James Hall & Worship and Praise - I have the tape at home, done almost played that tape to death, it's soooo good. My favorite song on the album was "Caught Up in the Rapture".

Oh my goodness...somebody who knows who Excelsior is!!!! Yeah, I'm cool with a lot of those members!!! I LOVE EVERY SONG ON THAT CD!!! People, purchase it...it's off the chain!

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I didn't know that Smokie Norful is a Kappa. He is related to members of my church! I love "I Need You Now."

I needed this song this morning. It was crazy but the Lord brought me through...

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My Kappa friend just inquired about this song so I downloaded it: Praise Is What I Do by Shekinah Glory Ministry.

This is my very own inspirational song. When I'm going through, this is what I listen to to get myself back on track. Thank the Lord for this song!!!

My Current Playlist...
 

Presently, this is what I'm listening to...

1. "Falling In Love With Jesus"- Jonathan Butler & Kirk Whalum
2. "Praise Is What I Do"- Shekinah Glory Ministries
3. "The Presence of the Lord Is Here"- Byron Cage
4. "To Be Like Christ"- John Payton (local Philly artist)
5. "King of Israel"- Divine Praise (local Philly artists)
6. Anything by Commissioned (Especially The Commissioned Reunion Tour CD Set and Ordinary Just Won't Do-The CD)
7. "We Serve A Mighty God"- Ford Memorial (local Philly Artists)
8. "Peace"- Prophetess Juanita Bynum
9. Anything by James Hall Worship & Praise
10. Anything by Hezekiah Walker and The LFT or the LFC
11. Youthful Praise (Can't wait until CD #2 drops!)
12. Anything by Fred Hammond (His new CD- "Pages of Life 2-Speak Those Things- is off the chain!)
13. Dorinda Clark-Cole
14 Karen Clark-Sheard (Both CD's)
15. Smokie Norful- The Whole CD! (I Need You Now is truly anointed!)
16. Michelle Williams- I hope she leaves Destiny's Child alone and stays a Gospel Artist-Her debut CD is awesome!

There are many many more, but it is impossible for me to list everything! :) I sing, live and breathe Gospel music...

Excelsior is known in the community gospel choir arena in my area. Like you said, the CD is off the chain! I highly recomend it.

Oh, another song I really like is by Hezekiah, I Need You to Survive. That's another one I love.

Re: My Current Playlist...
 

Ditto!

I've been singing since I was a little girl. I sung in a community choir for youth and I sung in a community choir for adults, went off to college and sung in the choir there.

I can always find a song that speaks to my situation!

We have similar taste in Gospel Music. That's tight stuff!

Waiting to Hear From You-- Commissioned (Will You Be Ready)
Alright--Cee Cee Winans
I Love The Lord-- Whitney Houstan and the GA Mass Choir

I love this song but need to know who sings it. I was told Ronnie __________ and last name begins with a B.


What if God was unhappy with our praise
Would we change the way we something something
Would we chanhe the way we something something


I have looked on http://www.blackgospel.com and amazon and kazaa. . . i just want that song.

What if God Is Unhappy?
 

It's Christopher Brinson's and the Ensemble. It came out in 1997.

Re: What if God Is Unhappy?
 

Thank you. I was told RONNIE Brinson. I loooove that song. KSU sang it at my old church.

Yeah,

That is a nice song. It's about the only one on the CD that received airplay.

I know I said it before, but I'm really feeling Byron Cage. Everyday when I get in my car, I have to play 8,9,10 FIRST! I love those praise and worship songs.

Best of the Best
 

God's Giving Us Time- Dottie Peoples (Churchin w/Dottie)
Magnify - Lucretia Campbell
Praise Waits- Can't recall the artist right now
Show Yourself Strong and Show Me Your Face - Fred Hammond
(POL Chapter 3)
That's the way of the Father-Carlton Pearson (Live at Azusa 2 )
Your Mercy- by Blessed (I don't know the name of the album)

My Lawd, I think that ANYTHING that Richard Smallwood does is bad! I believe if the brother and Vision (his singers) did "Mary had a little lamb" or "Row, row, row your boat" it would be anointed! :D

Richard Smallwood!

Re: Re: What if God Is Unhappy?
 

Crimson- You probably mixed up Christopher Brinson with Rodney Bryant. Check him out too...awesome artist!

