Muriel Mwamba – Lesa Alomfwa
Talking drums and bansuri meet saxophone and piano on the journey to spiritual healing.
JGM Pick of the Week: January 23, 2024
Reggie Campbell has been in the independent gospel music community for some time—JGM reviewed his 2014 single “I’ve Got Joy”—but “In My Arms” is his best release to date.
“Been Good” – Lil Prince & Company
The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree: Lil Prince’s group sings in the tradition of his father's Gospel Hi-Lites.
JGM Pick of the Week – January 17, 2024
“My Life” The Flint Cavaliers feat. Minister Tim White and Minister Darnell Williams Independent (release date: January 1, 2024)
JGM Pick of the Week – January 10, 2024
“On Time” Ashford Sanders Ashyashh Music LLC (release date: January 23, 2023)
Eddy Mann – Chapel Songs
Eddy Mann Chapel Songs Independent (release date: June 2, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich With Chapel Songs, Philadelphia-based Christian folk artist Eddy Mann offers a dozen prayerfully meditative selections with acoustic austerity. The album is aptly-titled. The easy, peaceful songs express the intimacy of an evening chapel service. Examples [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: December 27, 2023
"Somebody Saved Me,” a selection from Rev. Stef & Jubilation’s latest album, Worship Him, has roots in the First Baptist Church of Nutley, New Jersey.
John Paul McGee – A Gospejazzical Christmas
John Paul McGee A Gospejazzical Christmas Jazz Urbane (release date: November 16, 2023) Guest review by David McGee In A Gospejazzical Christmas, the first new recording we’ve heard from Dr. John Paul McGee, Ph.D., since his acclaimed 2022 release, Gospejazzical Vol. 1, the gifted pianist-songwriter-producer-vocal arranger (currently assistant chair of [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: December 19, 2023
“God Said He Would Heal the Land” Cherry and Family Independent (release date: October 20, 2023)
A Message from Malaco Music Group
A message from Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group
JGM Pick of the Week: December 11, 2023
“What Is This I Got? Holy Ghost” proves that although it has new personnel, the sound of the New C Lord Cs is consistent with its roots in traditional gospel quartet going back to 1954.
“Press On” – Da T.R.U.T.H. & Isaac Carree
It’s gratifying to see contemporary gospel artists like Isaac Carree and Christian rapper Da T.R.U.T.H. featured on the same soundtrack as top R&B artists like Jill Scott.
“Drummer Boy” – The Disciple Travelers
Look out, Pentatonix—the Disciple Travelers gospel quartet performs a spectacular percussive a cappella version of “Drummer Boy.”
JGM Pick of the Week – December 4, 2023
After listening to Andy McGuire’s “All Mighty God,” anyone who has lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s disease will need to have tissue handy.
“Safe” – Summer
The conviction in Summer Pearson’s voice is palpable on “Safe,” a prayer-closet call for protection and for a restoration of faith.
“Shine On Me” – Nikki Berry
Nikki Berry’s “Shine on Me,” a vocal solo with only organ accompaniment, is the kind of gospel performance that enlivens a church congregation.
JGM Pick of the Week – November 20, 2023
“Jesus” Sydnee Danielle Revival Music Co. (release date: August 18, 2023)
“His Job” – Dr. E. LaQuint Weaver II feat. Biblical People
With the full-throated Biblical People choir supporting him with bursts of staccato lyrics, Weaver reminds the church that when times are toughest, like when loved ones pass away, just let go and let God do his job.