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'House of Payne' results in record-breaking victory
2007-06-11 09:05:00 In an unusual arrangement, TBS committed to 100 episodes of Perry's show before it hit the air.The unprecedented deal that brought Tyler Perry's House of Payne to TBS, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, has now resulted in a record-breaking victory, as the series claims ad-supported cable's No. 1 sitcom telecast of all time in delivery of adults 18-34, adults 18-49, adults 25-54, viewers and households, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media ResearchIt was also the highest-rated sitcom ever aired on ad-supported cable. The show's debut pulled in 5.2 million people, making it No. 2 in basic-cable sitcom history.The second of two episodes in Wednesday's premiere was the most-watched series telecast in the cable network's history, drawing 5.8 million viewers.The show, which grew a strong 12% from the first episode to the second, also provided TBS with the network's top series telecast of all time among all key adult demos, households and viewers, as well as ad-s... More About: Victory , Results , Record , Victor
Distinguished: Former NFL Players to Release Warriors Worshippers
2007-06-08 09:29:00 Former NFL players team up with Taises Distribution to release Warriors Worshippers on MPG Entertainment Group July 24th. ?Distinguished? is former NFL players Gino Mingo and Marcus Price, the dynamic duo hailing from Denver Colorado and Houston, Texas. Both are praise & worship leaders at Shoreline Christian Church, and warriors who love to worship God. Their approach to ministry is different than others, especially coming from their sports background. They add two different dimensions ? Marcus is deeply rooted in gospel music, while Gino?s love for praise & worship is evident - that truly balance their efforts. No strangers to the music industry Gino and Marcus have been honing their skills and have been in the music industry for years. Gino, a senior associate pastor, husband and father of two girls, released his debut solo project The Unfolding, co-produced by Grammy award-winning Israel Houghton and featured recording artists Niecee Walls, Claude McKnight of Take 6, and Shake A... More About: Players , Release , Form , Arri
HIStory: Our Place In His Story
2007-06-07 09:14:00 The Cross Movement has three separate and distinct components which comprise its ministry. The first component is the Christian hip hop group known as The Cross Movement (CM) which is currently composed of four solo rappers: The Ambassador (William Branch), The Tonic (John Wells), Phanatik (Brady Goodwin), and T.R.U.-L.I.F.E, (Virgil Byrd). The second component to the Cross Movement is the record label, Cross Movement Records (CMR), which is responsible for producing and marketing the albums of the The CM, its individual members' solo albums, and other Christian hip hop artists such as Da' T.R.U.T.H. and FLAME. The third aspect of the Cross Movement is the incorporated, non-profit group called Cross Movement Ministries (CMM), which aims to use creative ways to spread the Christian gospel message within hip hop culture. Since its inception, the CM has chosen to define itself as the Christian or holy division of hip hop culture as opposed to the hip hop or rap division of Christian ... More About: History , Story , Place , Hist , Lace
7 Sons of Soul
2007-06-05 09:22:00 Seven Sons of Soul is a group comprised of six men all from Washington, DC, and are comprised of singers Cliff Jones, Dave DaveyBoy Lindsey, Deonte Gray, Doug Hayes, Sam Kendrick and Kenneth Epperson Jr.Why is the group called 7 Sons of Soul? Dave Lindsey, who also plays keyboard and produces and writes much of the groups music answers God represents both the first and the last son. He is the alpha & the omega our beginning and our end. The name of the group really represents both the number of completion 7 which is Gods perfect number according to I John 3:2 and the sons of soul because we are guided by Him, the Father we are all His sons.7 Sons of Soul reveal their higher purpose all shunning the chance to record secular music. Jones who is well known in mainstream music circles, as both a producer and manager has worked with several top selling artists including Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Gladys Knight and Will Smith, says hed never sing R&B. Although Ive been a part of managing differe...