LOL!!!! :D I feel the same way about Fred Hammond. Richard's a bad man too! From "Center of My Joy" all the way up to "Anthem of Praise" and beyond...he always takes me there!

Re: Best of the Best
 

I forgot about that one. I love the words of that song.

Just now seeing this post :confused:
 

I never heard of Rodney Bryant, so that was not it but thanks I will check him out one of these days.

Right now, Donald Lawrence and the Tri City Singers is on constant rotation in my car: The Best Is Yet to Come....a GREAT cd!

You Need It Now: Breakout gospel superstar Smokie Norful has had tremendous success since the release his debut album “I Need You Now.” Last year I raved about Smokie in this column and implored everyone to cop the project for themselves. It’s just that great! Smokie instantly became my favorite male gospel vocalist and I went on the record saying that there aren’t too many singers out, no matter what the genre, who could match his vocal acrobatics.

Next week, on Oct. 21, Smokie will release his next offering, “Limited Edition.” The disc is an eight-track EP that features four tracks recorded live at Smokie's Chicago-based home church. There’s also a new live version of "I Need You Now" recorded at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Manpower 2003 Conference in Atlanta, the Christmas song, "O Holy Night," and the "I Need You Now" music video. The album is a bridge between Smokie’s 2002 release and his next full project, which is slated for the summer of 2004.

Thanks for posting this, CT4!

Currently I'm listening to...

1. Fred Hammond: The new cd...that CD is sooo good!
2. Ricky Dillard: (I'll never stop listening to that CD--for those who know him, he will be recording live in Chicago next month!)
3. Byron Cage: His Current CD
4. Dorinda Clark-Cole-Her current one
5. MARY MARY-Their cd is still ALL THAT!
:D

A list of some very good CDs:

-The new Fred Hammond CD, especially "show yourself strong"

-The new John P. Kee "Not Guilty"

-I forget who sings this song, but maybe someone else will know... it's the Prayer of Jabez

-Karen Clark-Sheard's 'Finally Karen' CD and her song "Must be
Sure" (this is on her newest CD and I think that's the name of it

-Virtue's "Virtuosity" CD, song called "Til you Believe"

There's others, but these have gotten me through some very, very, VERY tough times

Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers :)

CDS i'm loving right now:

1. donnie mcclurkin -"again"
2. gospel today - "praise & worship '02"
3. byron cage- "recorded live at newbirth"
4. hezekiah walker- "live at radio city music hall"
5. israel and new breed- "live" (the song trading my sorrows keeps me krunk)
6. bishop ronald brown-"old time church"


i love praise and worship, and these cds have really been uplifiting me!


check out this site for great new stuff:

http://www.nuthinbutgospel.net

I'm lovin' the praise/church vibe up in here.

Got to prop my dude Marvin Sapp and his latest "Diary of a Psalmist."

it's in there...

or also www.gospelflava.com

two cd's that I'm loving at the second are by Gideon Band and Smokie Norful

can't wait to get this one.....


GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL Presented by Integrity Gospel and Gospo Centric

Integrity Gospel and Gospo Centric Records is set to release Gotta Have Gospel, a three-disc, mega compilation which features eight platinum and gold artists, 28 songs and five music videos.

Gotta Have Gospel, will be available at retail on November 11, marks the first major label partnership for Integrity Gospel and Gospo Centric and the first three-disc gospel compilation ever released into the Christian and general markets.

The project includes an "In The House" CD that features 14 traditional songs and an "On The Street" CD that features 14 urban songs including the newly recorded Mary Mary track, "Dance, Dance, Dance." The artist line-up includes: Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Vickie Winans, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Israel and New Breed, Dottie Peoples, Shirley Caesar, Joe Pace & The Colorado Mass Choir, Kurt Carr, Dorinda Clark Cole, Lisa McClendon, T.D. Jakes, Ted & Sheri, Alvin Slaughter, Jeff Majors, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Byron Cage and Stephen Hurd. New artists featured include: Raymond & Co. (Integrity Gospel), Ty Tribbett (Columbia Records) and American Idol finalist R.J. Helton (Gospo Centric).

