Artist: Muyiwa & Riversongz
Album: Declaring His Name All Around The World
Release Date: August 29th, 2011
Style: Praise & Worship/ Afro-Beats / Gospel
Label: Riversongz
Location: London, England

About:

As a singer and broadcaster Muyiwa’s deep rich voice has reached millions in Europe, Africa and the USA. In 2009 he was the first international artist to appear on the American BET channel at the annual ”Celebration of Gospel”. Earlier this year he presented the ”Turning Point” program to an estimated global audience of 70 million. Now with his fusion of soul, RnB and Afro-beat, featuring collaborations from Gospel favourites Darwin Hobbs and Mary Alessi as well as the multi-talented Riversongz and produced by the Grammy Award winning Kevin Bond, ”Declaring His Name all around the World” is a natural progression to his previous 4 CD/ DVD releases. The sheer power and poignancy of Muyiwa’s unique sound is simply too strong to stay a purely gospel secret. Yet, his music that brings so much joy is the product of early personal suffering.

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Artist: Southbound Fearing
Album: Southbound Fearing (Self Titled/Debut)
Release Date: August 2nd, 2011
Style: Rock / Alternative / Contemporary
Label: Red Cord Records
Location: Toledo, OH

About:

With two independent releases and hundreds of live performances under their belt, the Toledo OH based rock outfit Southbound Fearing has returned with a new record and a rejuvenated sense of purpose. “We do what we do for the glory of Jesus Christ, sometimes the music industry has a way of distracting you from that truth but we are definitely back to the basics with this record” says singer/guitarist Brady Leonard.

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Artist: Grandad Turner
Album: My Friends, My Fam
Release Date: August 23rd, 2011
Style: Jazz
Label: Universal Music Christian Group
Location: Dallas, TX
Members: Fred Hammond, Calvin Rodgers, Phillip Feaster, & Derrick Horne

About:

GRAMMY, Dove, and Stellar Award winner Fred Hammond has been in the forefront of gospel music for over three amazing decades. The Detroit native began his journey as the bassist for legendary gospel group The Winans, founded the trendsetting sextet Commissioned as well as renowned group Radical for Christ and established himself as one of the industry’s premier solo artists and producers.

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Artist: forever JONES
Album: Get Ready [Deluxe Edition] (CD/DVD)
Release Date: August 23rd, 2011
Style: Gospel / Pop
Label: EMI Gospel
Location: Shreveport, LA

About:

“In 20 years of being in professional music I’ve never heard ANYTHING like this!” When praise like that comes from renowned producer Tommy Sims who has worked with some of the greatest artists in Christian & mainstream music alike, you take notice. “forever JONES,” a family band from Shreveport, Louisiana on heels of their number one single, “He Wants It All” release the Deluxe Edition of their debut album “Get Ready.” The deluxe edition consists of the Grammy, Stellar, and Dove award nominated album Get Ready in addition to a full-length concert DVD. Packed with exclusive interview footage and bonus content, forever JONES, ‘The Family Band,’ now has everyone anxiously awaiting the visual accompaniment to Get Ready!

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Artist: Michael Ketterer
Album: Love/War/Solar System
Release Date: July 25th, 2011
Style: Pop / Dance / Funk
Label: United Pursuit Records
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Reviews:

“For so long the secular music world has been running the show as far as “new sound” goes and Christian music has been coming in second place.. and i believe that as Christians we are supposed to be the ones making the new sound that compels all people to listen.. resulting in all people getting exposed to something that is new and fresh from God and i believe that when people listen to this album they are getting exposed to just that. This album is so anointed and so fresh, and it led me right into the Father’s arms with every beat. God, i ask that you would keep pouring out more anointed and fresh lyrics and sounds through Michael Ketterer.. so the people can experience you and your love.. in the name of Jesus.” - Andrew

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