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Guest Blogger: David Wilford
Published by Torrence Glenn on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6:20 pm.
Yeah, it’s me again… But what am I supposed to do, we lost a 4 people last night on Sunday Best 3, but i didn’t want to let them leave without being able to say “Hello, Goodbye, something…” So just like I did with Tawanna Tarvin and Franklin Davis, I”m back again, this time with our Hebrew brother David Wilford. This season was full of singers who brought something to the competition and gospel overall. From Franklin with his mohawk, spikes and mesh gloves, Elder Goldwire McClendon killin’ em at 79 years young to our brother David with his yarmulke and cardigans. Diversity is the underlying theme of this season and I love it! So now, lets hear from David Wilford in his own words.
****Passes Mic to David****
First, giving honor to G-d who is the head of my life; to Pastor Torrence of Gospel Blog Baptist COGIC Church of the 1st born of Jesus Christ and to all the Saints and friends, truly it is a blessing to be here with you all ON today. ( ok, now that I’ve got my churchiness out of the way! LOL)
Wasssssuuuppp fam! I am all smiles this morning. My Sunday Best experience has been nothing short of amazing!!!!! It started out on LLLOONNNGGG lines at Pennsylvania Convention Center, but boy am I glad that I waited. I’m glad the judges saw something in this unique Hebrew that got me into the top 20.
Rewind. . . I’ve read a lot of feedback (twitter, facebook, blogs) concerning my expression of faith, so let’s bring some clarity to that.
First and foremost, (here we go with the churchiness again lol) I am saved, sanctified and spirit-filled. I am a Hebrew who practices Messianic Judaism. Being a Hebrew is a way of life that involves the customs and practices set forth in G-d’s law (i.e. observing the 7th Day Sabbath, feast days, dietary laws). I see no disharmony between the observance of G-ds law and accepting Jesus Christ as Messiah and allowing his spirit to flow through me and others. But to sum it up. . . *singing* We All Are One by Donnie McClurkin
Back to our regularly scheduled programing. . .
I can truly say that during the Sunday Best experience I’ve gained a new family. I never thought I’d connect to my top 20 fam the way that I did. Everybody from the BET staff was wonderful and pleasant. The judges were very down to earth and those BEAST OF BACK UP SINGERS. . .*insert tongues here*. . . they made me sound real good.
The only drawback of the competition I have, was not being on the show long enough to show the various sides of my gift. Don’t be fooled by my final “smooth” performance. . . This Hebrew takes the church, TO CHURCH. . .squalls and all. The anointing on my life as a unique psalmist has yet to be seen in its fullness, but stay on the lookout. I’ll be doing a live concert in the Northeast real soon! I’ll also be in a city near you, and hopefully at your church! So follow me on twitter @ HebrewSings and join my fan page “David Wilford a.k.a. Hebrew” on facebook. Keep your browser set to www.davidwilford.com . . .it’s under construction and on the way!!!
Thank You all for your support that has been so genuinely felt throughout the process. To my SB3 covenant brothers Dathan Thigpen and Durward Davis. . .I love y’all and keep making it “do what it do”. You guys have great gifts AND great spirits. . .a treasure in the industry. Special shout outs to my fiance D’ Jamison and my family for all their love and support, you were there all the time (. . .singing in Leandria’s voice)
Once again thank you! Now, ” May the L-rd watch, between me and thee while we’re absent. . .) You know the rest!
Im Outie,
David Wilford aka Hebrew
****Takes mic from David before he tries to take this church… to church! ha!****
Thanks David for that. You’ll fit right on in over here because we are CHURCHY! ha!
So what did you guys think? Did he clear up any questions any of you may have had about the whole “Hebrew thing?” But just like he said we may have some differences in practice but Jesus makes us one. (I’m so not a preacher, but if I had to take a text…. ha!) But seriously, I really really really appreciate David’s gift and am looking forward to hearing him again too. I love good singers and he’s one of them!
Well folks, that’s it for the “goodbye speeches”…for now. (Orlando, ummm, check your email! Ha!)
