D-MAUB to Release "Your Future Presentation:The 1st Showing" Compilation CD

He's BAAAAACCKKK!

 D-MAUB and One Route Entertainment is releasing a compilation cd with some of his most favorite and memorable tracks (such as “I’m a Creature” featuring contest winner KAS and “On The High” with K-Drama and Street Pastor).  The album will be available online October 31 at http://www.onerouteenterainment.com/ as well as Holy Culture Download and The Bus Shop.



Check out Humble Tip - S.P.F (Salvation Prevents Fire) Music Video ft. K-Drama & D-Maub.

Toni Rackard Prepares to Release "Unconditional Love" CD

Passionate Praise is one way to describe the inspiring, contemporary gospel grooves of Tampa, Florida’s rising gospel star, Toni Rackard. For the last dozen years, she’s quietly built a following on the Florida music scene and even toured Europe with the renowned Harlem Gospel Choir. As her first national radio single “You Pulled Me Through” (a sizzling duet with Marvin Winans Jr.) continues to gain momentum at gospel radio stations around the country, buzz is also building for the release of Rackard’s forthcoming debut CD "Unconditional Love" on October 26, 2010.

The project is the first joint venture between Rackard’s Beyond The Veil (BTV) recording label and the Emtro Gospel/Taesis Music Group. “We are planning to release other artists in the future,” says Rackard’s husband, Derrick, BTV’s CEO. Emtro Gospel has enjoyed Top 10 radio hits such as Alvin Darling’s “All Night,” “Troy Sneed’s “Work It Out,” and Youth for Christ’s “Struggle is Over” that spent 12 weeks at #1 in 2007.

The CD features a smooth jazz reading of Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day” and closes with the aggressive club track, “The Kingdom Slide.” In between, there are songs of praise such as Rackard’s cover of Hillsong’s “Sing of Your Great Love” and the urban-flavored anthem “Unconditional love.” “You don’t have to be a in a box because you’re saved,” Rackard says of the fresh urban sound of the song. “We are to have fun and rejoice but also spread the importance of intimacy with God.” Rackard is the praise and worship leader at Jesus People Family Worship Center in Tampa, FL. Visit http://www.tonirackard.com/ for more information.

To see some of Toni Rackard's performances and video for her single, "Unconditional Love," click here.
Source:

Bill Carpenter

Nucci Reyo - Live Long, Die Old

Nucci Reyo - Live Long, Die Old

It has been a while since I been inspired by another artist when it coming to me making my music . Yet when I heard Kanye West say " live fast and die young " I immediately knew those were views I would be forced to publicly dispute . I have always been the type of man who speaks his mind , pride aside . The concept of encouraging us to die young is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. It goes directly against the legacy of all famous black revolutionaries and leaders who came before us . More importantly it goes against Gods ideas for us . Living a long and prosperous life is one of the many benefits of serving The Lord . Dying young is a direct benefit of serving The Devil. I won't sit and watch the culture I have grown to love being poisoned in this way . This is not a dis record , just me expressing my thoughts . This to will be on the long over due " In Due Season" mixtape .  - Nucci Reyo, on why he wrote "Live Long, Die Old"

GL Poll:

Nucci Reyo - Amazing G.R.A.C.E

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Nucci Reyo, The Kings Kid, baptizes the new genre of music, created by G State Entertainment LLC., sanctioned "Hip Hop Ministry." Amazing G.R.A.C.E., Nucci's new single plays hardball with the streets and is an exact representation of what Hip Hop Ministry is all about.

This genre is new and necessary, already penetrating places where traditional gospel music has been resisted and even rejected. The hot single, Amazing Grace, is a message to those whose hope has long dried up, yet they are trapped in the flames of their own lusts and desires.

Nucci's passion for music and love for money and women were not enough to satisfy his hunger." With each accomplishment, he found himself wanting more until he realized that his thirst was unquenchable and he turned to alcohol as a way of escaping his own wretchedness.

"It was through Gods Amazing G.R.A.C.E. that I escaped the darkness and death of a worthless life; chasing after worthless things only makes you worthless," states Nucci. " Amazing Grace is a message to those who see no way out. The lyrics uniquely appeal to men and women to recognize their own need, while at the same time, pleading to God to extend to them, "His Amazing Grace. "

James Fortune Tweets His New Single

By now, I know most (if not all) of you have heard/purchase Encore, from James Fortune & FIYA.

To create a even bigger buzz, James Fortune sent a Twitter message (with link) to listen to his newest single, "I Believe." The song features Shawn McLemore and Zacardi Cortez on lead vocals.



Click here to listen!!

Jonathan Nelson Releasing Sophomore Album, Better Days

Stellar Award winner Jonathan Nelson is gearing up for his sophomore Integrity Music CD, Better Days, slated to release September 14. The 10-song CD of divinely-inspired affirmations was produced by Grammy Award winning producer Aaron Lindsey.

