“Let It Go”Le’Andria JohnsonFrom the CD The Evolution of Le’Andria Johnson(available February 14, 2012)www.musicworldgospel.comSetting aside for a moment the church-wrecking persona that vaulted her single, “Jesus,” to the top of everyone’s mind, Le’Andria Johnson evokes neo-soulsters Lauryn Hill and India.Arie in this let-go-and-let-God selection. “Don’t let the pain change the [...]
“Yesterday”Andrea HelmsFrom the Music World Gospel CD Moving Forward (available March 6, 2012)www.musicworldgospel.com“Yesterday” had me from the warm warbling of the B3. BET Sunday Best Season 4 first runner-up Andrea Helms delivers this Mary Mary selection as an old-fashioned gospel blues. She articulates the joy that comes from following Jesus, [...]
Some cool facts, courtesy of I Hear Music, Inc. - Cincinnati, OH: Andraé Crouch… ("Let The Church Say Amen") - Signed the Winans. They were the first group on his gospel label?- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004?- Has two (2) hymns that are in [...]
JackyeeBroken but Perfected for My PurposeDaVine Purpose Entertainment (2011)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross led us through the various stages of death. On Broken but Perfected for My Purpose, Jackyee leads us through the various stages of rebirth.Not rebirth as in reincarnation, but religious rebirth is [...]
“Depending on You”Maurice GriffinSingle available on iTunes and amazon.comwww.mauricegriffinonline.comAt last, a single that showcases the vocal capabilities of Maurice Griffin, winner of the 2007 Gospel Music Workshop of America Gospel Treasure competition and BET Season Two finalist.“Depending on You” finds the Chicago-based gospel singer in full testimony about his journey [...]
Jessica ReedyFrom the HeartLight Records/Entertainment One (2011)http://www.eonemusic.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.There’s everything to like about Jessica Reedy’s debut CD, From the Heart. It contains a superb mix of songs, messages, and musical styles that receive expert production from a battery of top-shelf producers, with lovingly rendered vocals from Reedy [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Every now and then, a background singer steps from the shadows and into the spotlight. Milwaukee gospel singer Ocie Jackson is the latest to make the leap. Her debut solo CD, My Heart, My Song (Behind the Cross Music Group) is scheduled for [...]
“Hello God”Eunice WrightFrom the forthcoming Joyful Noize CD Worth It All (release scheduled for March 2012)www.eunicewright.comThe best part of psalmist Eunice Wright’s new praise single, “Hello God,” is its instantly memorable (and eminently singable) chorus, especially when Wright’s background vocalists join her at the end for a resounding reprise accompanied [...]
“In His Hands”Shaun MillzFrom the CD My Bride (scheduled for early 2012 release)Four years ago, the mother of Newark gospel singer-songwriter Shaun Millz suffered a massive stroke, leaving her paralyzed on one side and bound to a wheel chair. The young man sought consolation and inspiration from the victorious struggles [...]
Myron ButlerWorshipEMI Gospel (2012)www.myronbutler.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog. Ah, to be young, gifted and a tenor.Myron Butler is all of these, and on his latest CD, Worship, he demonstrates in particular his songwriting craft and winning voice. The Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award-winning Dallas native and former [...]
