GIFTED HANDS “Gifted Hands”, born Immanuel Mitchell, is an American Music Artist and Songwriter, whose music is positive and inspirational. He has been making music since the young age of 12. While going through waves of depression at age 15, he began writing his own music, which was originally written by his older brother. Music has been his constant outlet, and this purposed in him the desire to inspire anyone who would listen to his music by sharing his life experiences, lessons learned, and his point of view with the world. In 2014, “Gifted Hands” graduated from Landstown High school, located in Virginia Beach, VA, where he showcased his musical abilities by performing in talent shows. In 2017, Gifted Hands released his 1st single titled “Work With,” followed by another single, “Don’t Let Em Stop You”. He then went on to release Look Ma, No Hands (an EP) in 2018 and “Mr. Nice Guy” in 2019. “Gifted Hands” began to be more vulnerable in his music and released “Tryin' Not to Lose Hope” in 2020. Out of this vulnerability he released “Why Not Start” in 2022 that has touched millions of listeners from all over the world and even went viral on “Tik Tok.” In 2022, “Gifted Hands” also released fan favorites “Do Not Fear” and “My Heart Instead”. Each respective song addresses his vulnerabilities and deep emotions as he navigates life. He has performed at various venues in Virginia, Ohio, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, North Dakota, and New York. He has also performed internationally via Carnival Cruise Lines. Most notably, “Gifted Hands” teamed up with Hip Hop and Hope in December of 2022 and spoke with incarcerated adults and juveniles in North Dakota regarding his music and experiences. “Gifted Hands;” music has been featured on several local, out of state, and international radio stations. His accomplishments have been featured twice by Channel 13 News, a local news station in Virginia. His music has streamed internationally in over 175 countries. He has also been interviewed numerous times by both domestic and international platforms. “Gifted Hands’” most notable achievement is the impact of his song “Why Not Start” on his supporters all over the world. This impact is evidenced by numerous heartfelt messages received from supporters. He was invited to perform “Why Not Start” at the 2022 Special Olympics Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was also invited to the “Mighty Dream Forum” powered by Pharrell Williams, during which he was able to discuss the process of composing “Why Not Start” and had the opportunity to perform the song. Gifted Hands’ dream has always been to touch and inspire the world with his music and he is in the process of making his mark. “You didn’t come this far to only come this far. Stay consistent and committed. Stay determined and disciplined. It only gets better”. ~ Gifted Hands”
