"A softer side of me," said Bishop
Marvin Sapp ("Never Would Have Made it") about the release of his debut R&B EP "If
I Were an R&B Singer" (Elev8 Entertainment). "Normally people say I have a church voice...that shouts
at you."
Twenty-four-time Stellar Award-winning
Marvin Sapp released an EP of four love songs inspired by his son and friend who wanted to hear his R&B voice. Bishop
Sapp used live musicians when recording the EP - Johnny Steele (string arrangements); Theo Akai (guitar); Roy Cotton (strings);
Bubby Lewis (bass), and Jeremy Winbush (drums).
"I
have always sung Gospel music - all my life...my mother made me choose...at 10 years old. I decided to sing Gospel, but I
had major R&B influence. When people were listening to New Edition...I was listening to Peabo Bryson, Teddy Pendergrass...,"
he said about his journey to being one of today's most popular Gospel singers/songwriters.
"It's actually a real story," said Blackground
Record's Mylo Waiters (Martell Waiters, Jr.) about his new single release "Let Em Know"
(Blackground Records) written by Grammy winning hitmaker Sean Garrett. "I met Sean Garrett...and he took me
under his wing. We were talking about life."
Then
Garrett writes a new song about what he said to Mylo, that he should let people know about his talents. The Sean Garrett "Let
Em Know" single debuted at #27 on Billboard and at the time of my interview with him had risen to #19 on Billboard's
Hot 100 Chart-topper.
"I like bringing people
together," Mylo said about himself. "People text me from different countries about their problems. My life is about
helping people....through my music and by talking."
On the single "Let Em Know" you will find Mylo Waiters singing with the rhythm and soulfulness found in
any of the iconic R&B singers of today. However, the... <Read the full February 28, 2025 column here...>
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John
P. Kee to be Honored at the 2025 BMI Trailblazer of Gospel Music Awards April 3, 2025 in Atlanta
(Atlanta, GA) - BMI will celebrate the songwriters
and publishers behind the year's best in Gospel at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held
at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, April 3, 2025. World-renowned Gospel music pioneer Pastor John P. Kee will
be honored as a "Trailblazer of Gospel" in recognition of his award-winning career spanning over 40 years. Throughout
the ceremony, BMI will also recognize the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year's 25 most-performed
Gospel songs in the United States. The BMI Gospel Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will also be named during the
inspirational gathering. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President,
Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
Nina Mesbitt to Release Deluxe Edition 'Mountain
Music (The Summit)' February 21. 2025, Featuring 'Enough' Single
(New York) - From exceeding a billion streams to being championed by Taylor Swift
and playing shows with everyone from Coldplay to Stevie Nicks, Nina Nesbitt's career has taken her from highlight to highlight
- with her most recent being the release of ‘Mountain Music' last year. This week Nina Nesbitt announces that the deluxe
edition ‘Mountain Music (The Summit)' will be released on February 21, 2025 via her new independent label Apple Tree
Records.
The new deluxe edition features four new tracks including "The Mountain & The Man," "Crooked
Teeth," "Good Years," and new single "Enough" which is out now. Each track will be accompanied by
a new live session video, filmed at Middle Farm Studios as part of the Mountain Music Sessions.
Nina Nesbitt
also shared a special release for fans as she shares her take on the beloved Scottish folk ballad, "Caledonia."
Widely requested by fans since she posted a teaser on socials, the track comes as Nina prepares to perform as part of BBC
Scotland's Burns Night celebrations on January 25th.
(Bowie, MD) - What started
as writing music to teach his children Bible verses has turned into a Gospel music career for pastor David A. Porter, Sr.
He is an author, recording artist, family man, entrepreneur, and senior pastor and worship leader at Excel Church in Lanham,
Maryland. For over thirty years, he has been putting scriptures to melodies and has begun developing a discography of Gospel
and Jazz albums and songs. His newest single is "Fabulous Great Day."
"Fabulous Great Day" is available on all digital music outlets and is
now being heard on Gospel radio. The infectious inspirational single is written by Pastor Porter and features his daughter,
vocalist Faith Maria Porter.
"Fabulous Great
Day is all about encouraging yourself in God," says Faith Porter. "I connect with this song because I consider
myself an extreme optimist. I believe that everything will always work out for your good in God. In stressful times, I always
remind myself that I am in control of my mood and feelings, so even when everything goes wrong, it can still be a fabulous,
great day."
Pastor Porter has strived to embody
integrity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence through music, ministry, and each phase of his life. He earned a bachelor's
degree from Howard University; a Master's in Sociology from the University of
Maryland Baltimore County and a Master's Degree in Christian
Ministry from Oral Roberts University. Additionally, Pastor Porter has been an executive in the healthcare industry for twenty
years. In 2003, he co-founded (with his wife) Staffing Etc., a thriving healthcare staffing firm that services clients throughout
the U.S.
To find out more about Pastor Porter's
music and ministry and to be the first to see the forthcoming official music video for "Fabulous Great Day," follow
him on social media @pastordavidporter or visit https://www.davidportersr.com/.
