“The Revolution” – I WILL Take you through some of my personal situations where I had to change some of the ways I did things. I will share with people how Christ has impacted my life as well. The Revolution starts with you! Let’s say you have a love problem. You really can’t get around to truly showing that Christ like love without a revolutionary change in your life! I will share with you how Christ has done a total transformation in my heart and others that are on this dynamic project enabling us to love again like never before!!. Remember, you are the revolution! You! The individual. This is not a movement, this is your lifestyle. This is a daily renewing! THIS IS A CHANGE (EPH. 4:23-24)!

AS YOU LISTEN AND MEDITATE ON YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE “REVOLUTION” YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TRANSFORM THOUGHT WITH THOSE WHO’VE I BUILT A WONDERFUL GODLY RELATIONSHIP WITH WHO WILL BE SHARING FROM THEIR HEARTS AS THE LOVE OF CHRIST BEING IMPARTED HAVING THEM TO STAND FOR A REVOLUTION!! ARTIST LIKE… JEREMIAH BONDS, PETTIDEE, RAWSRVNT, NEWLY SIGNED TO XIST MUSIC YAVES, KAMBINO, KELLY KELZ AND MORE….

“A Revolution starts with Eph. 4:23. A daily renewing of your mind and spirit. We a lot of times want to make an impact in our cities, states, countries, etc, and that’s great! This album will challenge the believer to come to grips with their daily actions and thoughts. Asking themselves, “Do i have a personal daily relationship with Jesus Christ?” And if you do!? PRAISE GOD! If you don’t, now is the time to humble yourself, lay down all pride and, submit to Jesus Christ proclaiming he is Lord over your life”.

-LIL PROPHET – www.twitter.com/lilprophet

Following the critical acclaim of her first solo album, Life Light Up, celebrated songstress and worship leader Christy Nockels is poised to release her second solo album, Into the Glorious with sixstepsrecords. Christy’s stunning vocals are the centerpiece and focus of this new album, which will be released on April 3, 2012.

Produced by husband, Nathan Nockels (Chris Tomlin, Passion, Laura Story), the album’s pristine, understated production places the focus on Christy’s engaging, passionate voice and intuitive songwriting. Well-respected in the industry as a “singer’s singer,” she has a gift for imbuing each lyric with an authenticity and emotional integrity that resonates with the listener.  

“He really took me deeper during this writing and recording process, and I’m just so grateful how He does that,” Christy says of God’s faithfulness. “He doesn’t leave us to our own devices. He loves us enough to take us deeper. I feel like that’s what happened during this record and the end result is something more special to my heart than I can ever remember a record being to me.”

Finding God in the midst of every moment is a central theme throughout Into the Glorious and is best exemplified in the title track. The album’s lead single, “Ever Lifting,” combines Christy’s unique writing style with a bit of a country twist that speaks of how God’s love continues to bless our lives and bring us closer to Him. Other album highlights include Christy’s rendition of the Judds classic “Love Can Build a Bridge,” as well as beautiful worship songs such as “For Your Splendor” and “Wonderful.”

Whether she’s leading worship at a women’s conference, singing praises in front of over 42,000 people at Passion or writing a worship song in her mini-van with her children in the backseat, Christy Nockels uses her gifts as a singer and songwriter to create music that connects believers with their loving Father. 

On May 1st, Tyscot Music & Entertainment will release the new CD from Deitrick Haddon presents Voices of Unity, A Beautiful Soul-Music Inspired by the Motion Picture.

Momentum is building about this release and there has been substantial buzz surrounding its current radio single “No Betta”, featuring Deitrick Haddon and Faith Evans. Penned as a fun and inspiring anthem of victory, “No Betta” has received countless praises from fans since its release to radio.

“You and Me, Me and You together, Spending Time with family, it gets No Betta, knowing God is on our side, it gets No Betta”, are a few lyrics from “No Betta” and throughout the track, Faith and Deitrick collaboratively express how wonderful life is with Jesus by your side.

