Album Review - Miracles by George Huff

Artist: George Huff
Album: Miracles
Label: Word
Release Date: October 11, 2005


If you want to know the truth, I loved George Huff when he was on American Idol. He was the happiest, most joyful person I had ever seen on that TV show, and I even caught myself asking what it was he was so happy about all the time! Well, if his first album is any indication of things, then it is obvious to me that he finds his joy in the Lord!

This is, in my opinion, the best full length put out by any of the A.I. folks to date, let alone one of the grooviest discs I've heard as of late. All of the tracks are very well done, and suit George's singing style very well. My favorite track on the album is the first, "Real Love (I Got It)", with a totally driving hip-hop sound that works very well for George.

This is a great album by a great new artist. You'd better keep your eye on George Huff, because we'll only be hearing bigger and better things from him in the future. If his first album sounds this good, just wait until the next one! Go Buy It! More...

Album Review - Bone A Fide by T-Bone

Artist: T-Bone
Album: Bone A Fide
Label: Flicker Records
Release Date: September 27, 2005

This is the latest release from "The King of Conscious Rap", T-Bone. This kind of disc isn't normally something I get into, but the more tracks I listened to, the more I found myself noddin' and getting into the songs. This is a very well produced album, with kickin' tracks and meaningful messages in each song and around every corner. This album goes a mile a minute, so you better be paying attention while you listen!

Here's a great quote from T-Bone's bio, on his website:

' What T-Bone stands for is nothing short of a planetary spiritual revolution with all praises due to God. Without preaching, T-Bone speaks in the fiery, lava-like flow of Hip Hop, running over and penetrating everything in its path to sear in the concept of a better way of life. '

If your lookin' for some Hip-Hop with a positive Christian vibe, then look no further than T-Bone's latest, 'Bone A Fide'. Go Buy It! More...

The Mighty Clouds of Joy Founder Performs with Aretha Franklin

Joe Ligon -founding member and lead singer of the three-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music Hall of Fame legends The Mighty Clouds of Joy -shared the stage with the "Queen of Soul" herself, Aretha Franklin, during her three New York City shows at Madison Square Garden this month. Ligon's performance included songs that Franklin originally recorded with the late Rev. James Cleveland, the founder of Gospel Music Workshop of America -the largest gospel music organization in the world. Franklin and Ligon have recently been discussing the possibility of participating on each other's upcoming albums.

"There ain't but one Joe Ligon," comments legendary songstress Aretha Franklin.

The Mighty Clouds of Joy's In the House of the Lord: Live in Houston, which celebrates 45 years of music making, is available on EMI Gospel and is distributed by EMI CMG Distribution.

Pee Wee Callins Bumps into George Huff

Newcomer Pee Wee Callins recently bumped into Word Records recording artist George Huff while visiting in Nashville, Tenn. The R&B crooner spent some time hanging out with Huff, who placed fifth in the semi-finals on season three of Fox Television's hit reality show "American Idol."

Pee Wee's debut solo album -Street Soul, which released on April 19, combines silky-smooth vocals with the R&B/Hip-Hop grooves of veteran-producer Todd Collins (The Katinas and Out of Eden) and is a "melting pot" of old school R&B and up-to-the-minute sounds. Joining Pee Wee on the project are celebrated emcees including Rob Hodge, Big Sonny, and Bobby Bishop.

Street Soul is available on Beatmart Recordings and is distributed by Word Distribution. Additional information is available at http://www.beatmart.com.

Pee Wee Callins Meets with Out of Eden

Newcomer Pee Wee Callins recently ran into Out of Eden while visiting in Nashville, Tenn. The R&B crooner has been greatly influenced by the trio. "Most of my career, I sang traditional black gospel," Callins explains. "But it wasn't until I listened to Out of Eden's last album that I felt the urge to broaden my singing experiences." Pee Wee's debut solo album - Street Soul, which released on April 19, showcases his many influences by blending smart infusions of hip-hop, pop, soul, rock, gospel, as well as taking the listener on sunny excursions to the land of '70s radio.

"Pee Wee Callins has one hot CD on his hands," said Out of Eden's Lisa Kimmey. "I believe that he will be a huge influence on other artists and make a big impact in this industry."

Street Soul is available on Beatmart Recordings and is distributed by Word Distribution.