Torrence
LOL..David..Loved your..dont even want to call it a performance .. gotta be careful when using words..they define you.. hmm.. ok, I will think of something later on.. Loved your stage presence.. More so loved the blog..Can I say you’ve cleared the air for many small minded people..I did laugh because people still live inside the box. Looking forward toseeing and hearing more from you soon and religion doesn’t define us.. We define who we choose to be.When the small minded grasp that, then they will catch up.. Much love to you and your Fiance..Cookye
I loved seeing David perform. He definitely has a gift. Im so proud of him for keeping his head up and staying positive. I wish he could have stayed longer as well to show his diversity because the boy can take you TO CHURCH! Be blessed David. Im looking forward to hearing about you and seeing you soon.
~Always a fan
I personally think David Wilford should not have been voted off the show. He has a great gift from God . I would love if BET bring him back for his BIG BREAK!
David is definitely a great young man of God who is multitalented. I really do wish they would have given him the opportunity to share his many gifts but God will do just that through other avenues. Keep singing, preaching and overall ministering in so many areas. I am proud of you!
I really wish you could have stayed on the show longer. I so enjoyed your singing from beginning to end. The last performance was done real well. Sometimes you just want to hear Gospel in a smooth and pure way. Anyway, Great job. Be encourage and keep God 1st.
My Nephew is a PSALMIST with a Capital P (i was about to say “S” never won a spelling Bee). David has a voice that (as someone put it once) Makes “still trees rustle”. And ANNOINTING!!!! WHATT!!!!! Mmm mmm mmmmm! I am blessed to call him family and I hope he duznt forget us as he blows up (like a fat man at a free buffet). Go Davis. Gotta get you here to Nigeria QUICK!!!!!!. Keep doing what ur doing!
I dont think most of the artists are singing to their potential because Kim Burrell is teaching her methods. I enjoyed it better when Donald Lawrence did the mentoring because he was most capable. He was able to prep their various skills and not change their individual talents. I dont care for performances in the LORD. It makes a difference. I enjoy worship. How u get in the SPIRIT and just cut it off to get critiqued. Dont fake the HOLY SPIRIT, we know. Dont think “Hebrew” was able to show true talent…thank Kim for that.
Love David’s voice! I think he had more in there but didn’t get a chance to give us his all. I wish they would have kept him for another performance so we coud hear his beautiful voice one more ‘gain! lol I wish the best for him. Believe me, I have a feeling this won’t be the last we will see or hear from him! He is really talented!!
I LOVEEEEEE DAVID…I dont know the ins and outs of the show but to a large degree I feel it was staged and everyone didnt have a fair shot…David I wish I couldve experienced your gifts in a deeper way outside of your style, beliefs, and great Performance! CLEARLY THERE IS MORE TO YOU, AS YOU STATED YOURSELF ABOVE YOU DIDN’T OPERATE TO UR FULLEST CAPABILITY. OTHER’S WERE ABLE TO DISPLAY THEIR GIFTS IN BETTER WAYS THEY HAD MORE CHURCHY SONGS…DUH! THATS WHAT MADE MST “SEEM” SO ANOINTED. Anyway I appreciate you sharing your hebrew beliefs too Diff. but inspiring and no disrepect but I must say YOUR HANDSOMEEEE ( NO OFFENSE FIANCE
) ALL PROPS TO YOU TOO! DAVID NOW IS YOUR TIME AND I’M LOOKING FOR YOU TO BE ON T.V. AGAIN, WHERE YOU BELONG ON THE FRONT LINE. BE BLESSED AND SHALOM MY BROTHER LOL I thik thats right :/
