Gospel Music

The Memphis HarmonizersKeep Running OnE&J Records (2012)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.George Dean could be named an honorary member of the Memphis Harmonizers. The lead singer for the popular Gospel Four produces, writes, sings lead, and even offers background vocals for his fellow Memphians on their new CD, [...]

(Chicago, IL – April 26, 2012) – GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Pastor Charles Jenkins and Inspired People record label sign an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with EMI Gospel/EMI Christian Music Group.  Pastor Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live’s debut project, The Best of Both Worlds will be in stores and available online everywhere on June [...]

Young ChozenClass President90k Watts (2012)http://www.youngchozen.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On his full-length debut, Class President, Young Chozen describes the Heavenly Father as both “daddy” and “king.” So, he argues, if his father is the king, naturally he’s “the new Fresh Prince.”The early playground rhythms and rhymes of Fresh [...]

“Send Your Rain”Clint Brown feat. Pastor Marvin L. WinansFrom the forthcoming Habakkuk Music CD Release (due July 3, 2012)www.habakkukmusic.com“Send Your Rain” is an unhurried praise and worship call for the restorative and healing properties of rain, duly gospelized by the raw, throaty vocals of Clint Brown and Marvin L. Winans.  [...]

“Crazy” Dayna CaddellAvailable on iTunes today: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crazy-single/id518101225Grammy- and Dove-nominated singer-songwriter Dayna Caddell is crazy in love – with Jesus.  To snatches of a chorus of fetching Philly soul strings in the background and heavy dance beats in the foreground, Caddell gets sassy as she sings—gushes—about how head over heels in love [...]

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On April 10, the GRAMMY-nominated and Stellar Award-winning forever JONES released their sophomore CD, Musical Revival (EMI Gospel).  Four of the seven-member family band—Dewitt, Kim, Dominique’ and Dewitt IV—chatted with TBGB about the album and how they went from the Pacific Northwest to [...]

“In the Midst of a Storm”Joe Russell, feat. Instruments of Praise From the CD In the Midst of a Storm www.joerussellmusic.comOn his new single, “In the Midst of a Storm,” Joe Russell sings about how Jesus rescues souls from troubled times.  He’s supported by a delicious mid-tempo southern soul rhythm section, [...]

The Southern Sons of MemphisAnother Dimension – LiveSOME Records (2011)www.southernsonsmemphis.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Anchored by lead vocalist Bob Holloway, the Southern Sons of Memphis, Tennessee have a traditional, funky southern soul sound that evokes the musical richness of their native city.Save for the final two selections, the [...]

Wendy PulliamBy TBGBInspirational Jazz Correspondent Wendy PulliamAny jazz lover will appreciate the anointing on Joyce Spencer’s life and music ministry.  It’s evident when you listen to the relaxing sound of sweet Inspirational Jazz that flows effortlessly throughout her CD, Sweet Dreams, released in 2010 through HIM Record Promotions. After a [...]