This past Saturday Gospel singer Michelle Bonilla celebrated the release of her sophomore album “In Spite of Me.” The party was held at Calvary Chapel located in Philadelphia, PA. It was not just any old regular album release party; instead it was a free concert featuring other noted artist. These included Leah Smith, Donielle Rodwell, Tru Destiny, Benita Farmer, Mark Arthur, Corey Red, R-Swift and special guest Ayiesha Woods, who has been nominated for both Grammy and Dove Awards and is noted for working with pioneer gospel artist CeCe Winans.

(Check out this video one of her fans recorded from the concert )

“In Spite of Me” was produced by Michelle’s her husband Lee Jerkins, founder of RockSoul Entertainment. The album is made up of a mix of R&B, pop and Latin melodies, which were highlighted during the concert. It includes 16 tracks, 13 of them being full songs, and the rest diary excerpts. Featured artist include Chevelle Franklin who is a Jamaican gospel artist, and gospel hip-hop artist Lecrae.

(Michelle and her husband producer Lee Jerkins)

(Debut video single for Michelle Bonilla’s “Your Show” from her sophomore album, “In Spite of Me”)

“In Spite of Me” is available on iTunes NOW as well all other outlets or for order on http://www.rocksoulonline.com/store