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"The Master Plan”Tamela MannTilly Mann Music Group 2009www.tamelamann.comA message on gospel singer Tamela Mann’s website countering rumors that she and husband David have “been called on home to glory” reminds TBGB of the film Casablanca, in which Humphrey Bogart states sardonically that rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated.Hearing [...]

Bro. Steve TV Series presentsUnderstanding Church Growthwww.brosteve.comwww.churchgrowthDVD.comHollywood-based multi-media entrepreneur Steve Harris – known to the church community as “Bro. Steve” – has over the past several years created a number of informational videos on a variety of topics relevant to the church and gospel music communities. One of his latest [...]

“I Love the Lord”The Voices of CloudsVOC Records www.thevoicesofclouds.comLegendary quartets never die: they change record labels or produce their own material, but they continue travelling the gospel highway, singing the glory down along the way.Such is the case with Rev. Charlie Wells and the Voices of Clouds, which quartet record [...]

JavenKeeping the FaithMelrose Music (Universal) (release date: August 25, 2009)www.javenonline.comJaven first appeared on TBGB’s radar screen last fall when his single, “Keeping the Faith,” was included on a new artist sampler. The minty fresh music of the Bahamian-born, LA-based Javen reflects the Christian/gospel mix for which west coast artists have [...]

"My Desire”Stephanie PrideFrom the forthcoming CD Revival (scheduled for release December 2009)www.myspace.com/musicbystephprideIn addition to her killer good looks, radiant personality and twenty-four carat smile, Stephanie Pride is a stone singer who can shift from urban inspirational hipster to gospel spitfire to stage-pacing evangelist in no time flat.On her song, “My [...]

Children of God The MovementChosen Children(self produced)www.myspace.com/childrenofgodthemovementSome children’s choirs are cute. Other children’s choirs are cute and can sing. Children of God The Movement is cute and can sing. In fact, it's hard to believe such a big sound comes from such petite people!This is not surprising, given that Children [...]

“How I Got Over”Vickie WinansFrom the forthcoming Destiny Joy Records album How I Got Over (available August 25, 2009) www.vickiewinans.comGospel music veteran and fashionista Vickie Winans weaves her personal testimony into the classic “How I Got Over,” a liberating, hard-charging, uptempo performance guaranteed to bring congregants to their feet and [...]

Laura Barton of The Guardian writes a lovely article about Ecorse, Michigan record entrepreneur Fenton Williams. Williams started several labels, including Revival Records. Revival was dedicated to Christian and gospel music. The intrepid forgotten music seekers at Numero Group are releasing a compendium of tracks -- sacred and secular -- [...]

"Jesus Christ”Ron BarrettFrom the CD It’s the Grace of God Keeping MeVocal Vessel Music Group 2008www.myspace.com/ronbarrettLike his cousin DeLois Barrett Campbell, Ron “Everybody’s Uncle” Barrett is one of Chicago’s go-to traditional gospel singers. Whether for a funeral, anniversary or church celebration, when a group needs someone to present a gospel [...]

CokoThe Winner in MeLight Records 2009www.lightrecords.comIt may be a muggy, humid August, but it's time for hot Coko!A former member of the singing group SWV (Sisters With Voices) and Hezekiah Walker’s Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir, Cheryl “Coko” Clemons has matured tremendously as a solo performer. Her latest project, The Winner [...]