After much anticipation, Vincent Bohanan & SOV’s rousing set LIVE FROM CHICAGOis available today on HezHouse Entertainment/RCA Inspiration. 

The full-length album bows one week after the online premiere of the upbeat video for Bohanan’s current single, “Oh Give Thanks.” The video, which celebrates the vibrant Brooklyn community that Bohanan was raised in, can be seen on YouTube.

Bohanan, who also serves as Pastor of The Winner’s Assembly – a thriving church in Brooklyn, New York, comprised entirely of members under the age of 30 years old – has mastered the generational divide by reaching back to the days of traditional gospel choir music and bringing them fully into the new millennium. Live From Chicago puts this gift on full display. The albumopens by ushering in the spirit with a stirring rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer.” Known for their full-throated youthful energy, SOV’s delivery on hits such as the first release from the album, “Any Day Now,” leaves you no choice but to move. The current single “Oh Give Thanks” is not only befitting the holiday season, it is a praise chant that showcases the choir’s expansive vocal range with infectious energy and modulations that soar to the heavens. “I Believe God” is an up-tempo praise break-inspiring decree of faith that would be just as at home in the 1980s as it is in 2021, and gives a nod to Ron Kenoly’s popular “Whose Report Shall You Believe?” 

“I Owe You” is an Afro-Caribbean-inspired that Bohanan refers to as a “Disney-esque song” that pushed SOV outside of the traditional choir music box and expand their versatility.  “Take Control” offers an apt benediction to the album by imploring the listener to reaffirm their trust in the Lord’s ability to move, even in seemingly impossible situations.

“Gospel music has a universal message, but it can be represented in a kaleidoscope of sounds. I was raised on and love hymns and an old school, traditional sound, but as I learned more about music in general and discovered different forms of expression, I decided to incorporate some variety into this album. We had a great time recording this project, and I hope that everyone has a great time listening to it,” says Vincent Bohanan.

Born in Long Island, but raised in Brooklyn, Pastor Bohanan might be a millennial, but he is an old soul when it comes to gospel music. He is an immensely passionate, self-described “choir head” whose first exposure to a church choir was at Brooklyn’s Institutional Church of God in Christ. After stepping in as the church’s organist at the age of 15, Bohanan organized the Sound of Victory Fellowship Choir in 2014, a year after releasing his first single, “Heaven,” with Institutional Church of God in Christ’s C.E.W. Youth Choir and in response to the lack of community choirs in the area. It was such a success, nearly 100 members from as far away as New Jersey and Connecticut showed up by the third rehearsal.

Vincent Bohanan is a living testimony of God’s grace. His pastoral and music ministries carry on the legacy of his mother, the late Marie Bohanan, a  former New York City Police Officer who developed cancer and passed away after being part of the 9/11 World Trade Center search and recovery  team. Vincent Bohanan discovered his love for music and ministry through his mother, and proudly continues in her footsteps. In fact, he started pastoring after his mom passed away – stepping into her leadership role. 

Bishop Hezekiah Walker, a longtime friend of the Bohanan family, and a fellow Brooklynite, has been supportive of Vincent since the early years of SOV. He invited the young choir to sing at his Love Fellowship Tabernacle Easter services, where Vincent was serving as one of Love Fellowship’s organists. Walker even brought the group along to back CeCe Winans on “Dancing in the Spirit,” a track for her 2017 release Let Them Fall in Love. From there, SOV made week-long appearances with P. Diddy at New York’s Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden.

The much anticipated 3rd album titled “No Restriction” by Gospel music minister Preye Odede is now live!

The album is coming after 4 years of releasing his sophomore album titled “READY.”  It features songs that create an atmosphere for prayer, worship and praise; it is a compilation of professionally produced music pieces that inspires every listener to understand God’s unfeigned love and mercy towards us, thereby bridging the gap (giving us access to Him) through Jesus.

Preye Odede held the “No Restriction” album tour in Bayelsa state on the 28th of November, 2021. The worship and praise concert held in Preye Odede’s homeland featured Frank Edwards, Michael Stuckey, Moses Bliss, Prinx Emmanuel, Pamela Scott and more.

Although the album is Preye Odede’s 3rd compilation project, it is the first since establishing the Script Music headquarters, (an ultra-modern facility that caters to multiple creative needs in Port Harcourt) and putting together the Script Music management team that sees to the professional needs of the Preye Odede brand.

