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17:54
Kim and Him - Kim Hinton
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

Kim Hinton
Kim and Him
Sweet Chariot, Inc./Gospeltainment (2007)
[www.myspace.com]

Inside the jewel case of gospel singer Kim Hinton’s CD, Kim and Him, is a black and white photo of the artist as a toddler in a frilly dress, sitting on her father’s lap.

It is a cool retro photo, but not particularly striking until you realize that the father in the picture is none other than Joe Hinton. Joe dazzled the world as lead singer with the Spirit of Memphis and, later, as the crooner who made Willie Nelson’s “Funny How Time Slips Away” an R&B hit in 1964.

The acorn never falls far from the tree, as they say. On Kim and Him, Kim Hinton performs a variety of gospel songs in an evangelist’s alto at one extreme, and sky-high coloratura soprano notes at the other. Overall, however, Hinton ladles out a pleasant croon, somewhat like her father, but more like Natalie Cole.

The choir backing the Evansville, Indiana resident is exceptional, providing a Hawkins-esque California contemporary sound on “Never Let Go” and “He’s On My Side,” and a churchy Chicago resonance on Malcolm Williams’ “Don’t Judge My Praise.” Speaking of songwriters, the album features compositions not only by Williams but also from the pen of Melvin Crispell, Theodore Gilmore, Robert Wooten and Stormy Cleveland, the legendary James Herndon (“Comfort Me,” another album highlight), and Glouster Williams, himself a gospel legend who does a fine job producing Kim and Him and accompanying on keyboards.

“More Than You’ll Ever Know,” sung with what sounds like a small, serenely comfortable jazz combo, suggests that Hinton's next project ought to be an entire album of gospel songs in this small club style.

Others assisting on the album include popular organist Richard Gibbs (Inez Andrews’ son); Hinton’s sister, Dr. Kandace Hinton; and mother LaVerne, who old-schools a version of E.O. Excell's "I Do, Don't You."

Kim and Him is a solidly produced independent project with plenty of trad cred and contemporary sounds to please the traditionalist and today’s listener alike.

Four of Five Stars

gPod Picks: “Don’t Judge My Praise,” “Comfort Me,” “More Than You’ll Ever Know.”

Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.

17:00
Music Video: Slave “Get it in”
» ‎ Holy Culture

New York City gospel rapper Slave drops his new video for his new single “Get It In”...
16:40
Hype Radio with Chris Chicago – Episode 370
» ‎ Holy Culture

Download audio file (TheHYPE_09_03_10_Episode_370.mp3)
14:00
Artist Devo: Holiness (Bobby Bishop)
» ‎ Holy Culture

The year was 1996, and I was in Ecuador. Our missions team was spending 2 weeks of our college...
12:10
Support TripLee and the genre
» ‎ Holy Culture

Vote4 @triplee Invasion ft @justjai on @106andpark countdwn Text TRI to 79922!
11:59
Madness Mixshow 9/6/10
» ‎ Holy Culture

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This week on the Madness Mixshow: Tracks from PRo, D-Maub, Ambassador, Frontlynaz and more! Run...

11:58
TBGB Pick of the Week: September 6, 2010
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

“I Give Myself Away”
William McDowell
From the eOne Entertainment album As We Worship
http://www.williammcdowellmusic.com

William McDowell’s single, “I Give Myself Away,” has become a YouTube sensation, surpassing one million views.

Not surprising. His blend of gospel and CCM results in an hypnotically reassuring rapturous vibe, singers lifting praises as if releasing doves to the morning sky. It is the ideal musical accompaniment to the lyrics, a prayer about offering everything to the Lord for His use.

McDowell is the Music Minister for The Gathering Place in Sanford, Florida, under the leadership of Pastor Sam Hinn. A TBGB interview with McDowell will be published this week. Catch the video in the meantime.

11:52
BE THERE: True Worship Retreat
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

BE THERE: True Worship Retreat

11:03
THE KINGDOM CHOICE AWARDS WANTS THE PEOPLE’S VOTE
» ‎ Holy Culture

Urban Christian Awards Show Opens Up Category to Hear Directly From the Public Miami, FL and New...

