Hey folks, just a quick reminder that today is the day to grab From Now On, the new album from gospel duo Dawkins & Dawkins.
The new project, released on Light Records, features 16 tracks, including the single “Get Down.”
Listen to snippets of the whole album right here and get yours–
This is how you do an album cover.
Dorinda Clark Cole’s new album, I Survived, hits stores on August 30th (Light Records).
Get ready!
It’s been a minute (too much of one), but we’re going to hold up Eric & Anson Dawkins, better known as Dawkins & Dawkins, in prayer this week!
After taking a ten-year hiatus, the brother duo that helped shaped the sound of contemporary/urban gospel music, has returned to the gospel scene in full force this year. After announcing that they had signed with Light Records at the end of 2010, the duo performed at the BMI Trailblazers Awards in January. They released their first single, “Get Down,” this Spring and their new album, titled From Now On, hits stores on July 26. It’s a busy schedule, so let’s lift them up, cool?
Father, thank You for the music ministry of Eric and Anson Dawkins. Thank You for gifting them to write and record music that has blessed many, over several decades. Thank You for the platform that You’ve given them, and for the weight that it carries.
Lord, I pray for Eric and Anson– that they would be equipped and strengthened in their careers, especially for the remainder of this year. With their album coming out, I pray that You would protect them from anything that would serve to distract them from their purpose. I pray against negative influences, discouragement, pride, anxiety, doubt, fear… I pray that You would make them confident in this area.
And I ask You, God, to bless their individual endeavors, too. As they devote their time and energy to the duo artistry, please preserve their individual goals and lives. Bless their families and relationships, keeping them safe and secure.
And beyond their artistry, I pray that You would continue to strengthen the bonds of their brotherhood. I pray that they will continue to grow together, grow closer, holding each other accountable and pouring into one another in a way that glorifies You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Amen! Okay, join me in praying for our brothers– Eric and Anson Dawkins– by posting your prayer in the comment section below!
Jessica Reedy dropped her new single this week, titled “Put It On the Altar.” It’s a bouncy, feel-good tune, punctuated by her tasteful vocal acrobatics that skip across the catchy track. I’m diggin’ it!
This is the follow-up to her first single, “God Has Smiled On Me.” The debut album, From the Heart, hits stores on September 27, 2011, but you can grab the new single on iTunes on July 12!
Now, I’ve made no secret of the fact that Jessica Reedy is one of my favorite vocalists to EVER EVER EVER cross the BET Sunday Best stage. Her range, tone and vocal style has been refreshing since we heard her first note. And she’s demonstrating an artistry that lasts beyond any talent competition or quick rise to stardom– she’s gonna be around for a minute cuz she’s dope. Period. 
For more info on Jessica, visit her official website at http://jessicareedymusic.com.
And check out the single right here–
On the heels of their successful current project, Resting On His Promise, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise are prepping for the live recording of a new project on Friday, July 8 at 6pm at The First Cathedral in Bloomfield, CT.
You don’t wanna miss this one, folks. With guests including Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Jessica Reedy, Tye Tribbett and Kathy Taylor, I’ve got a feeling that the night is going to be one to remember.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and can be purchased right now, right here: http://www.youthfulpraise.org. You can also grab them at The First Cathedral (360 Colorado Avenue, Bloomfield, CT).
For more info, visit http://www.youthfulpraise.org.
After a 10-year hiatus, trendsetting gospel duo Dawkins & Dawkins returns to the game with “Get Down,” the new single from their upcoming album, From Now On (in stores on June 28th on Light Records).
The project, said to continue in their contemporary style, but with more mature writing, features various stylistic influences– pop, R&B, worship and gospel.
“Get Down” is available on iTunes NOW– http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/get-down-single-single/id432373213.
James Fortune has launched his own label– FIYA World Music Group– and just signed a three-year deal with eOne Entertainment. eOne will distribute the label’s albums, while Light Records (which is owned by eOne) will run the label’s functions of marketing and promotion.
On the label, Fortune plans to release upcoming projects from James Fortune & FIYA (the first to hit stores in early 2012), as well as music from new artists.
This venture marks a departure from his longstanding business relationship with Kerry Douglas of Black Smoke Music.
Choirmaster extraordinaire Ricky Dillard is set to release the newest album with his stellar choir, New G, titled Keep Living.
With its lead single, “God is Great,” already gaining significant airplay on gospel radio, the project promises not to disappoint. It is said to feature songs true to Ricky Dillard & New G’s signature style, while also demonstrating a more mature and polished presentation.
I can’t remember an album from Ricky Dillard & New G that disappointed me, so I’m pretty excited (I’m a choir head at heart).
The CD/DVD combo, recorded live in Detroit, will be for sale in-stores and on-line on April 26th (Light Records).
Light Records has announced JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise will record their new project on Friday, July 8, 2011 at First Cathedral (1151 Blue Hlls Ave) in Bloomfield, CT.
More details as they come!
GospelPundit.com continues its prayer series this week, adding a new name to The Prayer List– Jojo Pada.
Jojo Pada, CEO of Ignition PR, is one of the most highly-regarded and sought-after publicists in gospel music. Having worked in-house at Motown Cafe, as the head of publicity at Verity Records and Light Records, and as an indie consultant for Light Records and EMI Gospel, her clients include practically every artist in gospel music– including Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Shirley Caesar, Commissioned, Richard Smallwood, the Clark Sisters, VaShawn Mitchell, and many others. Let’s lift her up…
Father, thank You for the life of Jojo Pada. Thank You for being a Sustainer– a God who clearly had a plan for Jojo since before she was born, and a God who was committed to keeping Jojo, and using her despite anything that threatened to stop her.
Lord, I pray for continued success for Jojo– not only in the practical sense, but spiritually as well. I pray that her spiritual “success” would look like a heart that is perpetually molded to resemble Yours. I pray that it would look like a heart that continues to hunger and thirst for righteousness, that stands for justice, that lives a life of boldness, for Your glory.
I pray that the decisions Jojo faces would be guided by Your Truth, Lord.
I ask that You allow the many gifts and skills that You’ve invested into her to be used to the utmost, for Your purposes. I pray that she would continue to be a trailblazer in this music industry, an example of excellence among her close peers and those who watch from afar.
God, I pray that You would assure Jojo that all of her prayers have been heard, that her heart’s desires have been considered, and that You have orchestrated Your very best life for her to live– and I pray that she would find unbelievable rest, comfort and joy in that, and in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Okay, fam– please join me in lifting up our sister, Jojo Pada, in prayer. Post your prayers in the comment section below.
