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October 2009
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Volume 11 Number 10 October 2009
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God Bless You Andr’e, Heading you way soon. Janice Marshall, Island
Empire,CA
How are you Bro. Andr’e! I pray all is well there in the Windy City. I hope you
still have me in rotation “Faith Rain Down On Me” is doing rather well here it
seems to be getting competitive, by the grace of “God” you know He has the
power to make things happen! Joseph Bowden, Washington DC
There Is Power In
Synergy!
Andr’e L. Carter
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Letters To The Editor
Consulting Services For
New and Established
Businesses
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Andrea R. Williams
Former GRAMMY
Awards Employee
Gospel Industry
Professional Celebrates
Three Years After
“Step of Faith”
Business Launch
Hey Bro. Andr’e L. Hello my friend it’s been a minute! You know when I first
started woring the Internet in part was because you inspired me. So, I just wanted
to say Thank You! It’s funny... but as fate would have it the “Working On A
Building” album will finally be released October 5th. We were signed by Tate
Publishing. God Bless and Keep You... Delory The Sons of Harmony Baltimore, MD
Hi Andr’e, Synergy1Radio link worked just fine... I’m really enjoying the music!
Leila Brown, Harrisburg, PA
Hi Andr’e: I am a DJ in the UK. We are friends on Twitter’s I am a regular
listener of Synergy1Radio... I love your format especially the Gospel Quiet Storm.
I would like to know how can I get a copy of the Whisper’s new single to add to
my show? Please advise Geoff Bingham, UK
Dear Synergy1Radio, Congratulation at 7:30 PM a listener added your station as
a preset. Live 365
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Political Synergy
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Gospel Jazz Artists Across America
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GSM Interviews
Carolyne Elaine
Rob Maletick
Melvin Smith
John Cooper
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Terrence Richburg
Walking In His
Destiny
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PUBLISHER’S NOTES
Synergy is the essence of principle-centered leadership. It is
the essence of principle-centered parenting. It catalyzes, unifies, and unleashes the greatest power within people. What is
synergy? Simply defined means that the whole is greater than
the sum of its parts.
The essence of synergy is to value differences, to respect them,
to build on strength, to compensate for weakness. Synergy is
energy of a group collectively agreeing to eliminate the old
script and to write a new one.
Value the difference in the essence of synergy: the mental, the
emotional, the psychological difference between people. And
the key to valuing those differences is to realize that all people
see the world, not as it is, but as they are.
The person who is truly effective has the humility and reverence to recognize his own perpetual limitations and to appreciate the rich resources available through interaction with the
hearts and minds of other human beings.
Synergy works, it’s a correct principle. It is the crowning
achievement of all previous habits. It is effectiveness in an interdependent reality-it is teamwork, team building, the development of unity and creativity with other human beings.
Synergy is collectively working together but at the same time
each party maintains their own identity. There should be more
positive synergy in the body of Christ. It doesn’t matter what
assignment God gives each of us: we are all placed in an interdependent position. If you are a gospel announcer brokering
your time you are looking for sponsors and advertisers to help
pay for your time. If you are a gospel artists you are interdependent on the gospel announcers to play your music. We live
in a world of SYNERGY, God has given each of us a dream.
It is up to us to put the correct pieces of the puzzle together
that will make our dream and vision a reality. Bottom line we
live in an interdependent world, in order to move to the next
level we have to position ourselves to maximize on our positive synergy. God Bless!
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There Is Power in
Synergy!
By: Andr’e L. Carter
When God gave me the name for Gospel Synergy Magazine I really didn’t
know what it meant. Check out the
definition on page 4. I had no ideal what
I was getting into but here I am 12 years
after the fact. I have been able to over
come many objectives homelesness
more than once during this journey. I
have had my share of life’s ups and
downs but I keep pressing towards the
mark.
failure. But it can be done if you have
the money to out source what needs to
be done to have a successful event.
Actually this is where we have our biggest concern. We all want to make
money but we don’t have money to invest. And if we have money it takes a
good steward to put a budget that will
guarantee a return. That’s another position, there is power in synergy.
I have communicated with many artists
, authors, musicians and they are all
basically saying the same thing. All of
their money was invested in the production cost. They didn’t take into consideration to create a budget for advertisement, promotions and marketing.
This is when reality sets in you’ve been
through you family, friends and church
members. You done the events to do
an A&B selection and then you are trying to sale CD’s after the event. You’ve
been to the events where you pay to
be on a showcase. You’ve been to the
events as a vendor and ten years later
you still feel like you are still in the same
position.
I have been preaching the same message for a long time. I’ve had many conversation over the years of how we as
blacks should work together. And in
many cases we are but for some reason we are not making the same
progress. Why? I would say there are
many reason why trust, loyalty, and integrity are at the top of the list. Many
of us will have a dream or vision and
feel like we can make it happen on our
own. But how is that possible? A choir
director can not have a choir with out
people and a band? A minister can not
have a church without members.
But you still don’t have a plan and you
still don’t have the money to invest in
More importantly it takes a team work marketing, advertisement and promoto make a dream work and that’s a fact. tion. Not true after you’ve done all that
No man can stand alone no matter how you can do now is the time to consider
independent we are we still live in an making the change to invest in the one
interdependent society. In the case of area that you felt wasn’t as important.
wanting to stand alone you have to have The same money that you sent doing it
the mind set that in order to survive you the traditional way can be invested in
will have to out source certain projects advertisement. There is power in Synto get the next level.
ergy.
Example in order to plan an event you
need a staff in position to delegate assignments to get the job done. One
person can not do everything secure the
location, sound system, entertainment,
create the flyers, print and distribute
them. There is power in synergy. Without a team your setting yourself up for
Now comes the time to do your research to find a publicist, tracker, entertainment attorney, booking agent and
a good manager. Most artists get the
wake up call after they have been
through the storm. Now its time to
check out different publications local,
regional, national and internationally to
get your
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There is power in synergy!
Many are finding that working on the
Internet has its benefits but many are
also finding that it takes more than advertising to the same network of friends.
Many of the people on your list are already supporting you. Now its time to
reach out beyond your comfort zone.
So you have to invest in email campaigns or use other services to generate friends and drive traffic to your site.
It takes a certain amount of time to work
online. Even in the case of having every
member on your staff working online.
You are not going to get 50,000 members to join you social network site by
yourself. There is power in synergy!
Many are finding out and I will include
myself in this equation. That the only way
to make it is to come out of our comfort zone. There is power in Synergy.
In closing I will say that the best move I
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“So I drug him up there,” she said, “and he was
just grumbling. I asked the pastor, ‘Will you just
pray for him?’”
“Don’t Give Up On Them!”
“He was just a stubborn old you-know-what.”
That’s what Allison said about her father-inlaw, Arnold Dean.
And guess what happened to Mr. Arnold Dean
there at the altar that beautiful Easter Sunday?
Well, apparently nothing.
“I’m gonna kill you,” he told Allison afterwards.
And when it came to church his attitude was,
“Just do your own thing and leave me out of
it.”
“He was embarrassed and irritated,” she said.
His wife begged him, and he actually did come
when she was baptized, but going to church
was something he had no interest in.
Have you ever done that with a loved one?
You thought it was just the right moment. “This
is the day! This is the time, I just know it!” And
then…nothing. They just get more irritated with
you than ever.
Now let me ask you, do you have a loved one
like this? They’re just not interested in God or
church or religion – and they certainly don’t
want to hear anything about Jesus or sin or
forgiveness.
Well here is the message for you today. Don’t
give up on them!
Now back to crusty old Arnold Dean. I said
“old,” but really he was only 51, and he wasn’t
all that crusty. His heart was just hard to the
things of God.
Then he got cancer. And that changed
everything, right?
Well, no. It didn’t.
Even after the radiation, even after losing his
hair, they still had to basically beg him just to
go to church on Easter Sunday.
So there he was, reluctant, but there. Allison
decided that she just had to get her father-inlaw down to the altar.
So she grabbed him and said, “Come up front
with me.”