September 05, 2010
17:35
"Total Praise" - Vonnie Blackshear
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

“Total Praise”
Vonnie Blackshear
www.cdbaby.com/cd/VonnieBlackshear

Vonnie Blackshear of Mount Rainier, Maryland was one of the top ten finalists representing Washington, DC for Bishop Paul Morton’s Gospel Dream 2004 gospel tour.

Her current single, “Total Praise,” is not the Richard Smallwood composition but a jazzy, even-tempo contemporary song that the singer delivers in a laid-back, intimate manner. It stresses the importance of praise in the good times and in bad. The call and response chorus between Blackshear and her background vocalists is the highlight of the single.

Thank You, Vonnie’s first CD project as an independent artist, is scheduled for release in December 2010.
September 04, 2010
16:59
Hang In There, Queen Albertina Walker!
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

Joseph Middleton of the Golden Era Gospel Blog reported that Albertina Walker, reigning Queen of Gospel, was hospitalized earlier this week. She was released and ordered to get some rest.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Dr. Walker is STILL HERE (September 6).

Please continue to keep the Queen lifted up in prayer, however, because she is ill and needs everyone's support to get through this.

At 81, Dr. Walker is busier than some people half her age, traveling around the country to participate in various gospel music-related events. TBGB wishes her a speedy recovery and a well-deserved rest!

7:18
Honor & Glory Radio – Who’s Your Daddy? 09/04/10
» ‎ Holy Culture

In this episode of Honor & Glory Radio, G-Wade and Deacon Dirty are just kickin’ it. No...
September 03, 2010
20:20
Rhema Soul to release music video for “Fly Away”
» ‎ Holy Culture

(Good City Music, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Good City Music and Rhema Soul are proud to present...
20:06
Interview with Trip Lee
» ‎ Holy Culture

One can only imagine relocating to another city, traveling, ministering, going to school, being on...

16:20
The Prayer List: MaLinda Sapp
» ‎ GospelPundit.com

Folks, this is urgent. Please keep MaLinda Sapp, wife of gospel artist and pastor Marvin Sapp, in your prayers. As you may have heard by now,she is battling an aggressive...

Visit www.gospelpundit.com for the full discussion!

14:00
Artist Devo: Confidence In Knowing (2Edge)
» ‎ Holy Culture

Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinion? If the Lord...

13:39
Congrats Are in Order:Light Shines on the Rose of Gospel
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

Congrats Are in Order:Light Shines on the Rose of Gospel

13:00
"2nd Chance" - F'Lana
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

“2nd Chance”
F’Lana
(single available on iTunes)

On the hypnotically atmospheric and rhythmic “2nd Chance,” F’Lana regrets her party life and its opportunity cost. She sings about the struggles of choosing between a secular and a sacred life. Most importantly, the singer is grateful for a God who gives out second chances.

Hear and see it for yourself below. Jonathon Triplett produces.

F'Lana (aka FaLawna Barton) is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter and actor.

12:25
Had To Share: Dorinda Clark-Cole’s New Deal
» ‎ Torrence BET.com

This one will be real quick until I have more time to talk to ya!

Dorinda Clark-Cole has just inked a brand new record deal with Light Records. I know there was some speculation about her deal with Verity and why she released her last “prayer EP” on an independent, etc. Well now you know. The scatting Clark Sister alto (or mezzo soprano if you will) we all know and love was making a move!

Light Records has been scooping up a lot of hot veteran talent recently and I kind of don’t think they’re done. First Ricky Dillard, now Dorinda Clark-Cole. Can’t wait to see who’s next!

Torrence

12:00
Word Has It: Israel Houghton To Appear On Tonight Show
» ‎ GospelPundit.com

Word has it that Israel Houghton will be on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this coming WEDNESDAY, September 8th at 10:35pm CST, apparently sitting in with Rickey Minor (one...

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11:41
Audio Leak: Lecrae “Children of the Light” featuring Sonny Sandoval and Dillavou
» ‎ Holy Culture

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10:43
Albertina Walker is Still Here!
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

Albertina Walker is Still Here!

10:00
SHOULD CHRISTIANS GET TATTED UP!??!
» ‎ Viklife.com

9:37
C.L.E Radio features Sean Slaughter
» ‎ Holy Culture

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C.L.E Radio features Sean Slaughter for the September episode. Docwatson and Sean Chop it up about...

