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 [...]
“Expect You Now”Bryan WilsonFrom the forthcoming CD And It’s Over (Fall 2012)www.bryanwilson.comIt’s been nearly two decades since singer-songwriter Bryan Wilson of Danville, Illinois made his breakthrough performance at age 10, singing “His Eye is on the Sparrow” with the Mississippi Children’s Choir. Since then, his voice has deepened (though he [...]
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 [...]
