Kell Bailey – Evidence
Kell Bailey’s Evidence is a collection of bracing P&W selections with traces of hymnody embedded in their DNA.
“The Promise” – Mississippi Mass Choir feat. Stan Jones and Myron Butler
The Mississippi Mass Choir’s latest single “The Promise” has more of a pop sound than we’re used to from a group best known for combining the intensity of quartet singing with the full-throated sound of a community choir.
Jonathan Butler – Ubuntu
What makes Ubuntu outstanding is that it doesn’t just feature Jonathan Butler, smooth jazz artist, but Jonathan Butler, smooth jazz artist who has returned to his roots and applied his craft to an expression of African sentiments, sounds, and rhythms. It’s the South African musician’s finest album to date.
Belfast Community Gospel Choir – Strictly Gospel
Strictly Gospel by Northern Ireland’s Belfast Community Gospel Choir is a collection of contemporary gospel, CCM, and classic inspirational songs. The group is directed by Marie Lacey, the daughter of gospel singer Margaret Leebody and a soloist herself.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 16, 2023
“When Love Comes In” Jonathan Butler feat. Keb’ Mo’ From the Artistry Music / Mack Avenue Music Group album Ubuntu (release date: April 28, 2023)
JGM Pick of the Week – May 9, 2023
“It Is Well” Monica Lisa Stevenson Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (release date: April 28, 2023)
Lawrence Hancock – Waiting For You
On his ninth album, Waiting For You, Bishop Lawrence Hancock continues to ride in his own distinctive lane of Christian hip hop.
JGM Pick of the Week: May 2, 2023
“Heaven Belongs to You” The Wilson Family of Cades JEF Records (release date: March 7, 2023)
“Through the Fire” – LaTisha Johnson Montgomery
Gospel singer LaTisha Johnson Montgomery’s confident, emotive delivery sells “Through the Fire,” as does uber-producer Tedy P.’s unnerving atmospheric backdrop.
“Praise Tell Ya!” – LaNorris McFadden & P.R.O.O.F.
“Praise Tell Ya!” is an extroverted praise piece with a full-throated P.R.O.O.F. supporting a muscular-voiced LaNorris McFadden.
JGM Pick of the Week: April 24, 2023
“Till We Meet” Jerard & Jovaun From the CD No Troubled Hearts (release date: February 17, 2023)
“Blessed” – Aaron Lindsey feat. Fred Hammond
The new single is a remake of Fred Hammond and Radicals for Christ’s 1995 hit, “We’re Blessed.”
JGM Pick of the Week – April 17, 2023
“Alright” Melvin Crispell III From the Provident Label Group / Sony Music CD No Failure (single release date: February 17, 2023)
“My Testimony” – Jai Reed
On his latest single, “My Testimony,” New Orleans singer-songwriter Jai Reed witnesses to his listeners. He made it through by God’s grace, he sings, and so will you.
JGM Pick of the Week: April 10, 2023
“At Your Feet” Tracy Walker Tracy Walker / Palm Sunday (release date: September 2, 2022)
Minister Kai Brown – I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Thru
Musically, Brown’s new album, I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Thru, pulls liberally on his R&B experience, while the lyric content offers messages of praise and thanksgiving, encouragement, healing, salvation, and a heartrending testimony about his children’s health scares.
“Clap Your Hands” – Batayah feat. Molech Dawid and Princess Davorah
The North Carolina-born singer has a voice as creamy and sweet as honey, and the incorporation of her children’s singing and rapping into the mix is done skillfully.
JGM Pick of the Week: April 3, 2023
“Lord, Do It For Me” Zacardi Cortez From the Blacksmoke Music Worldwide CD Imprint (Live in Memphis)
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