Based in Rochester, New York, The Cross Effect is the musical effort of songwriter, producer, and author Michael Carducci — a creative journey rooted in faith, shaped by conviction, and expressed through sound and story. It began back in 1999, when Michael first started producing music in FL Studio — not in studios or circles of influence, but in quiet corners, driven by passion alone.As the years passed, so did the sound. What started in hip hop transformed into Christian hip hop, and now flows into the bold energy of Christian dance music — a style that blends heavy beats with a message of truth, hope, and grace.Founded in 2019, The Cross Effect was never about chasing fame — it was born out of obedience, a desire to reach hearts, and a deep understanding that the valley isn’t the end of the story.Michael also writes under the pen name Malachi Cross, and recently wrote, illustrated, copyrighted, and published his first book — available as an eBook, print edition, and full audiobook. Whether through rhythm or narrative, his mission stays the same: to use every creative tool possible to point back to the light.