9:22
Mind Reading Email Tool with Gmail?
» ‎ Viklife.com

9:13
Goodies: A Song From Gospel Music’s Best Live DVD… Ever?
» ‎ GospelPundit.com

In my humble opinion, if there were an award for ‘best EVER live DVD in gospel music,’ it should go to Fred Hammond for his Speak Those Things: POL 3 DVD. From...

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8:42
Friday Throwback SPOTLIGHT: Rev. Clay Evans "What A Fellowship"
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

Friday Throwback SPOTLIGHT: Rev. Clay Evans "What A Fellowship"

6:45
Deitrick Haddon to host online discussions about “Blesses & Cursed” movie
» ‎ Gospel Blog
Deitrick Haddon and a number of the youth from his church, High Praise Church in Detroit, MI, will be meeting for the next two Monday nights for an online chat session to talk about his new movie “Blessed & Cursed”.

The purpose of the chats is to give Haddon’s fans a chance to ask questions about the movie and its topics. These topics include integrity, betrayal and fornication.

The online discussions will be held on the next two Monday evenings (September 6, 2010 @ 7:00-9:00 p.m. EST and September 13, 2010 @ 7:00-9:00 p.m. EST) at www.blessedandcursedthemovie.com.

I’m assuming that this will be a very interesting event. The is the kind of event that you may want to gather the youth in you family and/or church and watch it in a large group. The topics that will be addressed in this chat are issues that many youth encounter all of the time.

Youth leaders spend many hours ministering to the youth in their congregations. For some people hearing the same message from the same person can get a bit dull. It may be refreshing for the youth of your church to hear a familiar message from a different person and perspective.

Do you think the youth of your church would be interested in watching this event?
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5:00
Audio Leak: Lecrae “Children of the Light” featuring Sonny Sandoval and Dillavou
» ‎ Holy Culture

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September 02, 2010
23:11
GOSPEL ARTIST MARVIN SAPP’S WIFE BATTLES COLON CANCER
» ‎ Da Gospel Truth

Chart topping Gospel artist and Pastor, Marvin Sapp needs all of our prayers more than ever before. Sapp’s wife of ...

22:38
Sunday Best Champ Y'Anna Crawley is Living "The Promise"
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.

BET’s Sunday Best second season winner Y’Anna (pron. EE-AH-NAH) Crawley spoke to TBGB just days after her first solo CD, The Promise, was released on Max Siegel's new Imago Dei Music Group August 24.

Has her life already changed?

“I can’t go to the store without somebody noticing me,” she laughed. “I have to tell myself, Y’Anna, you have been on TV. Millions of people watched you and know your face!”

Sunday Best wasn’t the first time Y’Anna aspired to sing on television. “I auditioned for American Idol when they were [in Washington]," she said. "They told me, ‘You are a beautiful girl and you have a beautiful voice, but you are not what we are looking for.’ After that, I was done with auditions. I was tired of competition.”

Y’Anna continued singing in a Washington DC area band and tried her hand at cosmetology and make-up artistry. “I had a couple of things going to help me and my children financially,” she said.

She received several emails that Sunday Best was coming to the DC area for auditions. “At first I didn’t want to do it," Y'Anna said, "but my friends encouraged me. They said they thought this was what God wanted me to do. So I accepted. I had a week before the auditions to think about it.

“But that Monday morning, the spirit spoke to me. God said to let some old things go and He will bring in the new for me. By Saturday morning, I went through the three, four auditions, went on the show and here I am!”

A highlight of Y’Anna’s appearances on Sunday Best was her version of “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers.

“When I got that song," Y'Anna exclaimed, "I thought they were trying to set me up because this was a gospel show, what were they doing? But I understand now what they were trying to do: to show some variety, you know, your grandmother teaching you about love and kindness, because that’s what God talks about. I knew I had to put my heart and soul into the song, so I thought about my grandma and I sang it, and it was the hit on the show.”

“Grandma’s Hands” is one of ten songs on The Promise. The first single from the album is the title track. An impressive list of producers participate on the project, including PAJAM, "Big Jim" Wright and Lou "Buster" Brown. “I’m so excited that out of the gate, I have some top-notch people on the CD.”

Y’Anna’s musical influences include the Clark Sisters, Donnie McClurkin and Kim Burrell, "and some secular artists, too, because I take a little bit from everybody and make it my own, like Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Brandy, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye."

