The members of Youth Edition have been performing together for 19 years, ever since they were kids singing around the family record player. All first cousins and now young men, Kevin Vasser, Keith Vasser, Van Moody and Reggie Tillman have maintained a close family bond and a love for God that inspires their songwriting.
Their debut album on imi Records, "Anything is Possible" is the culmination of many years of hard work and patience. Their story is one of hopes and dreams come true through tough times and aggravation. Youth Edition was discovered at the Annual WGCI Chicago Music Seminar. They submitted a tape to the radio station for a spot in the talent competition. First prize in the contest was a "single deal" with Chicago based label imi Records. Their impressive performance wowed everybody who attended and Youth Edition won hands down. Imi Records produced the single, "Use Me" which exploded on WGCI and five other major markets in the Midwest. Over 100 gospel radio stations around the country were spinning the single.
It was obvious that Youth Edition's sound and performance needed to be heard on a grander scale. So together with Grammy Award winning producer Percy Bady, whose credits include writing hits for Whitney Houston, R.Kelly, Milton Brunson, Marvin Sapp, Trin-i-tee 5:7, BeBe and CeCe Winans. Youth Edition embarked on a mission to create the perfect combination of music, passion and the belief that what they were creating would be nothing short of historic magic. They have performed for thousands and have won numerous awards and honors. Even before they were discovered they were opening shows for BeBe and CeCe Winans, The Thompson Community Choir, The Soul Stirrers and Commissioned. They have recently shared the stage with Fred Hammond, God's Property, Karen Clark-Sheard, Trinity 5:7, and many others. Youth Edition will not only inspire listeners of all walks of life, but will undoubtedly take R&B into a whole new light.