Minister Napoleon Williams
april 2006, BlackGospel.coM

True worshipers with the heart of God!  Just one listen to the rich full sound of these melodious voices, you know that God's anointing dwells within!

Minister Napoleon Williams, born and raised in Indianapolis, is known throughout the city for his spectacular choral direction style and jazzy personality.  This anointed young man has found his niche as a vocal trainer, composer, actor, and choral instructor. He is the Minister of Music at the prestigious Mt. Olive Baptist Church, one of the city's largest baptist churches with a congregation of more than 2000, and reigns supreme as the Gospel Choir Instructor of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.  He is also involved in community theater, and has starred in local productions with the American Cabaret Theatre; in shows such as Amazing Gospel, The Fabulous Fifties, and A Christmas Carol. 

Minister Williams developed a love for God's music through the nurturing of his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes. She would take him to choir rehearsals as a young lad, and have him lead songs in the choir. His favorite aunt started him playing the piano and from there, Minister Williams has been unstoppable in creating, arranging and singing heavenly melodies.

Because of his unfailing generosity and compassion for his fellowman, Minister Williams received the Outstanding Service Award in July 2004 from Mayor Bart Peterson's office, and the Spirit of Humanity Award , a local renowned recognition for his meritorious contributions in support of church-community relations.

Minister Williams founded True Friends True Praise in early 2004 based upon a vision he received from God instructing him to bring this eclectic group of singers together and record.  Within three months of its conception, NAPOLEON WILLIAMS & TRUE FRIENDS TRUE PRAISE recorded their debut CD, "Use Me As You Will".  This new project blends contemporary and traditional gospel styles and has been described as a unique culmination of traditional gospel music with a splash of contemporary savvy! 

This wonderfully talented group has taken their hometown of Indianapolis by storm!  They’ve appeared twice on their local TBN segment of ‘Praise the Lord’, and Minister Williams has been interviewed on WISH TV-8, AM1310 and AM1470, Indy’s gospel music radio stations.  “Use Me As You Will” is just the beginning of their journey as a rising star in the gospel music community!