JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise in Atlanta

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise will be in Atlanta for the Spelman/Morehouse Homecoming.  Homecoming church service will be held at Spelman University on Sunday, October 25th at 10am.

Click the link below to hear one of my faves from Youthful Praise.

Awesome Wonder - ft. Troy Bright (w/Stephen Hurd) - Youthful Praise

Generation Love by New Breed

New Breed has released their 3rd cd: Generation Love. I mentioned on The PeachPost that they would have a release this year according to Israel's blog. I just didn't know when to expect it. I will put my order in today and let you know how it is.

Purchase your copy!!!!

Just in case you haven't heard New Breed here is a link their cds.:

Listen to Kingdom
Listen to Freedom

***Update:  I received my cd in the mail but I haven't had the chance to really listen to it.  I did notice that they used different members for this recording. The only member that I recognized from the previous recordings was Daniel Johnson, whose vocals are amazing as always.

Back In the Day: Witness

I used to sing in a group when I was younger and we used to do songs by Witness, Anointed Adoration N Prayze and other groups. I don't know how the conversation came about, but my brother mentioned something about the group and ever since then I have been reminiscing about songs that we used to sing.

One of the songs that we loved was "Standard" by Witness. This song is timeless. Take a listen and enjoy the ministry of Witness.

Photo courtesy of GospelCity.com

Fred Hammond: Love Unstoppable

Don't forget to pick up your new Fred Hammond cd today!!!!

Listen to sample tracks here

Back in the Day: Anointed "The Call"

Anointed's "The Call" was just re-released in the digital world. I was really surprised to see that. I was looking for new music and then I see Anointed listed and it brought back so many memories of me singing when I was younger. If you have Itunes, you can download this album there.

Listen to the Full Album

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Leah Smith

Former New Breed Singer, Leah Smith, is one to watch. I remember hearing buzz about Leah a few years ago when I bought the Kingdom album by Sound of the New Breed. She is really an awesome singer. If I had to describe her music, I would say that she was an anointed version of Amel Larrieux. Check out Leah's myspace page.

Vickie Winans - New Single

Vickie Winans breaks out with new single "How I Got Over". I would describe it as "Tra-Temporary" as a Youtube user calls it. Tra-temporary is traditional with a contemporary flavor.

How I Got Over

photo courtesy of quickblogcast.com

How Sweet the Sound

How Sweet the Sound is coming to a city near you. This is a gospel competition sponsored by Verizon Wireless and offering up to $50,000 in cash and prizes to the group or choir that wins the title of “Best Church Choir in America” This live concert started last year and toured with Donald Lawrence acting as emcee. This year the concert will feature Lawrence again along with judge, Marvin Sapp. On September 19, the show will kick off in Houston and end in Oakland visiting nine other cities in between.

photo courtesy of HotCellularPhone.com

Mary Mary - God In Me Remix

So by now if you haven't heard the remix, Listen to it now!!!!

God In Me Remix - Mary Mary & Neyo

photo courtesy of user-ak.last.fm

The New J Moss - Just James

I believe that I shared a few singles with you a while back on Sneak a Piece of PIE, but the whole J Moss cd is great. I believe that this is a new J Moss. Everything about this new project is just great. I have some faves but I will have to let you form your own opinion about it. Its a good mix of different styles of gospel music. I enjoy it and I hope you will too. Check out these full tracks that are listed below.

Anointing

So Into You

Holy One

Sweet Jesus

Brief Break

I took a brief break, but I am back now. I have so much to tell you. There have been quite a few releases since the beginning of August such as Youthful Praise and J Moss. Have you heard the "God in Me" remix by Mary Mary featuring Neyo???

Stay tuned to PIE and I will fill you in with all the details.

Larry Trotter - I Still Believe

Larry Trotter and SHS are the voices in the song "Don't Last". His latest release is I Still Believe and seems to be good down home gospel choir music. Every now and then you need a good gospel choir cd that takes you back and make you reminisce about the old school church.


Album Snippets

It's My Birthday!!!!!!!

Yes, today is my birthday and I hit the big 3-0.

Today's video is for me - It's the livest Birthday song ever.

The Birthday Song

Because this is a music blog, I felt like I should create a gospel birthday playlist:

Gospel Birthday Mix

Sneek a Piece of PIE

Sheri Jones Moffett - Renewed

This is the title track from her long awaited solo project which is due out on 8/11. You gotta love the intro on this one. Sheri is the lead voice in the song "Encouraged Yourself" with Donald Lawrence and Tri-City Singers.



J Moss: Restored and I Gave It Up

These are singles from his upcoming album which is scheduled to release on 8/25.



James Roberson - Everybody Dance

Scheduled to release 9/8.



Ted Winn - God Believes in You

Ted, from the duo Ted & Sheri, releases his project on 9/22

New Releases

Releases from 7/29/09

Earnest Pugh - Rain On Us
I really like this song. Who doesn't want the spirit of the Lord to shower down on them? It's a powerful song that really ushers in the Holy Spirit. "Rain On Us" is the title track for Pugh's newly released album. This track is also featured on the Kerry Douglas Gospel Mix, Volume III.
Album Snippets

Papa Sun - Ina the Ghettio
This is my first time listening to Papa San and I like this track. It's sampled from "Ain't No Sunshine." It has a nice caribbean flava. This is the first single for the new album Higher Heights. Album Snippets

Melinda Watts - So Good
Melinda Watts is the winner of Gospel Dreams 2008. I didn't really watch the show, but what I do know about Melinda is that she blew people away at her wedding when she sang to her husband. It was so sweet - take a look at "Dreams Come True."
Album Snippets

Back in the Day: Adoration N Prayze

My brother reminded me of this song that I used to sing around the house when I was younger. It took me way back. The song was from Adoration N Prayze, a female gospel group. They were sanging!!!! Take a listen.

