As is our custom for this time of year, the Journal of Gospel Music presents its “best of” lists in the categories of singles, albums, and historic reissues; and provides a “Best of 2022” Music Hour so you can enjoy some of the winners!
View the city (remix) – RiZen Jesus I’ll never forget – Zak Williams & 1 Akord feat. Lowell Pye
“Believer” Jenise La Vonne Independent (release date: August 26, 2022) www.jeniselavonne.com By Robert M. Marovich “Believer” is indie gospel artist Jenise La Vonne’s best single to date. It has it all: a powerful open, sturdy vocals, compelling lyrics, solid song structure, and chart-quality production. To a loping rhythm, Jenise declares [...]
Click on the image above to begin listening. JGM Music Hour: Episode 95 Track List: Victory right now - Angela "Missy" Billups He was always there (that's why I praise Him) - Zenobia Dewely I am so grateful - Kevan Peabody All I need is you - AsOne We don't [...]
Jenise La Vonne The Call Unusually Anointed Music Group (release date: June 5, 2015) www.lovejeniselavonne.com By Bob Marovich Apostle Lymus Johnson, a fiery preacher winding up to full whoop mode, opens New York singer Jenise La Vonne’s EP The Call. To an overlain modern beat, Apostle Johnson poses the question that serves as [...]
Click on the image to your left to hear the latest episode of the Music Hour, where you can hear the music you read about on the Journal of Gospel Music. Track Listing (in order of appearance): I'll stick with Jesus - Mississippi Mass Choir I got better [...]
“The Wonder of You” Jenise La Vonne www.lovejeniselavonne.com Although the wispy classical-and-acoustic-guitar intro of “The Wonder of You” reveals the marvel that Jenise La Vonne feels in the presence of the Lord, her penetrating vocals offer a more dramatic scenario: she's actually drifted away and is looking to reclaim that time “when I [...]
