Gospel Music

“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, [...]

“He Stepped In”Wess Morgan feat. Jason CrabbFrom Under an Open Heaven, Vol. 2www.wessmorgan.com“He Stepped In” likens God’s involvement in a turbulent life to the calming of the skies and seas.  “Lord, please say 'Peace! Be still.'  Let the winds and waves obey,” sings Wess Morgan, with the laidback edginess of Fred Hammond. [...]

(New York, New York) – Verity Gospel Music Group will now be known as RCA Inspiration it was announced today. As previously stated, RCA Inspiration will now be headed up by GM Geo Bivins. Bivins retains the title of SVP, Urban Promotion, RCA Records.  In addition, Stanley Brown is promoted [...]

“Abide”LexiMalaco Records (2012)www.malaco.comOn her latest single, "Abide," television and radio personality Lexi Allen offers up a solid helping of shoulder-rocking love-praise bathed in a rich and delicious urban AC groove.  It’s Jesus’s arms where she wants to be, she sings, “so let me stay here in your presence.”Lexi’s previous experience [...]