“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 [...]
“I Believe God”Keith WilliamsFrom the forthcoming CD Introducing Keith Willliams (2012)www.epmmusicgroup.comKeith Williams’ inspirational single “I Believe God” explores the importance of believing without seeing, especially during life’s rough spots.His alternately smooth and intense, and always likeable, tenor caresses the gentle, mantra-like ballad, while the marvelous Claude Deuce's multi-tracked vocals wallpaper [...]
NicoisUn-di-'ni-a-belNicois Music (2012)www.nicoismusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.“God told me that my ministry is to the nations. Because of that, my music contains some gospel, some CCM, and some urban. My music has an international flair.” – Nicois The Virginia-born Nicois Harris, who goes by her first name [...]
“Grace of God”Gary SamuelsFrom the Versatile Entertainment EP Grace of God (2012)“Grace of God” finds Gary Samuels, a five-octave vocalist from Harlem, in a tussle with Satan. The devil is greedy, too: he wants the singer’s life and his soul. A companion video depicts the tussle as a married junior [...]
