By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog. Scan the liner notes of a gospel CD and chances are you will see the name of Jonathan DuBose, Jr. listed among the musicians. Not surprising: DuBose has been an in-demand guitarist in the sacred and secular music arenas for many years. [...]
“In the Middle”Isaac CarreeFrom the Sovereign CD Uncommon Me (2011)www.facebook.com/isaaccarreeMen of Standard alumnus Isaac Carree (“Simply Redeemed”) demonstrates an impressive capacity to sing gospel with plenty of urban R&B swagger on the clap-along single, “In the Middle.” Written by Gerald and Tammi Haddon, the song has the distinctive Haddon bounce, [...]
“Come On Jesus”The Soul SeekersFrom the My Block Records/Malaco Music Group/Sovereign CDSoul Seekers II (2010)http://www.thesoulseekersmusic.com/The latest single from the Soul Seekers’ marvelous sophomore project is “Come On Jesus.” It is a deliciously soulful performance that harkens back to the gut-wrenching, hard-singing, guitar-led work of quartets that was particularly popular during [...]
“(GMF) Gospel Music First”Regulahttp://www.regulamusic.com/Chicago-born Christian rapper Regula spits propers to the life-saving properties of gospel music while also lifting up some of its current stars, such as John P. Kee, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary, Donald Lawrence and Mali Music. He goes on to thank God for keeping him safe and encourages women [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGRAMMY® Award-nominated and Gospel Music Association Dove Award- and Stellar Award-winning Trin-i-tee 5:7 will release their new CD, Angel and Chanelle, in stores May 2011."Over and Over," the first single from the new album, debuted at #24 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Songs Chart.Known as [...]
“Celebrate”Pastor DeWayne Harvey and Greater BlessingsFrom the forthcoming Innovative Records CD The Report of the Lord (available March 15, 2011)The fiery “Whose Report” remains my favorite Pastor DeWayne Harvey selection, but his latest single, “Celebrate,” serves its purpose as a mid-tempo praise song that is the musical equivalent of an [...]
Mississippi Mass Choir…Then Sings My SoulMalaco Records (2011)http://www.malaco.com/Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Time will tell but …Then Sings My Soul could well go down in history as the crown jewel in the Mississippi Mass Choir’s estimable catalog of gospel gems.This two-disc set was recorded in June, 2009 [...]
“Over and Over”Trin-i-tee 5:7From the forthcoming Music World Gospel CD Angel and Chanelle (in stores May 2011)http://www.musicworldent.com/Trin-i-tee 5:7 is now a duo but the sound remains intact. Proof positive: “Over and Over.” It’s the optimal first single from their forthcoming CD, due out in May. On "Over and Over," the duo expresses the [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Pastor DeWayne Harvey has cause to celebrate.He has a new single, new album, new record company and, most importantly, a new lease on life after a near-death experience two years ago. The Floridian minister told TBGB that he got his first taste of [...]
This month, the Ottawa County Historical Museum will be paying tribute to a hometown hero, gospel recording artist Prof. Harold Boggs. "A Celebration of Rev. Harold Boggs and His Music" will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the museum, which is located at 126 W. Third St, Port [...]
