Sisterly duo Mary Mary are starting off 2012 right with a new single, the title track, from their forthcoming project “Go Get It“. They are also preparing for the premiere of their reality TV series on WE tv, which will begin airing March 29th at 10pm. Mary Mary are coming off of the heels of a successful 2011 with their “Something Big” project, ASCAP award, BET Awards, and the list goes on. Erica and Warryn Campbell welcomed a new child into their family as well. We are all anticipating great things from the group this year and beyond. You can check out the single on Soundcloud.
Though she is a pop icon, she came from and stayed connected to the church. GOSPELflava joins with the rest of the world in mourning the loss of GRAMMY Award Winning Singer and Actress Whitney Houston.
Tyscot Records and VMan Entertainment Inc. ,VaShawn Mitchell’s new label, will launch a recording effort featuring noted writer and musician Anthony Brown and his ensemble of singers “GroupTherAPy”. Anthony Brown is known for his writing prowesss. He penned hits such as: “It Ain’t Over” and “Sovereign God” by Maurette Brown Clark. Anthony Brown&Group TherAPy are no strangers to the Gospel music scene being featured on shows like Bobby Jones Gospel, Gospel Superfest, and singing with some of Gospel music top acts. Anthony Brown has been integral in vocal production and has served as vocal director for Maurette Brown Clark. He has also done vocal arrangements for Myron Butler and Donald Lawrence, and serves as minister of music at his local assembly, Baptist Church of Glen Arden. Tyscot Records and VaShawn Mitchell are excited about their partnership and the ability to launch this new group together. Look out for information regarding the release.
Go with me if you will back to the year 1997. Super producer Michael Brooks finally decides to devote some time to producing a solo album for Lisa Page (lead singer for the contemporary all female group Witness). The end result was More Than You’ll Ever Know. (more…)
VaShawn Mitchell has kicked off 2012 on a Very High Note. The Grammy Nominee was the biggest winner at the 2012 Stellar Awards bringing home 6 awards in major categories. His ground breaking release “Triumphant” is still a favorite and has held steady on the Billboard Charts. (more…)
James Fortune and FIYA celebrates their first #1 Debut. “Identity” debut at #1 on Top Gospel and Christian Charts, Number 1 on Independent Albums Charts and #7 on Billboard Top 200 Charts. This is a well deserved honor as James and his team worked very hard on production and promotion of this new album. Identity features artist such as GRAMMY Award Winning Monica, Fred Hammond, GRAMMY Nominee and Sunday Best Winner Le’Andria Johnson, Nikki Ross, and more.
Identity is Fortune’s 3rd Album and is an 18 track album of encouragement and inspiration. Be Sure to catch James Fortune and FIYA performing “Never Again” on the Stellar Awards set to air on GMC February 11th, check your local listings for times.
GOSPElflava congratulates Warryn and Erica Campbell (of Mary Mary) on the birth of their daughter Zaya Monique Campbell. The couple welcomed their third child on Tuesday January 24, 2011 weighing 6lbs and 12 oz. Both the mother and baby are resting comfortably.
Stay tuned to your TV’s as Mary Mary’s self titled reality show debuts on WETV on March 29th at 10PM EST and will continue each week at 9pm with 10 hour long episodes. The duo had a very successful 2011 with multiple award nominations and wins along with performances on major network specials.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Helen Jones, mother of gospel songwriter and choir conductor V. Michael McKay (pictured above), who made her transition on Friday, January 13th. Gospelflava.com joins with others around the country praying for the family in their time of bereavement. Funeral Services are as follows: (more…)
