Motown Gospel Celebrates Label Wide Nominations. Top artists, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, VaShawn Mitchell, Tim Bowman and Tye Tribbett receive nominations.

48th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominations were announced today with premiere record label Motown Gospel receiving four nominations. This year’s nominations reflect the growing diversity on the label’s roster. Among the top nominees include VaShawn Mitchell who earned (2) nods for his popular 2016 album “Secret Place: Live In South Africa.” He was recognized for […]

Singer Dayanna Redic Releases “I’m Not What You See”

Dayanna Redic, like so many great singers today, began singing at a very young age amongst a family of singers in church.  A Bay Area native, Dayanna is currently Worship Leader for Friendship MBC in Vallejo, CA and The Rock Church in Pittsburg, CA.  Dayanna is currently recording a studio album that will give a […]

$5 billion in student loans may be dismissed because the lender lost the paperwork

Billions of dollars in student loans may be wiped out for tens of thousands of borrowers in the US because a lender didn’t keep track of the paperwork verifying ownership of the loans, according to The New York Times. The National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, which holds 800,000 private loans and is one of the […]

One Mic Hosted by Kevin Lemons – Aug. 3

BISHOP CORTEZ “YOU DESERVE IT” VAUGHN SIGNS

Bishop Cortez Vaughn’s Corporate Sound Music Group firm has entered into a joint venture agreement with the world’s oldest operating black gospel music label, Tyscot Records. Bishop Vaughn co-wrote and co-leads J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise’s soul-stirring anthem, “You Deserve It.” The song has spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Thurman B. Thornton: “911 Save Me” (9/10)

This body of work takes you through a journey of battling depression and other vices that challenge one’s walk with Christ. The EP release coincided with his birthday earlier this year and what better way to celebrate another year than by celebrating the many victories won? As I listened, I noticed that this EP in […]

Did Chance The Rapper Save SoundCloud?

It is not just a music streaming platform; it is the heartbeat of the music sharing music community. For the past two years, SoundCloud has been in financial distress due to a lack of profitability.  The implementation SoundCloud Go was their greatest attempt to flood in revenue by offering a paid subscription to unlock tracks […]

SINGLE REVIEW: “I Give You Praise” – Robert E. Person (10/10)

Robert E. Person has crafted a perfect blend of musical styles, often meshing together classical music, jazz, and even neo-soul to convey his soul stirring messages. His latest offering “I Give You Praise” is the first single from his forthcoming album “Classic Covers.” Person teamed up with the legendary minister, artist, writer, and singer to […]

Epiphany Fellowship Presents “Diamond Street Festival”

Philadelphia, PA (June 26, 2017) – On Saturday, July 15 th from 12-6pm Epiphany Fellowship will host its first; Diamond Street Festival located between 16 th and 18 th and Diamond Street; a completely FREE community event, featuring LIVE MUSIC, a FREE BBQ & FISH FRY, engaging seminars, Job Fair, Healthcare Services, and workshops on […]

The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses Announces The 84th Annual Session

The National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses Announces The 84th Annual Session Set For August 5-11 In Baltimore, MD Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, the “Father of Gospel Music” and writer of over 400 compositions including “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”, founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (NCGCC) in 1933 after recognizing a need […]