JGM Pick of the Week – June 1, 2026
There’s nothing like a rompin,’ stompin’ gospel choir singing in fortissimo to raise the rafters a few feet higher and put listeners in the mood for worship.
There’s nothing like a rompin,’ stompin’ gospel choir singing in fortissimo to raise the rafters a few feet higher and put listeners in the mood for worship.
“New Thang” Eternal Light Singers feat. Josh Myles Ecko Records (release date: March 8, 2024)
What would The Family sound like without Kirk Franklin? Pretty solid, though not surprisingly, given the voices involved.
From the boom-chuga-lugga rhythm to the hint of the congregational favorite “When We All Get Together” in the melody to the unrelenting vamp, singer-songwriter David Frazier’s “Finish With the Victory” reminds the listener over and over that it’s not over until it’s over.
“Tis So Sweet” Clarence McEwen Independent (release date: April 3, 2026)
“He’ll Fix It” The Marable Twins & Company From the 3Sonz Records album Grateful (release date: March 27, 2026)
“My Rock” DJ Allen & Righteous EvoWorld Entertainment (release date: March 6, 2026)
Replacing the quartet with a choir, Minister John Taylor Jr. has re-recorded "God's Power" as “God’s Power (Worship).”
“After While” Brandon Camphor TOMii Entertainment (release date: June 20, 2025)
“Word” Bishop Darrel Petties & Take 2 Independent (release date: November 14, 2025) By Robert M. Marovich “Word,” a declaration to keep the faith by remembering God’s promises during tough times, is a high-octane workout pinned to a contemporary musical foundation. It has the motive force of a locomotive without [...]