Amos Saint Jean, well worth mentionable
2007-06-04 12:14:00 Amos P. Saint Jean is an exceptional composer and producer as well as an accomplished musician. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 4th, 1979, Amos was predestined to follow the footsteps of his father, Amos Saint Jean Sr., who began teaching him the fundamentals of music theory at the age of 6. While in the 8th grade, Amos auditioned as a vocalist at the Florelli LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York City. He was later accepted, but surprisingly in 1993, his family had to relocate to Orlando, FL, where he attended Maynard Evans High School. While attending, he participated in the school's gospel choir where he later became Musical Director. After graduating high school in 1997, he matriculated as an Electrical Engineer student at the University of Central Florida; where he also joined the music staff of the university's gospel choir.In 1999, Amos' life and focus took a major turn when he experienced the loss of mother, Altagracia Saint Jean. Although difficult, this... More About: Worth , Well , Amos
Video Pop Off: Willie Will, "Shine"
2007-06-04 09:53:00 The new video and single from Willie Will's Beatmart debut "Reflection".Shin e By Willie WillWillie Will MySpace More About: Video
New Artist Sunny Hawkins
2007-06-01 10:42:00 Still Waters Records takes great pleasure in introducing Sunny Hawkins, a lifetime resident of that very select second category, whose debut release, More of You, is a calling card to the world, announcing the arrival of a truly amazing talent.With a year as a lead character in the smash, Tony Award-winning, Broadway musical Rent, original songs recently recorded by superstars Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle, a long list of famous names for whom she has sung background vocals; and now her debut, center-stage, as a solo artist in her own right, Sunny Hawkins has accomplished quite a bit indeed for a young woman still in her twenties. Co-written and produced by Sunny and her hit-making husband, Jamie Hawkins?the vanguard of the next generation of gospel?s legendary, decade-spanning Hawkins Family?More of You is the result not just of two young lifetimes immersed in great music, but deep bloodlines as well, running to and from that music?s very heart. Sunn... More About: Artist , Artis
In the Media: House of Payne
2007-06-01 10:26:00 Even though this is a music blog, I will be showcasing, other things in the media, pertaining to the Gospel/Christian entertainment, so that the word can get out, and so that we can support it. That being said, go check out the preview for the new TV series, by Tyler Perry, House of Payne. It will air Nationwide on TBS, on June 6th 9/8c."Tyler Perry's House of Payne is a new comedy series about a multigenerational, working class family who experiences all of life's struggles with faith, love and most importantly humor. Pops, the uncle and head of the household, has his life and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, played by Allen Payne, and CJ's kids to move into the house, putting three generations under one roof.Putting the family back in family comedy, Tyler Perry's House of Payne tackles real life issues with very funny humor. "House of Payne Previewofficial page on TBS More About: Media , The Media , Ouse
Video Pop Off: KJ-52
2007-05-11 22:16:00 KJ-52's newest album "The YearBook" was realeased on April 10, 2007. Make sure you go get that album.KJ-52 Answers back40 least hip hop moments feat. kj52And here is a video throw back for KJ-52 from the album "It's Pronounced Five Two" released in 2003.KJ Five two by KJ-52KJ-52 MYspace More About: Video
Viktory
2007-04-17 02:05:00 Born Sherrod Shackelford, this 24 year old is using his experiences and love for Christ to reach the masses through his music. His appeal to rap began at the age of 10 when his father, Kirk Shackleford, (a former emcee himself) wrote Sherrod's first rap. Sherrod fell in love with rap. It was how he expressed himself. He mainly held true to its origins and wrote about positive things. However, as his life began to change and become more unstable, his writing reflected a more worldly side of his life. After graduating from high school, Sherrod's mother intervened with a decision he calls "instrumental" in changing his life. He enrolled at Alabama A & M University, majoring in Marketing. College life did offer the experience and freedom but Sherrod found himself immersed in a life void of God. In 2000, his life changed when Jesus Christ came into his life. As he became a disciple of Christ, he found that his desire to rap had not died. Sherrod was prophesied to and was told that ... More About: Tory
LeCrae
2007-04-13 06:14:00 LeCrae is a hot Indie Christian rap artist from Reach Records who has devoted his career to preaching the Gospel through his rhymes. Lecrae resides in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to rapping he volunteers at the local juvenile detention center, and started ReachLife Ministries. He is also a member of the 116 Clique. Lecrae was born on the south side of Houston, Texas, but lived most of his youth in Denver and San Diego. After realizing that he was living a "lifestyle of excessive sin," LeCrae gave his life to Christ at the age of 19. LeCrae teaches with talks and reaches with rhymes. He also does campus ministry with his Plumbline College ministry family. His debut album entitled ?Real Talk? was a banging album, with Christ centered rhymes. He has recently released an album called ?After The Music Stops? which still contains Christ centered rhymes, and has even hotter music. Lecrae simply wants to point listeners in the direction of the Cross. And let?s help him do that by suppor...
