Multiple Stellar Award winner, Maurett Brown Clark is one of Gospel Music’s Sweetheart. A native of Long Island, New York, she began  her singing career with her family group. Maurette Brown – Clark was musically influenced by her parents and some of New York’s greatest gospel artists, including one who lived just two towns over, Pastor Donnie McClurkin. Brown-Clark says,

“He would come over to our church Little Zion and I would be mesmerized…. just blown away! I was a teenager back then…didn’t know it…couldn’t quite put my finger on it…but it was the anointing. And I knew that’s what I wanted. How Donnie was affecting me, that’s how I want to affect people. Although, I was later influenced by CeCe Winans and my mentor, Richard Smallwood, Donnie affected the way that I wanted to live for Jesus, through my music.”

(A very gorgeous, very glamorous, very anointed, Minister Brown Clark at her Live recording)

Currently she is preparing for the release of her fourth solo project entitled” The Sound of Victory” which was recorded live in Norfolk Va. the first single is entitled ” I hear the Sound of Victory”, and she is excited about this next phase in her music ministry and is looking forward to what God has for her.

She happily maintain her status as a member of Richard Small Wood’s choir, Vision. the singer,songwriter,mom,producer,wife and musician knows that with God nothing is impossible and her life and music are a testimony to that.

(MUST WATCH VIDEO!!!  Minister Maurett Brown Clark sings “Awesome God” from her new CD ” The Sound of Victory”. @  Reid Temple’s Spirit Concert)

Recording Artist J.J.Hairston & Youthful Praise are not playing their back and prepping for their live recording, ‘Praise, Thanks, & Declaration’ which will mark their sixth release. Set for July 8 at the first cathedral in Bloomfield, CT it’s sure to be a high time in the Lord.  J.J. Hairston has traveled the world, ministering the gospel and has generated national and international recognition. Throughout their career they have set up a standard regarding the “church choir” and with no signs of slowing down, they continue resting on his promise.

(J.J.Hairston & Youthful Praise proforming ‘Lord Your Mighty’ with a rare apperance from J.J.’s wife Trina Leading)

(Recording Artist JJ Hairston performs at the 26th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at The Grand Ole Opry on January 15, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.)

The live recording will include special guest Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, Jessica Reedy, and Kathy Taylor. Over the years, J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise have made an impact on today’s contemporary gospel music.

(Youthful Praise feat. JJ Hairston – Hear Me Lord .This song is just awesome)

Their signature brand of praise and worship has touched listeners from around the globe. Hairston has written and led the group since their inception in 1992 and their blend of memorable praise and worship with traditional choir harmonies have set the standard for today’s current choirs and vocal ensembles.

♫OCT MUSIC SAMPLER:Trin-itee 5:7 ‘Angel and Chanelle’♫

GRAMMY Award nominated, Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award and Stellar Award winner Trin-itee 5:7 has been the Best Selling Female Gospel Trio in music history. After more than a decade on the music scene, the New Orleans natives and original group members, Chanelle Haynes and Angel Taylor have transitioned Trin-i-tee 5:7 from a trio to a duo. They are debuting their new sound in a new project titled ‘Angel and Chanelle’,  in stores now and released on Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel.The ‘Angel and Chanelle’ CD marks their seventh recording to date.

(New Promo Pics from T 57)

This CD is about accepting and embracing each other’s differences, and many of the songs speak to those issues, said Angel and Chanelle. “Our message is that God will bring you to a place of acceptance and love, and there is so much power and freedom in that,” said Chanelle. “Throughout our career we were always trying to please everyone, we wanted people to like us and accept what we were trying to do,” added Angel. “We have gone through so much and fought so hard to get to the place where we love who we are and know that God made us who we are. We are no longer trying to conform to someone else’s
idea about who we should be. We believe that is reflected in the music on our new CD.”

(New Promo Pics fromAngel and Chanelle)

The CD will be released in two versions—a 12 song standard version and a deluxe version with five additional tracks. “Over and Over,” the first single from the CD, is a soul-stirring, mid-tempo song, produced by GRAMMY® Award, Dove Award and Stellar Award winner P.J. Morton (India.Arie, Men of Standard, DeWayne Wood). Angel and Chanelle believe fans will fall in love with this song because each time they hear it they will be reminded of how God continues to bless us in our lives.

“Heaven Hear My Heart,” is the second single from the CD. With its driving drum beat, contemporary feel and infectious chorus of “Je vous aime,” which means “I love you” in French, the single has landed on top of the Urban Adult Contemporary radio charts. The song speaks to how people seek acceptance from others, when all they really need is acceptance from God about who they are and what they are doing.