The third disc, a DVD, contains five videos from Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Joe Pace & The Colorado Mass Choir, Dorinda Clark Cole and Byron Cage. In addition, the disc contains electronic press kits for Lisa McClendon, Alvin Slaughter, Israel and new Gospo Centric artist Kelcey.

I like both gospel and praise and worship, so here are mine:

1. Crystal Lewis - Holy, Holy, Holy
2. Various artist - Lim McFarland, Jennifer Holiday, etc.)- Divas of Gospel
3. Lakewood Church - Lakewood Live
4. Mississippi Mass Choir's Greatest Hits

KAREN CLARK-SHEARD'S NEW CD DROPPED TUESDAY, NOV. 4!
 

Karen's newest album The Heavens Are Telling contains five all new studio tracks as well as six soul-stirring live songs, recorded at husband Pastor J. Drew Sheard's church the Greater Emanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Highlight tracks include 'We Acknowledge You', 'We Are Not Ashamed' featuring Mary Mary and 'Go Ahead' featuring Missy Elliott. Donald Lawrence and PAJAM, two of Gospel's foremost producers, produced all of the tracks on the album. The Heavens Are Telling reflects Karen's passion and commitment to the heart and spirit, with unmistakable power and emotion.

For more information, click here . She looks so beautiful! Check out her picture.

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I bought this cd Saturday, and I've listened to it at least 10 times. It's AWESOME!!! She does a remake of Jill Scott's "HE LOVES ME" with her daughter, Kiara...PHENOMENAL is all I can say!!! Y'all have to get this cd!

Oh, Ricky Dillard recorded his 6th Album last Saturday. His CD is suppose to drop right at Christmas time or in January. Be on the look out!

Re: KAREN CLARK-SHEARD'S NEW CD DROPPED TUESDAY, NOV. 4!
 

thanks...i gotta go and get this...her remake with mary mary is the bomb!! i heard it on the radio this morning!

Re: Re: KAREN CLARK-SHEARD'S NEW CD DROPPED TUESDAY, NOV. 4!
 

I KNOW! That's my favorite song on the album!!!

Israel is a baaaaaaad man! He's a former member of Fred Hammond and RFC. His project "New Season" is having a very hard time coming out of my car! That's the original project that "Trading my Sorrows" is on.

If you like Israel, check out Martha Munizzi. He produced her latest project. I had never heard of her until I saw her concert on BET. But I knew her music...She wrote "Say The Name"-a very popular Praise and Worship song. She is highly anointed!

Hey...whatchoo know about Bishop Ronald Brown? Man...now that's CHUCH! (yes...I said CHUCH! lol)..."There's a Storm Out Over The Ocean" is my song!

Another song that has truly blessed me. recently.."Let It Rain" by Bishop Paul Morton....

No wonder I cain't find my CD! Y'all got it! Just burn yourselves a copy and send it back to me, please!

Saw a video of him one Sunday after I decided to attend Bedside Baptist, and 'bout got my shout on right there in the living room!
He's a baaaaad man!

Hee Hee Hee...I think I made myself a homeade complilation of his stuff. I have to find it. PM me and I'll see what I can do for ya!

His videos are all over the place on the net!

Stellar Awards filled with memorable performances, celebrity surprises

HOUSTON -- The stars shined brightly at the "19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards," held for the first time in it's 19-year history, in Houston. This year's show surprised the live audience with unforgettable, star-studded appearances and performances.

The celebration honored the legendary Shirley Caesar with the esteemed James Cleveland Award, recognizing her innovative efforts in traditional Gospel music.

Musical legend Patti LaBelle presented the award and Yolanda Adams sang a hymn medley tribute. Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin was inducted into the Stellar Gospel Music Hall of Fame with a special tribute from Natalie Wilson & S.O.P. The legendary Smokey Robinson presented the award.

Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC's and their CD "Right On Time: Live in Memphis" won five Stellar Awards including Group/Duo of the Year. The Byron Cage CD project won five golden-flamed statues, including Male Vocalist of the Year, CD of The Year (Song of the Year and Producer of The Year goes to Kurt Carr) for "The Presence of the Lord is Here." Vickie Winans won four Stellar Awards including Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year.

"The Prince of Praise" Byron Cage opened the show with a soul-stirring performance of "The Presence of the Lord is Here" and Tonex featuring Sheila E. (on percussion) gave an electrifying musical presentation of "Todos Juntos" in English and Spanish. Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon, Cece Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Darius Brooks & SDM, Karen Clark Sheard and Hezekiah Walker also gave rousing performances.

