Christmas 2021 Playlist Go tell it – Calvin Bridges We three kings – Melody and Harmony The Christmas song – Rufus Johnson Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Kerry Douglas feat. Monica Lisa Stevenson Hope is alive – Tevis Harris & Favor Immanuel – Beverly Heath He brought joy – Bryan Andrew Wilson & the Wilsonettes Wonderful child – Matthew Donaldson Celebrate it’s Christmas time – Sounds of Imani Christmas joy – Anthony Clark This Christmas – Shawn Millz This year – Michelle-Lee Home with you – VaShawn Mitchell & Chante’ Moore Hope is here – Stefan Green No ...

Various Artists Kerry Douglas Gospel Mix Christmas Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (release date: November 5, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich It’s that time again—Christmas songs and albums are hitting music reviewers’ inboxes. Among the earliest is a Kerry Douglas holiday celebration, an extension of his popular and longstanding Gospel Mix franchise into the Yuletide trade. Co-produced by Chicago’s own Gregory Gay, the project offers up new and familiar Christmas songs by artists signed to Douglas’s Blacksmoke Music Worldwide. The album’s best tracks are gospel arrangements of classic Christmas carols and songs. For example, powerhouse vocalist Monica Lisa Stevenson renders “Have Yourself ...

Episode 149 Playlist It’s gonna be alright – Mie’l & Company Lord give me another chance – Apostle John E. Ross Nobody can – Calvin Suggs feat. Paul Porter Come back – Elain Thomas Thank you Lord – Pastor Mack Mason Help them out – Charles Jerkins Take me back – DOE Never seen – Hanson Asiedu See God move – Leland Philpot I’m not ashamed – Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Paul Porter Hallelujah anyhow – Canton Spirituals feat. Rev. Al Green 9 makes us 1 – Legacy Five and Wardlaw Brothers Dr. Jesus – Swanee Quintet

“I’m Not Ashamed” Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Paul Porter Puretonez Productions (release date: September 8, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich You can’t go wrong pairing Monica Lisa Stevenson and Paul Porter on a song brimming with evangelism. The two traditional vocalists sing and shout like veteran evangelists as the musicians and BGVs offer shoulder-shaking support. Former Christianaires member Porter lofts falsetto notes while Stevenson digs deep to deliver bluesy runs. Their most simmering singing occurs during the vamp, when they move, like preachers, from a reasoned to a more emotional testification. “I’m Not Ashamed” is written by VaShawn Mitchell and ...

              Episode 124 Playlist: Palm of his hand – Rev. Elijah Baker Sr. Battlefield – Norman Hutchins We livin’ – Tina Campbell Just that kind of God – Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Keisha McFarland and Bishop Neal Roberson Believe – Ese-osa No ordinary worship – Kelontae Gavin Break in – Brittani Scott (What’s so funny ’bout) Peace, love and understanding? – The Reverend Shawn Amos Name of Jesus – Zion Messengers Moving – Kendrick Evans Jesus precious king (2.0) – Beverly Crawford Aaron Blessing – Renee Austin Blessing me – Dr. F. James Clark ...

“Just That Kind of God” Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Keisha McFarland and Bishop Neal Roberson From the album KAINOS (The Acoustic Documentary) eOne Music / Puretonez Productions www.monicalisastevenson.com By Bob Marovich For “Just That Kind of God,” gospel songstress Monica Lisa Stevenson gathers like-minded traditional singers Keisha McFarland and Bishop Neal Roberson. Together, this powerhouse trio sings and shouts about the greatness of God. The single moves from delicate to evangelical without losing its bouncy, flirty beat. MLS’s 2016 release KAINOS proves that big things come in small packages. Up to now, a full half of the eight tracks on this EP ...

“He’s the One” Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Pastor Walter E. Ellis From the album Kainos (The Acoustic Documentary) Puretonez Production/eOne Distribution (release date: September 2016) www.monicalisastevenson.com By Bob Marovich Those who appreciate the fiery traditional singing of Monica Lisa Stevenson, the proverbial fifth Caravan, will be slightly taken aback by her softer, gentler, and overall acoustic approach to “He’s the One.” I say slightly taken aback because “Try Jesus (He’s the One)” is not a new song: MLS’s father and uncles, who had formed a quartet, sang it on their programs. It’s a traditional song.  Only the smooth arrangement and ...

          Click on the image above to start the Music Hour…where you can listen to the music you read about here! Episode 106 Playlist: What you know about Jesus – Greg Delaine & Brother 2 Brother Don’t knock – Eagle Rock Gospel Singers Zion praise – Clareta Haddon Testimony – Monica Lisa Stevenson We adore you – Anthony Nelson & Overcomers You covered me – Pastor Marlon Lock Author – Latice Crawford Jericho – Livre’ Christian Walk – Darren Deac Closer to you – Carrington Gaines Holy Spirit – Nia Allen Imperfect me – Smokie Norful ...

“Testimony” Monica Lisa Stevenson Puretonez Productions (release date: April 21, 2016) www.monicazmuzik.com Award-winning gospel singer Monica Lisa Stevenson—the “fifth Caravan”—is adept at updating the traditional gospel sound for today’s ears. Hew new single, the brassy and soulful “Testimony,” with its funky take-charge rhythm, is the first taste we get of her forthcoming album, due out this fall. Featuring Doobie Powell and the Williams Singers of Indianapolis, “Testimony” is Stevenson making her witness public to encourage others to keep the faith. God will not only provide, she declares, but He can go beyond simple provision. Her exclamation, “Look at the shoes ...

Click on the photo above for the latest in streaming music from the JGM Archives! Track Listing: There’s been a change in me – Gregory Brown w/Abundant Life Music Ministry I need Thee – Beulah Grove Baptist Church feat. Monica Lisa Stevenson Access granted – Pastor Riva Tims presents Majestic Praise feat. Shirley Murdock Greater – Chad Brawley He cares – Donna LiZa Sanctified circle – Roy Tyler & Raphael Saadiq Take it to the Lord in prayer – Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music Reaching – Kim Dexter All I need is you – Lecrae I got the ...