Rev. Frank H. Evans & the Cleftone Gospel SingersAre You Saved?Sharp Records (2012)www.sharperbrothersusa.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Like Atlanta International Records (AIR) and Malaco, the Sharp Records imprint is one of the few labels remaining that specialize in current artists performing traditional gospel. Case in point: Are You [...]
“Alright”Gerald Scott & Co.From the forthcoming Habakkuk Music CD Incredible (available July 17, 2012)www.habakkukmusic.comTo an irrepressible and appropriately fun melody and rhythm, Gerald Scott & Co. declares that regardless of how difficult your life is, or how challenging society has become, “cast all your cares” on Jesus, because “God’s gonna make [...]
“Rejoice!!”SoJo Ministrieswww.sojojo2.comDelaware’s husband-and-wife duo Sophia and Joe Yancey, Jr. are SoJo Ministries. “Rejoice!!” is their latest single. It’s a simple, straightforward exclamation of happiness in the “brand new day.” No hidden agenda, no needs, no requests, no pains or life-searing questions, and not even that many lyrics, just feelin'-groovy vertical praise [...]
“I Came to Lift Him”Myesha ChaneyFrom the forthcoming Kingdomanity/Relevé Entertainment CDTake Him to the World (available July 3, 2012)www.releve-ent.comAssisted by an arsenal of electronica and throbbing beats, Myesha Chaney “states her position” on “I Came to Lift Him.” She’s here to bless His holy name and declares that “if you [...]
Be among the first to check out the video for Damita's "Won't Turn Back," including never before seen images of Ms. Damita. "Won’t Turn Back" is the current single from the upcoming project Anticipation, to be released July 24, 2012.
Outreach 24/724 Hours – AM Worship (2012)www.outreach247.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.The contemporary gospel harmony ensemble Outreach 24/7 put their name to the test by pulling a praise all-nighter. The result is 24 Hours - AM Worship.This nearly 80-minute project is a series of songs, each corresponding to an [...]
“You Been Good”Dr. Charles G. Hayes & theCosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir (2012)www.cosmopolitancop.comI am confident that if every single gospel artist in the world decided to trade in their shouting shoes for urban contemporary, Dr. Charles G. Hayes and the Warriors would remain rooted in the traditional gospel sound.The Warriors’ [...]
Eunice WrightWorth It AllJoyful Noyze Entertainment 2012www.eunicewright.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Eunice Wright’s tunefully rough, church-soloist voice can transform just about any song into a traditional gospel workout.And that’s pretty much what she does on her latest CD, Worth It All. Recorded live at the Crossroad Christian Church [...]
“On Fire”Shawny WrightFrom the 627 Music EP Touch of Paradise www.627music.comBuoyed by thumping house beats, Shawny Wright’s single, “On Fire,” calls on believers to dance and praise so Jesus will “set this place on fire” and “change the atmosphere.” By “place,” she means anywhere that God’s presence can change the [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Shifting the Atmosphere, the major label debut for singer-songwriter Jason Nelson, was recorded live at Greater Bethlehem Temple, near Baltimore. The location was appropriate: not only is Jason pastor of the church, but singing in front of its congregation is where it all started [...]
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