Despite the first track of success the award wining group Chanelle and Angel remain grounded in God. “Awards don’t determine or define those timeless things like friendship, or your relationship with God and the true impact on people’s lives. so we stay focused on that because that’s whats  keeping us going.” said Chanelle

The album also features ‘God’s Grace Remix’ which is a fresh take on a timeless message. Produced by Surefire Music Group (Ne-Yo), the recording is a remake of ‘God’s Grace’. Written and originally produced by R. Kelly, it was a hit song from their debut CD, Trin-i-tee 5:7, which is named one of the 30 Best Selling Gospel Albums of All Time by Billboard magazine. The production team of Surefire Music Group produced other titles including ‘Let It Go.’ Both the message and the “in your face” energy of this song compel the listener to let go and let God.

” The album is a celebration of truly loving life that God has given said Chanelle every song is a reflection of our everyday reality mingled with God’s message”. With first single  ‘Over and Over’ produced by Grammy Award winner and Stellar Award winner PJ Morton. “The song has already changed our lives” said Chanelle.

(Promo pics from the ‘Over&Over video shoot)

The group also wrote ‘I Need You Now,’ a hopeful expression of our need for God’s help to make our lives what they should be. The hand-clapping, upbeat ‘I Don’t Need A Reason,’ is Surefire Music Group’s third contribution to the CD project. This fun song hearkens back to the chants and rhymes of our childhood and reinforced the message that the best way to love God is the way children love their parents—with whole and happy hearts. Award-winning producer Stan Jones (Marvin Sapp, Brian Courtney Wilson, The William Brothers) produced two tracks, including ‘I’m Still Holding On,’ a song with a more traditional gospel feel, and ‘I Worship Your Name,’a simple but powerful worship song that congregations will find memorable and will love to sing.

(The girls hanging with some of their label mates)

GRAMMY® award-winning super producer Rockwilder penned ‘Blessing Me,’ a feel good song with an urban contemporary beat and vibe that makes you want to start singing as soon as you hear the first notes. He also produced ‘Just Remember,’ which Chanelle and Angel co-wrote with Mathew Knowles.The finger-snapping pop beat and the message that we should love each other and not judge each other,will certainly make this a song to remember.

You would think as the #1 top selling Gospel artist of all time that Kirk Franklin would be ready to chill out and enjoy the benefits of stardom!!! But Kirk Franklin shows no signs of sitting down any time soon. He has released the official music video for his hit ‘I Smile’ which is from his latest album ‘Hello Fear.’

Kirk is in a class by himself, not just in Gospel music, but music itself. His music is always timeless, and ‘Hello Fear’ is no exception. ‘I Smile’ is currently the No. 1 Gospel song in the country, and it’s been on the charts for more than 3 months. In February, Kirk released the well-received lyric video for the single, and now, here’s official music video featuring Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell, Terri Vaughn,his BGS’s Anaysha Figueroa, Nikki Ross, Isaac Carree, also Jill Scott, Kirk’s wife Tammy Franklin and more!

“I am just humbled.  It is a blessing to know that, after all of these years making music, God continues to give me songs that people want to hear,” he said. “I knew going into this project that God was not as concerned about what I do in the process of this album, but what I become in the process of this album.  I am hopeful that ‘Hello Fear’ reaches the hearts of everyone who purchased the CD and helps them along their process of becoming who God would have them become.”

On Monday,Kirk hit up 106 & Park to  premiere ‘I Smile’ with TerrenceJ and Rocsi. You can tell Rocsi’s a huge fan revealing that she gets her daily dose of preached word and inspiration via Uncle Kirks Twitter… Hallelujah & Praise the Lord!

The highly anticipated release of Kim Burrell’s latest recording project came out today. It’s a very special album commemorating the greatest gift to mankind… Love.

“The Love Album” covers a highly diverse and creative group of tracks. Dramatically shifting gears from ‘No Ways Tired’ which primarily focused on gospel’s golden standards, Burrell’s second release for Shenachie Entertainment, ‘The Love Album’, spins the love theme with songs of praise, worship, romance and inspiration.

(Friends Kirk Franklin,Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, and Richard Smallwood show support for Kim’s new CD)

With the release of Pastor Kim’s new record, she points out to us the true source of happiness and joy with a simply title, ‘The Love Album’, that will feature Kim at her best.

This unusual melting pot of material might take the gospel traditionalists aback. She positioned the album as a collector’s item for her loyal fans but will attract new ones following. Burrell credits producer Cory Henry for being the main ingredient in her collaboration, with friend and producer Asaph Ward.

‘The Love Album’ is in stores nationwide and online everywhere.