By Eunice Moseley, MS, MBA, MPhil Syndicated News Column Interviewer (November 30, 2021) - "I don't want to lose the traditions of Christmas," said Dr. Erica Barr when discussing the release of her new album, "Christmas with the Barrs" (The Barr's Tiger Records), recorded with her husband Bishop Frederick Barr. "Bringing family together especially with what the world is going through now." The "Christmas with the Barrs" album features vocal assistance from Grammy winning Dr. Bobby Jones, Mark Kibble (Take 6), Kyla Jade ("The Voice"), and Anne Taylor-Slaughter. "Ou ..read more

The Pulse of Entertainment Eunice Moseley, MS, MBA, MPhil Syndicated Columnist  “I’m a smorgasbord of influences,” said Shanachie Entertainment Gospel artist Gene Hoskins about growing-up around music. “As I grew older…I searched out artists that spoke to me, like Mary Mary…Brandy, Tank, Anita Baker…as I got older Ella, even Country music. You may even hear a little Rock because I love Journey (“Open Arms”). They made me want to write.” Gene’s mother and grandfather were Pastors. His father was lead singer in a group signed by Vanilla Ice. “They broke up… I remember going to his ..read more

PLAY UNRELEASED SONGS BY LEE HAWKINS Get a jump on 'Gospel Songs By Lee Hawkins, Vol. 1' and play two special tracks from his compilation streaming at 'Uplifting Music In The Spotlight'. The complete album will be available for streaming and/or download July 19th, 2021. One of the songs with deeply spiritual lyrics is “The Kingdom’s Come,” featuring Ryan Whyte Maloney from Season 6 of the hit television show, The Voice. The song, dedicated to Hawkins’ grandfather and father, is about a man in hospice coming to terms with his immortality. The 2nd song available for streaming is 'Washed in the ..read more

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ‘Jesus Dance With Me’, composed and produced by Billboard Charting Artist 'Fishburn' is a song about Heaven. Ordinarily, Fishburn receives the encouragement to produce music by first receiving the melody in his head. Notwithstanding, a couple of months before this melody came to Fishburn, he had the title first. It appeared to blend perfectly over the song that was bouncing around in his spirit. Ironically, this all converged on Fishburn Dad's birthday on Sept. 7, 2021 who passed away in 2018. The lyrics are inspired from listening to audio books of people’s accounts of ..read more

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Released November 6, 2020, ‘Connected’ is Marlon Croasdaile’s miracle song. It brought him hope and ignited his passion to truly connect all his desires back to God. A little over 4 years ago, Marlon was diagnosed with a rare eye condition called Keratoconus that altered his life. Marlon was diagnosed with medical blindness and had to put a pause on his music endeavors. After much prayer, in 2018 Marlon and his wife Isabel decided to start a new chapter in Orlando, Florida. It was there that their lives would change forever after joining Dr. Andre and Dr. Pam Golliday's ..read more

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW It’s important to know that just before Roderick Neal released his new Single ‘Step 2 Calvary‘, he previously recorded the EP ’Cost of Living‘, which provided reasons for being a singer. He connected to super producer and founder of Divers Music, Adrian Davis and through God the project gave Mr. Neal the opportunity to rise again. He believed that the cost of living for Jesus was high, but His love paid for it all! Mr. Neal understood that if he could just follow the call that was placed on him and despite the trials, he would succeed. Indeed, M ..read more

What You Should Know About The Song "Heaven On Earth" The song "Heaven OnEarth" is the product of a dream whereby a heavenly host were watching Malakh Bahn Masha as he was navigating the city at night. Malakh knew they were watching pleasantly and with delight as he kept heading to his destination. These "Angels" and their Lord were watching with purpose, and seemed to appear as "Stars" in the night sky.   While this scene went on for the entirety of the dream/vision there was a tune that was the theme song and music of this visitation. It was the song "Heaven On Earth". Every ..read more

Ernest Gonder is scheduled to receive an FM radio promotion for his debut single 'For His Glory'. The new release single was recorded September 25, 2020 as a declaration of his recuperation from Covid-19. The radio advancement will be overhauled by Devine Jamz Gospel Network, who is managing Gonder’s radio release. What 'For His Glory' Sounds Like Press play and tune in to the contemporary Gospel song 'For His Glory'. The song opens with Gonder's delicate, yet lively vocals. He sings about his agony encounters and how he felt troubled. He knows in his heart he is experiencing everything for ..read more

Music Review By Taylor Valery A&R and Music Review Liaison What You Should Know Silke & Hagen Roesler are worship leaders and a gospel band from Bremerhaven, Germany. On August 29, 2020, they released their new ‘Chainbreaker’ single. After enjoying three decades making worship and gospel music for other artists, Hagen returned to making music - and with the blessed assistance of his lovely wife Silke of more than 20 years. Hagan’s musical expertise shines through this with the release of ‘Chainbreaker,’ and Silke’s vocals are the silk adding great texture to this spir ..read more

DRT'S GLOBAL TOP 50 GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AIRPLAY CHART     DRT's GLOBAL TOP 150 INDEPENDENT ARTIST AIRPLAY CHART     Charting Artist - Angela Johnson-Neely Angela Johnson-Neely, now a 2-time Charting Artist, placed #85 on DRT's GLOBAL TOP 150 INDEPENDENT ARTIST AIRPLAY CHART. While still charting on DRT'S GLOBAL TOP 50 GOSPEL / INSPIRATIONAL AIRPLAY CHART currently at #17, Neely has received over 2,850 spins (according to a recent DRT radio airplay report). Neely is on a path to receiving 3,000 spins going into her 4th week of radio airplay nationally! About 'Good Morn ..read more