Juanita Bynum is returning to the music scene in a pretty big way.  Right off the heels of a release a few weeks ago, she announced a signing/joint venture with Music World Gospel, the first offering of which is an EP entitled Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh), the first in a trilogy of products, due in stores on June 22nd.

Though a widely-discussed and highly-debated topic on this blog and in Christian circles, Juanita Bynum’s ministry and reach is undeniably a force to be reckoned with– her chart-topping sales and high visibility demonstrate a loyal following of people whose lives have been significantly impacted by what she’s doing.

For your listening pleasure, I’ve just added her newest single, “Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh)” to the PunditPlayer.

At first listen, I wasn’t really feelin’ it.  But I’ll be doggoned if I didn’t find myself singing “oh, oh, oh” while I was pouring my coffee this morning…

It’s catchy!

Click here to take a listen and tell me what YOU think of it!!!

EXCLUSIVE

The album version of “I Want To Say Thank You,” the newest single from gospel legend Lisa Page Brooks, is already getting increased airplay at radio.

HOWEVER, she recently recorded a LIVE version of the track and you’re getting an exclusive listen RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW.

Click right here to launch the PunditPlayer and lemme know what you think!!!

On Wednesday, I told you guys that DeWayne Woods’ new album, My Life’s Lyric, would hit stores on June 22nd and that his new single, “I Won’t Be Afraid” would be serviced to radio soon.

Before radio grabs it, though, I figured I’d try to get it for you guys.  And I did.

This song is a beautiful declaration of trusting God.  I’ve heard the tune before– it was on Ashmont Hill’s debut project… loved their version, but I also love DeWayne’s.  He’s got a great voice and he’s put it to a beautiful track, tastefully done and ready for your worship teams!

You don’t have to take my word for it… I’ll let you decide for yourself– I’ve just added the track to the PunditPlayer.

Click here to listen!!!

And make sure you lemme know what you think!

Have you guys heard the debut single from Isaac Carree?

It’s an incredibly beautiful song called “Simply Redeemed,” penned by the legendary Tommy Sims and Marc Harris.  If you have Heather Headley’s debut gospel project, you might have heard it there as the opening track.  But don’t be fooled– different voices, different arrangements, different approaches… different songs.

Isaac Carree finesses this song with his own signature style, riffing with the acoustic guitar before building to a rousing vamp.  In my opinion, it’s a tasteful vocal performance that does a great job of introducing him as a solo artist (don’t fear, though– Men of Standard hasn’t disbanded).

Don’t just take my word for it– I’ve just added “Simply Redeemed” to the PunditPlayer!

Click here to listen!!!

And let me know what you think!!!

This is such a beautiful worship song to me… it’s the new single from CCM artist Natalie Grant, “Greatness of our God.”

If you recall, Evin Martin of 21:03 put us on to Natalie Grant in his Across the Aisle series (more coming soon!).  Her new album, Love Revolution, hits stores on August 24th…

In the meantime, I came across this video of Natalie singing “Greatness of our God” at a church a couple of weeks ago–

Whatd’ya think??

Was listening to this tune this morning and I wondered– have y’all heard George Clinton’s “Mathematics of Love” featuring Kim Burrell?

It’s beeeaauuuuuutiful and Kim Burrell’s vocal performance is just… sublime.

The track is featured on the 2008 from George Clinton, George Clinton & His Gangsters Of Love (click here to check it out). I didn’t necessarily need George Clinton’s voice on it, but I mean… it’s George Clinton, so I can respect and appreciate that.

One reason I love this song is because it’s just pure JAZZ, with Kim CLEARLY in her element.  It’s a love song, so if you get convicted by songs about love, you ought not listen.

Whatd’ya think?

This Tuesday, May 25th, CoCo Brother will release a compilation album, CoCo Brother Live presents Stand 2010 on Tyscot Records.  It’s available for pre-order now by clicking here.

One of the songs featured on the project is a cover of the popular song, “Moving Forward,” featuring Joann Rosario Condrey and Tye Tribbett.  And I love it!

Aside from the fact that Joann is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated female vocalists and worshippers in gospel music, I’m liking the pairing with Tye Tribbett on this and the arrangement is tight.  You don’t have to take my word for it, though… for your listening pleasure, I’ve just added the single to the PunditPlayer.

Just click here to take a listen and lemme know what you think!!!

EXCLUSIVE

Last week, the judges of BET’s hit gospel competition, Sunday Best, stunned a couple of viewers by not naming contestant Bethany Devine as one of the ten finalists to progress to the next round.

It remains to be seen whether she’ll be selected THIS Sunday as the judges’ wildcard pick.  In the meantime, though, why should the rest of us suffer without some good Bethany Devine music?!

I was able to secure a new track she’s recorded, titled ”Trust.”  And I’ve just added it to the PunditPlayer.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!!!

She WILL be dropping a solo album, titled Spirit Of Love, verrry soon.  Incidentally, she released her first solo project, Fruit Of The Spirit, in 2005, so there’s QUITE a bit of music available from this songbird.  If you wanna check it out, you can buy it from her official website: http://www.bethanydevine.com.

Anyway, back to this new song “Trust”… two words– it’s hot.

Lemme know what you think!!!

I have a feeling that this song is going to be HUUUUUUUGE at radio, in churches and on stages across the U.S. of A.  It’s just got that vibe.

I’m talkin’ about the newest single from VaShawn Mitchell, titled “Nobody Greater.”  It’s from his upcoming album, Triumphant, which will be released via EMI Gospel on August 10, 2010.

The production is tight (Daniel Weatherspoon!), the vocals are tasteful and just right… the song is beautiful.  Love it.

And for your listening pleasure, I’ve added it to the PunditPlayer.

Click here to listen!!!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!!!

EXCLUSIVE LISTEN – DOUBLE PLAY!

Ashmont Hill is one of my favorite new groups.  Their self-titled debut album was released in 2008.  I don’t think it got NEARLY as much attention as it deserved, but in due season…

They’re back with their sophomore album, Your Masterpiece, which will be released on May 25th and GospelPundit.com is giving you the exclusive first listen to TWO NEW TRACKS– the title track, “Your Masterpiece,” and another called “Around.”

If you recall, my wife and I visited them in-studio back in September and I raved about a song that they were working on– “Your Masterpiece” is it.  That track features beautiful lyrics and great vocal performances from the group.  “Around” is a catchy and rousing declaration of praise– “your love has turned me around.”  It’s great stuff!

I’ve just added BOTH OF ‘EM to the PunditPlayer.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!!!

And make sure you lemme know what you think!