I’m launching a new series: On BGVs.
Background vocalists are essential to the success of most recording artists. This may be especially true in the gospel music industry, where some of the most popular artists don’t even sing much (e.g., Kirk Franklin and Donald Lawrence). Most times, however, background singers simply don’t get their due. You see ‘em back there workin’. You find yourself doing the same dances as them. You probably even add an extra note to their harmony. But who are they?
Well, in my estimation, some of the singin’-est and most gifted folks in music aren’t necessarily the ones headlining the concert you attended– they’re standing just behind and to the right of them.
This new periodic series, On BGVs, will feature interviews with some of the industry’s most incredible background vocalists. Some you’ll know of, some you won’t.
Be on the lookout for the first of the series coming soon!
*grabbing popcorn and getting comfy* i'm excited.
erik, i'm so glad you're doing this series. i always make it a point to look for the background vocalists on CD covers. they are some extremely important people...and since i'm a mariah fan i've always been rather partial to melonie daniels :)
Yes, background vocalist are overlooked! In a lot of instances, I've actually liked the background singing more than the headliners.
I will say this: that background vocals make a live show or recording! If your background is jacked up, you sound jacked up. On the flip side, if your background vocals are hittin', you sound amazing!
I will also say: Hurry up with this! I'm excited....
[...] 2009 at 4:30 pm, under Industry At the end of December, I announced this new series, On BGVs. Click here if you don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, but make sure you come [...]
Do Nikki Ross!!!!!
@Dev: alright, alright. lemme git to it! :-)
How about Daniel Johnson from New Breed? Brandon Wimbish? Blanche McAlister-Dykes? Latrice Pace? I'm sorry, your BGV's series has me kinda giddy! LOL!
@Mylum: Daniel Johnson-- workin' on it. And Blanche, too. Latrice Pace is a good one. Not familiar with Brandon Wimbish...
I absolutely love that you're doing a background vocal series! These people are great singers yet they are so underrated! You've already interviewed 2 of my favorites, Andrea Mellini and Jerard Woods. I would love to view an interview with Leanne Palmore, Duwayne, Angie & Debbie Winans and any of Donald Lawrence's singers. These are great interviews, keep them coming!