William MurphyGod ChaserRCA Inspiration (2013)www.verityrecords.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogWhen on the title track of God Chaser, William Murphy declares, “because I love you, I’ll chase you forever,” it brought to mind the two lovers eternally out of reach in Keats’s Ode on a Grecian Urn.It may be [...]
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Spirit of the Church: A Celebration of Black Gospel Music (Vol. 1)Green Apple Entertainment Street Date: February 5, 2013By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogHistory was made in September 1962 when WOR-TV in New York broadcast the first episode of TV Gospel Time. The program, whose main sponsor was Pharmaco [...]
“Awesome”feat. Canton Jones, Isaac Carree, Jessica Reedy, Da T.R.U.T.H.From the Cajo Records album Kingdom Business 4 (2012)Pastor Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago’s award-winning single has already spawned its first cover. Four distinct but equally talented gospel voices sing, rap, and declare on “Awesome,” remixed as an acoustic track with gradually intensifying [...]
“Only You Can Deliver”Kevin Vasser feat. DeWayne WoodsMalaco Records (2012)www.malaco.comChicago’s Kevin Vasser is now part of the Malaco Records family, and the first product of the partnership is the radio-friendly single, “Only You Can Deliver.”Vasser opens the leisurely tempo number by singing with the intimate but intense passion of a [...]
Jay McGeeTestimony!!Beacon Records (2012)www.cdbaby.com/cd/jaymcgee4 By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNorth Carolina's Jay McGee was inspired to sing after hearing quartet stars such as Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Johnnie Taylor and Archie Brownlee. As his fourth and latest album, Testimony!!, and especially the opening track, “Stand Up!” demonstrate, the residue of [...]
Robbie BaxterSoft Tones of Worship (2012)www.facebook.com/bishoprobbie.baxterBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogBishop Robbie Baxter's new CD, Soft Tones of Worship is inspirational jazz, a mellow, meditative album designed for prayer and worship. It has already garnered praise from pastors in Orlando, where Robbie Baxter Ministries is located. The combo featured on [...]
Tasha CobbsGraceEMI Gospel (2013)www.emigospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On the final track of Tasha Cobbs’ Grace, the young artist sings about her confidence in God. From the sound of her stage presence, she has confidence, period. The performance nearly sent the live recording audience at Northview Christian Church [...]
“Changed”Chrystal RuckerFrom the EPM CD You Deservewww.epmmusicgroup.comThe exciting Church of Godin Christ soloist wraps her voice around Walter Hawkins’ classic contemporary gospel song. While Rucker gives the contemplative song her own imprint, the influence of Tramaine Hawkins, the original soloist, is evident in her vocal runs and embellishments, as well as [...]
