I’ve often wondered where anointed people come from. How do great musicians, preachers and singers gain entrance into the earth realm? I’ve come to realize that great people are not made, great people are BORN. Melvin Crispell was not a product of a privileged childhood or pristine educational process; Melvin was just Born
Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Mass Choir honors the legacy of the late Minister Hanq Neal with the release of I Still Believe, the first single from their CD, Oh To Be Kept By Jesus. Neal served as minister of music for the church for
Zie'l is back and making the rounds with their new single, State of Emergency. Penned by the group's own Keyondra Lockett with production assistance from Grammy nominated Drathoven (Tyrese, Yolanda Adams, Shei Atkins, Zacardi Cortez, Jacob Lattimore), “State of Emergency” is the first Gospel single
Kirk Franklin and the House of Blues Entertainment announced its newest endeavor, "Kirk Franklin Presents Tye Tribbett". The tour, starting in July will feature the Grammy winning Tribbett at selected House of Blues venues across the country. The tour is an extension of Franklin's collaboration
Just in case you were waiting for a Destiny's Child reunion, the wait is now over. Michelle Williams debuts her new song “Say Yes” (feat. Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland), heading both to iTunes and radio on June 2nd. “Say Yes” is produced by superstar
While remembered for his work with A-list artists such as James Hall, Tye Tribbett and Hezekiah Walker, Melvin Crispell was involved in dozens of independent projects, many of which we have reviewed and listed below: Tunesha Crispell, Just As I Am United Voices in Praise, Abide With
Legendary Songwriter and Charlotte-area resident Melvin Crispell has passed away unexpectedly. It is believed that Crispell passed from complications connected to his diabetes, during a minor surgery.
Melvin Crispell was most widely known for his ground-breaking and prolific skill on a church organ. Gospel artists worldwide have taken to social media to express this enormous loss. Yolanda Adams remarked via twitter “Melvin Crispell is a legend whose music influenced choirs & musicians. His legacy will live on through the music God birthed through him.” And that music is ringing out today in celebration of the life and musical legacy. Songs like “Jesus Is My Help” recorded by Hezekiah Walker, and “Wonderful Is Your Name” recorded by Walker as well as Juanita Bynum. There are countless songs recorded by James Hall Worship & Praise, among them “Caught Up” and “He Took My Place”, from Crispell’s early days and life in New York.
BET Blogger Torrence Glenn paid tribute to the mastery and majesty of Crispell’s works here: RIP: Professor Melvin Crispell
First, there was the amazing standing room only 25th anniversary celebration and live recording in Chicago, followed by the amazing performance as the closing act on the 2014 Stellar Awards show earlier this year. As if that wasn't enough, Ricky Dillard and New G continue
Beverly Crawford's 7th solo CD “Thank You For All You’ve Done” has debuted in the #1 position on next week’s Billboard Magazine Top Gospel Albums sales chart. “All I can say is thank you God and thank you to all of the people who have bought the CD,” says Crawford. “A
The First Church of Love, Faith and Deliverance has posted funeral arrangements for their beloved Pastor Rosie Wallace on their website. They are as follows: Friday, May 30th Visitation: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Celebration Service 7:00 pm First Church of Love, Faith and Deliverance 3101 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Saturday,
