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About 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.

TBGB Pick of the Week: June 4, 2012

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00June 4th, 2012|

“Alright”Gerald Scott & Co.From the forthcoming Habakkuk Music CD Incredible (available July 17, 2012)www.habakkukmusic.comTo an irrepressible and appropriately fun melody and rhythm, Gerald Scott & Co. declares that regardless of how difficult your life is, or how challenging society has become, “cast all your cares” on Jesus, because “God’s gonna make [...]

“Rejoice!!” – SoJo Ministries

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00June 3rd, 2012|

“Rejoice!!”SoJo Ministrieswww.sojojo2.comDelaware’s husband-and-wife duo Sophia and Joe Yancey, Jr. are SoJo Ministries.  “Rejoice!!” is their latest single.  It’s a simple, straightforward exclamation of happiness in the “brand new day.”  No hidden agenda, no needs, no requests, no pains or life-searing questions, and not even that many lyrics, just feelin'-groovy vertical praise [...]

“I Came to Lift Him” – Myesha Chaney

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00June 2nd, 2012|

“I Came to Lift Him”Myesha ChaneyFrom the forthcoming Kingdomanity/Relevé Entertainment CDTake Him to the World (available July 3, 2012)www.releve-ent.comAssisted by an arsenal of electronica and throbbing beats, Myesha Chaney “states her position” on “I Came to Lift Him.”  She’s here to bless His holy name and declares that “if you [...]

“You Been Good” – Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00June 1st, 2012|

“You Been Good”Dr. Charles G. Hayes & theCosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir (2012)www.cosmopolitancop.comI am confident that if every single gospel artist in the world decided to trade in their shouting shoes for urban contemporary, Dr. Charles G. Hayes and the Warriors would remain rooted in the traditional gospel sound.The Warriors’ [...]

Eunice Wright – Worth It All

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00May 31st, 2012|

Eunice WrightWorth It AllJoyful Noyze Entertainment 2012www.eunicewright.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Eunice Wright’s tunefully rough, church-soloist voice can transform just about any song into a traditional gospel workout.And that’s pretty much what she does on her latest CD, Worth It All.  Recorded live at the Crossroad Christian Church [...]

“On Fire” – Shawny Wright

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00May 30th, 2012|

“On Fire”Shawny WrightFrom the 627 Music EP Touch of Paradise www.627music.comBuoyed by thumping house beats, Shawny Wright’s single, “On Fire,” calls on believers to dance and praise so Jesus will “set this place on fire” and “change the atmosphere.”  By “place,” she means anywhere that God’s presence can change the [...]

Jason Nelson: Shifting the Atmosphere…and Maintaining Life Balance

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00May 29th, 2012|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Shifting the Atmosphere, the major label debut for singer-songwriter Jason Nelson, was recorded live at Greater Bethlehem Temple, near Baltimore. The location was appropriate: not only is Jason pastor of the church, but singing in front of its congregation is where it all started [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: May 28, 2012

2014-07-21T21:52:43-05:00May 28th, 2012|

“I Believe God”Keith WilliamsFrom the forthcoming CD Introducing Keith Willliams (2012)www.epmmusicgroup.comKeith Williams’ inspirational single “I Believe God” explores the importance of believing without seeing, especially during life’s rough spots.His alternately smooth and intense, and always likeable, tenor caresses the gentle, mantra-like ballad, while the marvelous Claude Deuce's multi-tracked vocals wallpaper [...]

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