There are collaboration tracks on the album, including “Jigidem” featuring Michael Stuckey, “Oba” featuring Bukola Bekes and “Sold Out”featuring Pamela Scott. Other tracks on the album include the very prophetic “Ephphata,” “I Worship You,” “Chase After You,” “Becoming”and more. It contains 15 tracks on the hardcopy while the online version contains 16 tracks to include 2 previously released tracks namely “Nothing Missing” and “For My Good (Live).”

GET “NO RESTRICTION” ALBUM

https://music.apple.com/album/id/1594431592

Music’s inspirational power couple, Teddy and Tina Campbell, have shared details on their first Holiday release, A Married Christmas, to be released this Friday – December 3rd, 2021. The collaborative release, inspired by and celebrating the couple’s love, features intimate songs like “Ask Away,” the video for which is slated to premiere ahead of the album on the couple’s official Facebook and YouTube pages on Thursday, December 2nd at 8pm PST / 11pm EST.

Written, recorded, and executive produced by the couple and released through their own label Gee Tree Creative, A Married Christmas is “sure to be a staple for lovers,” the couple proclaims. Married for over twenty years, the couple has five children who each have their own budding musical talents. The new release is Teddy and Tina’s first holiday collaboration, but hardly their first creative pursuit as a family; the soon-to-be holiday classic is one that the couple hopes will inspire memorable moments between couples all over the world.

Their first collaborative single, “21,” was released this past August in celebration of their 21st wedding anniversary, while its follow-up “Marry Me,” released in October, reworked a song written by Teddy in 2012 and performed for the first time when the couple renewed their wedding vows eight years ago. Both songs seemed to strike a chord among families, romantics, and the media; Teddy and Tina are currently in the midst of a number of promotional appearances throughout Chicago, DC, Nashville, South Carolina, and Atlanta. The past month has seen the couple and their songs featured on SiriusXM’s “Praise, as well as the iconic KTLA and Fox Good Day NY, with features in the works at Voice of America, ABC Radio, and Nashville’s Talk of the Town on December 13th.

The new album will be available for pre-order at their website here; you can pre-save it on streaming here. Exclusive merchandise will be available on the couple’s website and social media platforms on December 3rd.

Teddy Campbell is a legendary drummer best known as the house drummer for 10 seasons of FOX’s hit series American Idol, as well as for the final 3 seasons of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno band along with playing on countless other tours, albums, TV shows, movie scores, and soundtracks.. Tina Campbell is a GRAMMY-nominated solo gospel artist, songwriter, author, speaker, and 1/2 of the internationally iconic, Platinum-selling, multi-GRAMMY and multi-award winning gospel duo Mary Mary.

Find Teddy & Tina online at: http://teddyandtinacampbell.org 

or @TeddyandTina on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Gospel Music Minister Jeff Prince has finally released his debut album titled THE LIGHT. 

THE LIGHT album symbolizes hope. The Light Album reels out in music some of my experiences and experiences of others whilst stoutly preaching God’s love. Given the times we are in, hopelessness seems to reek in every corner, suicide rates are up and depression has become the regular news. This means that a lot of people need to be constantly reached using several communication blocks, I have chosen music as my arrowhead.

Just as when light is introduced in a dark place, things come alive, that is what we are believing God for with this album. Light will come into every life that listens to the album.

The album, though ‘gospel’ comprises love, inspiration, and of course gospel lyric songs. It is a blend of rock, contemporary afrobeat fusion, contemporary Highlife, R&B, and some traditional vibes.

Passion Music dropped a new Live From Rehearsals collection today. The EP features live versions of Passion favorites as well as a brand new song titled “Shine Like Stars.” You can stream/download Live From Rehearsals here.

“Our hope for these songs is that they would lead us all in prayerful expectation into all that God has in store for Passion 2022,” Passion shared on social media.

Passion has announced plans to kick off 2022 with the return of their live-in-person Passion Conference at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Passion 2022—a gathering of 18- to 25-year-olds and their church and campus leaders—is to be the largest gathering of its kind for the age group in the United States, showing that the church is alive and well, and that Jesus is still important to millennials and Gen Z. This year’s conference will be lead by Passion founders Louie and Shelley Giglio, Passion Music and Christian and Sadie Huff.