In addition to love at radio, there has been an overwhelming positive response on various social networks, including Twitter where Haddon followers have been tweeting nonstop about the song’s energetic vibe, music and lyrics.

“No Betta” is just one of many hits from A Beautiful Soul and fans can also look forward to enjoying many more collaborations from guest artists on the summer time release.

A Beautiful Soul also includes the tracks Marching Orders featuring Kierra Sheard; The More I Praise, featuring Canton Jones and New Life featuring Fonzworth Bentley.

The excitement has just begun for the release of A Beautiful Soul-Music Inspired by the Motion Picture and with God at the forefront it truly gets ‘no betta’.  Listen to the song below.

Clear Sight Music artist FLAME is off to a strong start with his new album, The 6th, which debuted at #1 this week on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart, while claiming the #2 spot on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart, #8 on the Rap Albums chart and #67 on the Billboard 200 chart. 

The album, distributed by Central South and Infinity Music Distribution, immediately shot to #1 on iTunes’ Hip-Hop Chart, and held court at #8 on the Top Albums Chart for the first week of release, sharing the Top 10 with albums from such chart-topping artists as Adele, Big Time Rush and Bruce Springsteen.

“Watching the album climb the charts is encouraging,” said FLAME. “Hearing about how the album is connecting with people is even more exciting.”

A GRAMMY®, four-time Dove Award and two-time Stellar Award nominee, FLAME has toured the world while running his own label, Clear Sight Music. His 2010 release, Captured, shot to #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart and to #5 on the Billboard Christian Chart. 

For more information on FLAME, please visit www.clearsightmusic.com.

EMI Gospel recording artist Anita Wilson takes center stage with the release of her debut album, “Worship Soul”. A worship leader and featured soloist of the award-winning ensemble Donald Lawrence & Company, Anita delivers an album that is soulful, dynamic, inspiring and refreshing.

Worship Soul is an 11-song anthology that is powerful and moving from beginning to end. From the first note you hear the soulful vocals of a passionate worshipper with a heart for Christ. Anita gives the listener a worship experience that extends beyond Sunday morning. Anita’s first single, Speechless, is a mesmerizing ballad that is grabbing the attention of radio currently on the R&R radio charts.

Anita will hit the road on a promotional tour to promote the project. She will begin in Chicago IL with the “Worship Soul” album release party Saturday, March 31st at Fellowship Church 4543 S Princeton and will make stops in New York, Little Rock, Memphis, St Louis, Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and the Carolinas.

Here’s what people are saying “Anita’s song Speechless brings me to tears…in a word, AMAZING!” – Marvin Sapp

“Anita is a great, great singer who possesses priceless tone to her voice. Her debut album introduces a new genre. A soulful voice wrapped in songs of Worship…Worship Soul. Don’t sleep on this album!” – Donald Lawrence

“I Absolutely LOVE the single “Speechless!!” It’s refreshing to hear and a great love song to the Lord.” –Eileen Collier, Program Director WHAL FM/Memphis

The first round of auditions is almost here, and the schedule and audition songs are set.  Thousands of hopefuls will get their chance to audition for Season 5 of the hit show Sunday Best.  This year with new judges.  

CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams will be joining Donnie McClurkin behind the judges tabel.  Not back this year is sisterly duo Mary Mary.  Returning as host is Kirk Franklin.

Looking back, last years Sunday Best winner Amber Bullock would have never dreamed of the fame, name recognition and opportunities that come along with being named Sunday Best.  After speaking with her in November 2011, it’s good to see that she’s taking it all in stride.  

Now it’s someone else’s opportunity to show the world what God has blessed them with.  Below is the partial schedule for auditions that begin March 24th in Dallas.  

Check back often for updates on locations.   Do you have what it takes to be Sunday’s Best?

