Up and Coming While Overcoming: The Story of Walter Thomas
Written by Cherita R. McClaughlin

(Chicago, IL) – At the age of twelve, Walter Thomas’ godmother, Roselyn Freeman, told him he would “be doing something great with music.” Later on in his teen years, Walter received a word confirming his godmother’s vision. Years later, Walter found himself at a neighborhood church where one of his childhood friends were performing music with a group known as Mind Over Matter, needing someone who had a good eye for business and their best interest at heart, the group offered Walter the job of being their manager. Being able to see his godmother’s and God’s words manifesting before him, Walter naturally said yes and from that point on, he began to notice himself more involved in the mechanics of music. After a while of managing the group, the stress of the industry began to take its toll on him and a frustrated and fed-up Walter almost gave up. It was during that time a close friend and co-worker of Walter’s recognized his gift for music and encouraged him to stick it out.