“You Are Jehovah” Judy Jacobs From the CD I Feel a Change (2011) http://www.judyjacobs.com/ Judy Jacobs flexes her muscular preaching voice to power “You Are Jehovah,” a praise song that benefits from strong musicianship and tom-busting percussion. The uncomplicated call-and-response between Jacobs and the ensemble builds in intensity to the [...]
Blessid Union of SoulsThe Mission FieldSalvation Road Records (2011)www.blessidunionofsouls.netReviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Like the sonically similar Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20 and Foo Fighters, Blessid Union of Souls was a top 40 radio staple during the 1990s. The buoyant, feel-good sound of Eliot Sloan fueled such [...]
Glenn E. Rice of the Kansas City Star reports that Professor Michael Charles, "Gospel Music Laureate" of Kansas City and a former member of the Raymond Rasberry Singers, died Wednesday, March 9, at the age of 64. Read the story here: Professor Michael Charles
“It’s Done”Anita WilsonMelody Green Music Group (2011)www.nimbitmusic.com/anitawilsonAs a worship leader at Chicago’s historic Fellowship M.B. Church and a member of Donald Lawrence & Co. – she led “Happy Being Me” on The Law of Confession, Part I – Anita Wilson has a strong gospel music resume.On her solo single, “It’s [...]
“Parent Me”Json feat. J.R.From the Lamp Mode Recordings CD City Lights (2010)http://www.json116.com/Json (born Jason Watson) has been featured on albums by the likes of Flame and DJ Official, but he is a fine Christian rapper in his own spotlight. On “Parent Me,” the St. Louis-born artist offers a poignant, honest [...]
“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 [...]