YOOOOOOO…..LETTING YOU GO WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE SB MADE SO FAR THEY GAVE YOU GREAT FEEDBACK BETTER THAN SOME OF THE OTHER PPL THEY KEPT, YEAH IT’S A SHOW WIT SOME STRINGS ATTACHED, BUT FORREAL LETS KEEP IT REAL. YOU HAVE A SKILLFUL VOICE AND BOW TIE SHOULD’VE BEEN IN YOUR PLACE>>>GOING HOME LOL SPEAKING OF BOW TIE YOUR’S WAS DIFF. IT WAS HOT THO HIS NAH NVA DO THAT AGAIN DOC. HOPE HE READS THIS, IT’S NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR YOU. DUDE I WAS REALLY UPSET TO SEE YOU GO BUT I WON’T SAY FAREWELL I’LL SAY YOUR NOT “SUNADY BEST” BECAUSE YOU WILL CARRY YOUR OWN NAME AND BE GREATER THAN WHO WINS….I LOVE THE ELDER BUT IT BET NOT BE HIM! DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN! YOU DESERVE A SHOT AND I PRAY YOU WORK THE PLATFORM YOU WERE JJUST ON FOR YOUR OWN GOOD AND SHOOT INTO PLACE…DUDE ME AND MY WIFEY ARE FANS. YOUR GOIN TO THE NATIONS DUDE. AND I’LL B SUPPORTIN. THIS IS YA BOI Dar….Hol
First up, I gotta say David should have stayed around longer. If diversity is the underlying theme of this year’s show, someone needs to remind the producers of that. Slowly but surely, those taking a fresh, unique spin on gospel singing are getting weeded out for the more “traditional/safe” singers.
David was one of my favorites. He repped Delaware and also those “non traditional” believers—Yarmulkes, Beigen and all! And he taught me something, I didn’t know people could sing like that in Milford. Thought they’d be too busy tipping cows or something…jokes.
As Kim said—There is definitely more ahead for this talent. Shalom.
Yoooooooooooooooooo DAVID off the show??? and the other Bowtie Boy is still on (BRIAN i think his name is) are you serious???? David you were DOPE!!! anointed, stage presence, style, skill, ANOINTED, humble, I CAN KEEP going!!! man i def thought u were going to be in the TOP 3… uhmmm they didnt even say anything wrong when they were critiquing you!!! sooooooo they kicked you off because of…. hmmmmm (shall i state the reason why i think they did))))) hmmmmm!!!
Maaaaannnnn, I was so rooting for David…I mean from day one I was like, I like this brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So what’s up with that Sunday’s Best judges….really?! God Bless brother, do your thing in his name!
Shalom my Brother (in my Sundays Best Kirk Franklin’s voice) lol.
I must start off by saying that David is one of the most anointed and unique individuals a person could come into knowing. I happen to be privileged to know David for many years now and coming into brotherhood with David has been a life changing experience. What alot of people do not know is not only is David a Psalmist/P&W leader but he is a Preacher 2nd to none. Yes a Elder/Prophet and Youth Pastor in the Lords Church…lol. (He’s gonna kill me for this). Attending the same church I happen to have experience his awesome highly motivated Praise and Worship…and trust me he takes you straight to “hand clappin” “foot stompin” church. Through Pastor Dave’s (as some call him) singing and preaching you will be able to feel his passion he has for God and his people. I have to say that even though I disagree with the judges decision in sending David home I also understand that it is a “show” and things maybe are not what they appear to be. I believe that the decision was very random and caught me off guard but we know (clearing my throat) that all things work together for the good of them who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) lol. I also believe that your purpose in life should be something you take great joy in. David is only doing what he enjoys and is bringing what is within out and sharing it with the World. This is just the beginning for David,Gods anointing on his life is truly manifesting!
-Your lil Bro
I’M NEVER WATCHING SUNDAY BEST AGAIN Ya’ll LET DAVID GO?!?!? ARE YOU ALL ON CRACK? ANYWAY DAVID I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOUR CONCERT, OMGGGGGGGG I KNW ITS GOING TO BE HOT! See you there.
This is a wonderful Sunday experience. Elder Goldwire is awesome I want one of your CD’s
Leandrea, I’ve been homeless and God has been good to me. I see he is good to you. Keep up the good work. I want one of your CD’s you are a winner. I would like for you to come to Houston and perform at my school and let children know that God work in mysteries ways. 832-250-4444
All are good, but Elder Goldwire got it hands down!