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Bishop Larry D. Trotter & Sweet Holy Spirit Mass Choir-I Still Believe

Similar to the biblical figure "Job", Bishop Larry D. Trotter faced a series of hardships that affected nearly every aspect of his life. Out this came his new release, I STILL BELIEVE, a timely message to the world that despite these trying times, he still believes in the POWER of God, and so should we! I STILL BELIEVE features Trotter's classic Chicago gospel choir style as he once again teams up producers/songwriters VaShawn Mitchell and Gerald "Rick" Robinson. Standout include: "Made a Way", "So Many Wonderful Things" and "I Still Believe". Also included is a BONUS DVD which a 2 videos handpicked by Bishop Trotter, exclusive interview clips and more.

Smokie Norful-LIVE

GRAMMY® Award winning artist Smokie Norful’s new CD release SMOKIENORFUL LIVE, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart this week—hissecond #1 CD debut and third #1 record.Released in stores on April 7, the multiple-award winning artists’fourth CD offering is also riding high on other charts-debuting at #5 on the Billboard R&B Album Chart (highestever entry), returning to the #1 position (his first ever #1) on iTunesChristian Gospel Album Chart, and the album is Norful’s highest debut to date onthe Billboard Top 200 Album Chart ranking at #55. The project’s lead single, “Justified” continues to grow atUrban Gospel radio, coming in this week at #14 with a bullet on R&R.

Recorded live in front of a standing room audience at TheCannon Center in Memphis, the 10-track CD was produced by Norful and Jason Tyson,and includes guest performances by Tony Award® winning artist, Heather Headley andStellar Award winner Tye Tribbett. Released on TréMyles Music/EMI Gospel, the CD is the firstproject released through a new agreement between the Christian music label andNorful’s newly-established TréMyles Music—a label based in Naperville,Illinois.

“Smokie's hard work, talent and commitment to the ministryshine through on his new album,” states Ken Pennell, President of EMI Gospel aboutSMOKIE NORFUL LIVE. “We could nothave asked for a better project to launch our new, joint venture withhim."

In a recent “Critics’ Choice” lead review of SMOKIE NORFULLIVE, THE NEW YORK TIMES music critic Ben Ratliff writes: "[Mr. Norful], asmooth but powerful singer in the Donny Hathaway mold is the pastor of a churchoutside Chicago...Gospel may be the last remaining pop genre in which livealbums make sense and mean something, because it operates on a built-in contextof real time. Even a slick concert recording like this one refers to thetension-and-release patterns of a church service, and the vamps, transitionsand intermittent sermons are part of its strength...The ballad “Dear God,” withMr. Norful singing and playing piano, accompanied at first only by strings andchorus, moves into flyaway magic."

New Direction-Destiny

With four sizzling CD’s and more than a dozen Stellar, Grammy, and Dove Award nominations to their credit, Destiny marks New Direction’s return as gospel’s premiere contemporary and hip-hop youth choir. Founder and producer Jeral Gray takes this Chicago-based vocal powerhouse to new creative heights weaving an irresistible tapestry of passionate ballads, hip-hop jams, soul-infused jazz, and high energy praise and worship. In addition to these stunning new studio tracks, Destiny is peppered with some special live performances from this recent Stellar Award-Winning “Choir of the Year.” New Direction’s promotion of this landmark release will launch at Chicago’s GospelFest in June.

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God's Image-Self-Titled

GI consists of four anointed and appointed young gentlemen by the names of Branden, Marlon, Curtis, and Lamonte. The group has been singing together across the world for 10 years. They are singers, dancers, songwriters, and musicians. It is rare that you find all of these talents wrapped up into one unit. At many of their concerts, right after they wow you with a choreographed set, they will grab their instruments and sing/play the next set. The young gentlemen are also entrepreneurs. The group owns and operates its own label, BGA Records, where group member/manager, Branden Anderson serves as President/CEO, and the other members hold executive positions within the company. Serving as excellent role models and being advocates of education, every member is either attending, or has graduated from college. Branden graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a bachelor’s degree in Music Industry Studies. Marlon graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. Curtis is a Music Education Major at Virginia State University. Lamonte is a Music Media Major at Norfolk State University.

GI has already accumulated a heavy fan base across the country having performed at major venues and events such as The World Famous Apollo Theater, The Verizon Center, The Bobby Jones Gospel Artist Retreat, GMWA Conventions, and many more. The group has opened and/or performed with artists such as Mary Mary, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Tye Tribbett and GA, Shirley Caesar, Byron Cage, Tonex, Dorinda-Clark-Cole, the Beach Boys, and many more. In January of 2005, GI completed their first European Tour. Highlights included meeting and singing for the president of Italy. In 2006, GI was honored to be invited as a special guest to perform at the inaugural ceremony for Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine. In September 2006, the group won the award for Group/Duo of the Year at the Virginia Gospel Announcers Guild’s 1st Annual Virginia Awards Ceremony.

GI recently returned from Tacoma Washington after working with producer extraordinaire Derek Clark (Ziel, Dawkins and Dawkins, Fred Hammond) to complete their latest album which is set to release this Summer! This album has something for everyone, including teenagers, young adults, and the grown and mature audience. It embraces various styles of gospel music, including contemporary and traditional. The leading hit dance anthem “Get Up” will have everyone dancing on their feet for the Lord!

Tim Rogers & The Fellas-Change

The NEW release CHANGE is due in stores by the end of April. CHANGE was recorded by Blackberry after the signing of Tim Rogers and his new young group "The Fellas". This dymanic young singer teamed up with Doug Williams on the hit song "The Love of Jesus" on The Williams Brothers' hit record "Duets." Coming from the small town of Blytheville, AR, this group family members are deemed "The Next Generation of Quartets." Tim Rogers is known as one of the most powerful and anointed Singers/Preachers of our time. This entire album showcases what Tim Rogers & The Fellas are really all about.