But none of these singers are bigger influences than three singers to whom Y’Anna is related.

Her great-uncle was the legendary quartet lead Julius Cheeks, who sang with the Sensational Nightingales and briefly with the Soul Stirrers. Her aunt, Genobia Jeter-Jones, is also a well-known gospel singer. Genobia's husband is Glenn Jones, a member of the gospel group the Modulations who later became a popular R&B artist. Y'Anna credits Julius, Genobia and Glenn as important influences on her singing.

“Uncle Julius passed away when I was a young child," Y'Anna explained. "But just by being around music and being touched by it and filled with the spirit when my family sang, I always knew I was going to be a singer. I never thought I'd be a gospel singer. But let me say this, I knew that I was going to sing music to help heal and to encourage.”

For Y’Anna, all kinds of music has healing properties. “I can lose myself in music and find myself in it. Gospel music especially has helped me through my trials and my tribulations. It lets me know that when you fall down, and no matter what life brings you, you can always get back up. There’s a word to help you in every situation and that’s God’s word.”

Amidst the newfound fame and whirlwind touring schedule, “God continues to open doors for me. What touches my heart the most is when people come up to me with tears in their eyes and say, ‘You really helped me through the day. I go on YouTube and I look at your BET Sunday Best performances, and I know that there is hope.’ Or when young girls come up to me and say, ‘You had a baby when you were 17 and you had another when you were 30. You’re not married yet, but you are still pushing and still striving.’ That lets me know God has created me for a purpose. I am here to sing, and to give people hope and encouragement."

Speaking of young fans, what would Y’Anna say to singers who are where she was a year ago, still awaiting their break, their season?

“You always know what your passion is. You know what drives you. You know what pushes you. So if music is your thing, no matter how many times you get knocked down, no matter how many times the doors close in your face and you get a ‘no,’ always keep that ‘yes’ in your heart. Trust and believe that God will see you through. Perseverance, dedication, cultivating your craft, and working hard. Work hard with faith and He will see you through.”

20:43
Audio Leak: Jovan MacKenzy “God Man”
» ‎ Holy Culture

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20:40
Live Concert featuring Octavia Harris and the CFRN – Friday, 9/3, 7PM ET
» ‎ Holy Culture

Friday, September 3rd – 7PM
19:54
Audio Leak: Da Messenger “Beat my Body”
» ‎ Holy Culture

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Artist: Da Messenger Production: Exo Album: “Who Are We?” Release Date: 9.14.10 Pre...
18:51
Audio Leak: Young Joshua “Old Me” Promo
» ‎ Holy Culture

17:32
TI and His Wife Arrested
» ‎ Viklife.com

17:19
Listen Up!: Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume IV
» ‎ Torrence BET.com

Sup folks!

On Tuesday, the folks over at Blacksmoke Music released a compilation CD called “Kerry Douglas Presents gospel Mix Volume IV.” (Kerry Douglas is the head of Blacksmoke Music for those of you who don’t know.)

The CD consists of songs from Earnest Pugh, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson and a bunch more. A song that’s growing in popularity these days and opens the CD features James Fortune & Fiya, Zacardi Cortez and Shawn McLemore on “I Believe.”

Take a listen and let me know what you think! And no, I won’t be discussing Kerry’s supposed run-in with a flight attendant who supposedly slapped his cell phone out of his hand and damaged it when he threatened to record him with the phone because he didn’t like how the flight attendant was talking to him re: his bags that he tried to check past the check-in point. I so won’t discuss that Kerry Douglas is probably close to 300 pounds and rather imposing and any flight attendant willing to supposedly smack his cell phone out of his hand during the alleged incident is probably a little touched. I won’t talk about how odd it is that this all supposedly took place the Friday before this CD released but the press release was sent out the Wednesday AFTER. Won’t talk about how convenient suspicious it is that less than a month ago a flight attendant from the same airline he was on happened to be all over the news for a similar incident. Won’t say a word about how if you called the police with your damaged cell phone, you should probably just let them handle and not tell all of us about it. Nope, won’t talk about any of it. Not a word, not a peep from me. No, I will not discuss how the whole thing just seems fishy and I won’t give a strong and deliberate side eye to any of it. Happen, not gonna!

But yeah, listen to the CD and tell me what you think. There’s soome good good singers on there. SECURITY!!!! Ha!