Passion 2022 will feature special guests Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Sean Curran, KB, David Platt, Christine Caine, Crowder, Jackie Hill Perry, Ben Stuart, Jennie Allen, Levi Lusko and more. For more information about Pasion 2022 and to purchase tickets today, visit passion2022.com.

Calgary based recording artist, David Agboola, has been honing his skills in Jazz and Soul music for several years. He infuses African content and flavor into Contemporary music.

A prolific Guitarist, Singer and Music Arranger – he gives you the smoothness of Norman Brown, the vocal fluidity of Louis Armstrong and the aptitude of Richard Bona.

David has recorded two well received studio albums – a 10 track debut work; Stale Dreams released in July 2020 and quickly followed by a 7 track EP – Loud Christmas, released in December of the same year.

David Agboola has maintained a steady flow of new music that continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz, and it appears he’s just getting started.

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Gospel music legend, John P. Kee, will drop a one-song, 16-track holiday album entitled, “No Christmas Without You” (Kee Music Group / Tycsot), on all digital music platforms on December 10th. This one-of-a-kind rarity is comprised of sixteen unique versions of the feel-good yulettide track that was written and produced by Kee, a gold-selling artist known for gospel standards such as “Show Up!,” “Standing in the Need,” and “Jesus is Real,” among many others.

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Each of the renditions of the song is distinct in some manner. The first version is a We-Are-the-World kind of affair featuring  The Family which is comprised of most of the artists who also perform individually on the album. The next version is John P. Kee himself, turning in a warm, contemporary R&B-flavored track about enjoying the holiday with loved ones. There are other solo versions by gospel heavyweights such as Kim Burrell, Gene Moore, and Jason Nelson.

R&B star, Susan Carol, delivers a thrilling, acoustic rendition while soul man, Frank McComb, plays the piano on his version that takes on a Smooth Jazz essence. R&B singer, Lachardon, emphasizes the bass guitar on her sultry late night ballad rendering. Corvius Scott offers up a Stylistics-worthy falsetto on his turn while George Leggett’s tenor is a commanding force on his cut.  Mekahla D. Smith’s bright soprano shines over a programmed track that fuses elements of country music in an urban setting.

Reality TV singing contestants Majeste Pearson (FOX TV’s The Four), Shameia Crawford (ABC TV’s Rising Star), and Saeed “SrSoul” Renaud (FOX YV’s The Four) sing their own versions. There are mash-ups too. The sweet-voiced, Glynis LaFlore, teams with Darius “DJ” James who demonstrates a silky tenor on his effort. Actor Chaz Shepard, who played Trey Wiggs on BET’s The Game TV series, joins Sonya McGuire for a smooth, soulful take.

Catch Pastor Kee on the road this month with these stops:

11/28

Perfecting Zion Institutional Church @ 5 PM 

1485 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115 

11/29 

Greater St. Mary Baptist Church  @ 6 PM 

58820 W. W. Harleaux Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 

11/30  Christian Unity Baptist Church @ 1 PM 

1700 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 

12/01

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church @7 PM 

3920 W. Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, TX 

12/02

Lancaster Full Gospel Holy Temple @7:30 PM 

1050 W. Wintergreen Road, Lancaster, TX 

12/03

The Embassy @ 7 PM 

24862 US 59, Humble, TX 77365 

12/04

Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church @6 PM 

2842 Martin Luther King Jr., Shreveport, LA 71107 

12/05

Abundant Life Christian Center COGIC @ 6 PM 

4400 Old Poole Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 

12/06

Cathedral of the Holy Spirit @7 PM 

729 Union Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607 

12/08

Transcend Worship Center @7 PM 

971 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NJ 

12/09

Truth Church Philly @ 7 PM 

7970 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 

12/10

Empowerment Temple @7:30 PM  

4217 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 

12/11

St. Paul’s Baptist Church @ 6 PM 

4247 Creighton Road, Richmond, VA 23223 

12/18

The Light Church @ 7:00 PM 

474 Bennington Avenue, Youngstown, OH  

Jackson, MS —  Matthew A. Donaldson is a minister, psalmist, and recording artist committed to his role to set, maintain and protect the atmosphere of praise and worship.  Matthew has purposefully navigated sacred spaces for the past sixteen years as a worship leader and choir director.  He currently serves as Minister of Music at the Liberal Trinity Church of God in Christ in Jackson, MS,  as assistant Director of Worship Arts at the Jackson Revival Center Church, and as a leader within the quorum of directors of the International Music Department of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.

