MULTI AWARD WINNING AND INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL RECORDING ARTISTS JUAN SANTIAGO & UNINHIBITED PRAISE (JSUP)
The journey began in 1995 when Juan Santiago formed Juan Santiago and the Praise Community Choir. Juan Santiago organized singers from all over the East and West Coast, which uniquely combined an array of Solo Artist, Worship Leaders, Pastors, Co Pastors, as well as other ministry leaders in order to create a united and effective music ministry. In 2000 the name of the group was changed to Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise also known as “JSUP.”
In 2005 JSUP released their debut album "Takin' it to Da Streetz" Which produced three popular singles entitled “Get Cha’ Praise On”, “More Than You Can Bear”, and “I Give You Peace, all which remained number one on local stations for 14 weeks. Juan Santiago's passion for music and Christ has turned into a flourishing ministry which has led to opportunities to minister at star studded live events, appearances, and opening performances with artist such as;
Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bobby Jones Gospel, Keith Pringle, Vicki Yohe, Timothy Wright, The Canton Spirituals, Damita Haddon, Russell Delegation featuring Jonathan Nelson & Purpose, B. Chase Williams & Shabach, and Woody Rock (formerly of the R & B group Dru Hill)
As well as stage plays "In Times Like These" and "Lord, I'm Coming Home," featuring Karen Clark-Sheard, Vicki Winans, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and the Gospel Music Workshop of America in Tampa, Florida.
JSUP was also quarter finalist for “The Gospel Challenge” (produced by TV One), and served as Host Choir for “Visions Unlimited” with Pastors Mark & Hope Mason.
2010: JSUP signed with Naro Group Productions®
2011: The highly anticipated sophomore project entitled "The Ultimate Worship Experience - Live" was released and produced top-charting singles such as “Healing Rain”, “Holy is the Lord” {Stellar Award Eligible} and “Majesty”
2012-2013: Was a busy year for JSUP, with appearances and concerts all over the United States, As well as a performance for the Radio One 103.9 The Light, “Unity in the Community” alongside artists such as Karen Clark-Sheard, Anthony Brown and Group Therapy, Kurt Carr, Smokie Norful and others.
2014: JSUP was nominated and won choir of the year for the Music love awards. JSUP was blessed to take their “Majesty Tour” to London England in October, where they ministered at several Colleges and Churches. November 2014 JSUP recorded their sophomore Live Worship CD, "Fresh Fire" which will be released Mid 2015.
2015: JSUP new single release “Take Your Burdens” is heavily in rotation nationwide, is currently charting at #2 on I Gospel Radio. JSUP has been nominated for the 2015 Music Love Award for Praise and Worship, Choir of the year, Songwriter of the Year, and Director of the Year.2015 Rhythm of Gospel Award nominations for Traditional choir of the year, Traditional Artist of the year, Traditional song of the year and Community Choir of the year. As of July 15, 2015 “Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise Ultimate Worship Experience Live” CD has sold over 67,000 units.
JSUP has received many nominations throughout their time in ministry such as “The Blue Mic Award” for Choir of the year, “Prayze Factor Award” for Worship Choir of the year, and the “Music Love Award” as Choir of the year. JSUP has also taken part in the “Unrestrained Worship Encounter” in Atlanta Georgia, and were the featured choir and background vocals for Bishop Paul S. Morton, Tony Sutherland, Bishop William Murphy and other well- known artists. JSUP was blessed to minister at the South Carolina State fair in Aiken, SC as the head liner, as well as TBN and Atlanta Live. JSUP has also been chosen to be one of the choirs to do a tribute for the legendary Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.
JSUP has been fortunate to share their love for the Lord to the masses, however acknowledges their ministry is not only to sing, but to embrace the broken and lost, spread God's love and joy to both the
