JSIII, founded Mindstate Entertainment Records in 1995 and assisted the careers of several independent secular artists. Music is in his head, hand, feet, heart and mind. He is connected to his passion. In music, he finds his joy, his peacefulness, and his mission in life. Secular music was not his calling, being an instrument for the word and developing music for the glory of God is his true life purpose.

Today, JSIII proudly professes the most high, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his sole inspiration for living. His God giving talent to write/produce and to perform music to minister the word and spirit-filled messages brightly shines, impacting man for the glory of God. Recently married to his wife Sharon, with children Letisha, Nichole, and Ronny he lives for God and his family. He proudly attends Christian Fellowship Church in Warner Robins, Georgia, whose founder and Pastor is Bishop Harvey Bernard Bee. He currently resides in Warner Robins, Georgia..

For this artist/producer/songwriter, a new independent record label "Prophetic Entertainment Records" was created with Michael "Gifted" Upshaw. This newly formed label will be an outlet for Gospel/Positive messages with a strong emphasis on the business side of the industry, whereas most artists concentrate on performing. "To maintain longevity in the business, artists must have knowledge of all aspects of the business, which will allow artists more creative control, and an outlet to pursue other facets of the industry," states JSIII.

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Michael Upshaw aka "Gifted" was born and raised in Detroit, MI. By the time he became a teen aged boy, he'd already faced many challenges and hardships. With God's love, mercy, and strength he was able to overcome more than most people would ever have face. With drugs, violence and death being rampant, Michael joined and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.

He is a devoted, loving husband to his wife Priscilla and a wonderful, nurturing father to their three children; Imani, Michael Jr. and Isaiah. They currently reside in Atlanta, GA where they attend Trinity Chapel, pastored by Bishop Jim Bolin.

God has commissioned and enabled Michael, aka "Gifted" to minister through music. His lyrics are anointed by God and identifiable. He, through the leading of the Holy Spirit, is able to reach the often unreachable.

God has ordained "Gifted" and "JSIII" to form "Q.W.E.S.T." (Quintessential Wisdom Edifying & Seeking Trinity). They are passionate about the calling that God has placed on their lives and are determined to fulfill His perfect Will. Their mission: To Win Souls For God's Kingdom Through Their Music And Lifestyle.

Q.W.E.S.T
Quintessential	The purest or most perfect example of something. Chemistry the purest extract or essence of a substance.
Wisdom	The knowledge and experience needed to make sensible decisions and judgments, or the good sense shown by the decisions and judgments made. Accumulated knowledge of life or in a particular sphere of activity that has been gained through experience. Ancient teachings or sayings.
Edifying:	Providing morally useful knowledge or information.
Seeking	Transitive and intransitive verb to try to find a particular thing or place. Transitive verb to try to achieve or obtain something.
Trinity	Christianity-the union of the three persons of the Christian God, the Father, Jesus Christ, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in a single Godhead.