Torrence

Listen Up!: Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume IV
16:42
Listen Up!: Israel Houghton – “Love God. Love People”
» ‎ Torrence BET.com

Sup folks.

It’s been a little while. My apologies, lots going on, some of which you’ll be glad to see in the near future.

But anyway, Israel Houghton has released yet another solo CD called “Love God. Love People” and I figured you might want to hear it.

Listen and tell me what you think?

Torrence

Listen Up!: Israel Houghton – “Love God. Love People”

14:43
Lyve Martyr presents “Ne Plus Ultra Blend” Mixtape 2010
» ‎ Holy Culture

Chicago-based, MC Lyve Martyr comes through with his first mixtape, featuring a gambit of midwest...

12:30
ChitChat: My Church Sang That Song Too Much
» ‎ GospelPundit.com

You know how the minister of music at church introduces a new song one Sunday, and the whole congregation responds so well that he/she does it again NEXT Sunday, then the...

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9:47
Rapper, Wyclef Jean, Can't Run for Haiti President
» ‎ Viklife.com

9:44
Debbie Orange Sings Church Live
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

Debbie OrangeDebbie Orange Sings Church LiveSafety Zone Publishing Co. 2010DSGospel@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Orange Sings Church Live is a whole lotta scrumptious traditional, Chicago-style singing and musicianship.
Her bluesy sound tempered slightly with a dash of contemporary styling thrown in for good measure, Orange is the penultimate church mother, testifying through song in front of a congregation, her energy barely contained within the church’s four walls.
Orange recorded her debut album at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she is a member. On the album, she delivers new arrangements of classics and traditional-sounding songs in a deep, commanding evangelist’s growl. Every note Orange sings pays homage to two of her inspirations, Albertina Walker and Shirley Caesar. For example, on the opening track, “God’s Got Angels,” Orange bends and worries notes in an elongated version of the Angelic Gospel Singers’ standard “Angels Watching Over Me.” “Safety Zone” is a fiery duet with Pastor Wendell Lowe on the classic quartet selection, “Standing in the Safety Zone.”
The St. John church choir supports the singer so ably and prominently throughout the project that the cover could almost have read Debbie Orange and the St. John Missionary Baptist Church Choir. Thanks be to the choir directors, Patricia Hill, Nathaniel Chavis III and Chedwick Allen Cathey, the latter being the longstanding maestro of the world-famous Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Warriors. In fact, when Orange and the choir perform the church-wrecking “He Worked It Out” and awkwardly-titled but steaming “Congregational Medley Compilation,” you can hear Cathey’s Cosmopolitan influence on the arrangements as plain as day, with frenetic triplets on piano punctuating the performances for propulsive impact.
Those two tracks are the album’s standouts, although “God Is Good” is a mid-tempo pew rouser for which Chicago church choirs are so well known. Another traditional piece is “Worthy of Thee,” written by the late Aubrey Pettis, talented singer and composer for the Helen Robinson Youth Chorus.
Minster Sherwin (Butch) Yancy of the famed Yancy Family of singers and musicians (Marvin, Kevin) deserves credit for a marvelous production. Recommended.
Four of Five Stars
gPod Picks: “He Worked It Out,” “Congregational Medley Compilation.”

9:11
Is it OK to laugh at speaking in tongues?
» ‎ Gospel Blog
People make jokes all of the time about church and Christian related things. We see people joke about pastors, ushers and choir members.

What about speaking in tongues? Do you get offended when people make jokes about speaking in tongues?

I have seen stage plays where people make fun of speaking in tongues. I have also seen comedians do it? Does this offend you?

Is there such a thing at going to far with Christian jokes and comedy?

Post a comment and let me know what your thoughts are about this.
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8:45
The Charts: Y’Anna Crawley Debuts At #2 With ‘The Promise’
» ‎ GospelPundit.com

Y’Anna Crawley, winner of season 2 of BET’s Sunday Best, has debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart with her long-awaited project, The Promise....

