Artist Spotlight: Adam Cunningham

By Freddie Parks Jr.
 
Each of us has a moment in our walk with the Lord that we can look back on and see that it changed us forever. Most ministers I’ve known tell me they experienced a moment when they fought the Lord’s call to purpose and another moment when they finally surrendered. Even in my own life, I can pin-point a defining moment, a time of complete surrender.
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Artist Spotlight: Crown of Mercy

By Gerard W. Medicis

Formed in 2005, Crown of Mercy is a Christian progressive rock/metal band from Scottsburg, Indiana.  Their first self-produced and released CD, “New Beginnings” made its debut on July 28, 2007.  Following in the tradition of many prog rock bands before them, New Beginnings is a concept album. 
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Artist Spotlight: Over Ashes

By Freddie Parks Jr.
 
What drives your music selection? When you go into your favorite Christian music store or even into a chain department store with money in-hand anticipating walking out with a plastic wrapped beauty of a CD jewel case; just what is it you are looking for? Is it a worship album? How about something to help you kick start your day? Maybe you are looking for something that you can relate to as you pour your heart out in prayer.
 
The band Over Ashes (formally known as Cross Culture) delivers on all of the above. From sweet and soulful to down right rock your face off, Over Ashes has burst onto the scene with an anointed new album aptly named: “Begin Again“. Over Ashes brings a message of seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through the songs “All I Need” and “Where I Want to be“. The soulful and heart-felt lyrics take us to the deep parts of ourselves; exposing our flaws and our need for the strength that only comes through Jesus Christ. As we listen, the walls we’ve tried so hard to build up come tumbling down, revealing that inside we are simply in need of our Heavenly Father’s embrace. Through songs such as “The Author” and “She won’t” we find encouragement as the band reminds us of who we can be in Christ.
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Artist Spotlight: Shawn Everette

By Andre Mullen

Baltimore, Maryland’s own Shawn Everette makes his recording debut with the impressive offering simply entitled Answers.  Released on his own imprint, Soul Levite Music, the album brings to the forefront a musical genre within urban gospel known as “Rhythm & Praise, otherwise known as R&P.  Shawn Everette uses this genre not only to promote but to enlighten the listener on the truth that God does provide answers for those that truly seek Him.
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Artist Spotlight: Michelle Bonilla

By Andre Mullen

For Brooklyn-bred Michelle Bonilla, her music roots run deep.  Her father, a Latin Jazz guitarist, was instrumental in her exposure to music.  This along with her faith opened her up to working with a variety of urban artists and finally completing her own debut album aptly entitled Phenomenonal.

At the helm of production for the disc is David Hackley Jr. and Michelle’s husband, Lee Jerkins (cousin to über producers Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Freddie “Uncle Freddie Jerkins).  The husband and wife team truly create beautiful music together as made evident by a wide array of songs that range from urban, to pop, to Latin.  On “Sinti (Without You)”, Michelle teams up with label mate Da’ T.R.U.T.H., letting God know that she is nothing without Him.  Backed with an acoustic guitar and stunning, rich vocals, “Sinti (Without You)” keeps the listener in remembrance of the importance of giving God the glory despite all that is going on in life.
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