TBGB learned that gospel singer Gabriel Hardeman (Gabriel Hardeman Delegation) passed away today, June 16, 2012.We last reported on Hardeman in 2008 when he underwent a single-lung transplant.UPDATE:Singer-songwriter, Gabriel S. Hardeman, best-known for co-writing R&B star Stephanie Mills’ 1987 #1 hit “I Feel Good All Over” and Teddy Pendergrass’ “Truly Blessed”, died [...]
A New AwakeningIt’s A BlessingSharp Records (2012)www.sharperbrothersusa.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Sometimes, plain and simple does it. On It’s a Blessing, the quartet A New Awakening from Cheraw, South Carolina combines soulful and strong lead vocals, fine harmonies, talented musicians, and a pleasant production. The CD reminds you why [...]
“Praise Your Way Out”Shawna HarrisAvailable on iTuneshttps://www.facebook.com/ShawnaDominiqueHarris Power soprano Shawna Harris pulls no punches. From the opening bars of her single, “Praise Your Way Out,” she declares with an evangelist’s conviction: “There is a praise that will lead you into a breakthrough…a praise that will get God’s attention….all you’ve got [...]
“I Remember” Wincey From the CD Time to Say (2012) www.winceycomusic.com “I Remember” is an uncomplicated, smooth-as-caramel contemporary gospel song with cheerful vocals by Wincey Terry-Bryant. The Newark native sings praises to the one who has “always been there for me,” in good times and bad, for the hurt [...]
Byron CageMemoirs of a WorshipperVerity Gospel Music Group (release date: June 19, 2012)www.verityrecords.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.“They’re praising God in Chicagotonight,” Byron Cage exclaims on his latest CD, Memoirs of a Worshipper. Recorded live in the WindyCity’s Christ Universal Temple, the new album by the "Prince of Praise [...]
“Not Guilty”Darlene McCoywww.darlenemccoy.comStanding at the precipice of eternity, with a “list a mile long of all my sins,” Darlene McCoy knows this is it. Nowhere to hide anymore. She wonders what He is going to say. She gets a pleasant surprise with the verdict: “Not guilty.” Jesus already paid her fare [...]
Zacardi CortezThe IntroductionBlack Smoke Worldwide (2012)www.mrkerrydouglas.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNotwithstanding the title of his new album, Zacardi Cortez really needs no introduction. His signature performances with James Fortune and FIYA on “I Believe” and “The Blood” were sufficient to sear his gruff but tuneful preacher’s tone onto the [...]
Chicago, IL – Pepe Epting, 44, singer/songwriter who’s recorded with acts as diverse as R. Kelly and the platinum selling-ensemble, Shekinah Glory Ministry, passed away on Tuesday, June 5th after a long illness.Just a few weeks ago, Epting was well enough to dramatically perform at Shekinah Glory Ministry’s live concert recording [...]
Pastor Marvin L. Winans Marvin L. Winans Presents: The Praise & Worship ExperienceMLW Productions (street date: June 26, 2012)Fans can follow Winans on Twitter @marvinwinans andFacebook: /marvinwinansBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.“Fear not what people do, and even less what they say, for it will be okay.”Pastor Marvin [...]
“For My Good”Earnest Pugh feat. Beverly CrawfordFrom the Black Smoke Music Worldwide CD Earnestly Yourshttp://www.earnestpugh.com/"Gospel’s Leading Man” Earnest Pugh and the electrifying Beverly Crawford reflect on being “a victor and not a victim.”On the chic Thomas Whitfield-inspired gospel waltz, “For My Good,” Pugh and his background singers tee up the [...]
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