“No, no, no, no,” he said.
Maybe you’re in that spot right now, that
“nothing zone” where you have tried and failed
and you almost feel like washing your hands of
them. “It’s between them and God now,” you
say to yourself. “I’ve done all I can do.”
Well here is the message for you today. Don’t
give up on them!
June rolled around and Arnold’s health was
getting worse. He was in the hospital and not
doing well.
One Monday Allison and a friend went to visit.
Her mother-in-law Barbara was there, and also
there to visit were the pastor and the pastor’s
brother.
At some point, as pastors always do when
making hospital visits, Pastor Brian said to
Arnold, “Well, can we pray for you?”
So they all stood around his bed and held hands.
It was nothing special, Allison said, just normal
praying.
whole life. I can’t do this anymore. I can’t do
this alone. Please, the rest is yours. If you’ll
just forgive me for what I’ve done until now,
you can have what’s left of it.”
He continued blurting out to God in broken
sentences, repenting in that humble, childlike
voice.
“It was thick in that room,” Allison said. “I
have never been in a room like that. The Spirit
was strong. It was a glorious and intense
moment. I can’t even explain it.”
The pastor said, “I’ve been around this stuff
since I was 15 years old, but I’ve never felt
anything like that.”
And from that moment on,Allison said,Arnold
Dean was a changed man.
“I thought he would just go through the
motions,” she said, “but it was complete. He
was surrendered.”
After that he prayed and he told others how
he just wanted to love God.
That was on June 15th, 2009.
This past Thursday Mr. Dean passed away.
“I’m so grateful for his salvation,”Allison said,
“and knowing where he’s at now.”
And what would Allison say to anyone who is
struggling with an unsaved loved one?
“There’s hope!” she said. “If he can change,
anybody can change.”
So if you have a lost loved one, and their heart
seems hard toward the things of God, and it
just seems like they will never come to the
Lord, well here is the message for you today.
Don’t give up on them!
“All of a sudden,” she said, “we heard this
childlike voice. I had to look around to see
who it was.”
“Please just come up there,” she said. She
was crying.
It was Mr.Arnold Dean – crying out to God.
“Allison, this is more for you than for me.”
“Jesus, Jesus. I’m sorry. I’ve ran from you my
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Apples of Gold…I’m Doug Apple.
I grew up around music and entertainGospel Jazz Month Is Here! Jazz and Gospel are inter-related spiri- ment... My mother was a preacher, my
Okay my people! October is officially
here and this is the month that Gospel
Synergy Magazine recognizes “Gospel
Jazz Artist Across America.” I would
like to thank all of my subscribers and
visitors for tuning into The Gospel Jazz
Experience Show which can be heard
nightly from 9 PM to Midnight on
Synergy1Radio.
tually and also has a message in the
music. In the Jazz word there are a number of professing Christian and notable
contributors who perform as major Jazz
artists who are true to the musical form
but who are just as true to the calling to
dedicate their lives and talents to God.
For many its the love for what they do
and the compensation.
brother was a preacher/gospel singer,
my uncle was comedian and a brother
who played with Wes Montgomery,
Jack McDuff and others. A few years
ago I fell in love with Angell’a Christie,
Ben Tankard, Mel Holded and over the
years to many to mention in this article.
Being that I appreciate all categories of
gospel music I decided to dedicate the
October issue to Gospel Jazz. For some
Gospel jazz may be thought of as a
brand new form of music, but with all
things “there is nothing new under the
sun.” Gospel Jazz is as familiar as any
other form of musical expression. There
are many styles of music including Gospel and Jazz which are all borned out
of deep emotional experiences. Gospel Jazz has always been around but
not recognized as much. Blues, Gospel
and Jazz are all full of deep emotional
and individual improvisational styling
and personal stories imparted to audiences by the artists and a sense of connection with the listeners from who can
relate to the music.
In closing I would like to say that I am
Familiar names such as Johnathan But- so blessed that God choose me to be a
ler, John Patitucci, Kirk Whalum and vessel for Him. Giving me the ability and
many and many other well known as opportunity to share the Good News ,
both top Jazz artists and believers as God’s Word and Gospel Music worldwell. Some Christians may consider wide. Giving me the opportunity reach
them sell-out! But Jazz is musical art, the Christian community but more imand is just as relevant as Classical, Gos- portantly to reach the non believers.
pel, Latin, world or any other style or So I am hoping that everyone reading
form of music rooted in the heart of the this article will share GSM with all of
your friends as well as tune into
artist.
Synergy1Radio for the best mix of gosI will say that the improvisational ele- pel music online. Be sure to join us evment of Jazz and Gospel reaches a com- ery Saturday from Noon to 6 PM as
munity who have not come to the point we will be Jazzin 4 Jesus. Click the
of belief in Christ. A perfect example in Synergy1Radio link on the Home page
Rev. Ozzie Smith Jr. at one minute he and save us to your favorites. God
may be preaching in the middle of Bless!
preaching he may pick up his sax and
play a few notes and go back to preaching
There are many Gospel Jazz Pioneers
who have contributed to this genre as a
legitimate form of music. Some well
known artists associated in the realm
of Gospel Jazz include artists such as
Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Thomas Whitfield, The Clark Sisters, Daryl
Coley, Take 6, Ben Tankard, Yolanda
Adams, Allen & Allen, Kirk Whalum,
Jeff Majors, Kim Burrell, Charles
Earland and the list goes on. Many of
the artists mentioned are currently in
rotation and can be heard nightly on
Synergy1Radio as well as other programs during the day. Many of the artists have been nominated for the Gospel Stellar Award and Grammy’s and
have won. (See Page 11)
I believe God has an assignment, purpose and mission for everyone. Many
artists will start out singing or as a church
musician. Then stray away because they
may have the feeling that there music
wasn’t acceptable. In most cases they
will return because of life experiences.
God knows their hearts! Who knows
better how to minister to the lost in the
world of Jazz than those who speak the
language. God uses who he chooses. I
have sent emails to the gospel community to check out Synergy1Radio.
When I check my stats I see that some
of my shows have a worldwide listening audience. Which means that our
music is ministering to a non Christian
audience. What a Blessing!
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Romans 5:15-17 (NLT) “But there is a great
difference between Adam’s sin and God’s
gracious gift. For the sin of this one man,Adam,
brought death to many. But even greater is
God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus
Christ. And the result of God’s gracious gift is
very different from the result of that one man’s
sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but
God’s free gift leads to our being made right
with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one
man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s
wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will
live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.”
Hello Beautifuls,
Have you ever made a horrible mistake that couldn’t be undone? What
kind of attitude did you have? Were you sorrowful, trying to fix your
mistake or did you act like you didn’t care and just leave the mess as it
was?
I make mistakes all the time. I’m constantly worried that even day to day
I could be making mistakes that will cause my kids to need therapy later
in life. (Smile.) But as humans we will make mistakes in life. No one is
perfect. And when we do make mistakes, we must do our part to make
things right again, whatever that may be.
Sometimes we make mistakes; horrible sinful mistakes that make us
wonder if God would ever truly forgive us and keep us as His children.
The first way to make it right is to go to God and confess it to Him. We
must then ask for forgiveness. We also must do the work to never make
the mistake again which involves leaning on God’s strength to keep on
the path He has for us and denying ourselves of the sinful indulgence we
crave. If God leads us to confess to someone we sinned against, then we
must also do that. Otherwise, God doesn’t put our sins out in the open
when we are committed to not repeat the mistakes and are leaning wholly
on Him to be right in Him.
I recently read that someone was questioning whether God truly accepted
us as His children because we tend to mess up so much. The pastor they
asked gave this explanation: he has a dog that is well trained, loyal and
obedient. He also has a baby who makes a mess, has food all over him,
and tears things up every chance he gets. Who will take his legacy, the
dog or the baby? The answer is the baby.
God is invested in us, no matter how much we mess up, how many
mistakes we make, or how much chaos we cause. He loves us and
doesn’t want us to mess up but knows that we may just do that. In those
times He is still available to us to forgive and make the wrongs right.