Goodness of Jesus

Canton Jones - Password

My husband and I first heard this song on the Coko Brother Sunday morning show and it has become one of our favorites. The words are so simple and it has a nice little beat to it. Basically it just lifts up the name of Jesus. There is no other name higher than Jesus. Hallelujah! Yeah!

Password - Video

Weekend Worship 1

Weekend Worship 1

Weekend Worship 1

This playlist was inspired by a friend that I call Brotha Rod. He just recently wrote a post about missing God and getting back to worship.

So Brotha Rod this is for you.

Donald Lawrence - Back 2 Eden - Video

Back 2 Eden - Video

Marvin Sapp - Thirsty

Today I would like to highlight Marvin Sapp, who has an outstanding cd that has held its own on the charts for almost 2 years. This is a good solid cd with one song that stands the test of time and that is "Never Would Have Made It." This is a cd that presents a great worship experience.

CD Snippets

Category: Praise & Worship

What I'm Listening to

Israel Houghton - Power of One
Fav Tracks: Just Wanna Say, You Found Me, I Receive

William McDowell - As We Worship
Fav Tracks: I Give Myself Away, As We Worship, Wrap Me In Your Arms

Coko - Winner In Me
Fav Tracks: May Be the Last Time, Rescue Me, Winner In Me

Mali Music - The Second Coming
Fav Tracks: Conqueror, No Muzick, I Hate You


Gospel Mix - ITunes Download
Fav Tracks: They That Wait (Fred Hammond), Ummm Hmmm (William Demps),

Tye Tribbett in Atlanta

For those of you in Atlanta, Tye Tribbett will be the guest speaker at Green Pastures Christian Ministries on Wednesday, July 29th.

Additional Information

Finding Mali

I was very impressed by the artist Mali Music (Jamaal Pollard) so I just had to get his new cd which was released on 7/14/09. I thought by chance it may be at Target, but it wasn’t. Then I went to the Christian bookstore and no Mali. I thought about buying it online, but I wanted to have the cd that day. So on Friday I looked online and saw that it was in stock at my local Best Buy store. I got to Best Buy and I looked for it, the sales associates looked for it, but no Mali. One guy recommended that I try Barnes and Nobles and I did. At last, I found Mali, yea!!!!!!

Tracks: Conqueror, I Hate You

Shei Atkins - Praise My Way Out

Shei Atkins takes it back with her single "Praise My Way Out." This song is not new, it was actually released in 2007, but it still has a powerful message about having faith in God to get you out of a situation. It's upbeat with a taste of old school and it's definitely worth a listen.

Listen Now - "Praise My Way Out" -

New Releases - 7/14/09

This is past due, I know I know - but I've included a few snippets so that you can get a feel of how these new projects will sound.

Coko Clemons- Winner In Me

This is a great cd. I listened to few clips on ITunes and I thought that all of the snippets were great. I decided to make the purchase and I am not disappointed.

Claude Deuce -The Young Elder

Dr. Jeff Jacobs - He's Just Alright

Coco McMillan - I've Been Delivered

Mali Music - The 2nd Coming

I was a little disappointed that I couldn't find this in a store, because his music is so amazing.

Check out the last "Sneak a Piece of Pie" for additional tracks and videos

Simple Song

I was searching for music for my church choir and I came across "Our Father, You Are Holy" by Ricky Dillard & New G. This song is so powerful and the message is so simple - Bless the name of the Lord because he is holy. The praise team got to the song before I was able to introduce it to the choir, but that's okay. The song is great. Add to your worship mix.

Listen Now

Israel Houghton - Just Wanna Say - Video

Just Wanna Say - Video

Brian Courtney Wilson

This album was actually released on June 2, but I introduce to you Brian Courtney Wilson. Wilson's first single "All I Need" is climbing the charts. The song talks about praying to God and asking Him for peace. Wilson's voice sounds a little old school and that is what gives him such a unique sound. The cd would probably be categorized as contemporary gospel with its R&B and Jazz flavors.

Album Snippets

William McDowell - As We Worship

"As We Worship" is a recent release from William McDowell. This is a powerful two-disc worship cd. This cd has been deemed as a must have for worship leaders and worshippers. The album was recorded live in 2007 and it is amazing.

Videos from the album:
I Give Myself Away
Closer/Wrap Me in Your Arms

Mary Mary - God In Me - Video

Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell and Common on the set of "God In Me" video shoot

Video - God In Me

Mary Mary with Kierra Sherd

This is one of my favorite songs.

Sneak a Piece of PIE

Here's a peek at a few albums that are scheduled to release on July 14:

Coko Clemons- Winner In Me
- To hear the single "Wait" featuring Youthful Praise
-This new cd will feature artists like Israel Houghton, Canton Jones & SWV

Claude Deuce -The Young Elder
-It Ain't Over video
-Claude has written/produced for Izzy, Canton Jones, Deitrick Haddon and Sean Simmonds. This new release should be pretty good.

Dr. Jeff Jacobs - He's Just Alright
-He's Alright video
-I'm looking forward to this one. It seems like it's going to pretty churchy but not too traditional. I believe that it will be just right, but we will see.

Coco McMillan - I've Been Delivered
-Use Me video
-Another Coco, who is using her voice to ring out God's praises. This lady definitely has a voice.

Welcome to PIE

Thanks for visiting PIE (Praise Inspired by El Shaddai). For those that don't know, El Shaddai is another name of God meaning God Almighty. God who helps us, blesses us and provides for us in abundance. How can you not be inpsired by that? PIE is all about gospel music from reviews to songs that we love, artists, videos, etc. This blog was designed so that I could find great gospel music to share with others.

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