Pam EnglishReal GoodK2K Publishing, Inc./Micah Management, Inc. 2009www.pamenglishmusic.comAfter years of recording with, and writing songs for, other artists, Pam English has earned her time to shine. In fact, the Detroiter sparkles on her debut solo project, titled Real Good. And it is. Real good, I mean. In fact, it’s extraordinarily [...]
Kendra Carr Unexpected Judah Commandment Entertainment 2009 www.kendracarr.com Kendra Carr is equal parts gospel singer and evangelist, and she puts both to excellent use on her first national CD release, Unexpected Judah. Unexpected Judah has the energy and timing of a live performance. It comes out of the box strong, [...]
“Grace”BeBe & CeCe WinansFrom the Malaco/B&C Records album Still 2009www.malaco.comIt’s been fifteen years since the Winans brother-and-sister duo recorded together, but they are on a roll: first with “Close to You, and now “Grace,” Oprah’s new favorite inspirational song and the second single from their new album, Still.Amidst throbbing drums, [...]
From Dennis Cole, President - Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild:It is with regret and sadness that I announce the passing of Rev. Billy Jones, Pastor of Samaritan Bible Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Jones is also the father of gospel recording artist and musician Rev. Bryant Jones (Chosen). Rev. Billy Jones [...]
Aaron SledgeAaron Sledge (EP)EMI Gospel 2009www.emigospel.comLast December, TBGB reported on Da Light, Chicagoan Aaron Sledge’s independently produced album. Infused with melodic soundtracks, creative hip hop beats and street-smart Christian lyrics, Da Light argued that being saved and material prosperity were not mutually exclusive; one can have bling and be blessed [...]
“Work a Miracle”Spencer Taylor & the Highway QCsFrom the 4 Winds Records CD Work a Miracle (2009)www.malaco.comAmong the initial releases from Malaco Records’ newly-launched 4 Winds imprint is a new CD from a quartet that has been singing and recording together for several decades: Spencer Taylor and the Highway QCs.The [...]
From D.A. Johnson of Malaco Music Group: The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Quita Lumzy of the renowned quartet, The Lumzy Sisters. The funeral service will be held on Monday Nov. 2, 2009 at the First Baptist Church Of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ [...]
First CreationNobody Like JesusFirst Creation 2008www.myspace.com/firstcreationmusic On the infectious “Great Change,” First Creation sings, “I once was young, but now I'm old.” Such a line seems incongruous coming from the nattily-dressed, suave youngish group from Toledo, Ohio, but it’s their poetic license. Much like Commissioned, after whom they patterned themselves, [...]
Just a few iconic churches and choirs that celebrated anniversaries this month...Prayer Center COGIC, founded by Mother Fannie Gay and still pastored by Elder G. Donald Gay (right), celebrated its 50th Anniversary yesterday with a banquet at the Lexington House, Hickory Hills, IL. Elder Gay and First Lady Margaret were [...]
Johnny B. Williams The Way I Worship Johnny Williams Enterprises 2009 www.johnnybwilliams.com Every now and then an independent project comes along that is so remarkable it leaves me wondering why it hasn’t been picked up by a major label. Such a project is the independently launched The Way I Worship [...]
