Fab Five!!-Praise is What We Do
This week’s Fab Five is what’s being listened to on gospel radio right now. They are from the top 10 popular songs according to Nielsen. Gospel radio has always played an important part in the African-American community. I’m sure many of us can remember getting up Sunday morning to the smell of biscuits and bacon and gospel music blaring in the background.
Gospel music has come a long way. Even though the beats, melodies, and production have changed, the message has remained the same. Support your local gospel radio station! You can listen to many of them online now. My favorite thing to do in the morning is to tune in to Houston’s Praise 92.1 FM. I love to listen to Yolanda Adam’s and comedian Marcus D. Wiley.
1. ”Praise On The Inside”-J. Moss is a part of urban contemporary’s hottest production companies, PAJAM, and has been an instrumental part of some of gospel music’s biggest hits. His father, Bill Moss, Sr., was the founder and leader of the popular gospel act, Bill Moss & the Celestials. He is the nephew of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and cousin of the Clark sisters.
2. “Never Would Have Made It”-Marvin Sapp-This song was on last weeks Fab Five, but it deserves another mention because it’s breaking all kind of records. It’s been #1 on gospel radio for six consecutive months and is the only gospel song in the country that is number one at a mainstream radio station. Marvin gave a great performance of this song on BET’s Celebration of Gospel. Be sure to visit the squidoo page that is in tribute to Marvin Sapp.
3. “One God”-Maurette Brown Clark-Awww………how cute! Be sure to take a peek at Maurette’s picture with her daughter, Jada, on her website. I’ve loved Maurette since her first single “Breaking of Day” hit gospel radio in 1998. She received the Stellar Award for Best New Artist in 1999.
4. “Call Jesus”-Bruce Parham-Love this song! We’ve all been disappointed by people that we thought we could count on. Call on Jesus and He’ll be right there!
5. “He’s Done Enough”-Beverly Crawford-I can relate to the words of this song. Even if God doesn’t do anything else for me, I thank Him for what He’s done already. But the good news is, He wants to bless us beyond our wildest dreams.
Did you enjoy this week’s Fab Five? What songs are hot at your local gospel radio station? Post a comment to share your favorites! We want to hear from you!
Be sure to visit All About Gospel Music!! to see this weeks Fab Five Videos. Don’t forget to rate the site while you’re there. Sign up for our mailing list at the top of the blog and get your FREE e-book. Thanks for reading! Buy a gospel music CD and bless someone with the good news that is is always in great Gospel Music!!
Fab Five!!-Gospel Songs That Minister
Ever gotten to the point where you just didn’t know what to do, say, or even pray? Problems on the job, with the children, husband, wife, health issues or financial difficulty can cause feelings of despair and discouragement. This week’s Fab Five is a listing of gospel music songs that minister during the tough times. I believe God’s message to us through these songs is that we are loved unconditionally and His desire is for us to be blessed in the good times and bad.
1. Never Would Have Made It-Marvin Sapp-This is the top gospel song in the country right now and rightfully so. Marvin Sapp’s, Thirsty, album is full of great gospel songs that minister to the heart and soul. Only because of God’s grace are we “stronger & wiser”. I loved this song instantly when I heard it.
2. I Understand-Smokie Norful-I love the lyrics of this song. It’s great to know that God sees and understands what we go through. Even when others don’t understand, we can always count on God because he knows our hearts. Be sure to watch the video of Minister Stacy Johnson’s dance interpretation of this song on All About Gospel Music!!
3. Be Encouraged-Donald Lawrence & The Tri City Singers-Yup, sometimes you have to encourage yourself! Remember, God is a present help and He has given us what we need to encourage ourselves.
4. Faithful Is Our God-Hezekiah Walker-God is faithful! When we are disappointed in things, circumstances or people, we can rejoice in the fact that God is faithful to what He has promised.
5. You Are Not Forgotten/I Am Not Forgotten-Israel & New Breed-I love both these songs! “I Am Not Forgotten” is on the Alive In South Africa CD and is the more upbeat of the two songs. “You Are Not Forgotten”, sung with Jonny Lang, is a beautiful song with a laid back beat. I love the part of the song that says, “you are not just a face in the crowd, you are not a forgotten child”. God knows each of us by name and we are all special to him.
I hope you enjoyed this week’s Fab Five! What songs minister to you when you are going through difficult times? Post a comment to share your favorites.
Be sure to visit All About Gospel Music!! to see this weeks Fab Five Videos! Don’t forget to rate the site while you’re there. Sign up for our mailing list at the top of the blog and get your FREE e-book. Thanks for reading! Buy a gospel music CD and bless someone with the good news that is is always in great Gospel Music!!
Learn to Play the Piano By Ear
Fab Five!!-Gospel Music Favorite Albums
This week’s Fab Five have proven to be favorites because of their longevity on the Billboard Charts. They are great sellers in the retail market and receive a lot of airplay on gospel music radio. It’s great when we support gospel music in this way, because it helps to get the message of God’s love out to the world and assures that gospel music continues to flourish. Listed below are the gospel music albums that have enjoyed a long stay on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart:Â
1. Mary Mary-Mary Mary
2. Kirk Franklin-Hero
3. Juanita Bynum-A Piece Of My Passion -Another RIAA certified gold album which has been burning up the chart for 79 weeks. Juanita Bynum of the “No More Sheets” fame, has another album entitled Gospel Goes Classical
4. Nicole C. Mullen-Redeemer: The Best of Nicole C. Mullen
5. Tye Tribbett-Victory LIVE!
Â
Honorable Mention-Lecrae After The Music Stops -Gospel Rap music is on the come up and proof of that is the fact that this gospel hip hop album has been on the charts for 48 weeks. A favorite for me is “Prayin For You”.
Visit All About Gospel Music!! for great videos on the Fab Five. Don’t forget to bookmark because there are some great videos listed. Thanks for reading!! Bless someone with the good news that is always in great Gospel music!! Don’t forget to sign up for our feed and mailing list. We would love to hear what you think about this blog. E-mail me at dominique@1800gospel.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Follow up to Fab Five
Marvin Sapp’s album entitled Thirsty is now in the #1 spot on the Billboard charts! It replaces Bishop Noel Jones Welcome To The City, which was in the #1 spot for the past two weeks.
Marvin is a multiple Stellar Award-winner and Grammy-nominee and has one of the most recognizable voices in gospel music. Sapp declared himself, “not a singer who can preach, but rather a preacher who just happens to sing.” This CD was recorded live before a capacity crowd with producers Aaron Lindsey, Myron Butler, his choir Levi, and New Breed.
Gospel music is shaking up Billboard! The Clark Sisters, Live One Last Time has been on the charts for the past 13 weeks, WOW Gospel 2007 has been on for the past 23 weeks, and J. Moss has been burning up the charts for the past 14 weeks. Juanita Bynum’s, A Piece Of My Passion, 
Don’t forget to bless someone this weekend with the good news that is always in great Gospel Music!! Support gospel music by tuning in to gospel radio, visiting your local music store or online retailer and purchasing gospel music CD’s and DVD’s, and voting for your favorite video at All About Gospel Music!!.