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8:18
Heaven Help Us All: Gospel Music Exec Attacked
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

Heaven Help Us All: Gospel Music Exec Attacked

20:09
Audio Leak: Young Josh “Home Coming” featuring Techniq & R-Swift
» ‎ Holy Culture

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19:56
Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen featured on Streamingfaith.com with Eddie Velez
» ‎ Holy Culture

Streamingfaith recently came to Tampa, Florida and interviewed Crossover’s lead pastor at...
19:48
Impilo: The Journey of Two Artists
» ‎ Holy Culture

Impilo is a movement dedicated to being a leading voice within global youth culture. So many...
14:56
Music Video: Jacob Izrael “The Glitch”
» ‎ Holy Culture

Jacob Izrael decided to shoot a music video titled “THE GLITCH”, which is also the ...

14:03
Shooting At Disney Channel Offices
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11:00
Matt Pitt on TBN (Part 2)
» ‎ Viklife.com
10:40
"Operation New Dawn" in Iraq
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10:30
Matt Pitt on TBN (Part 1)
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10:30
Do Christians Have to Tithe?
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10:28
HOW SHOULD WE CHOOSE OUR SPOUSE?
» ‎ Viklife.com

10:22
Goodies: Aretha Franklin & Bishop Paul Morton
» ‎ GospelPundit.com

Several years back, I watched VH1 Divas Live as Bishop Paul Morton joined Aretha Franklin on stage to kill “Precious Memories” before the masses. I love this...

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10:18
In Stores Today: Israel Houghton
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

In Stores Today: Israel Houghton

10:09
"I Made It" - Chris Fields
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

“I Made It”
Chris Fields
Gus Music Group 2010
www.myspace.com/chrisfields

“I Made It” surfs atop an appropriately brisk tempo, because it's about Sacramento’s Chris Fields breaking through the wall of suffering, trials and heartbreak. The singer called on Jesus “to take control,” and is so excited by the results, his energy nearly shatters the speaker: woofers, tweeters and all.

Fields, whose jazzy “My Joy” pairs him with Donneshia “DC” Clark, has a full-length album scheduled to drop this fall.

8:23
Who Knew?: Tina Turner Recorded a Gospel Album
» ‎ GospelLyfe.com

Who Knew?: Tina Turner Recorded a Gospel Album

7:00
Simple ways to serve: Honor community servants
» ‎ Gospel Blog
I was talking to a friend the other day and he shared with me an interesting service project that his old church frequently did. I liked the idea, so I thought I would share it with you.

All of our communities have police departments and fire departments that work hard to protect and serve us. Every one in awhile it would be nice for us to serve them.

Here is what you can do. Take an edible gift to your local police or fire department. This gift can be a fruit basket, baked goods, or anything else you like. My friend’s church used donuts as their gift of choice.

When you take your item(s), let them know what church you are from and that this just a gift to thank them for their service. You should also let them know that you and your congregation are praying for them.

After you leave the station, do a prayer walk around the block where the police department or fire department is located. Pray for God’s hand of protection over the officers and the community that they serve.

That is it. No elaborate planning needed.

What do you think? Please share any simple service ideas that you may have.
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August 31, 2010
22:38
WARRYN CAMPBELL OF THE SOUL SEEKERS
» ‎ Da Gospel Truth

The Soul Seekers are the epitome of a super group when you look at the makeup of the group, which ...

21:24
Sing, Sing in Glory - Mighty Sincere Voices
» ‎ The Black Gospel Blog

Mighty Sincere Voices
Sing, Sing in Glory
OverBoard Records 2009
overboardrecords@yahoo.com

The Mighty Sincere Voices, last featured on TBGB in July 2009, possess that soulful, languorous style of quartet singing that is as distinctly southern as the bluebonnet.

On their full-length project, Sing, Sing in Glory, the quartet from Navasota, Texas, made up mostly of men from the Creeks Family, delivers a handful of selections clearly developed during gospel programs where they can extend a song for maximum audience impact, or as long as time allows. “God Will Take Care” and “Lord, You Been Good” are two fine examples of the Mighty Sincere Voices eking every ounce of soulfulness out of their performance.

A couple of the songs on Sing, Sing in Glory riff a little on the classics. “God Specializes,” with its uniquely quartet arrangement, borrows from the popular Roberta Martin title. Memories of 1920s evangelist Washington Phillips working for the Lord and singing, “I sure do love my job” are conjured up on “Jesus Got Me Hired,” when the quartet answers lead singer Terrence Creeks that they “so do like my job.”

