern times. Coleman, using his music, wants kids to report to school daily and work hard to make sure that they become achievers.
"Overcrowded and split classrooms, where one teacher is responsible for a class made up of pupils in two grades, has been a challenge to both experienced and inexperienced teachers. But most of these situations have been successful when teachers use music during their class time," Coleman says. The hot story about John H. Coleman Jr. as an artist is that his voice appears to be very similar to the great late Sam Cooke. Coleman Jr.'s music can be found online but is not yet made available in stores. He is also dedicating his music to the fight to prevent hand gun violence and city violence in general. Recently, Darryl Nutter, a community activist against violence too, supported Coleman Jr. by participating in the video. Both Darryl Nutter and John H. Coleman Jr. are active Board Members of the Philadelphia Front Page News which can be found at www.frontpagenews.us.
