“Lost Souls”
Kevon Carter
From the CD Philippians 4:13
Taking on the persona of a newbie to the church, Kevin Carter sings in “Lost Souls” what some are afraid to talk about.
When the lost soul is met by church folk at all, it’s with glaring disapproval for what he wears, what he does and for wearing braids. Carter ripostes with remarks about the hypocrisy of a congregation that has the nerve to criticize him when their actions make them no more perfect than he (gee whiz, this never happens, does it?!)

“Lost Souls” is a song mixed with head-shaking sadness, regret but also hope. In the end, at least the soul seeking salvation doesn’t lose his will to know God. He just decides to watch church on television, and catch some episodes of “Bobby Jones,” instead.  It’s compelling songwriting: grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.

You may be unfamiliar with the Chicago-based Carter, but that’s because he is usually behind the scenes writing songs for the likes of DeWayne Woods and the Chicago Mass Choir. His “I Cannot Tell It All” for Chicago Mass was covered by the southern gospel group, the Talley Trio. Carter is now in front of the microphone on his debut album, Philippians 4:13, from which this single is taken.

6 Comments

  1. Abrodos Music August 20, 2010 at 2:02 am - Reply

    Thank you for covering Mr. Carter on your blog.

  2. Crunk Beats August 23, 2010 at 5:52 am - Reply

    The Blog is really nice and it is really nice to cover Mr Carter in the blog.

  3. Sonja Whitmore December 16, 2010 at 7:41 pm - Reply

    Hi Bob,

    This entire project is on point as it relates to our relationship with God and the body of believers. God has anointed Kevon with ole’ school values with a contemporary flare. Kevon’s gifts as a psalmist, songwriter and musician are a true blessing to all who have witnessed his music ministry.

  4. Bob Marovich December 16, 2010 at 8:24 pm - Reply

    Hi, Sonja — thank you for your comments! Hope God is blessing you and your family “More Abundantly!”

  5. Bob Marovich December 16, 2010 at 8:24 pm - Reply

    Hi, Sonja — thank you for your comments! Hope God is blessing you and your family “More Abundantly!”

  6. Sonshine December 22, 2010 at 5:34 pm - Reply

    I love to see Kevon ministering. He is so passionate about the musical/vocal gifts that God has blessed him with. The world will soon know this Kevon Carter.

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Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.