The group's sweet spot is the drive-tempo song, especially the title track, which has a hint of old-style quartet technique in the locomotive rhythm of its lyrics. “God’s Got a Blessing” and “Jesus Got Me Hired” benefit from the group’s up-tempo treatment and bumping backbeat. These are the types of arrangements that quartets use to finish their programs so the energy and spirit in the room are at their peak as they step down from the stage, waving handkerchiefs in gratitude to God and the appreciative audience.

Sing, Sing in Glory is nicely produced by Willie Elvin and Tyrone Creeks. They keep the voices front and center so the quartet’s lyrical lessons, testimonies and reflections are clear and declarative. Still, be sure to check out Tyrone Creeks’ awesome seething Hendrix-inspired lead guitar licks.

Four of Five Stars

gPod Picks: “Sing, Sing in Glory,” “God’s Got a Blessing.”

Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.

20:53
Music Video: F.R.O.G. and T.O.A.D. “We Ridin”
» ‎ Holy Culture
20:46
Believin’ Stephen “The Suffering Servant”
» ‎ Holy Culture

Gametime Recordings is excited to announce that Believin Stephen’s highly anticipated debut album...
20:15
Odd Thomas & Braille featured on DesiringGod.org
» ‎ Holy Culture

Odd Thomas and Braille were recently featured on DesiringGod.org in a piece titled “What Is...
19:42
Audio Leak: Shine “Easy”
» ‎ Holy Culture

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19:37
LOWELL PYE “FINALLY”
» ‎ Da Gospel Truth

Lowell Pye is the first member of Men of Standard to release his solo debut since the announcement that he ...
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THROWBACK: CRYSTAL LEWIS REMAKES CECE WINANS’ “IN RETURN”
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It takes some BIG…(well you guys know what I want to say lol) to cover any song done by the ...

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Music Video: Juma ” Gaints Fall”
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Artist Name: Juma Song Title: Giants Fall Video Title: Giants Fall Music Film (Full Length) Album:...

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DA GOSPEL TRUTH PROFILES MARTIN WILLIAMS
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Martin Williams is a newborn in the Gospel Industry. Basically I’m calling him a baby, (lol) but only because of ...

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TraxOnDeck.com HAS LAUNCHED!!!
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TraxOnDeck.com is a new mixtape media website that offers the latest free music for download from...

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For The Record: Israel Houghton – Love God. Love People.
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Israel Houghton returns to the scene today with his newest album, Love God. Love People. The project has been highly publicized, primarily because it was created in...

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Congrats: Bishop J. Drew Sheard
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Congrats: Bishop J. Drew Sheard

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Rap Fest Radio – Episode #031 – “HeeSun Lee”
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In this episode Bert Bocachica and DJ NuMan interview Gospel rapper HeeSun Lee. Her CD Re:Defined...

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Israel Houghton to appear on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
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Mark your calendars. Israel Houghton will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Sept. 8. He will sit in with Ricky Minor and the Tonight Show Band.

This is pretty big in my opinion. I don’t ever remember a Christian artist sitting in with a band on a major show like The Tonight Show.

Israel Houghton will definitely be making his rounds on the major media circuit in the next couple of weeks. He will appear on The Yolanda Adams Morning Show on a Aug. 31 and on the nationally syndicated The Tavis Smiley Show Sept. 2.

It definitely looks like Israel is doing great things. His latest CD Love God. Love People. is getting rave reviews. This next couple of months should be very interesting.

What do you think about this?
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Nu Muzik: 2103
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Nu Muzik: 2103

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In Stores: INCREDIBLE Track Available Today!
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Just a quick heads-up that “Incredible,” the new single from 21:03, is available for download today on iTunes! Click here to grab it! And lemme know who’s...

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Hurricane Earl
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Out and About: LA's Merge Summit
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Out and About: LA's Merge Summit
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Be There....
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Be There....

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Madness Mixshow 8/30/10
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Teri Tobin - "Everyday"
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Teri Tobin“Everyday”
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Arizona-born classically trained vocalist and former beauty pageant winner Teri Tobin delivers a luscious and atmospheric inspirational soul track. Her appealing and reassuring voice makes the patience needed to keep the faith worth bearing.

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Is It Just Me: CeCe Winans’ Throne Room
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Is it just me, or does CeCe Winans’ Throne Room album depict one of the greatest worship experiences in gospel music? I can’t really pinpoint another album that...