Let the Vision Speak
By: Michael Bethune
www.michaelbethune.com
For the vision is yet for an appointed time,
but at the end it shall speak, and not lie:
though it tarry, wait for it; because it will
surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk
2:3
Sometime ago the Spirit of God spoke
vision into your being. You have absolutely
no doubt that it came directly from the heart
of God, yet despite several prayerful attempts to “lay hold of the
vision”, it appears that your labor has been in vain. As a result, doubt
and discouragement are now attempting to invade your spirit; their
job is to convince you that God has lied to you, and that your vision
was just some illusionary bi-product of an over-active imagination.
Now is the time that your faith must begin to fight! One of the ways
that it can begin to fight off doubt and discouragement is by reminding
yourself that the vision is for an “appointed time.” You see sometimes
we literally manufacture the doubt and discouragement by becoming
impatient with God and moving before the appointed time. Many of
us also manufacture doubt and discouragement in our own lives by
“speaking before the vision speaks.” What this means is that some
of us end up short-circuiting [or cutting off] the vision in our lives by
broadcasting it before it even happens. Then we end up getting
discouraged because we’ve already told people about what God
was doing in our lives, yet there’s no evidence of it because it was
not God’s appointed time for it to come to pass.
I have learned that sometimes it best to not tell anyone [except
maybe a sincere prayer partner] about the vision that God has spoken
in your life. That way, even if the vision takes a long time coming to
pass, there’s no need to be discouraged because God has promised
that eventually it will speak, and it will not lie.
Today, write the vision and make it plain - but remember to let the
vision speak for itself in your life. When you do, you’ll find that you
won’t have to say a word because when people see the vision come
to pass, then they’ll know exactly what God has been up to in your
life.
Be very sure not to speak before the vision speaks – but you can go
ahead and praise Him in advance because “it will surely come!” MB
Trust in the LORD today. Ask Him into your heart. Ask Him to show
you the way to His righteousness and commit yourself to stay in His
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Competition vs Completion
First I would like to start by saying that
competition is healthy, that’s the way
of the world. We are all in some sort
of competition. I believe that we all have
God given dreams and visions. In the
current economy many companies and
individuals are putting a side competition and are finding ways to connect
there products and service. A good
example is the social network sites with
one click of your mouse you can connect Face Book, Twitter, and My
Space. Why? The answer is simple the
owners figured that they each have a
uniqueness and made the decision not
to compete when they could be working together provide a complete service.
That’s powerful! But for many of us in
the gospel music industry we would
rather stand alone instead of finding out
how we can pool our resources and collectively work together. For the past
three years I have seen a substantial
increase of more people in the gospel
community coming online. Especially
with the social network craze but it
seems to me that many come on to the
social networks with the same mind set
that they have offline. I receive many
request to attend events from all over
the country. I would suggest that the
invitation be directed to the local market with a side bar that if you are visiting the area to attend the event.
To me it seems that the same attitude
offline has carried over to working
online. The spirit of competition and
notices being sent to the same network
of friends therefore putting restrictions
and limitations on a product and service. Yes, I am seeing some artists who
are into competition but many stay with
in there circle of influence, which offers
a certain comfort.
I would also like to say that there are
many choices now available online.
With the right research its possible to
find a product service or business to
partner with. By doing this you will be
replacing the competition mind set with
the completion mind set. It is also important to be able to invest in your business especially when you are walking
into a deal.
disappointments that I have had in my
fifteen years of being in business. I am
believing that my assignment is not about
me instead its about the many struggling
artist. Who needs direction and information.
In the end its not about competition. In
the end its about completion. In the end
its about taking the risk to another step
of faith. Even if it means stepping out
I would also suggest not putting more side of your comfort zone. Working
on you than you can bare. I have seen online offers endless possibilities and its
may businesses come and go over the possible to make contact with others
years. Wisdom comes with failure and who are like minded. The key to workage. (lol) Do your homework and re- ing online is to think global and to work
search and make sure you investigate with those willing to work with you. With
before you invest. As you view GSM the right team its easy to turn your dream
you will see that we have many re- and vision into reality.
sources that are available to enhance
independent gospel artists. In this issue The other key is to be consistent in all
we have added a few more Internet areas... Remember to promote in seaGospel Station Top 10 playlist.
son and out of season. I believe that
before Marvin Sapp “Never Would
This is a tremendous benefit for inde- Have Made It, was out two years bependent artists to get airplay and to also fore it hit. I have a couple of compilahave their music charted. Collectively tion CD’s that featured the song the
these station reach 1.5 million listeners key phrase is compilation CD.
per month. Each stations website is provided for the artists to build relation- Working online has vast opportunities
ships with each station as well as infor- as many artist are finding out. The same
opportunities exist off line but when atmation for music submission policies.
tending a convention be willing to go
With the many changes taking place in out side of your comfort zone by atthe music industry as a whole. Espe- tending the workshops where experts
cially for gospel station whose formats share information. Don’t just attend to
are changing because Christians are not network with your friends, listen to the
spending money for advertisement. In singing and preaching. If your money is
order to be complete there has to be a funny and your group is not able to atplan in place to properly market pro- tend the convention for the week. Make
mote and advertise ones product and sure you have a representative who can
service. Without a plan you are setting stay for the complete convention to
yourself up to be a local hero in your collect information. That can be shared
market and fustration. Many artists are with the group.
finding that there is a cost beyond the
production of their product be it a CD, Remember its not always about the
book, or what ever business you are competition its about finding ways to
make your dream and vision a reality
in.
by making the right connection for
I can’t stress it enough because of the completion... GOD Bless!
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GSM & Synergy1Radio
Congratulates “Mel Holder”
Stellar Awards
Nominee First Round Pick
Instrumental Gopsel CD Of the Year
Music Video of The Year
Minister, musician (producer, arranger,
composer, performer and promoter of the
healing power of Jesus Christ, Mel’s
unique gifting has touched numerous
worldwide.
From the ancient city of Okinawa, Japan, through the secular Muslim nation
of Azerbaijan, to the remote parts of post
apartheid, South Africa, throughout the
Caribbean, Europe, even in the socialist
country of Cuba... and across the USA,
this anointed Psalmist is parading the
melody of his message... The healing of
the nations, and preparation for the return of Christ.
Born in Brooklyn NY, of Panamanian
decent, Mel was a testimony in the making. From the early age of 6, he was hindered, from being a full participant in all
of life’s youthful activities, by asthma.
However, God taught him through that
challenge to become focused, relentless
warrior. This physical impairment made
it quite difficult for Mel to breathe normally, but at the age of 9, he accidently
picked up his sister’s clarinet, and began
to make haunting sounds with it.
Mel’s family immediatly knew that this was
Divine intervention. since such an act was
deemed impossible based on his physical condition. This was a testiment to the
undeeniable light of Gods healing power,
and the beginning of miracles in young
Holder’s journey to musical manhood.
So possessed was this young genius, that
as he increased in skill, he also increased
in Cunning. He mae deals with his mother,
which allowed him liberty to perform with
bands
in clubsTHIS
at a young
in exchange
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for steady attendance at church and Sunday school. Mel Holder, Barbara
Stresand, Shaggy, James D-Train Williams, Pastor James Cymbala, are all a
part of the Alumni of Erasmus Hall Institute of Performing Arts in Brooklyn NY,
where Mel exceeded among his musical
peers.
During Mel’s growing popularity on the
fast track , The Lord decided that his preliminary training was over, and that it was
time for Mel to be sanctified for his work
only. The hand of the Lord was upon
him... During the 80’s Mel toured with
KC & the Sunshine Band, he was covered with eczema all over his body... He
was forced to leave everything that he had
work for all of his life.
Well it goes without saying that was the
turning point for Mel that’s when he rededicate his life back to God. And has
changed his style by becoming a sanctified horn for the master. When I first heard
Mel I was blown away and have been a
fan ever since for more information you
can visit Mel online at melholder.com
where you will be able to view video’s
and more.
