Chaplain of Innovation

Dr. Sir William James the Baptist (better known by his stage name, Sir the Baptist) is a highly profiled, multi-genre, American artist, three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, composer, and producer, two-time GMA Dove Award-winning, three-time Stellar Award-winning, BMI 2021 Songwriter of the Year, and BET Award-nominated artist. Sir proved he was a leader in the global industry when he facilitated a deal with Atlantic Records/Warner Music Group in New York City, alongside Craig Kallman, Julie Greenwald, and Michael Kyser. His debut release, Saint or Sinner, became a blueprint for urban Christian believers. He has toured Europe, opening for Nelly, Mary J. Blige, and Herbie Hancock. He has collaborated with musical artists Bootsy Collins, Anthony Hamilton, Donald Lawrence, Kierra Sheard, Killer Mike, Twista, Michelle Williams, Tony Bennett, Pharrell Williams, Musiq Soulchild, Brandy, Estelle, Tori Kelly, Elle Varner, DC Young Fly, and MC Lyte.