“Rejoice”
SoJo Ministries
http://www.sojojo2.com/
Gospel music has long celebrated the singing married couple, Sullivan and Iola Pugh of the Consolers being among the most renowned, but there are many others.
Delaware’s Sophia and Joe Yancey, Jr. of SoJo Ministries continue the tradition. Sophia sings and Joe makes the music. Both write.
“Rejoice” is the couple’s single that has gotten radio attention. It is a simple praise song, and although the key line is “It’s a brand new day,” the keyboard work gives it a retro ‘80s feel. Even Sophia’s soprano evokes the high-range singing of 80s R&B vocal groups.
SoJo Ministries anticipates releasing a full-length CD this summer.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.