Dallas, TX
Saturday, March 24

The Potter’s House
6777 W. Kiest Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75236

Washington, DC
Saturday, March 31
Reid Temple AME Church

11400 Glenn Dale Boulevard
Glenn Dale, MD 20769

Atlanta, GA
Saturday, April 14

Greater Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church
4650 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, GA 30034

St. Louis, MO
Saturday, April 21

Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church
5525 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63112

Audition Songs

1. Amazing Grace
2. Blessed Assurance
3. El Shaddai
4. Encourage Yourself
5. Everytime I Feel The Spirit
6. Glory to Glory
7. Go Tell It On The Mountain
8. He Touched Me
9. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
10. I Need They Every Hour
11. If It Had Not Been For The Lord On My Side
12. I’ll Take You There
13. It Is Well With My Soul
14. Jesus Is On the Main Line
15. Just a Prayer Away
16. Love Lifted Me
17. Old Time Religion
18. Savior More Than Life To Me
19. Wade In The Water
20. Faith That Conquers
21. Great Is Your Mercy
22. We Fall Down
23. When We All Get to Heaven

Over the last decade, Stephen Hurd has distinguished himself as one of the leading voices in urban praise and worship music and his songs “Undignified” and “Lead Me To The Rock” are sung at faith gatherings around the globe. Now, he’s preparing to release his most ambitious project yet, O That Men Would Worship, his sixth CD and the first on his own Hurd The Word recording label. He’s designed the new CD as a tool to inspire men to take on a greater leadership role in church worship services. Recorded live at The First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD where Hurd is the Minister of Music, the collection is scheduled to hit retail stores on March 20, 2012 via a distribution deal with Central South Distribution, Inc.
 
“My goal is to get men and especially men of color to realize that worship is not a feminine sport,” Hurd says. “In this season, I feel we should come together and lift up a sound that has the power to change families and strengthen communities and help brothers to get a glimpse of what real worship is. I think when men see other men worship it gives them freedom to worship without feeling emasculated.”
 
Joining Hurd for this manly worship experience are Verity Records artist Jason Nelson, Christian pop artist Anthony Evans and Minister Deonte Gray who is a member of the 7 Sons of Soul vocal group. Hurd created an all male sextet of singers to back certain songs and a coed group called Extol to back the CD as a whole. Aside from co-writing most of the songs, Hurd produced the fifteen track set alongside up-and-coming producers Kenny Shelton and Anthony Brown. Celebrated producer Steve Ford, who’s worked with acts ranging from Phyllis Hyman to Richard Smallwood, created the lush string arrangements while the in-demand Phil Lassiter (John P. Kee, Marvin Sapp) delivered the hearty horn arrangements. “It was the easiest thing I’ve ever done,” Hurd says of the recording. “There was no drama. Everybody was excited to be there and came with the attitude of what can I do to make this impact?”
 
Although, Hurd began recording albums in the late 1990s, his first national CD release was 2004’s A Call To Worship (Integrity Music) that featured the Caribbean-styled radio smash, “Undignified.”  The 2006 My Destiny (Integrity Music) CD featured the hit singles “Great Praise (The War Cry)” and “Destiny” while his 2008 Top 10 Stellar Award winning CD, Times of Refreshing. (Integrity Music), featured the radio single, “Amazing.” Visit www.hurdthewordmusic.com for more information on Hurd.

Oprah Winfrey successfully returned to the type of exclusive celebrity interviews that were the bread and butter of her syndicated daytime talk show. Last night’s special 90-minute edition of Winfrey’s new OWN primetime series Oprah’s Next Chapter, which featured her exclusive interview with Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina and her family, drew 3.5 million viewers, the largest audience ever in OWN’s 14-month history. In women 25-54, the special posted a 3.1 rating and was up triple digits vs. Oprah’s Next Chapter‘s season average.

The Sunday interview was so popular that Oprah ran it for 2 days after the originally aired.

Bobbi Kristina was remarkably strong in from of the cameras, telling Oprah that she can still feel her mother’s spirit telling her “I Got You.”  

Bobbi Kristina was asked about growing up in the spotlight and whether it took a toll on her, along with many other questions that let the world know the nineteen year old was maturing. 

The tougher questions about the night Whitney Houston died were left to Houston’s manager and sister-in-law Patricia Houston.

