Gospel Music

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Christian rapper FLAME saw his latest CD, The 6th, debut at the number one spot on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart immediately after its release March 6.  FLAME talked with TBGB about The 6th and his life in Christian rap and hip hop.TBGB: Take us to the beginning [...]

“Speechless”Anita WilsonFrom the EMI Gospel CD Worship Soul (2012)www.emigospel.comChicago’s Anita Wilson describes the praise ballad “Speechless” as a “slow jam” that expresses how she adores God, even when all she can do is wave her hands.  But Wilson has a voice here and, backed by strong musicians and background vocalists, she [...]

Smokie NorfulOnce In a LifetimeEMI Gospel (released April 3, 2012)www.emigospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Ten years ago, Smokie Norful emerged as one of the most talented male vocalists in modern gospel music.  His breakout hit “I Need You Now” made its way onto the playlists of urban contemporary stations [...]

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.The GRAMMY Award-winning a cappella group Take 6 is celebrating its 25th year in the recording business by releasing a new album with an old sound. The group's new CD, One (Shanachie), includes gospel and jubilee songs done originally by classic quartets such as the Selah Jubilee Singers, [...]

“Jesus Be A Fence Around Me”Elder Goldwire McLendonFrom the Music World Gospel CDThe Best of Elder Goldwire McLendonwww.musicworldgospel.comMany first became familiar with Elder Goldwire McLendon from his recent appearances on BET Sunday Best.  Others know him as one of Philadelphia’s native sons and a former member of the Savettes, the [...]

Terea’It’s Up 2 You25 Keys Productionshttp://www.tereamusic.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On her debut CD, It’s Up 2 You, singer-songwriter Terea’ – known to her fans as the “songbird” – blends techno sounds with hip hop beats and neo-soul vocals. The songs on It’s Up 2 You feel intensely personal.  [...]

“Amen Goes Right There”Everett DrakeFrom the Dherico Music CD Amen Goes Right There (2011)www.everettdrake.comThe soulful title track of Everett Drake’s debut solo album reflects on current social issues such as homelessness and sickness, and calls each of us to love one another and come together as “the greatest nation.”  Drake’s catch [...]

The Black Gospel Blog is proud to be listed as one of the six spotlighted Bloggers, and among the Gospel Resource Sites, in the 2012 issue of The Gospel Music Industry Round-Up. The new issue is available through www.gospelroundup.com. The Round-Up is known as "The Bible of the Gospel Music Industry," and for good [...]

JsonGrowing PainsLamp Mode Recordings (2012)www.lampmode.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On the cover of Growing Pains, Json (Jason Watson) is seen emerging face first from the ground, his face contorted in an exasperated expression, a bud growing into new life.The photo telegraphs the truth that pervades the Christian hip [...]