Richie Righteous
2007-04-12 01:51:00 Richie Righteous is a minister who God has used to touch the lives of people all over the world. He has traveled to over 50 cities and 6 countries, and has ministered in places like the Potter's House and Bishop Paul Morton's Full Gospel conference. He has appeared on TBN's Praise the Lord broadcast.Richard Mohammed Ishmael was born in the country of Guyana, South America. His dad was the Pastor of a church called Eccles Assembly of God. Around age 11 Richie and his family migrated to the United States where they settled in Queens NY. His dad started a church in Jamaica Queens called Jamaica Assembly of God. In church Richie was active playing the drums. But although he was active in church he was heavily influenced by the outside world. He hung out in places where drugs were sold and guns were carried. Fortunately Richie was never involved in a crime. He also never smoked nor drank. His actions were not approved by his father but when Richie and his dad finally began to develop ...
IZZY
2007-04-12 01:12:00 Israel Bell, a.k.a. IZZY is a multi-talented Urban Gospel singer, songwriter and producer. When his album "In Awe of You" released on May 2nd 2006 it debuted on the Billboard Gospel Chart at #45. His television appearances include: BET?s ?Bobby Jones Gospel? and ?Lift Every Voice?.IZZY?s great-grandfather, Bishop Brumfield Johnson, founded the Mt. Calvary Holy Churches of America and his father is currently the Sr. Pastor of Peace Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Born with open sores and his hip popped out of joint, doctors held little hope of him leading a normal life. His parents were advised of the limits his disability would impose on his future. But he not only learned to walk without a limp, he was even able to run track and play football. His birth name was chosen in honor of the biblical patriarch, who suffered from the same impairment after wrestling with God for a blessing. In school IZZY?s differences made him the target of endless taunts. He began to suffer from depre... More About: Izzy
Mike Shelton
2007-04-11 03:26:00 Mike Shelton aka 'THE MOUTH OF THE SOUTH!', is a hot Indie Southern Rapper. Mike was born and raised in Fortsmith, Arkansas. He now resides in Charlotte NC. Mike has faced a lot of adversity in his life. First being without a father, and then living with his drug addicted, drug dealing mother. At the age of five he ended up living with his grandmother when his mother was arrested by the feds and went to prison. Mike tried to drown out all his sorrow and pain with drugs and alcohol. He stole and ran the streets but Mike survived. His pastor and many others told him that he had a calling on his life. At first he didn?t accept it or believe it. But one day the Lord spoke to him very clearly, and told him to do his will, and that he would bless him. Mike has now set out to change the game, and be who he wants to be and not what everyone else wants him to be. He is living for Christ. Mike truly is the mouth of the south. With tight, bass bumping beats, and HOT southern style rapping... More About: Mike
Pettidee
2007-04-09 21:36:00 Pettidee (born Dewayne Petty in Tallahassee, Florida) is a Hot Christian Rapper, and producer. He currently lives and produces his music in Nashville, Tennessee. He has also contributed to the music of many other well-known artists and groups, including Beatmart Recording artists Japhia Life, DJ Morph, Gotee Records artists 4th Avenue Jones, DJ Maj, Verbs, EMI Gospel R&B singer Antonio Neal, former Forefront Records artist Lil' iROCC Williams, 3The God Way, 5e Entertainment rapper IZ, and underground emcee Urban D.As a child Pettidee went through sexual abuse, so he turned to the streets and worked as a hustler. At a crucial point in his life, he realized he needed salvation from drugs and the typical street life of a hustler. He always had a God given talent for music and rapping, and so he quickly decided to use his gift for God.Pettidee also speaks with youth at juvenile shelters, inmates in prison. He often holds public speeches regarding his life, ministry, and salvation thro... More About: Tide
