Well folks, 2010 is coming to an end and we’re about to walk into a new year and a new decade and hopefully you’re excited about it. I generally don’t get that excited about the “New Calendar Year” because birthdays to me seem to be more significant in an individual’s life and are “technically” that person’s new year. But I understand the significance and value in celebrating our COLLECTIVE new year and since we’re not all born on the same day, this allows us all to celebrate a new beginning together. So for that reason and a few others, I’m pretty excited about 2011 and what it has to offer so I thought it would be a good idea to formally say goodbye to 2010 with another series of “Yes, No, Maybe?” since you guys seemed to love it so much last year! Ready? Let’s dig right on in. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey folks, know it’s been a little while and I apologize but we lost a team member on this side so it took me a little while longer to edit our Bobby Jones Gospel Behind The Scenes footage. (It just is what it is and you know I just tell it.) But we’re back in business so let’s just catch up shall we. On the November 21 episode Karen Clark-Sheard and Dorinda Clark-Cole absolutely DEMOLISHED the song “He Knows” on the show and I got to sit down with them and watch their rehearsal. Watch! Read the rest of this entry »

Not a lot to say folks. Just “Thank God It Played.” …. Karen Clark-Sheard and the title of the song say it best: “It’s Not Over.”

God bless you.

Torrence

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Hey folks, last night the  2 day memorial festivities  for Bishop Walter Hawkins began with the memorial concert “The Man, The Music, The Ministry: A Musical Salute to Bishop Walter Hawkins” . I wanted to make it to Oakland  to attend but prior commitments and logistics just didn’t allow it, but thankfully our good friend of the blog BJ Daniels was able to attend and was willing to recap the night for us for those who didn’t make it. As I’m sure most of you know, I’m pretty active on the social media platform “Twitter” and it’s proven to be a rather remarkable way to bring people together and share information. Although most of us were unable to be at last night’s concert, you were able to get some updates of what was going on from different people on twitter. For example, the program photo tot he right was captured and posted by gospel artist DeWayne Woods. And our guest blogger today, BJ Daniels was able to offer his recap to me via twitter when he realized that I wasn’t there. How dope is that!

BJ Daniels is an administrator at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church, Washington, DC, graphic designer, former gospel radio announcer and gospel enthusiast. He also has his own blog, so you should check it out here!

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More details are coming in for the funeral/homegoing celebration of Walter Hawkins. Some of gospel and even r&b’s most talented and influential artists are coming to salute and pay tribute to Hawkins.

“The Man, The Music, The Ministry: A Musical Salute to Bishop Walter Hawkins” – Tuesday July, 20 @ 7:30 p.m.

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Well it’s the end of an era. Well sort of. Fred Hammond, one of gospel’s most influential songwriters/producers/artists launches his few label fHammond Family Entertainment on Universal Christian Music Group (UCMG) with a  new project “Life In The Word” set to be in stores soon. Soon as in July 27th soon!!!

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Sup folks, today was LONG!!!!!

Meetings, appointments, interviews (stay tuned for Juanita Bynum), and a whole lot of other stuff. It was one of “those days.” You know where you’re working really hard, not too sure you’re getting much of anything accomplished because the minute you think you’ve crossed off something significant from your “to-do” list, you have to add 5 more things to it! One of those days where “thank you” seemed like a curse word to most people and “now” or “asap” are the words you hear way more often. Yeah, I’m venting and I’m allowed. ha!  But whenever I wasn’t in meetings and was able to listen to music, I was (always, can’t stand but so much silence) and “It Will All Be Worth It” by Mary Mary came on and made everything better! Read the rest of this entry »

Sup folks! Tonight’s episode of Sunday Best was something else. Gonna get right to it and not waste anytime. Read the rest of this entry »

Sup folks.  No long intro, let’s just get into it. Read the rest of this entry »

Sup folks! This week for Sunday Best 3 we’re in Philly. But I’m going to get right to the recap. You’ve had enough intro! Ha! Read the rest of this entry »