Currently available on Gospel Swap
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Mel Holder’s Video’s
Available on
You Tube
Always Been There
Giving My All
When The Spirit Fills The Room
Andrea R. Williams, Former GRAMMY Awards Employee And Gospel Industry
Professional, Celebrates Three Years After “Step Of Faith” Business Launch
Although much of her company’s
mission has been devoted to publicity,
Tehillah Enterprises will soon be
venturing into artist management and
booking. With the company’s staff
experience in gospel music, having a
more active role in the direction of an
artist’s career is clearly the next step for
the company. New artists being added
to Tehillah Enterprises’ roster will be
announced soon.
Publicist Expands Business To
Include Artist Management, Event
Management & Booking
(Washington, D.C.) – September 9,
2009 - Gospel music industry insider,
Andrea R. Williams, recently
celebrated three years since leaving her
full-time job and launching the publicity
division of her company. In August
2006, she left her prestigious job at the
GRAMMY Awards and took Tehillah
Enterprises, a company she started in
1999, and launched it full-time. “It was
definitely a huge step of faith for me,”
says Williams. “I have always had a
passion to promote gospel music and
its artists and God has given me favor
with Tehillah Enterprises.”
Since August 2006, Williams has
represented clients like award-winning
producer Steven Ford, praise and
worship artist Alvin Slaughter, famed
singer and Stellar Award winner
DeWayne Woods, 2009 Stellar Award
nominee Terrell Hunt and Gospel Jazz
artist and producer Terrence Richburg.
Developing comprehensive public
relations campaigns for gospel artists
and Christian authors is one of the
company’s fortes.
She’s a former writer for online and
written publications such as
Gospelcity.com, Charisma Magazine,
and Gospel Today Magazine, to name
a few. Also, as a writer, she’s penned
bios for artists like Marvin Sapp,
Byron Cage, Dr. Bobby Jones,
Vickie Winans, Jonathan Butler,
Tramaine Hawkins, Trin-i-tee 5:7,
Kenny Lattimore & Chante’
Moore, and many others.
In addition, Tehillah Enterprises will be
branching out into event management. Williams’company, Tehillah Enterprises,
is also the creator of The Tehillah
The company organized its first gospel Report, an e-zine reaching thousands
music concert, in conjunction with the highlighting the genre of praise and
U.S. Army Entertainment Division, last worship, the D.C. Gospel News
year. The event, held at Fort Belvoir, Update e-zine, focusing on what’s going
VA, included gospel artists CeCe on in gospel music in the Nation’s
Winans, Byron Cage and the 7 Sons Capital, and its complimentary website,
of Soul. Tehillah Enterprises will be DCGospelNewsUpdate.com. Williams
organizing more gospel music and truly has a goal of blessing the gospel
Christian events in the near future.
music community. “I am thankful that
God allowed me to realize my dream,”
Williams is no stranger to the music says the President of Tehillah
industry. Employed for 8 years with the Enterprises. “I am excited to see what
GRAMMY Awards, she was part of God has in store next.”
the original staff of the D.C. Chapter of
the GRAMMY Awards, known as The For more information about Tehillah
Recording Academy. During her tenure,
Enterprises, log on to
she brought gospel icons like Richard
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Smallwood, Donald Lawrence,
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Hawkins, and many others on board
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as members (and board members) of
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Gospel Music series which included
artists like Kirk Franklin, Donnie
McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Shirley
Caesar and Smokie Norful.
Outside of the Academy, Williams has
been named a “Mover & Shaker” in
the 2004 – 2009 editions of the Gospel
Music Industry Round-up, known as
the “Bible of the Gospel Music
Industry”.
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GS: What artists have influenced you?
Caroline Elaine Oliver
“The Lady & Her Horn”
Carolyn Elaine: Angella Christie, Jermaine Mondaine, Shirley
Ceasar, The Clark Sisters and their incredible runs, Donnie
McClukin, Tonex, Yolanda Adams, Smokey Norful, Sonny
Rollins, Charlie Parker, Gerald Albright, Boney James,
Jonathan Butler, Jonathan Duboise, Israel Houghton, Richard
GS: How many years have you been Smallwood, Andre Crouch, Kim Burrell, Tamela Mann,
singing and when did you start?
Sylvester Williams, Mindi Abair, Sonny Stitts, Greg Vail,
th
Answer: I started playing in the 6 grade YolanDa Brown, Alvin Slaughter, CeCe Winans, Marvin
and have been playing the saxophone for Sapp, and many more
over 30 years now!
GS: What are some of your future ambitions?
GS: What is your vision for your ministry?
Carolyn Elaine: My future ambitions include continuing in
Carolyn Elaine: To effectively minister, as a musician, the the vein that I have been as far as exposure is concerned
peace, love and joy that is found only in Jesus Christ to the and simply to expand the territory and arenas in which I am
heard. For my projects to be recognized and embraced but
whole world!
more over the messages to change the lives of the masses.
GS: Who are your current members of your band?
GS: Which song from your current album are you most proud
of and why?
Carolyn Elaine: For now it is simply me, Carolyn Elaine
GS: Tell us about some of your ministry highlights? (2-3)
Carolyn Elaine: I have been very blessed to minister in many
poetry clubs and jazz lounges which is thrilling to me because
I only play gospel and I as well as the ministry has been very
warmly embraced and On Oct. 23, 2009 I will be ministering
with Alvin Slaughter!
GS: What project (s) are you currently involved in?
Carolyn Elaine: I am currently working diligently to complete
my first full project entitled xall10HYMN (exalting Hymn)
Carolyn Elaine: The song from my demo release that I am
most proud of is the original collaborative fusion with
M.N.N.I. (aka Torrey Thomas) entitled He Is Tha… What
excites me about this song is that it is talking about Who and
What God is… in a society when most people are questioning
everything… we offer the answer before we get the question!
Another reason why I am extremely fond of this song is
because it fuses together three very contrasting styles of music
and shows the unity of the styles. Is it rap, jazz, gospel? It
is simply great music… unexpected … but great!
GS: What message do you want listeners to take away from
GS: Is there one thing/event performance that has had a major this song?
influence, or was a life changing experience for your group
Carolyn Elaine: That music is really about the message or
that you would like to share?
story it conveys and this message is all about God. I want
Carolyn Elaine: Yes! The Beyond Potential Summer the listener to not only take a new attitude about rap/
Showcase held in Nashville, TN. The panel discussion about instrumental & gospel music but also a new attitude about
the Gospel Music Industry and how the changes have and/ Who God is , What He is and what He has and is doing
or will effect new artist and indie artist definitely changed my from the beginning to the end!
focus. The panel consisted of James Robinson, Larry
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Terrence Richburg
Walking In His Destiny
By: Andrea Williams
Terrence Richburg, nephew of the late jazz legend Ronnie
Wells and son of Wilhelmina & John Richburg, who
comprised Atlantic recording artists, The Richburg Singers,
is walking in his destiny. A well-known and amazingly gifted
musician, it seems that Richburg was born for music. He is
known in musical circles as a bassist’s bassist. Hailed by
GRAMMY, Dove & Stellar Award winning producer Steven
Ford as “one of gospel music’s best kept secrets,” Richburg
has played and ministered with household names including
Richard Smallwood & Vision, Maurette Brown Clark,
Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, Alyson Williams, Yolanda
Adams, Aretha Franklin, The Winans, Jennifer Holliday,
Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, James Cleveland,
Shirley Caesar, and many others.
Featuring Richburg on a variety of instruments with a focus
on the 7-string bass and keyboards, the upcoming release is
to include guest artists and musicians such as John Stoddart,
Vanessa Williams, Amos Saint Jean, Mark Walker, Michael
Pugh, Ruth Naomi Floyd and Richburg’s brother, Dehrric.
In addition, he is slated to drop a second release in 2010
entitled Intimacy, an instrumental and vocal expression
focusing on intimate spiritual and human relationships.
Richburg will be releasing the book, “Intimacy” in tandem
with the CD project.