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Review: “Love God. Love People.” by Israel Houghton
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Many of us love artists and musicians, because they create a sound that really identifies with us. For the most part, we expect them to deliver that sound (or something similar) in every project they release.

I think quality artists have an inherent nature to want to evolve and do something different. When I listened to Israel Houghton’s new CD, Love God. Love People., I definitely heard something different. For those of you that thought The Power of One CD was just a phase, I can assure you that this is not the case. It was a turn in a different and new direction.

This project was recorded in the legendary Abbey Road Studios in England. This is the same studio where The Beattles recorded some of their music.

Love God. Love People. features 12 tracks that are each unique in their own special way. The song Love God. Love People. is a cry out to us all to make a difference and help change the world through love.

One of my favorite songs on the entire CD is Yahweh (The Lifter). If you have been an Israel Houghton fan over the last couple of years, you will find that this song has a very familiar sound. If you enjoy songs like You Are Good and Again I Say Rejoice, then you will love Yahweh (The Lifter).

As I reported in previous posts, a couple of guest artists lend their voices to tracks on this album. In Mercies, Kirk Franklin brings the energy and excitement that I have come to expect from him.

When you listen Surprises you will hear a duet with Israel Houghton and Fred Hammond that doesn’t disappoint. I really like how their voices blended together on this track.

There was time when you could by an Israel Houghton CD and immediately have 4 or 5 songs that your worship team could sing. It seems like those days are coming to an end. Don’t get me wrong. You will find a couple of songs on this CD that you will want your worship team to sing. I just don’t think there are as many of those types of songs when compared to previous Israel Houghton CDs.

There is a clear musical difference between Israel Hougthon as a solo artist and Israel and New Breed. Whether this is intentional or unintentional, Israel Houghton is giving praise and worship a new sound.

Despite that, I still think that Love God. Love People. is high quality music! You can grab your copy on Amazon.com or iTunes.

Have your head songs from the Love God. Love People CD.? If so what did you think about them?
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Hype Radio With Chris Chicago – Episode 369
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Download audio file (TheHYPE_07_30_10_Episode_369.mp3) Interview with Verse from La Familia Muzik,...
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Music Video: HanSoul “The Fishermen Media History” Part 1
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West Coast Muzik “Resurrected”
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Ham137-Why are so many school age kids immoral?
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Why are so many school age kids immoral?

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Facebook Murdering Hit List
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Is social networking responsible for these deaths?

Who would you hold responsible for this tragedy? Facebook? The teens? Or solely the person/people responsible for the murders?

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Artist Devo: Father Knows Best (Bobby Bishop)
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With baseball season in full swing, I’m a happy man. New Englanders are crazy for the sport, and...

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The Ballot Is Almost Closed… Have You Voted Yet?
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Hey family– don’t forget that voting ends tomorrow for the 2010 Black Weblog Awards, in which GospelPundit.com is nominated for Best Faith-Based Blog....

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Word Has It: New Music Coming From Mary Alessi
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Word has it that worship leader Mary Alessi, twin sister of Martha Munizzi, will return to the music marketplace on September 21, with a new release entitled Pressing On. I...

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TBGB Pick of the Week: August 30, 2010
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“Never Give Up”
Soul Tempo
From the CD Doing Our Father’s Business
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Inspired by the smooth sounds of the Temptations and the Whispers, the sweet-singing contemporary group Soul Tempo was formed twenty-five years ago in New Haven, Connecticut. Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons named the group and signed them to his Rev. Run label. The ensemble also appeared in the film The Preacher’s Wife with Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston.

Soul Tempo has several CDs to its credit and a mile-long list of performance opportunities, including gigs at the Apollo, Kennedy Center and Radio City Music Hall. The group just completed Doing Our Father’s Business, a CD produced by five-time Grammy nominee Chris Davis.

“Never Give Up,” a single from the CD, is a slow, thoughtful ballad about God as the penultimate father, always looking out for His children. This well-crafted song, with its smooth pop groove and lullaby swing, feels as if it should be on a film soundtrack. The Preacher’s Wife II, perhaps?

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Goodies: Watch 1983 Footage of The Winans – “I Love You”
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS Winans clip. The audio is super low (so, turn it up to hear it, but make sure you turn it back down afterwards, or you’ll blow your ears out...

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