Gospel Music

TBGB Pick of the Week: October 7, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 7th, 2013|

“Be Grateful”Jennifer Hudson feat. Forest Whitaker and Jacob LatimoreFrom the Motion Picture Black Nativitywww.rcainspiration.comI have hoped for another Jennifer Hudson gospel track since “Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There” made minced meat of everything else on her debut solo album.  “Be Grateful” has a distinctive Hawkins feel, as the [...]

Hostyle Gospel – Desperation

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 6th, 2013|

Hostyle GospelDesperation (released August 13, 2013)www.hostylegospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogEmerging from a Central Illinois-based group called The Elite M.O.C. (Men Of Christ), Hostyle Gospel clarifies that its hostility is only a style of delivery.  Indeed, on its third album, Desperation, the Christian hip hop ensemble employs militant metaphors [...]

Sky Jasper – Something Amazing

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 4th, 2013|

Sky JasperSomething Amazing (released July 7, 2013)www.skyjasper.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogSomething amazing, indeed.  The title of Sky Jasper’s debut album says it all.  Something Amazing is an extraordinary introduction to a fine singer-songwriter whose music is best described as gospel-tinged, electro-charged Christian pop.Originally from Oklahoma but now [...]

PBS Celebrates Jubilee Showcase 50th Anniversary October 10

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 3rd, 2013|

Chicago, IL -- Jubilee Showcase is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Many who lived in Chicago during the 60s, 70s, and 80s recall watching the popular Sunday morning program while preparing for Sunday school or morning worship service. For many, it was "church before church." From 1963 until 1984, the show [...]

Daughter of Gospel Quartet Legend Returns to Her Roots

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 2nd, 2013|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIf you frequented European discotheques in the 1990s, chances are you cut some steps to the dance hits “Respect” or “Reach” by a vocalist named Judy Cheeks.Cheeks…Cheeks…that name sounds familiar.  No…it couldn’t be, could it?The disco singing star who conquered Europe is indeed [...]

“Thank You for Being There” – Eddie James & Phoenix Mass Choir

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 1st, 2013|

“Thank You for Being There”Eddie James & Phoenix Mass ChoirMalaco Records/Eddie James Ministries (2013)www.malaco.com“Thank You for Being There” is a heartwarming ballad of gratitude that could be directed to a mother, father, grandparent, spouse, friend, or the Most High for their steadfast support in good times and bad.  It’s a [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 30, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00September 30th, 2013|

“Alright”Voncile BelcherGlory Bound Records (2013)www.ladyvoncile.comThis up-tempo hand-clapper from Lady Voncile Belcher offers words of encouragement and support on days when assurance is most needed.  To a hard-charging rhythm with all of the standard traditional musical accoutrements, Lady Voncile and her BGVs make sure you know that “God will work it out [...]

Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume VI

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00September 29th, 2013|

Kerry Douglas PresentsGospel Mix Volume VIWorldwide Music, Inc. (2013)www.mrkerrydouglas.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel Mix Volume VI could well be titled Kerry Douglas’s Greatest Hits because that is what it is: a compilation of the best songs released through Douglas's Worldwide Music, Inc. in the past several years.Created [...]

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