Matthew’s Gospel music career took flight with his first two singles in 2016 – “You Can Depend On Me” and “Been So Good” featuring Paul Porter.  Matthew has continued to develop his craft and has released a new EP for the holidays WHEN I THINK OF CHRISTMAS.

WHEN I THINK OF CHRISTMAS is a two-song EP of the best-loved classic holiday hymns.  “Jesus, What A Wonderful Child” is an edifying rendition that Matthew delivers in his soulful tenor flair.  “O Come Let Us Adore Him” is a beautifully crafted ceremonial interpretation of one of this seasons most famous sacred holiday songs. 

“When I think of Christmas, I think of festive light shows, hot chocolate, and family gatherings, but most importantly, I remember those classic Christmas programs where we sang about Jesus and made him the central focus,” Matthew shares. “My goal is simply to leave that nostalgic warmth on your mind and reverent worship in your heart with Jesus at the center of it all!”  

WHEN I THINK OF CHRISTMAS EP is available now on all digital music outlets.  Find out more about Matthew Donaldson – the minister, the psalmist, and the artist by visiting https://madonaldson.com.

Listen To “Jesus, What A Wonderful Child” below;

Tribl Records celebrates the reason for the season, with the release of GRAMMY® Award nominated, Stellar & Dove Award winning, Maverick City Music’s brand-new Christmas EP, A Very Maverick Christmas – featuring holiday favorites and original songs. A Very Maverick Christmas is available now wherever music is sold and streamed digitally.

A Very Maverick Christmas was recorded live at Atlanta’s historic Paradise Baptist Church (started by a slave). The brand-new Christmas EP features a celebration of Maverick City Music’s original songs and beloved holiday favorites. A Very Maverick Christmas features signature vocals from Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Lizzie Morgan, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Ryan Ofei, Tianna Horsey and more; plus offers an all-star lineup of collaborations featuring the voices of: Natalie Grant, Todd Galberth, Melvin Crispell III, Isaac Carree and more.  

Fresh off their 52^nd GMA DOVE Award wins, for Worship Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Now, Tribl’s #1 best-selling record-breaking collective, Maverick City Music, has received five GRAMMY® nominations across the categories, Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, Best Gospel Album, Best Gospel Performance/Song. Additionally, Maverick City Music artist Dante Bowe received a Best Gospel Performance/Song solo nomination for his single “Joyful.” This fall, the collective completed their first headlining tour, Welcome to Maverick City Music and appeared on daytime talk show, The Nick Cannon Show, in which they inspired the audience with the song, “Man of Your Word.” (watch performance here). During the Fall of 2021, group member Aaron Moses, appeared on the daytime talk show, THE REAL, during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Maverick City Music made extraordinary headlines with their release Old Church Basement, a collab album with Elevation Worship, which broke streaming records at both Apple Music and Spotify. On Apple Music, the group set a new worldwide record for the most first-day streams for a Christian and Gospel album, and on Spotify, the album broke the U.S. record for the most streams in a day for an album by a Christian group and was #4 out of all U.S. albums its first weekend of release. Old Church Basement features vocals from celebrated singers: Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Naomi Raine, Chris Brown, Dante Bowe, Tiffany Hudson, Joe L Barnes, and Amanda Lindsey Cook.

For more information on Maverick City Music visit MaverickCityMusic.com, on Instagram at @MavericyCityMusic and Facebook at Facebook.com/MaverickCityMusic. 

For more information on TRIBL follow @TriblRecords on social media and visit tribl.com.

Daywind Records presents the full-length Christmas album from John Darin Rowsey Season for Believing out now on all digital music platforms. The album includes twelve tracks, eleven of which are original songs. Track five, “If It’s Christmas” features the gospel quartet The Guardians which Rowsey has been a member of since 2012. Season for Believing puts arrangements by Wayne Haun (Clay Walker, Celine Dion) and David T. Clydesdale (Aretha Franklin, Steve Green) on full display and is a must-listen this Christmas season.

Rowsey commented saying, “Christmas is as much a feeling as it is a holiday and music plays a big role in that.  My goal with Season for Believing is for people to feel the warmth and goodness of this incredible time of year with each song.”