Gospel Music

“God Do It”Lisa Knowles & the Brown Singers (2012)brownsingers@gmail.comAlescia “Lisa” Knowles & the Brown Singers count on God to do it.  We can count on the female quartet from Memphis to create “little country church” gospel music, such as "God Do It," that sets feet to tapping and hands to [...]

Congratulations to the following winners at the 55th GRAMMY Awards: 36 – Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” – Matt Redman37 – Best Gospel Song“Go Get It” – Mary Mary38 - Best Contemporary Christian Music Song“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” – Matt Redman“Your Presence Is Heaven” – Israel [...]

“Shine”Sheri Jones-MoffettEMI Gospel (2012)www.emigospel.comThe former member of Donald Lawrence’s Tri-City Choir ("Encourage Yourself") and one-half of the duo Ted and Sheri interpolates the lyrics and theme of “This Little Light of Mine” into a perky, brassy, contemporary reflection on the importance of sowing righteous seeds.  “This is the right time to [...]

“Something Gotta Hold On Me”Danny BrooksFrom the His House CD Texassippi Soul Man (2012)www.dannybrooksmusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.When someone asked Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he is alleged to have answered, “Because that’s where the money is.” Similarly, should someone ask Ontario-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Danny [...]

Corinthia Cromwell & the Evolution BandPeace of Mind, Outside the LinesMoCro Productions (2012)www.corinthiacromwell.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.The thematic premise of Peace of Mind, Outside the Lines, by saxophonist-vocalist Corinthia Cromwell & the Evolution Band, is its presentation of separate gospel and jazz sections.  In actuality, the nine-track [...]

“Finish Strong”Jonathan NelsonKarew Records (2012)www.karewrecords.comThe new single from multiple Stellar Award winner and GMA Dove nominated recording artist Jonathan Nelson (Right Now Praise) sings that he will endure to the end, despite all obstacles, because he has faith.  “Finish Strong” benefits from a head-bobbing rhythm, a live audience, and a [...]

TisaAwesomeNext Level Gospel (2012)www.tisa.usBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAwesome, by Latisia Renee Wood, aka Tisa (pron. tee-sah), is a live album produced by triple threat VaShawn Mitchell, who also contributes two songs to the project, including the title track.  The album offers a stack of devotionals from a [...]

Remember Jekalyn Carr, whom we reviewed last July?  Read on!Memphis, TN – February 1, 2013 – Powerhouse teen singer and speaker  Jekalyn Carr’s record label, Lunjeal Music Group , has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Malaco Music Group for the release of her upcoming album “Greater is Coming” in Spring 2013. [...]

“He Will Make a Way”John Waldon & Company (2012)www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnwaldonandcompanyJohn Waldon calls the assembly to worship, then moves out of the way as Andrea Baty gives this conventional gospel song a bluesy, old-school vibe with her sassy, soulful squalling."You can talk about me just as much as you please," Baty asserts, [...]