This one-of-a-kind televised Gospel awards show was attended by several celebrities including musical legends The O'Jays, actress Victoria Rowell, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, neo-soul artist Musiq, and "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard. The Post Stellar Awards Celebration featured a surprise performance by Houston-native Beyonce', along with The O'Jays and Angie Stone who performed a selection from the "Fighting Temptations" movie soundtrack.

The "19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards" show will air in syndication from *Jan. 24 through Feb. 22. Below is a list of dates for select markets, check local listings for airdates in other cities.

Philadelphia: Jan. 24, WPHL (WB)
Detroit: Jan. 24, WWJ-62 (CBS)
Houston: Jan. 25, WTXH-20 (UPN)
New York: Jan. 31, WWOR 9 (UPN)
Chicago: Jan. 31, WGN 9 (WB)
Atlanta: Jan. 31, WAGA 5 (FOX)
Dallas: Feb. 7, KDAF 33 (WB)
Washington DC: Feb 7, WBDC-50 (WB)
Los Angeles: Feb 7, KTLA-5 (WB)


Winners List


1. ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Vickie Winans
2. SONG OF THE YEAR: "The Presence of the Lord is Here" produced by Kurt
Carr, sung by Byron Cage
3. MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Byron Cage
4. FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Vickie Winans
5. GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC's
6. NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Rizen
7. CD OF THE YEAR: "Byron Cage," Byron Cage
8. CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir
9. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Kurt Carr for "Byron Cage"
10. CONTEMPORARY GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Mary Mary
11. TRADITIONAL GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams and Spiritual QC's
12. CONTEMPORARY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Deitrick Haddon
13. TRADITIONAL MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams
14. CONTEMPORARY FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Vickie Winans
15. TRADITIONAL FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Evelyn Turrentine-Agee
16. CONTEMPORARY CD OF THE YEAR: "Byron Cage," Byron Cage
17. TRADITIONAL CD OF THE YEAR: "Right On Time: Live in Memphis" Lee
Williams and Spiritual QC's
18. URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL CD OF THE YEAR: "Lost and Found" Deitrick Haddon
19. MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR: "Shook" Vickie Winans
20. TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR: John P. Kee & New Life
21. CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR: Hezekiah Walker the Love Fellowship Choir
22. INSTRUMENTAL CD OF THE YEAR: "The Gospel According to Jazz - Chapter II,"
Kirk Whalum
23. SPECIAL EVENT CD OF THE YEAR: "WOW Gospel 2003," Various Artists
24. RAP/HIP HOP GOSPEL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: "God and I," Papa San
25. CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: "Lil Irocc Williams" Lil Irocc Williams
26. QUARTET OF THE YEAR: Lee Williams & the Spiritual QC's
27. RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR: Ameen Howrani, Denise
Trotman, "Bringing it All Together

Good Gospel Music
 

I bought Marvin Sapp's new cd--Diary of a Psalmist. It's AWESOME! Please pick it up guys.

Youthful Praise's sophomore album is also out. Their hit was AWESOME GOD. Pick it up.

Re: Good Gospel Music
 

yes girl, i love marvin's new album. i just finished listening to "you are God alone"....i love this cd.

i had no idea youthful praise second cd was coming out. i love their first one. did you see them on bobby jones a few weeks ago?


some other new ones i like are:

1. karen clark sheard - "the heavens are telling"
2. bishop paul morton - "let it rain"

Re: Good Gospel Music
 

Del, and lostandfound,

I'll co-sign yall's truth on Marvin Sapp Diary of a Psalmist. It's a great CD!! I'm about to get on the highway now, ....guess what CD I'm playin first?

peace.

Del, I'll answer your pm when I return. ....interesting stuff :D

Re: Re: Good Gospel Music
 

Gurl, yeah I saw them on Bobby Jones! I recorded it and I listen to it at least four times a week! I love that CD. Their cd dropped last Tuesday. Let me know if you like it!

I love Karen's cd too. Isn't she a phenomenal vocalist or what?! Did you see her on Bobby Jones? She put it down, but I just don't understand what she had on that day!!! :)

Be safe, Tony! Remember what I told you! :D