“Closer”Corey Weaverwww.reverbnation.com/rpk/bio/3343728The lead voice on “Closer” sounds like that of a female. But gospel vocalist Corey Weaver is a male tenor who can hit sassy Dorinda Clark Cole notes as effortlessly as Hank Aaron could catch a fly ball. Backed by a full-throated group, Weaver lofts notes well over the stave [...]
“Help”Erica Campbell feat. LecraeMy Block Inc./eOne Musichttp://us.eonemusic.com/genres/light-records/artists/erica-campbellErica Campbell, one-half of the best-selling gospel duo Mary Mary, extends her successful solo career with “Help.” Whereas her heavenly appeal for “A Little More Jesus” was upbeat and bouncy, “Help” is leisurely, dramatic, and soulful.Christian hip hop artist Lecrae opens the single and [...]
Canton JonesLust, Drugs & GospelCajo Records (2014)www.cantonjones.netBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFrom its title, Canton Jones’ newest mixtape sounds controversial, but it’s not, unless one considers reconciliation and forgiveness controversial themes. That’s because the thematically unifying element of the eighteen-track project, available for free download, is the return of Prodigal [...]
Brooklyn All StarsJust Look At Me Now4 Winds Records (2011)www.malaco.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFounded in the late 1950s, the Brooklyn All Stars are still traveling the gospel highway, spreading the old time religion that is the bread and butter of gospel quartets. Their 2011 album, Just Look [...]
The Woods BrothersWake Up in the MorningSharp Records (2014)www.reverbnation.com/thewoodsbrothersBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIf I had not seen the front cover of the Woods Brothers’ new CD, Wake Up in the Morning, I would have thought I was listening to a much older quartet. The traditional style in [...]
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“2 Words”Kaleb Starrwww.reverbnation.com/kalebstarrThere’s no elation quite like that of the born again. On “2 Words,” the self-proclaimed “dope slinger turned rhyme slinger” Kaleb Starr expresses how he will offer his unfettered gratitude to God when he gets to the heavenly gates. To an electronic thousand-voice gothic backdrop, Cincinnati’s Christian rapper spits [...]
The Sixth Annual Rhythm of Gospel Awards are quickly approaching!This four-day event, Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, 2014, will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Artist showcases and nightly musicals featuring dozens of independent gospel artists, an informative industry summit, career fair/vendor day, pre-show musical, [...]
“Sweeping Through the City”Beverly CrawfordFrom the forthcoming EchoPark JDI CD Thank You For All You’ve Done (street date: May 20, 2014)Who but Beverly Crawford could rip through the classic church rouser, “Sweeping Through the City,” like Shirley Caesar leading the Caravans? First recorded in 1951 by a pre-teen Caesar with [...]
It might not feel like spring in the Windy City or the Motor City, but say "Hallelujah Anyhow" by attending a gospel program on Saturday, April 5. Click on the images to enlarge.