Best Of The Submissions Vol. 2 Available Now

Beatmart Recordings' Best of the Submissions is back with the latest offering of the hottest hip-hop tracks around. Best of the Submissions Vol. 2, which released yesterday, offers a 25-song sampling from some of the best signed and unsigned emcees in the biz, including Bobby Bishop, Rob Hodge and Fresh Digress. The project also includes the top three songs that were submitted to beatmart.com and voted on by fans in 2004. The CD is skillfully remixed by DJ Morphiziz, whose unique vision was forged after years of DJing, as well as soaking up diverse musical influences including Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Depeche Mode, The Doors, Gang Starr, The Cure, and Rage Against the Machine.

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Gospel Music's First Family Mourns The Loss of Sibling, Ronald Winans

The multi-award winning musical dynasty, The Winans Family said good bye to Ronald Winans, the second eldest of the ten siblings, on the morning of June 17th Winans endured a massive heart-attack in 1997, but because of much prayer he experienced a miraculous recovery after the doctors had given him up for dead. In recent weeks, Ronald was admitted to the hospital for observation after the doctors realized he was retaining an abnormal amount of fluid in his body. On Thursday the doctors announced that they didn't feel Winans would make it through the night and he peacefully succumbed due to heart complications early this morning. The entire family gathered together at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan to be with Ronald until his final moments. "The family wishes to thank everyone who joined us in prayer and will continue to extend their unwavering support during our time of loss," states the seventh son, BeBe Winans. More...

Praise for Pee Wee Callins' 'Street Soul'

Nashville, TN - New Beatmart Recordings artist Pee Wee Callins offers listeners straight-up R&B/Soul music with a voice that is rich with color, expression, power and emotion. His debut solo project -Street Soul which released April 19, 2005 - skillfully showcases R&B, giving the genre's audience what they've been craving. The CD's first single - "Sunshine," a love song to the Creator - is currently garnering adds on Gospel radio stations nationwide.

Rave reviews are streaming in on the album, and Pee Wee's peers and fans are making their opinion known. A few notable comments include:

"Pee Wee Callins' Street Soul is one of the year's nicest surprises, and shoots to the top of our list."
-- Gospelflava.com

"With a very distinct retro feel, the album plays like a modern addition to the classic Motown collection. It's a feel-good album full of slow jams that will help pass the summer evenings away."
-- cmcentral.com

"A fine debut, a breath of fresh air amidst the suburban excesses common in much of today's Christian music."
-- ChristianityToday.com

Pee Wee Callins' Street Soul is available on Beatmart Recordings and is distributed by Word Distribution. Additional information about Callins and his music can be found at http://www.beatmart.com

andy hunter's Life "An Essential Addition"

England's DJ andy hunter has returned with his second release, LIFE, a project ChristianMusicToday.com calls "an essential addition to any dance/electronica collection."

andy's first disc, EXODUS, led to his music being featured in films like The Matrix: Reloaded, National Treasure, and on television's Alias. His turntable talents have wowed video game creators and Microsoft as well. Indeed, Hunter is a unique faith-driven artist. More...

Live Recording this Friday Night!

TROY SNEED OF EMTRO GOSPEL PRESENTS PASTOR RUDOPLH MCKISSICK JR, & THE WORD AND WORSHIP MASS CHOIR IN THEIR 3RD LIVE NATIONAL RECORDING!

Back in 2002, it started with “This Is The Day”. Then in 2004, they came back on the scene with “I Want To Say Thank You” and “Glory & Honor”. Now, they are coming with something that’s super-cali-fragalistic-christ be-ali-docious! Troy Sneed of Emtro Gospel presents Pastor Rudolph McKissick Jr. & The Word & Worship Mass Choir in their 3rd live national recording this Friday March 11th 7pm at the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church.

The dirty south Shepard, Pastor Rudolph McKissick Jr. & The Word & Worship Mass Choir is going for a three-peat, March 11th 7pm at the Bethel Baptist institutional Church. That’s right we called him the dirty south Shepard and he along with the Word & Worship Mass Choir are going to bless your socks off at this live national recording this Friday, March 11th at 7pm.

This event is free and open to the public. The doors open at 6pm, so get there early as Troy Sneed of Emtro Gospel presents Pastor Rudolph McKissick Jr. & The Word & Worship Mass Choir in their 3rd live national recording this Friday, March 11th 7pm at the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church located at 215 Bethel Baptist Street Jacksonville, FL. Expect this new release August 23, 2005 on Emtro Gospel compact discs and DVD!

For more information contact Kishia Kimbrough of the Integrity Solution at 904-772-1490.