Meet the Vocal Contestants on In The Mix Talent Search

July 15, 2012 • By Tiffani Knowles

CARL BRISTER **Official 2012 Vocal Finalist**

Bio: Carl Brister is a singer and songwriter who has been seen nationally and internationally on B.E.T.'s Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel, The Word Network, Music Choice, JC-TV, and more. With his signature musical style that blends today's R&B, Pop, jazz, and Christian Contemporary worship, Carl's passion is to go beyond the traditional walls to reach souls both near and far with a message of unconditional love, hope, and victory through Jesus Christ.

City Info: West Orange, New Jersey

Genre: R&B

RAPHAEL "RALPH" WILLIAMS **Official 2012 Vocal Finalist**

Bio: Raphael "Ralph" Williams is an innovative and unprecedented artist who hails from Newburgh, New York. Ralph is proving himself to be an amazing, anointed, and accomplish vocalist, choreographer, teacher and

Musician.

City Info: Newburgh, NY

Style of Music: R&B

2012 Vocal Semi Finalists

MONODEL OLLIVIERRE

Bio: Monodel Ollivierre is an anointed minister who is totally in love with God and sold out for Him. Her prayer and passion is that her ministry heals the broken hearted, sets the captives free and brings backsliders back to God's kingdom.

City Info: Brooklyn, New York

Style of Music: Soca/Reggae

DIOANA GAYLE

Bio: Dioana Gayle is an Urban Gospel Soul Artist/Songwriter who has a unique sound that is all her own. Be on the look out for this up and coming star who plans to shine the light of God wherever she goes!

City Info: Millville, NJ

Style of Music: Urban Gospel Soul

DEBBIE GONZALEZ

Bio: Debbie Gonzalez is Christian singer/songwriter who was born and raised in New York City. She has sung for the Lord since she can remember. Her album is due to be released Fall 2012.

City Info: New York City

Genre: Contemporary Christian

LINDSAY HANKINS

Bio: Lindsay Hankins is a young man who owes God and his loved ones so much for helping him reach this stage in life. Through his music, he hopes to inspire youth and make a change for the betterment of today's children.

City Info: Supply, North Carolina

Genre: Acoustic Contemporary

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Visitor Comments (6)

Carl Brister

Posted By DJSWEETWILLIE on July 15, 2012

I have known Carl all of his life. The person your see, the vocalist you hear, the entertainer you will enjoy, is Gods way of molding a child to man.I always knew he would be a Blessing.

Ralphael Williams

Posted By DMARSHALL on July 14, 2012

Good Luck, I love you and you are a good singer.

love Jamela

Ralphael Williams

Posted By DMARSHALL on July 14, 2012

Ralph you did a fabulous job of singing.If you win or lose keep singing and never give up for nothing more important than your singing.

love Sanai

Ralphael Williams

Posted By DMARSHALL on July 14, 2012

Ralph you are indeed blessed, and when you open your mouth and sing it is like GOD is all over you. Keep on singing for the Lord and if you win or lose keep your head up and know that GOD is always with you as long as you stay true to him

Rapharl Williams

Posted By GASMASKLADY on July 14, 2012

Raphael Williams did an amazing job. His words really ministered to someone who loves God but afraid it wont make them.cool. Amazing vocals as well.

Carl Brister

Posted By STEVE on July 14, 2012

I have know Carl for a number of years and I have found him to be a an approachable person, a man dedicated to his family, church and to his singing ministry. I wish God's blessing on you my brother, may God anoint you more and more to reach the masses. Steve