Recorded live at Nelson’s home church, The Faith Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the album features Nelson’s top-notch backing ensemble Purpose and delivers a powerful, much-needed message for today.

We are living in a time of recession, earthquakes and oil spills. People need to hear a message of encouragement that better days are here.” -James Johnson, Purpose member

You may remember back in 2008, Nelson had a HUGE hit with "My Name is Victory" , which stayed on the Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart for an astounding 65 weeks. That song and his debut album, Right Now Praise, earned him three Stellar Awards, eight Stellar nominations and a coveted Dove Award nomination as Best New Artist of the Year.


For additional information on Jonathan Nelson, visit http://www.jonathannelson.org/, http://www.integritymusic.com/ or http://www.integritydirect.com/.

Watch | Jonathan Nelson - "My Name is Victory"

New Music | Trachead Family - Praise Invasion Mixtape Vol. 1

Trachead Entertainment family  has done it!!  Praise Invasion Vol. 1 is a double CD featuring 49 tracks of good, inspirational music for the youth (well its gear toward the youth but I found myself leaning and rocking to the beat lol). At one point during the listening session, my husband asked me if this was a mixtape because "it sounds like the original artist(s)."

The mixtape features the whole Trachead family.  You will hear the soulful Ms. Norwood sing about God's goodness in "No One" and T-Nick claim to the world that "God is My Daddy".  You will found yourself singing, dancing, and praising God  the whole time.

Listen | "Praise No Matter What"


Listen | "No One"


Listen | "Never Change"


Listen | "Jesus"


Listen | "Angels"


Listen | "God is My Daddy"


Praise Invasion Vol. 1 is available for free download on Zshare | Trachead Entertainment | ReVerbNation


Loved the Praise Invasion mixtape, Let Trachead Family know on Twitter and send us a tweet too!!

Shekinah Glory's Phil Tarver Releases 3rd Solo Album

This week Kingdom Records rolls out Phil Tarver’s highly anticipated third U.S. solo CD release, Place of Worship. The radio single “God Is Able” is a Top 30 smash and the first song in Kingdom Records’ history to chart within a month of it hitting the airwaves.

 Tarver will be making appearances in support of the new CD at these Chicago area stores this week:

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 3-5 p.m.

(Phone: 708-841-8400)

Living Word Bookstore, 937 East Sibley, Dolton, IL 60419

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 5-7 p.m.
(Phone: 708-799-4446)
A Step Beyond Bookstore, 19109 S. Crawford, Homewood, IL 60422

Make sure to get there early!!!

LISTEN | Phil Tarver - "God is Able"

Thanks Bill!

Shekinah Glory Ministry - "Just For Me"

Click below to experience another wonderful praise and worship song from Shekinah Glory Ministry titled " Just For Me". The single appears on Refreshed By Fire, the new album from SGM which will be released September 14, 2010.

LISTEN |Shekinah Glory Ministry - "Just For Me"


Thanks April for the info!!

Deitrick Haddon Hits Stores Today

Gospel star Deitrick Haddon and Voices of Unity, are back in the Top 40. The multi-talented Haddon and VOU’s rock-edged, jungle rhythm “Judah (Let Me Hear You Praise)” just reached the #40 position on the BDS Top 40 national gospel radio playlist. The song is featured on the Blessed & Cursed movie soundtrack CD that hits retail shelves and online portals June 29, 2010.

The twelve-track CD features cameos by former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams, BET Sunday Best finalist Jessica Reedy, Damita Haddon, and Men of Standard’s Lowell Pye, among others.

The CD features high tech pop anthems such as “I’m Blessed,” the retro soul vibe of “Praise In the House,” the sing-a-long jam “One Touch,” and the urgent R&B groove, “Don’t Leave Me Now.”

There is a special iTunes Exclusive Deluxe version of the CD that includes a digital booklet, bonus track “These Streets” and the “Don’t Leave Me” music video. There will be a special virtual listening party July 1st on http://www.gospelflava.com/.

This brilliant music provides the backdrop to Haddon’s first feature film Blessed & Cursed that will be released direct to DVD on July 27, 2010.

In a twist on the Biblical story of David and Saul, Blessed & Cursed (Tyscot Film &Entertainment/$19.95) depicts Dwight Hawkins’ (portrayed by Deitrick Haddon) struggle to realize his God-given purpose. Dwight must choose between family obligations and pursuing his own dreams of superstardom in the church world. In the end, he gets caught in a diabolical scheme of jealousy orchestrated by a church pastor. “I grew up in the church and unfortunately it wasn’t all great experiences,” Haddon says. “I intentionally brought these up in the movie. This movie will be a witnessing tool to win people back to the church.”

For more information visit: http://www.tyscot.com/ or http://www.blessedandcursedthemovie.com/

QUICK POLL: Will you watch Blessed & Cursed when it comes out??