The upcoming releases truly epitomize the lessons Richburg
has learned. “Throughout my life God’s goodness and
faithfulness to me has always been there,” recalls the artist.
“And it’s only because of my relationship with Jesus Christ
that my life has meaning. I have learned to value relationships
above anything I might accomplish.”
For more information about Terrence Richburg, go to
www.TerrenceRichburg.com.
Getting his start in the music industry at the age of 13 as the
lead guitarist on the hit gospel program, Spread A Little
Sunshine, Richburg was surrounded by the best teachers,
most of whom included his family members. Since that time,
he’s sharpened his musical craft as a musician, minister of
music, producer, songwriter, arranger, and recording
engineer. He’s been called on as a musician/musical director
for such theatrical productions as “Lord, I’m Coming Home”,
“God’s Trombones”, “Dreamgirls”, “The Wiz” and “Ain’t
Misbehavin!” A master of the 7-string bass, Richburg has a
technique that’s been called “mesmerizing.”
Richburg is also label owner of RichEscape Music, a record
company which received a 2009 Stellar Award Nomination
for Terrell Hunt’s debut praise and worship masterpiece
Awesome. Also, on the label’s roster is inspirational jazz
duo, R&R, consisting of Richburg on bass guitar and Howard
Riley, Jr. on saxophone. One of his live performance highlights
is with his group, Terrence Richburg & The Experience,
where he plays more than one instrument simultaneously
pumping out original material as well as covers of popular
gospel songs. The vision of RichEscape Music is to
reintroduce the concept of developing and presenting their
artists in musical and spiritual excellence.
But what is certain to be one of Richburg’s greatest
accomplishments is the upcoming release of his debut solo
effort, My All. The release chronicles Richburg’s diverse
musical talents and career experiences to date, as heard in
the many stylistic flavors and genre settings he has explored
during his life’s journey.
Where The Love Of True Music Lives
Jazz Gospel Central
The Premiere Resource For All Things Gospel Jazz
By: Andrea Williams
Jazz Gospel Central’s bi-monthly ezine and accompanying website,
JazzGospelCentral.com.
In addition to profiling the more popular
names in Gospel Jazz, Jazz Gospel
Central (JGC) also highlights up-andcoming artists on the cutting edge of the
burgeoning musical style like songstress
Barbara King, drummer Jay Williams
and unique groups like Duke Guillaume
and The Metropolitan Gospel Big
Band. JGC has featured well-known
artists such as Kirk Whalum, Ben
Tankard, Jonathan Butler, Angella
Christie, Kim Burrell, John Patitucci and
The genre of Gospel Jazz is growing by many others.
leaps and bounds. The unique merging
of two highly expressive and JGC has also tapped those well-known
improvisational African American forms in the industry as writers such as
of music has spawned a variety of gifted GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award
artists. One of those artists is Terrence winning producer Steven Ford and
Richburg. Playing a number of roles in mega-talented artist and songwriter John
the music industry, Richburg has Stoddart. “Key Ingredients” takes a
extensive experience and heritage in look at improvisational keyboard
both Gospel and Jazz. Son of Atlantic techniques and what works for noted
recording artists and Gospel pioneers, artists in performance or recording
The Richburg Singers, and the nephew situations. A new feature “Stay Tuned”
of the late Jazz legend Ronnie Wells, focuses on the media impact of the
Terrence Richburg aims to give the often genre while “Frets Ahead” provides tips
overlooked genre some well-deserved to those who have an affinity for the
attention with his new e-zine, Jazz bass. “Now In Session” will be of
Gospel Central.
interest to those who are intimately
involved with the recording process
As Founder and Editor-In-Chief, while “The JGC Calendar” includes
Richburg unveiled Jazz Gospel Central upcoming events. Readers will get the
in October 2008. The e-zine and scoop on major label and independent
website are dedicated to showcasing artists and the latest releases. Jazz
Gospel Jazz, the artists who play it and Gospel Central will ultimately provide
devout Christians who play Jazz music. a place for artists to connect, fellowship
With features such as “What Is Gospel and further this unique form of Gospel
Jazz?”, “Great Gospel Jazz Pioneers,” Music.
“Improv Clinic,” “Key Ingredients,”
“New Kids On The Block”, “Now In Already garnering unprecedented
Session” and “Jazzspirations”, fans support and rave reviews, Jazz Gospel
and musicians have the opportunity to Central is quickly becoming the premier
learn and be inspired by others through place on the web for “all things Gospel
Jazz.” Jawn Murray of the Tom Joyner
Morning Show & AOL Black Voices
says, “A necessary site for the often
overlooked division of Christian
Music.” Bill Carpenter, Former Writer
for People Magazine and The
Washington Post says, “Finally, Gospel
Jazz gets some love with its own
website devoted to its art and its
artists.”
Richburg says, “Jazz Gospel Central or
JGC is about creating and providing an
online venue, a meeting place and an
atmosphere where there is a true voice
and advocate for those gifted artists
who are spiritually based and
expressive of their musical gift—a gift
which tends to be a little different from
what is currently in the popular
mainstream. Jazz Gospel Central or
JGC is for those who can appreciate
true music born out of the heart of
musicians and singers seeking to
express real musicianship through the
artistic tastes of Jazz and Gospel flavors.
Jazz Gospel Central is where the love
of true music lives.”
For more information about Jazz
Gospel Central, go to
www.JazzGospelCentral.com.
However, leaving that recording session as the owner of the masters
is even more important. Request that the studio provide you with a
Studio Agreement so that you know what services and goods are
by Angela D. Green, Esq.
being offered, as well as what your costs will be to record in the
A common question that I am asked studio.
Why the Poor Man’s Copyright
isn’t Enough
is, “Does the Poor Man’s Copyright
provide the author legal protection?”
The short answer to that question is
always, “No.” For those of you who
do not know, the Poor Man’s
Copyright means taking a created
work like your original song and
mailing it to yourself. It is commonly
believed that by mailing the work,
the US Postal Service will provide
an official date and prove ownership. However, in truth, it is really not
that simple. According to US Copyright Law, copyrights are granted
automatically the moment when the work is created. So, as it relates to
music, the moment the lyrics are written down on paper, the song is
recorded on any device or reduced to sheet music, that author has
copyrights. Therefore, you can save the postage in preparing your
work for the Poor Man’s Copyright. The next question is, “Why do I
need to register with the US Copyright Office?” To that question my
answer is, “Registration has its privileges.” Here are the top three
reasons why you should register your music with the US Copyright
Office.
1. It establishes a public record of your copyright claim to the work.
This should be a Work-For-Hire arrangement with you owning the
masters to the recording session.You can negotiate the best deal in
the world with your studio; however, when it’s all said and done, you
get what you pay for. Most studios will not release any audio files
until all debts have been paid in full. Therefore, make sure you are
financially able to pay all recording fees.
Your Contract: What You Need to Know
As an independent artist you enter into a variety contracts / agreements
for your services over the course of your career.You start off with the
managers contract. Then you pray for the recording contract. If you
are in high demand, you may need to retain a Booking Agent via
contract. The list goes on and on. Every move that you make as you
build your career in the music industry is governed by a contract. That
is why you need to know some contract rules of conduct.
Rule #1: Never sign a contract or agreement on the spot. No matter
how good the deal sounds, it can wait a reasonable amount of time for
you to read over the terms of the deal before agreeing to them.
Rule #2: Never sign a contract or agreement that you do not
understand. You are going to be held responsible for the terms of the
3. If you are successful in an infringement law suit, you may be entitled agreement, so you need to know what is expected of you as well as
to statutory damages of not less than $750 or more than $30,000.00 what to expected from the other party.
2. It gives you the right to file a copyright infringement law suit in court.
dollars per infringement. In the case of willful infringement the court
can increase the damages to $150,000.00 per infringement.
The bottom line is that filing your work with the US Copyright Office
will provide you with the tools you need to PROTECT and DEFEND
the work you have created. You never know when God will allow one
of your songs to earn a million dollars. Don’t you think that’s worth a
$45 investment? The articles provided by Angela Green, Esq. are for
informational purposes only concerning general legal principles. You
should consult your legal counsel for answers to specific legal questions.
