One Million-Plus Ringtone Sales for “Never Would Have Made It”

From Verity Gospel Music Group:

MARVIN SAPP’S “NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT”
REACHES MORE THAN 1 MILLION IN RINGTONE SALES

SONG CLAIMS ANOTHER BREAKTHROUGH FOR SAPP, WHO BECOMES FIRST GOSPEL ARTIST
TO SELL OVER 1 MILLION RINGTONES

New York, NY – June 4, 2009 – The milestones continue to pour in for Marvin Sapp’s “Never Would Have Made It,” which has officially sold 1,254,957 ringtones. Fans just can’t get enough of the record-breaking tune that was named Top Song of 2008 by The Associated Press and remained #1 at Gospel radio for 47 weeks, making it the longest #1 radio single for all formats.

“This is so exciting! I remain humbled by the overwhelming response to this song and thank everyone who made “Never Would Have Made It” their ringtone,” says Marvin Sapp. “This is truly more than I could ask or think, and I am grateful.”

Catherine Seligman, RCA/Jive Label Group Director of Mobile Marketing says: “I’m elated that Marvin has reached this level of achievement in the mobile marketplace. The Gospel market is one of the growing segments in mobile. “Never Would Have Made It” is an inspiration to all and offers a wonderful personalization experience for fans to enjoy on their mobile devices.”

James “Jazzy” Jordan, Executive Vice President, Verity Gospel Music Group, says: “This is a tremendous achievement for Marvin Sapp and for Gospel music. With digital sales flourishing in other genres, we are thrilled to have surpassed the 1 million mark in Gospel music. For Marvin Sapp to be the first is another proud moment for a more than deserving artist.”

Marvin Sapp is currently touring around the country and is scheduled to perform July 5 at the Essence Music Festival’s tribute to Bishop T.D. Jakes.