Eric Sharper featuring Committed PraisePressing ForwardDream Reality Records www.myspace.com/committedpraiseFriend of TBGB Tom Matta forwarded a copy of Eric Sharper and Committed Praise’s most recent release, Pressing Forward, for review.The ten-track album showcases an ensemble – technically a choir – of fresh, young voices propelled by Sharper’s zesty vocals. But it [...]
Madelyn Berry MadelynBerryTightMusic 2011http://www.madelynberry.org/On her eponymously-titled third CD, Madelyn Berry continues to demonstrate that she can hold her own vocally against better-known urban gospel female singers such as Damita Haddon and Kiki Sheard.TBGB first became aware of the stylish songstress from Apopka, Florida last year when she released her live [...]
“He Walked Alone (The Story of Jesus)” Chris Jasper From the forthcoming Gold City Music CD Inspired http://www.goldcitymusic.com/ Isley Jasper Isley alumnus Chris Jasper is no stranger to writing and singing sacred music. “He Walked Alone (The Story of Jesus)” is Jasper’s brief musical biography of Jesus from birth to [...]
“Trust Me”Richard Smallwood with VisionFrom the forthcoming Verity Records CD Promises (available June 21, 2011)http://www.verityrecords.com/Iconic singer-songwriter Richard Smallwood has created sacred masterpieces such as “Total Praise,” “Center of My Joy” and “I Love the Lord.” Smallwood's latest single, “Trust Me,” recorded with his vocal group, Vision, carries his deft touch: [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.No one can call Bishop J.C. Williams an underachiever. He accepted the ministry at age 15 and started a church ten years later. Now in his thirties, Williams is one of ten ministers who will be honored at the Rhythm of Gospel Awards this [...]
Never say never. That’s what Roy Tyler learned recently. He called TBGB last week to report that “Leaning,” his duet with Clarence Fountain of the Blind Boys of Alabama, suddenly resurfaced – after seven years – and is currently making its way around gospel radio.The re-arrangement of “What a Fellowship” [...]
Hostyle GospelFive Star Generals Hostyle Gospel Ministries (2010)http://www.hostylegospel.com/There are worship warriors who stomp on the devil’s head, and then there’s Hostyle Gospel.This holy hip hop group from Champaign, Illinois does more than stomp. On their mixtape, Five Star Generals, the trio unpacks an entire arsenal of anti-devil weaponry. They break demons’ [...]
Joseph Middleton of the Golden Era Gospel Blog informed TBGB this morning that two of the three buildings housing Malaco Records of Jackson, Mississippi were "virtually blown away" by the storm system that cut its way across the southern states Friday.Malaco Music Group has been a staunch supporter of TBGB. Our heart goes out to [...]
“He Laid His Hand”Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson & the Spiritual Voices (feat. Zacardi Cortez) From the Worldwide Music CD Back to Basics Chapter Two (2011)www.myspace.com/wonderboyjohnsonPossessing raw, shouting preacher-like vocal styles, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson and Zacardi Cortez (“The Blood,” “I Believe”) are ideally suited to do a duet. On “He Laid His [...]
Cinemablend.com discusses the new documentary on gospel music, Rejoice and Shout, that hits theaters in June.Read more here: Rejoice and Shout.