Rule #3: If the contract needs negotiating, never use the other parties
attorney.You need someone who is looking out for your best interest.
Rule #4: If a service contract requires a large payment, never pay the
full amount up front. You should be able to make a reasonable down
payment. Then you can evaluate and make sure you receive the service
promised,payingthebalanceinfullonceserviceshavebeencompleted.
These rules could go on from now to infinity because every contract /
agreement and situation is different. The four rules above will help you
Business Smarts: Do You Own Your Masters?
to get through those on the spot situations, buying you the time to
As an independent artist, you need to make sure that you own consult with your manager and or attorney for guidance.
everything that you create.
The articles are provided byAngela Green, Esq. are for informational
Your name, likeness, personality and the music that you create is all purposes only, concerning genera l legal principles.You should consult
your legal counsel for answers to specific legal questions.
that you have to market and sell to the public.
Choosing the right recording studio for your project is an important Angela Green is an entertainment attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
andpartownerofKeyIIEntertainment,anartistmanagementcompany.
decision to make.
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Rob Maletick
Saxophonist Rob Maletick has been
performing and recording Jazz music for
almost 20 years. It is the combination of
his life experiences with his education
at Shanandoah Conservatory in
Winchester Virginia that has lead Rob
down the path of Jazz excellence.
While learning to compose music, Rob
found himself creating songs that were
mostly instrumental, but also
inspirational. He wants to inspire others
to pursue their dreams with excellence.
He has toured internationally, and plays
over 100 shows each year.
Rob has been blessed to be the opening
act for the Neville Brothers, Donnie
McKlurkin, Shirley Ceasar, Howard
Hewitt, Celine Dion, Boyz II Men, and
Kenny Loggins.
He has shared the stage with Kirk
Whalum, Nick Colionne, Marcus
Johnson, The Youthful Spirits and Vince
Chapman.
Rob performed twice in 2008/2009 for
President of the United States Barack
Obama, and for President Clinton (@
the Kennedy Center) during his tenure
in the White House.
John Cooper
Jazz Orchestra
John Cooper is a jazz artist and
composer who makes his home in
Macomb, IL and is Director of Jazz
Studies at Western Illinois University.
Cooper began his musical career in 1983
in Detroit, Michigan where he
completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree at Wayne State University in
Jazz Studies. While in Detroit, he
performed with the Johnny Trudell
Orchestra as well as jazz artists Jon
Faddis, Carl Fontana, Jim McNeely,
Clark Terry, John Fedchock, David
Liebman, Gary Foster, Alan Vizutti,
James Moody, J. C. Heard, Duffy
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Spinners, Tony Orlando and Dawn, The
Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Martha
Reeves and the Vandellas, and Lou
Rawls.
for the Arts to present jazz concerts at
Western Illinois University and is a
trumpet Artist/Clinician for ConnSelmer.
Cooper continued his education,
obtaining a Master’s degree in Music
Composition from Bowling Green State
University in Bowling Green, Ohio,
where he worked as a teaching assistant
in Jazz Studies under the supervision of
Jazz Studies Director, Jeff Halsey. From
Ohio, Cooper moved to New York City
to continue studies with jazz artist and
composer Jim McNeely at New York
University, where he graduated with a
Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music
Composition in 1996. While in New York,
Cooper was a member of the BMI Jazz
Composer’s Workshop and graduated
to the Master Composer’s group.
Melvin Smith, a Jacksonville,Florida
native, has been playing saxophone since
the age of thirteen years old. Smith, a
graduate of Berklee College of Music
and Queens College, has been
performing extensively since moving to
New York in 1996. Melvin has had the
pleasure of opening for Angie & Debbie
Winans, Ce Ce Winans, and Donnie
McClurkin. Smith has shared the stage
with Norman Conners, Michael
Henderson,Natalie Wilson, Keith
WonderboyJohnson, Ben Vereen, and
the legendary drummer Charlie Persip
to name a few. A budding composer,
Melvin has been a participant in the BMI
Jazz Workshop. Smith tries to meld
gospel, jazz, worldbeat, folk, & rock into
his compositions. Melvin Smith is
definitely an emerging voice on tthe
music scene. He is currently freelancing
as well as a member of Lichelle Music’s
New Hope Ensemble.
He currently is the Director of Jazz
Studies at Western Illinois University
and is a member of the Hopper Faculty
Jazztet. Cooper is an active composer/
arranger and bandleader as well as a
published reviewer of new music for the
International Association of Jazz
Educators.He is recipient of multiple
grants from the National Endowment
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His first solo release, Watching for
Watchung Plaza has received critical
acclaim from Detroit Free Press music
critic, Mark Stryker. The John Cooper
Jazz Orchestra release “The Baecker
Jazz Worship Service” has received
critical aclaim by Kevan Breitinger.
Cooper was also a featured solosit on
the Acoustic Chicago recording released
on Stonecutter Records.
Melvin Smith
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Gospel Radio News!
Hampton Roads #1
Gospel Radio Station
Star 94.1 FM with
40,000 Watts
Gets Pushed to the AM
Dial with 5,000 Watts
By Shelia Belle
ESPN Radio Senior VP/Affiliate Sales
Sean Breen said, “We are extremely
pleased to continue our long-term
partnership with Max Media and
upgrade our position in the marketplace
to 94.1 on FM band. Max Media’s
passion to serve the sports fan on the
local and national level mirrors ESPN’s
company-wide vision.”
As for the new Star 1310 AM, it will
continue to be home of James Madison
University sports and Norfolk Admirals
hockey, and feature Contemporary
inspirational programming with
syndicated Yolanda Adams in mornings,
however it will lose a large amount of
its audience, due to its reach and signal.
In My Opinion
Hampton Roads, VA – To the surprise,
shock and disappointment of Gospel
Music lovers in the Hampton Roads
area and beyond, the #1 Gospel radio
station in the area, Star 94.1 FM with
40,000 watts is getting pushed from
their FM home.
Taking its place will be Max Media’s
WGH-AM (ESPN Radio 1310)/
Norfolk, Virginia’s first all-sports radio
station. For Gospel Music lovers this is
a tragic move as the Urban AC WXEZFM (Star 94.1) will become “ESPN
Radio 94.1 FM,” effective October 5.
On the flip side, Star 94.1FM will
become “Star 1310 AM” with only
5,000 watts, far less than their 40kw
signal that can be heard from Virginia
Beach to Richmond, and from the
Eastern Shore to many parts of
northeast North Carolina.
Max Media Radio President Eric
Mastel says, “This was a great
opportunity for us to have the most
powerful ESPN FM station in Virginia.
We’re proud of our new multi-year
agreement that will keep ESPN Radio
with Max Media through 2012.”
This is happening all across the country! I have seen it happen in Chicago
more than once during the last 15 years.
We ask the question why? But truth be
told we know the answer... It takes
money to operate and maintain a radio
station. And this is where we fall short.
We have plenty of Christian owned
businesses who are members of
churches all across the country. But you
never hear them advertise there product and service in the radio.
Its not hard to figure it out the switch
was made because money is going to
be invested in advertisement and sponsors. This is just another way of cutting
the gospel industry out. Let me keep it
real it takes more than salvation to keep
a radio station going.
So until we begin to invest in more than
flyers, post cards and announcements
in the church bulletins. We are going to
continue to see these types of transitions taking place. As a Internet Radio
station owner I can see why these types
of decisions are made. Its time to make
a change... Its time to consider investing in adverting!
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I Give It Up
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Sherri Addison
One More Sunny Day
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I Still Believe
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If I was blindfolded and asked to listen
to Hallelujah by Dr. Moses McNeil and
Company, I would swear I was hearing a
late 1970s vinyl recording on TK’s
Gospel Roots label. The mix of metallic
electronica, ‘70s sweet soul melodies and
even a dash of disco on Hallelujah makes
the album righteously retro.
