“Secret Place”Jai Reed feat. Bishop Lester LoveFrom the TLR Entertainment CD Jai Reed (2010)http://www.tlrentertainment.com/Jai Reed and Bishop Lester Love duet on a heartwarming praise ballad, based on Psalm 91, about finding the place, even in the midst of crowds, where “ain’t nobody there but me and you.” It’s where God’s [...]
“Free”REvivedhttp://www.revivedonline.com/Positive vibes are coming out of Toronto, Canada via REvived – biological sisters Veronica and Carleen Bloomfield – who undoubtedly draw comparisons to Trin-i-tee 5:7 and SWV for their urban neo-soul sound and tuneful songs. “Free,” the single from REvived's 2009 self-titled CD, is a liberation anthem, a call to “take [...]
Karen Washington & the New Singing StarsJesus is AliveDream Reality Records (2008)http://www.klwashington.com/Turn your car radio to the AM band while riding in the south or southeast portions of the U.S., and you’re likely to hear gospel music, quartet in particular. It’s the kind in which Karen Washington and the New [...]
“Keep Pressin’ On”Rodd JimmersonFrom the forthcoming CD Keep Pressin’ Onwww.myspace.com/473679022Originally from Bolivar, Tennessee, church musician Rodd Jimmerson now lives in Central Missouri and, after more than a decade working with choirs and praise teams, has decided to try his hand at a solo career.The title track of the keyboardist's forthcoming [...]
“We Serve a Mighty God”Bishop J.C. Williams & Voices of New LifeFrom the forthcoming CD The Encounter: LIVE http://www.voicesofnewlife.com/Nominated for a Rhythm of Gospel Award, “We Serve a Mighty God” is an antiphonal piece that travels along with the bright optimism of a television show theme song. It is simple for [...]
DeLois Barrett Campbell of the Barrett Sisters and Roberta Martin Singers turns 85, and will be feted at her annual Birthday Celebration. The celebration and musical will take place at Chicago's historic First Church of Deliverance on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Bishop Otto Houston is host pastor.The First Church of [...]
“Beautiful”Tammi HaddonFrom the forthcoming album Fanatic (single available on iTunes)http://www.tammihaddon.com/On her new single “Beautiful,” co-written with Tim Stewart and her husband Gerald, Tammi Haddon of the talented Detroit Haddons brings attention to issues such as sexual abuse, spousal abuse and poor self-image. She lifts up the carpet edge and sweeps [...]
Gregory Gay reported on the passing of Chicago gospel singer LaWonda Campbell.Read her obituary and homegoing service information on ChicagoGospel.net.Photo credit: ChicagoGospel.net.
Connection!UnleashedUnity Music Group (2010)www.myspace.com/connectionusaReviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Houston’s contemporary quartet Connection! blends synthetically-smooth harmonies with traditional-flavored fare. Although organized in 2000, the quartet was formed before the new millenium, when the men were still teenagers and part of a group called “The Youth Musicians.”Apostle Kareem Jackson, who [...]
“Will Not Rest”YunekFrom the forthcoming CD Detour (available Spring 2011)http://www.yunekmusic.com/TBGB readers will remember Jessica Joseph, aka Yunek (pron. unique), from our review of her single, “Got Fruit,“ almost three years to the day. Yunek was our Pick of the Week then and our Pick of the Week now. After a brief hiatus, [...]
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