Da T.R.U.T.H. - Open Book

By Peggy Oliver

Since being saved in Christ Jesus at age five, Emmanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. would be preparing for a massive ministry assignment.   At age 19, while developing his game as a rapper, the moniker of Da T.R.U.T.H. (To Reach You By Him) would be placed. 

The latest CD, Open Book, examines how our lives are impacted by living Christ daily.  This project is already the third off the recording presses in just three years, after the Grammy‑nominated, The Faith, from last year, and the debut, Moment of Truth.  Considered a member of the rap group Cross Movement’s (CM) family, Da T.R.U.T.H. played drums and listened primarily to Contemporary Christian music, not really immersing himself with rap until a friend joined in some rhymes just for fun. 

Eventually after working with a regional group, NIV, life has been extremely fruitful.  Most recently, the Philadelphia native was part of Kirk Franklin’s HERO tour, and concentrates a lot on major Christian festivals such as Creation.  Now a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University and The Institute For Jewish Studies, this Bible scholar has been embraced by various media; Charisma Magazine, INSP’s “Mixx Master’s Lounge”, and currently hosts a monthly radio show, “Truth w/Da T.R.U.T.H.” on KISS FM 98.7. 

Open Book’s intro is more than a skit, but a blessing upon Lambert, Jr.’s to accept Christ in his life: “We’re all living epistles read by all men” (2 Corinthians 3:1-3).  The head-nodding, hand‑clapping first single, Who Am I, reveals how we should balance public and private life to the glory of God. 

Man Up administers to future fathers and leaders: “Now I’m off of training wheels since I had a father that taught me God…I’m equipped to train and build.  Spitting samples of Memories Are Here To Stay (1972) by The Intruders, Star Struck states dreams are void if not for being disciples first.