Mississippi Mass Choir – “God’s On Your Side”
“God's On Your Side” Mississippi Mass Choir feat. Le’Andria Johnson From the Malaco CD Declaration of Dependence (release date: June 3, 2014) www.malaco.com Put the Mississippi Mass Choir together with Le’Andria Johnson, and you have a potent combination of old school passion. Opening with a Kirk Franklin-esque call and response, [...]
“Word of God Speak” – Perfection
“Word of God Speak" Perfection 4 Winds Records (released October, 2013) www.malaco.com The modern gospel quartet Perfection covers MercyMe’s 2002 hit “Word of God Speak” with delicately smooth harmonies, soulful lead singing, and an arm-waving sing-a-long at the conclusion. On the album version, Perfection adds a snippet from Thomas Whitfield’s [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 26, 2014
“Better”The ShowersA&P Records (2014)Nothing like being pushed to the edge of the fire, metaphorically speaking, to produce a good gospel song. “I’m tired of my life / I’m tired of the pain / I’m tired of my past / the guilt and the shame,” the Showers sing on “Better,” their [...]
Eloho – Arise
Eloho Arise (Released March 15, 2014) http://elohoefemuai.co.uk/ By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog From Nigeria and now living in Scotland, Eloho Jocelyn Efemuai, known simply as Eloho (it means “prosperity”), is a singer, worship pastor, and presently part of the worship team at The Junction Church in Aberdeen. [...]
Reel Brothers – The Reel Experience
Reel BrothersThe Reel ExperienceShekinah Praise Music Publishing (2011)http://www.reverbnation.com/reelbrothersBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogOn some quartet projects today, the singers and musicians seem as if they are in a tug-of-war over who should be most prominently featured. On The Reel Experience, the Reel Brothers gospel quartet and their musicians [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 19, 2014
“Only God Can”Danetra MooreTyscot Records (2014)www.tyscot.comDanetra Moore’s anthem “Only God” sings the praises of He who can do anything and everything, including move the mountains, calm the raging sea, and “take someone like me to use for His glory.”Introduced by a delicate acoustic piano, the song traverses through a robust [...]
Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers)
Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers)Tyscot Records (released April 22, 2014)www.tyscot.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDeitrick Haddon and Tyscot Records want to bring the choir back. To make manifest their pledge, they’ve released Deitrick Haddon’s LXW (League of Xtraordinary Worshippers). The album not only celebrates the youthful [...]
“I Survived” – Marquis Jelks
“I Survived”Marquis JelksAvailable on iTunesAccompanied only by warm, warbling B3 organ, Marquis Jelks delivers “I Survived” in the conversational singing style that goes back nearly as far as gospel music itself.A sung testimony in the mode of “I’m Still Here” and “I Can’t Complain,” “I Survived” has that church solo [...]
The Williams Singers – Destined
The Williams SingersDestinedDeznell Music Group (rel. April 2014)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNot to be confused with the Williams Brothers of Mississippi, the Williams Singersis a quartet from Indianapolis, Indiana, the city that brought you, among other artists, Brown’s Inspirational Singers, Robert Turner and the Silver Hearts, and [...]
DJ Caleb – Got Gospel? Vol. 2
DJ CalebGot Gospel? Vol. 2Email: djcaleb@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDJ Caleb is a gospel DJ, which means he spins gospel music for special events, not on the radio. Self-taught, DJ Caleb shows that anyone can learn to mix using a turntable. With dj finance options available, it [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 12, 2014
“Sunday A.M.”Karen Clark SheardKarew Records (2014)www.karewrecords.comI knew “Sunday A.M.” had all the makings of a fine gospel single the minute I heard Karen Clark Sheard sing it at her September 2013 live recording session in Chicago. Unlike Mary Mary’s 2012 “Sunday Morning,” which anticipates services with tambourine-shaking glee, “Sunday A.M.” [...]
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoys – God’s Love Lifted Me Higher
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoysGod’s Love Lifted Me HigherMississippi Delta Blues (2014)www.mississippideltabluesinfo.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel quartet singers are the Energizer Bunnies of music. Decade after decade, through innumerable personnel changes and stylistic revolutions, they keep on going.Such is the story of veteran gospel quartet lead [...]
Lisa Knowles and the Brown Singers – The Evolution Continues
Lisa Knowles and the Brown SingersThe Evolution ContinuesOne Voice Media (released March 18, 2014)Available from Amazon.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogLisa Knowles of Memphis, Tennessee, is one to watch in 2014.Not only does she sing electrifying solos as a member of James Fortune & FIYA, and has guested [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 6, 2014
“Still God”Angel TaylorEpitome (2014)Available from Amazon.comDressed in a sumptuous sapphire gown, the statuesque Angel Taylor of the Grammy-nominated Trin-i-tee 5:7 sang “Still God” before more than 8,000 at the Allstate Gospel SuperFest in Chicago. This passionate love song to God, wrapped in a power pop ballad, is from Angel’s forthcoming [...]
The World-Famous Barrett Sisters Wow At CIMMfest
Photo highlights from the screening of The Sweet Sisters of Zion: DeLois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters, produced and directed by Regina Rene. The screening and live performance occurred at the Chicago Independent Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) at Chicago's Chop Shop/1st Ward Sunday, May 4, 2014. The audience [...]
Jai Reed – Songs From My Heart
Jai ReedSongs From My HeartK. Lamp Entertainment, LLC (2014)klampentertainment@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAlthough he is a New Orleans guy, Pastor Jai Reed must still consider it a treat to sing in the Gospel Tent at the Crescent City's legendary Jazz and Heritage Festival. This year, he was [...]
The Mckee Choir – What Shall It Take
The Mckee ChoirWhat Shall It TakeSharp Records (2014)http://themckeechoir.bandcamp.com/album/what-shall-it-takeBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNamed for Rev. James E. Mckee, the Mckee Choir was organized several years ago by Ulannie “Link” Brewer. The choir’s album, What Shall It Take, was recorded at its home church of Dunham Temple CME in [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: April 28, 2014
Demetrius Woods“Nothing Without You”Available via online retailers April 29, 2014The artist formerly known as Holy Boy converts Alicia Keys’ "If I Ain’t Got You” into “Nothing Without You.” The gospelization makes sense. It’s a short distance lyrically between “If I ain’t got you” to “If I ain’t got you, Jesus.” [...]
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