“Who Am I”Jack YatesFrom the LeRae Records CD The Journal of Jack Yates (2010)www.leraerecords.comAlthough he is now a worship leader at the 10,000 member Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Jack Yates cut his gospel teeth in Minnesota as part of the talented ensemble James Grear & Company. “Who [...]
“It’s About Time for a Miracle”Beverly CrawfordFrom the JDI Records CD Live From Los Angeles – Vol. 2(release date: September 14, 2010)www.myspace.com/jdirecordsIn an era of sequels, Beverly Crawford’s Live From Los Angeles – Vol. 2 is one we look forward to hearing.The original Live From Los Angeles was impressive as [...]
“I Need You Now”Bishop Leonard S. ScottFrom the forthcoming CDBishop Leonard Scott Presents My Worship Experience (in stores September 14, 2010)http://www.tyscot.com/Tyscot’s Bishop Leonard Scott assembles a team of top talent to help him deliver this anthemic plea to God for immediate intercession. Lil’ Mo, Phillip Bryant, Damita Haddon and Lamar Campbell [...]
Big 7The Secret Place of ThunderSixx1 Arts 2010http://www.lets-pause.com/Anyone who has seen Iowa-based gospel rap artist Big 7 knows about the trademark white hand towel he wears over his left shoulder. Those who have heard Big 7 recognize a rapper who deserves a closer look, especially when he spits rapid-fire rhymes with attitude. [...]
“Dr. T.” Tonya Armstrong Choose Hope Overflowing Hope Music 2009 http://www.armstrongcenterforhope.com/ Remember in Matthew 25, the parable of the talents, where the person with five talents went out and secured five more, and God was pleased? I'm pretty certain that God is pleased with Dr. Tonya Armstrong. That passage came to [...]
Attention, California readers: St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Summer Gospel Concert Series. The event is $20 and runs the nights of August 21 & 22, 2010.Top names Kurt Carr, Tramaine Hawkins and Norman Hutchins are featured artists.The address is:St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church1720 N. Walnut Ave. La Puente, [...]
“All of Me”B. Chase Williams feat. ShaBachFrom the Mellie’s Boy Musik Group CD R3 (2010)www.facebook.com/bchasewilliamsAfter a decade-long wait, B. Chase Williams fans will be pleased to hear that the Cincinnati-born singer and his group, ShaBach, are back with a new album: R3 – Redeemed! Reconciled! Released! The current singles from the album [...]
What do Kirk Franklin and Brian Courtney Wilson have in common with Harry Lennix and Chrisette Michele? They are all confirmed presenters for the second Merge Summit, to be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles August 26 to 28.Dr. Holly Carter (right), founder and chairman of the [...]
By Bob Marovich, The Black Gospel Blog.Darwin Hobbs told TBGB by telephone this morning that he is "doing amazing! I'm resting and recovering and doing very well."Last month, Hobbs was headed from Atlanta to Indianapolis, where he was scheduled to perform live on the Yolanda Adams Morning Show. On the way to the [...]
“The Corinthian Song”Micah StampleyOriginally from the CD Ransomed Interface Entertainment/Central South Distribution 2009http://www.micahstampley.org/V. Michael McKay’s majestic anthem to the power of God in man is ideally suited for Micah Stampley’s alternatively soothing and explosive tenor voice. Recording this song during a live performance, Stampley moves from psalmist to church leveler [...]