The title of Elder Emmitt Nevels’ song
sounds like Yoda from Star Wars
professing his devotion, but it actually
works in the context and arrangement of
the lyrics. “Love You I” is a simple melodic
love song to the Savior. It’s fresh, modern,
crisp and electric, a blend of Christian pop
and contemporary gospel. Backed by
swirling breathy background vocalists and
an acoustic pulsing beat, Emmitt’s sugarsweet falsetto sells the performance.
Grace Community Christian Church is
touted as one of the fastest growing
churches in Atlanta and having one of the
top choirs in the region. Blessing Me is
an opportunity for the rest of the country
to check out the sounds emanating from
the Anointed Voices of Grace and the
angel of the house, Pastor Christopher
Chappell.
On “Free,” multi-instrumentalist,
composer and producer Elder Restine
Jackson and his group sing and rap about
the joy of having the shackles of sin
removed, all to a happy, chugging beat
that is urban with a dash of Caribbean.
Mr. Del, former member of the hardcore
- Germany
rap group Three 6Katja
Mafia,
has released
THRILLA, his third holy hip hop album
and the first to be distributed through
Universal Music Christian Group.
THINK GLOBAL
Compilation CD Vol II
Details on page 28
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Creflo Dollar’s Arrow Records delivers
crisply produced, no-nonsense gospel
releases that cover the waterfront, from
the sophisticated hip hop of Canton Jones
to the shimmering gospel vocals of
DeLeon Richards-Sheffield and Elizabeth
Curry.
Choir master and songwriter Malcolm
Williams returns to the recording scene with
the perfect follow-up to 2007’s Walking
In My Destiny. Now Williams, along with
Great Faith, are walking into the glory of
God on In Your Glory. The album,
featuring sixteen tracks and the churchy
radio smash “You Oughta Help,” easily
combines the rich traditional sounds of
Chicago gospel and the contemporary
gospel choir music of the 1990s. It’s a
record you are bound to enjoy for years
to come.
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Bishop Paul Morton”s
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In case you haven’t heard, Bishop Paul
S. Morton’s newest single, “Don’t Do
It Without Me”, has been added to the
bonus edition of CRY YOUR LAST
TEAR, which consumers can purchase
in stores and on Amazon.com and
iTunes.com. If you haven’t had an
opportunity to listen to the song or see
the soul-stirring TBN episode in which
the song was broadcasted, check out the
links below for you as well.
The Anointed Pace Sisters If I Be Lifted Up
GOSPEL TOUR with Lexi
and Dottie Peoples
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With Dottie Peoples, Lexi and local
Gospel, talent raise your voices in song
and lower your risk of stroke at this
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Concerts.
Upcoming Cities October 2009:
*Minneapolis - Thursday, October 15
*Indianapolis - Friday, October 16 *
David Frazier, writer of the church
anthem “I Need You To Survive”,
releases his third anthology of music
entitled Psalms Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Volume III “Favor”.
David has written over 70 songs in the
gospel music genre. Songs like Second
Chance, “How Much We Can Bear”
and “Power Belongs to God” have
become church staples over the years.
These songs are a few of the twenty-six
songs David has written for the Grammy
winning Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s
Love Fellowship Choir.
The song “I Need You to Survive” has
been placed in all of the standard
hymnals, Baptist, Methodist and
Episcopal. Oprah Winfrey also was so
blessed by the song that it was added to
Oprah & Gayle’s Road-trip series of
shows in 2007.
David’s music is recognized worldwide
and has garnered him Stellar and Dove
Award nominations for “Song Of The
Year”. David has written songs for an
“A-List” of gospel artists, most notably
Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s Love
Fellowship Choir, Bishop T.D. Jakes,
Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop Albert
Jamison, Yolanda Adams, Karen ClarkSheard, Donald Malloy, Joe Pace & The
Colorado Mass Choir and Jonathan
Nelson.
And now his latest release, is sure to take
you even higher in the Lord!
*Milwaukee - Saturday, October 17
*Detroit - Sunday, October 18
With over 1000 views in just short 2
weeks, The Anointed Pace Sisters’
BRAND new video “If I Be Lifted
Up” is quickly becoming an internet
sensation. Check it out for yourself.
See this video and more when their CD
and DVD, ACCESS GRANTED, drops
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009!
*Little Rock, AK – Saturday/Sunday,
October 24-25
FREE and Open to the Public
Songwriter David Fraizer
Making Covenant
People Music
Writer of the church anthem
“I Need You To Suvive”
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Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs
Vol III - “Favor”
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Taking Quartet Gospel To The Next Level
Stellar Awards’ watch
We have heard from a few groups and
agents that have submitted information
to the Stellar Awards. Those that we
are currently aware of are The Lighthouse Singers new release
entitled “ Trusting in Jesus...Live “ has
been submitted for six ( 6 ) different
categories.
Quartet of the Year
Recorded Music Packaging of the
Year
Music Video of the Year
Traditional CD of the Year
Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
Group/Duo of the Year
The Gospel Legends
Second Chapter
We understand that The Turner
Brothers of Apopka, Florida, are
working on a new CD. Their CD and
DVD titled A Family That Prayers
Together Stays Together are still
popular among gospel quartet fans.
WLCN HD TV 18 is a new high
definition TV station owned by the Faith
Assembly of God. They specialize in
original programming. Currently they are
offering any touring group that perform
on their concert sound stage a high
quality DVD master absolutely free in
exchange for the rights to air the concert
on TV. They will provide all sound,
lighting and multitrack recording. They
will even provide a live audience. The
contact information - 337 Farmington
Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483,
telephone number 843-376-2418.
September was another great month for
Gospel Quartet Music. One of the
largest programs in September was the
Spirit Fest in Greenville, SC. They had
some great gospel quartet groups on
the program. September was the official
release of CDs by Doc McKenzie &
The Hi-Lites, Darrell McFadden &
The Disciples and Chuck & The
Guiding Lights.
Bishop Fred A. Jones & The Jones
Family sang the National Anthem at the
Houston Astro’s game on Saturday,
September 5, 2009.
Second Chapter of Miami, Florida, has
a new CD titled A New Season. To
get your copy contact Stonewall
Jackson at 305-232-4428. Many will
remember this group from the nineties.
Their 1994 project, Feel The Spirit,
included the song “The Train.”
The Gospel Legends were added to
the 2009 Spirit Fest Concert. Other
gospel quartet groups that appeared
were Lee Williams & The Spiritual
QC’s, The Gospel Four, and The
Canton Spirituals. The concert was
held on Sunday, September 6, 2009,
at the Carolina First Center Greenville,
SC.
The Gospel Crusaders of Bellwood,
IL, new CD is titled He’s All I Need.
According to information from their
website the CD was released in
September. We have heard the CD and
it is outstanding. This is another project
produced by Ray Braswell, Jr. Ray has
really been busy. More and more artists
are finding just what they need at
Raymarkable Music. What we like
about Ray’s productions is that he
allows the artist to be themselves. So,
you do not get ‘sound a likes’.
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Meaning, none of the artists he works
with sounds like each other. Ray also
has a way of drawing the best out of
artists. Another producer that embodies
these characteristics is Eric Shaper of
Dream Reality Production.
By the way, The Dynamic Messengers
are working on their freshman CD. The
Anointed Mims Singers’ new CD is
now available from Low Rush Music.
Low Rush also recently released a CD
on the group called Salvation. The
Yancey Brothers of Newark,
Delaware, new CD is titled Get Your
Praise On. Their remake of
“Nobody’s Child” is sure to get a lot
of attention. The New Pearly Gates
of Suffolk, VA, CD titled Walking The
Path is outstanding.
August was an exciting month for
Gospel Quartet music. The new CD by
Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites was
released at a concert in Olanta, SC, on
August 8, 2009. Darrell McFadden &
The Disciples’ new CD is was also
scheduld to be released in August at a
concert in Columbia, SC. The group’s
special guest for this release concert
was The Fantastic Violinaires.
