Melvin G.E.N.E Cotton III, Owner/CEO of CTK & Affiliates, co- owner of Empowered Records and Gospel Rap artist was born June 16, 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama. As a child he was always interested in various forms of entertainment such as music, sports, etc. At the age of eleven he accepted Jesus Christ and began walking in his calling. Melvin also known as G.E.N.E (God’s Evangelist Neutralizing the Enemy) became heavily involved with the youth ministry at his church and he connected with a group of young men were he was introduced to gospel rap. As a successful producer, live event coordinator, video production director, writer, and artist manager; G.E.N.E continues to spread the gospel to world through music. G.E.N.E attends Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Oviedo, FL; where he services as a Youth Leader in Antioch’s Youth Ministry teaching middle & high school Wednesday night bible study and assisting in the coordination of youth events to engage and spread the message of Jesus Christ to today’s youth. G.E.N.E’s latest music release "Christ the King", his slogan is a collection of ten songs discussing the Royal status GOD has called us to live & uphold based on the scripture 1 Peter 2:9 in the Bible. He said; when you hear me say Christ The King it means, Jesus Christ is King and Lord of every aspect of my life; so whether good or bad He has and always will work every situation out for my good and for His Glory. He has a heart for the young people; and his vision is to provide a platform for teens & young- adults were they can be themselves, and engage in fun Christian activities while being feed the Word of GOD.
“I operate on the Three P principle: (Party, Praise, Purpose) We Party because we are celebrating our new abundant life with Christ, we Praise God for this life and sending his son Jesus Christ to die for our sins, and we have Purpose, which is to be a witness for God spreading the message and love of Jesus Christ.”
-Melvin “G.E.N.E “ Cotton III