Patricia, who’s married to Whitney’s brother Gary, said in her appearance on Oprah’s Next Chapter Sunday that while the “handwriting was kind of on the wall” that the embattled Grammy-winner would suffer a premature death, the events of Saturday, February 11, still resonated with deep and shocking pain.  

Houston’s brother Gary joined the tail-end of the conversation and spoke about the signs and growing up as Whitney Houston’s big brother.

You can watch the interview in the videos below.

GRAMMY Award nominated Christian pop/rock band Royal Tailor announces the launch of a national “Get Schooled” campaign. Geared to junior high, high school and college campus this fall the campaign aims to encourage young people who may otherwise feel hopeless or trapped by their circumstances.

Having toured the country, experiencing firsthand the plight of today’s youth-kids influenced by corrupt media messages or suffering in unhealthy home environments who turn to self-mutilation as well as drug and alcohol abuse-Royal Tailor feels a burden for this generation.

“The core of the issue is that kids are living a life void of vision,” says Royal Tailor’s Tauren Wells. “The Bible says that without vision people perish or cast off restraint. It’s time that we stop allowing pop culture to cast vision for our kids and give them a vision of who Jesus is and who they are in Him. That’s at the root of this campaign; it’s our response to what’s happening in our culture today.”

Royal Tailor’s contribution is a 60-minute, high-energy, performance-driven presentation at schools nationwide that inspires students to dream and to break the cycle of dysfunction in the world around them. The plan is to visit four different schools in a single city from Monday through Thursday. The week would culminate in a Friday concert where all students are invited.

“We want them to realize that thoughtlessly following the trends of pop culture will leave them with a pale pallet that will paint nothing more than a dingy future,” says Wells. “We also want to remind them that there is hope when they feel hopeless…that they have a future and it doesn’t have to look like their past.”

The band recently recorded a video appeal to fans on indiegogo.com to help them raise funds to launch the first tangible expression of this campaign, a four city tour – which the band hopes can become nationally impacting. The band’s goal is to raise $200,000 by April 8 which would ideally fund up to a 64-school-tour impacting approximately 16 cities (an estimated four schools per city) starting with the band members’ hometowns of Battle Creek, Mich., Decatur, Ill., St. Louis, Mo. and Giles County, Va.

Visit www.indiegogo.com/Royal-Tailor to view the video and to learn more about how you can contribute. Also follow Royal Tailor’s fundraising progress on Twitter at www.twitter.com/royaltailor.

About Royal Tailor:
With a contagious blend of pop, R&B, hip hop and rock, Royal Tailor is a high-energy band and music ministry reaching out to a new generation of students suffering from symptoms of a visionless life. The four-member band – made up of Tauren (lead singer), DJ (guitar), Blake (bass) and Jarrod (drums) – met while in school in Indianapolis and began to hone its sound while playing for churches and youth groups around the country. In just under two years, Royal Tailor has performed more than 300 shows, including playing at the Nashville GRAMMY Chapter’s Block Party stage alongside artists including Old Crow Medicine Show and The Civil Wars.

Royal Tailor released its debut project, Black & White, June 7, 2011. Produced by Aaron Lindsey, Chuck Butler, and Daniel Kinner, Black & White showcases Royal Tailor’s distinctive musical blend, highlighting influences that range from Bruno Mars to Maroon 5 to Michael Jackson. The result is 11 high-energy tracks that make audiences want to dance, pray, shout and sing along. The album received a 2012 GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and produced Royal Tailor’s first No. 1 radio single “Make A Move.” The CHR hit is now vying for adds at Christian AC radio as well, with many stations on the song early including JOY-FM in St. Louis who called it “one of the most requested songs on the air.”

Most recently, Royal Tailor wrapped a 30-city fall “Sounds of Hope Tour” and is presently out with Casting Crowns on the 44-city “Come To The Well Tour.” For more information on Royal Tailor, please visit: www.RoyalTailor.com, www.facebook.com/royaltailor or follow the band on Twitter at www.twitter.com/royaltailor