Sean Simmonds
2007-04-08 19:13:00 Sean Simmonds is an HOT up and coming Artist in the Urban Gospel Music industry. His music is very inspiring, very soulful, very touching. His goal is too touch people with a message of Christ. And he is doing that with his heartfelt and smooth urban music. His music is more for a younger generation of Gospel listeners. Yet at the same time, the older generation, can?t help but pay attention.Sean Simmonds is the co-owner and president of Xist Entertainment Corporation. He is an multi-talented artist, song writer, arranger and producer. His debut album ?True Story? has received raved reviews, from both the music industry and media outlets. His song ?Can?t stop (my personal favorite) is a smooth blend of music and singing, and his vocal arrangement really stands out. ?Won?t it be? is a beautiful and touching song singing about the Love of Christ and how it would be when we meet him. The whole album is good, there isn?t just one good song there are many. So make sure to go to your loc... More About: Sean
K - Drama
2007-04-08 05:09:00 At the age of only 21, K-Dram a is already an up and coming Christian rapper. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, his name began to spread like wildfire when ?Did he say that?? was released to Christian radio stations. K- Drama?s newest album Behind the Glory is an upbeat and inspirational album which speaks on relevant issues, and also reveals a lot about K-drama personally. The album exalts God, and at the same time, has some really hot beats. He even has a song speaking on dating which in the chorus says ?if y?all ain?t getting married, then y?all shouldn?t be together. It?s a waste of time! It?s a waste of time!? K-Drama has been rapping since the age of 14 and he already has 3 albums under his belt. Born Regis Anthony Jones, K-Drama?s life changed when he was 14. His classmate Marquez Patterson died of heart failure and he was only 13 years old. At the funeral, Regis realized that tomorrow was not promised to him; this inspired him to give his heart to the Lord through Christ. K-Dra...
Canton Jones
2007-04-08 04:14:00 Originally from Deerfield, Florida, Cant on Jones is one of the most versatile artists, not only in the Urban Gospel music industry, but in the entertainment industry period. He is a singer, songwriter, producer and vocal arranger. He is the product of a musically inspired family. He began singing at the age of 5 in his fathers Quartet, and by the age of 16 was producing music for local artists. He went on to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta. Canton put out his first album in 2003. An independently released album titled ?20 Yrs 3 months & 12 Days?, which paved the way for the release of his smash hit album ?Password?. He soon followed that with another great album entitled ?Love Jones?. Canton Jones is a gifted and anointed vessel that allows these gifts to be used for God?s Glory. His beats will have your feet tapping and your head nodding. So go out and support this anointed brother In Christ. Canton Jones MySpace Stay Saved - Canton Jones
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More articles from this author:2007-04-08 01:37:00 Welcome to Hipe Hope (pronounced Hype Hope) Radio Blog. We will be showcasing the hottest Urban Artists, as well Independent Artists. Our goal is to introduce our readers to all types of styles of Urban Gospel music, the Artists, and to shine a spotlight on the lesser known, but very talented Artists. And to let our readers know what is going on in Urban Gospel News and in the Christian Entertainment/Movie Industry. Thank you and we hope you enjoy. 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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