Music World Gospel announced this week that they have released Trin-i-tee 5:7 from the label.
The split comes as a surprise to many, because of the groups marketability. Music World Gospel CEO Mathew Knowles had this to say about the split.
“Angel and Chanelle scored their first Grammy Nomination as well as Grammy night worldwide TV performance Grammy Nomination with Music World. Their careers will
always be linked to Music World. We will miss them and wish them the best of luck.”
In turn, duo members Angel Taylor and Chanelle Haynes said: “We thank Music World and Mathew Knowles for everything they have done for us.”
At least one news outlet claims that the pair told them in a recent interview that they will pursue solo careers for the time being. Angel and Chanelle have yet to confirm that in a official statement.
This marks the second artist who has left Mathew Knowles’ label since he was banned from Radio One music stations. Earlier this year Micah Stampley left.
The contract dispute between Radio One and Knowles, caused all artists under Knowles’ label to loose radio air time indefinitely. There is no word on whether this played a part in the Trin-i-Tee 5:7 split, as the details surrounding it are vague.
Even with the radio ban Knowles has managed to turn out Top 10 CD releases, focusing on A.M. radio and internet portals. Knowles’ impressive client roster still includes Le’Andria Johnson, Amber Bullock, Brian Courtney Wilson, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and Andrea Helms among others.
Knowles’ current agreement with BET allows him first-look at signing the winners of the hit show Sunday Best. For the time being this insures that Knowles will be able to get fresh and marketable talent into the Music World Gospel label.
