onylfans lilybrooke_81Kay MorrisUnconditional Love Jewels Records (2013)www.kaymorrismusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogI don't know about you, but a CD from a Jamaican native living in Canada that includes a song accompanied by a Ugandan children’s choir would qualify as one of the year’s most globally diverse inspirational projects.That [...]
“Believe”ChanelObsidian Records (2013)www.facebook.com/inlovewithchanelChanel (Chanelle) Haynes, formerly one-half of the contemporary gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7, announces her solo career with a sonic explosion of sound called “Believe.” She knows a man, Chanel sings spicily, who “will change your ways…set you free” and “late in the midnight hour will turn it around.” [...]
With a new vision and a new approach, Xist Music founders T. Black and Sean Simmonds have signed a long term partnership with one of music's long standing companies, Malaco Music Group. "I'm truly excited about this opportunity; it gives us a partner that understands our vision," says T. Black, CEO [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog The odds are less than 100 to 1 that a high school baseball player will go pro. That didn't deter Todd Dulaney. "For years, my parents and I, we traveled from city to city, playing travel league baseball," Dulaney told TBGB. "That's [...]
Denita Gibbs Without You Audiostate Entertainment 55 (released August 13, 2013) www.audiostate55.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Without You is Denita Gibbs’ sophomore release but her first for Audiostate 55 Entertainment and its muscular distribution. It is also her first album in nine years but it is [...]
“I Can’t Live Without You”Tracy Forte (2013)www.tracyforte.comGospel indie artist Tracy Forte (pron. For-TAY) gives this decent urban contemporary love song to the Most High a shoulder-rolling urban AC groove. His husky but smooth voice evokes BeBe Winans and Donnie McClurkin. It's a cool down song with an infectious beat.Representing Charlotte, [...]
A sampling of vintage gospel photos from the collection of TBGB's Bob Marovich will be on exhibition at B2 Fine Art Gallery, 711 St. Helens Avenue, Suite 100, Tacoma, Washington, starting today through October 5. See the information below for details (click on the photo to enlarge) or contact Gary at gary@b2finearts.com.
Servants of PraiseCLC: Live(released online July 30, 2013)www.facebook.com/clc2day By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIt is often said that the most segregated time of the week in Chicago is Sunday morning. But Jon Jones, Worship and Fine Arts Pastor of Christian Life Center in suburban Tinley Park, Illinois, believes praise [...]
“Reason to Live”Brooke “Viosocalist” AlfordFrom the CD The Viosocalist (released today)www.brookealfordviolin.comBrooke “Viosocalist” Alford’s sweet violin riffs join with Rashanna Harmon’s lovely stream of consciousness vocals on “Reason to Live,” a song of encouragement that promises “there’s still hope for you.” It is an ideal backdrop for praise dancers and mime [...]
“I Need You” Dileesa Hunter (2013) www.cdbaby.com/cd/dileesahunter1A talented singer and respected vocal teacher, Dileesa Hunter of Atlanta released her new single, “I Need You,” last month. It’s a finger-popping song of love/praise with catchy contemporary provenance.The magic, however, comes from Hunter’s relaxed, smooth vocals. At obvious ease with the song’s tempo [...]
