Reviews

There is no denying that THE most recognizable figure in modern gospel music is Kirk Franklin. With 9 Grammy Awards to his credit, his catalog, pen, and unbridled creativity have made him one of urban music’s most...

Believe it or not, 2015 marks over 20 years in Gospel music industry for Deitrick Haddon. The Detroit-bred artist first broke into the industry with the male group Perfect Peace and made waves with his church choir...

For close to fifteen years, DeWayne Woods has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent vocalists and personalities. Whether singing background for artists such pop heavyweights as Celine Dion and Atlantic Starr or gospel icons such...

For the better part of a decade, the gospel community has grown increasingly familiar with both the voice and pen of Jason Nelson. From his 2005 independent debut album I Shall Live, the skilled bass player displayed...

It’s been a decade since the music world turned to Houston, TX for an ensemble of gifted singers led by a gifted songwriter who would impact gospel radio significantly. Enter James Fortune & FIYA, whose hits began...

Historically, the Motown imprint has been one of the most influential labels and movements in all of urban and popular music. With the recent addition of Motown Gospel, the label continues to speak to the full length...

One of the most intriguing elements of a Christmas project is to see just how creative an artist will be with their presentation of holiday music. With that in mind, we go to Atlanta for one of...

Perhaps no Christmas project could more appropriately wear the term “iconic” than the star-studded release titled Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration. Originally released in 1992, this Grammy Award winning project was produced by music legends Quincy Jones and...

CeeLo Green has made an incredible transition into the pop music field. Known for his time with groups such as Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley, the wildly gifted and talented artist has become a fixture in mainstream...

The joy of great Christmas music is its timeless nature. Such can be said for one of the best Christmas albums you may never have heard. For this, we head to Houston, TX for Gary Mayes &...

One of independent music’s best kept musical secrets is Doobie Powell. While mainstream music lovers may not fully be familiar, music purists are very familiar with the Powell name in the realm of urban music. Powell has...

We’re going back to 2001 for the lone Christmas project in the arsenal of Grammy award winner Fred Hammond. Throughout his 30-year career, Hammond has been known for his smooth delivery, forward thinking arrangements, and eloquent songwriting...

YPJ & Flesh Versus Christ Praise, Worship, & Hip Hop Derek S Kids Publishing Before the current climate of discovering new artists and sounds via platforms as YouTube, Soundcloud, and SocialCam, YPJ & Flesh Versus Christ began...

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise I See Victory eOne Music / Light Records Historically, the foundation of the gospel music genre has been centered around choral music. As the focus of the genre has diversified over the...

Swoope Sinema Collision Records One of the most influential voices in urban music within the last five years is hip-hop artist Swoope. The first signee to Collision Records is by no means a stranger to our industry...