**Thanks to Bill Carpenter for sending me the info!!**

K-Drama Signs with Cross Movement Records

Congratulations are in order for K-Drama, who recently signed with Cross Movement Records. The Ohio based rapper is best known for his hit "Air Jordan". The first release is titled We Fit: The Workout Plan, featuring D-M.A.U.B., Humble Tip, Sean Slaughter, and CMO. The album drops in stores August 10, 2010.

K-Drama - "Air Jordan"

D-Maub - I'm a Creature

Everybody wants to be a 'Beast' nowadays...what I've done is step up my game...I'm a 'Creature'

Here is the newest joint from One Route Entertainment artist D-Maub entitled "I'm a Creature".  It was produced by Superstar O.

"I'm a Creature" is a song that is expressing that once we are in Christ, we are made new, old things has passed away. Therefore, we are to not go back to our old ways, but we are to renew our minds and seek God in all things.

Listen | D-Maub - I'm a Creature


Peep out D-Maub in the studio recording "I'm a Creature". The video is about 10 minutes long.

Audrey Assad - For Love of You

I may be a few months late with this, but I would rather be late than to not know at all. I was crusing iTunes and came across a phenomenal singer Audrey Assad. Her song "For Love of You" is receiving accolades in both the pop and Christian worlds.

Look for the Sparrow Records artist debut, The House You're Building, available in stores and online July 13.

Listen | For Love of You


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Check out Audrey singing "Love is Moving":

Audrey Assad - Love is Moving - Cornerstone Chandler - Worship from brianwurzell on Vimeo.

Dianna Hobbs Gearing Up for July Release

EEW Founder & Editor In Chief Dianna Hobbs is preparing to released her debut EP entitled "Do What He Said" on all major online retailers July 20.  The as-yet-to-be-titled debut album is slated for a Fall 2010 release.

Earlier this year, Hobbs signed with Indie Buzz Records as its first solo artist. I think I need to mentioned here that Indie Buzz Music Corporation is owned by Hobbs and her husband, Kenya Hobbs.

To preview the single go to diannahobbsmusic.com

The song is very contemporary. The first time I listened, I wasn't feeling it, but after a second or third listening, I found myself liking it. I am quite sure we will see a lot more from the multi-talented Dianna Hobbs.

D-MAUB feat. Canton Jones - I'm F.L.Y

Listen | I'm F.L.Y.

Here is "I'm F.L.Y." from "Mr. So Professional" D-MAUB featuring Canton Jones.
D-MAUB is preparing for his first nationally distributed project, Inside Out, available online now and in stores June 29. You can expect to hear recent hits "So Professional", "Let Go", and "Stand Firm".

Check below for the "So Professional" video.

Sweet Honey in the Rock - Are We a Nation

Listen | SHIR - Are We a Nation

Internationally renowned a capella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock release "Are We a Nation" in response to Arizona's Immigration Law SB-1070. This song enable them to voiced their concerns with the law through song.

"Are We a Nation" is available for free download/listen on their website, sweethoney.com until June 22. The song will be released by Sweet Honey’s independent record label SHE-ROCKS 5 on Tuesday, June 22 via CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com), the nation’s largest online distributor of independent music and should be available on all major online music sites such as iTunes and Amazon.com by June 29. The song’s music video, directed and produced by James Lester, will be released online June 22 as well.

Lisa Page Brooks - I Wanna Say Thank You (Live)

Habakkuk Music recording artist Lisa Page Brooks is back in a big way! She is experiencing great success with her current album, Strong- its been listed on Billboard's Top 30 Gospel albums, she has over 100,000 plays on Youtube, and over 3 million in BDS audience . Here she is singing live "I Wanna Say Thank You".

Listen | Lisa Page Brooks - I Wanna Say Thank You (Live)

Each and everyday God allows each and everyone of us an opportunity to say thank you - waking up, being in our right minds, the use of our limbs, food on the table, healthy family, etc.

My question to you - have you thank God today??

Phil E. Jackson - LoveJesusHateChurch

Here is Nvade Ent./Kingdom Access Music Group's recording artist Phil E. Jackson's song entitled "LoveJesusHateChurch" off of his debut album, My Letter (available now at philejackson.com and on iTunes).


Listen | LoveJesusHateChurch


Thoughts??

Modern Day David - "Get There"

Here is the new single from Modern Day David - Get There. Modern Dad David a/k/a Lawrence Williams is not new to the music business. Since the age of 9, he has used his vocal and instrumental talent to bless believers and unbelievers alike. By the age of 16 he was producing music under the alias Law Da Producer. He has worked with numerous commercial and underground artists.

Check under the hood for more information on MDD.

Quick Links | The Brunch Edition

Here are just a handful of links to get you through until the lunch hour. Enjoy!!

6 Turn offs for church visitors | The Gospel Blog 

Karen Clark-Sheard on Mo'Nique Show | 1800Gospel

J.E. Jones New Album Hits Store in July | Gospel Lyfe

Meet GP's Newest Writer | Gospel Pundit