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Concerts, Seminars
& Events 2009
October 2-4, 2009
7th Annual Brookly Tabernacle
Music Conerence
To Register visit:
www.brooklytabernacle.org
For more info call:
800-603-0166
October 9, 2009
The Prayze Cafe Experience
Celebrate - Network - Fellowship
Oak Lawn Hilton
9333 So. Cicero Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL
708-483-4840
Visit us online @
www.prayzecaferadio.com
October 9, 2009
Bridgette Campbell- Croft
“Live Recording”
Rock of Ages Baptist Church
1309 Madison Street
Maywood, IL
Special Guest
Jesse Campbell & Jonathan Nelson
Contact # 770-627-3143
bridgettcambellcroft@gmail
October 9 & 10, 2009
Chicago Area Gospel Announces
Guild 14th Year Annual Gala
Celebration/Showcase
Cosmopolitan Community Church
5249 S. Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL
Contact - 773-445-9104
Email: [email protected]
www.chicagogag.com
October 9, 2009
Two Stix Production Presents
Gospel Jam 2009
Family Worship Center
5758 W. filmore
Chicago, IL
For Info call 772-798-6359
October 15 -17, 2009
Woman Thou Art Loosed
Thankful Women
Register Today
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October 17, 2009
The Gospel Of Florida Summit
The Get-On-Board Ministries
For more Info contact:
562-853-8300 or 954-709-5231
www.floridaGag.org
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Still My Joy - Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s
We Miss You - Lil Willie & The Keynotes
Nichodemus - The Crowns of Joy
Window - Chuch & The Guiding Clouds
Angels - Tim Rogers & The Fellas
I Found A Place -Ann Nesby
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Trust In Him - Evelyn Turrentine Agee
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Tired - Christopher
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Yes - Christopher
I Wouldn’t Know You - James Fortune & FIYA
It Ain’t Over - Maurette Brown Clark
Back II Eden - Donald Lawrence
All I Need - Brian Courtney Wilson
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My Caddy - Marcus Johnson
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Whenever I Call On You - First Creation
Yes - Shekinah Glory Ministry
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He Reigns - Shevonne Wells
Testimony - Melisa Hayward
So Many reasons To Worship Him - Ed Rie
Can’t live - Second Baptist Church Mass Choir
Outstanding - Lady “O” & Devine Praise
Watch Me Prasie Him - Detrick & Damita Haddon
Souled Out - Bishop Hezekiah Walker
I Love You Lord - West Angeles Church Choir
I Give It Up - J. Moss
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Much Love - Devine Purpose
I Just Wanna Be Close To You - Kam
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Songs of Worship - Awesome God
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Genuine - Da’Gatherer
My Story - Marvin Winans
No Ways Tired - Kim Burrell
Comprehending Knowledge Skate Mix - Ms Tish
I Love The Name - Fletchman
The Vision -Patrick Love & The A.L.Jinwright MC
Real Love - Raymond & Kim
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Gotta Take My Time - Blessed
Man Inside Me - Christopher Lewis
I Need More - Pastor Greg Patrick & Bridge Project
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Hol On - Sean Hardin
God Can - Vanswan
Love Like Crazy - Kierra “Kiki” Sheard
Time - The Nevel Sisters
God Is A Healer - Kurt Carr & The KC Singers
I Really Love You - Denetria Champ
The Struggle - Bill Moss Jr.
Greatest Part of Me - Virtue
They That Wait - Fred Hammond
Falling Love - Christopher Page
When The Battle Is Over - Walter Hawkins
Jesus Can Work It Out - Kurt Carr & The KC Singers
Do What The Lord Say Do - C. Fountain/S. A. Butler
Close To You - BeBe & CeCe Winans
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For Thou Art With Me
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In The Mist Of It All
5. Carolyn Elaine
Equally Yoked
6. Pastor Ira Acree
We Give You Praise
7. Marvin Sapp
Praise Him In Advance
8. Jennifer Hudson
Jesus Promised Me....
9. Vanessa Bell Armstrong Fall In Love Again
10. Ron Barrett
He’s On Your Side
11. Vashawn Mitchell
For My Good
12. Moses Tyson
You Brought Me
13. Tyrone Birkett
Contentment
14. Brian Courtney Wilson All I Need
15. Kevin Vasser
One Touch
16. Monica Lisa Stevenson Lord Kept Me
17. Adonna B. Williams Your Grace and Mercy
18. Coco McMillian
Through The Storm
19. The Dells
Open Up My Heart
20. The Temptations
Jesus Is My Best...
21. Sheri Addison
One More Sunny Day
22. Euclid Gray
R U A Letter
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When Sunday Comes
24 .The Resurrection
Open The Door 2...
25. Gary Anglin
Heaven Is You
26. Mel Holder
Make It Happen
27. Stephanie Dotson
Miracles Still Happen
28. Daryl Coley
II Cronicles
29. E. J. Johnson
Have You Heard...
30. J. Moss
Anointing
31. Mamon & Mamon
I Won’t Complain
32. Crystal Aikin
A Song About Jesus
33. Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson Making A Way
34. Dottie Peoples
Oh Lord Stop By Here
35. Gospel 4
One More Blessing
36. Stan Jones
Where Would I Be
37. Rob Maletick
Tafalgar Square
38. Michael jackson
Will You Be There
39. Chris Jasper
I Forgive You
40. Mel Holder
Make It Happen
41. Beverly Crawford
Deliver My Soul
42. Rev. Calvin Rhone
Live In Me Jesus
43. Doris Stokes
Calypso Praise
44. Marvin Sapp
Shout Unto The Lord
45. Luther Barnes
I’ll Make It Someday
46. Elder Phil Tarver
Better Than That
47. Cathy Townsend
What A Feeling
48. Andrea Crouch
Soon and Very Soon
49. Brodrick Rice
Medicrational Weave
50. Create In Me
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51. Bishop Larry Trotter So Many Wonderful Things
52. Pastor Shirley Caesar Nobody
53. Paul Porter
My Redeemer Lives
54. Angie Spivey
Just Couldn’t Keep It
55. Adrian Medearis & GA Broken
56. Blessed
Everything Will Be Alright
57.Carolyn Traylor
Lift Him Up
58. Joi Marshall
Miracle
59. LP
What’s Goin On
60. Wille B Clay/IC
Jesus Is Lord
61. Kirk Franklin
I Like Me
62. Mar Mary
Get Up
63. Lady E
Got To Give It Up
64. Tre
Chirst Like Girl
65. Kojack
Gotta King
66. Antonio Vega
Prasie & Worship
67. The Resurrection Open The Door 2 Your Heart
68. Kam
Just As I Am
69. Van Roberson
But I’m Still Around
70. Howard Riley
Wonderful Jesus
71. Ramsey Lewis
Don’t Forget To Remember
72. Brisco Brothers Chillogical
73. Bernadette Hoarold He’s Coming
74. Bishop Simon Gordon Eternal Life
75. Michael Manson
Just Feelin It
76. Kevin P. Myles
Saving Me
77. John Cooper
In The Beginning
78. Rev. Dr. A. Mckinney Amazing Grace
79. Ron Brown
Again I Say Rejoice
80. Juanita Fletcher
Do You Know Jim
81. Carol Ross
Mighty Good
82.Craig Crawford
Roll Call
83. Michael Mindingall
On The Battlefield
84. Melvin Smith
The Joy Of The Lord
85. Regee MaGee
Pressing On
86. Instrumental Praise
The Dells
87. Ben Tankard
Stirred & Not Shaken
88. Moses Tyson
You Brought Me
89. Melvin Smith
Lord I Lift Your Name...
90. Kim Stratton
Whatever Happen 2 Our...
91. Rev. Frank Ray
Move Upstairs
92. Valerie Woodard
You Are One God
93. Timothy Butler
You Love Me
94. AFC Praise Ensemble All You Need
95. Chris jasper
I Forgive You
96. Georgia Mass
I Love The Lord
97. Willie J. Harris
No Turning Back
98. Douglas Miller
Unspeakable Joy
99. Zion Movement
Dreams
100. Brodick Rice
Precious Memories
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