William “Smoke” Howard
Jan 29, 2012 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, The Business of Music, Today's Stars
Do you remember the Ebonys? If you do, then you remember the Lead Singer, Mr William “Smoke” Howard.
There are some guest who make the process of interviewing effortless. Smoke Howard is one of those. It was extreme pleasure chatting with him this past Saturday, January 28, 2012 (which just happens to coincide with WDGP’s second anniversary, and we couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate it) The name of the show is Conversations and that is exactly what we did. Smoke is a man of strong conviction and that comes across in conversation. Take a listen to the interview and get a glimpse of this talented gentleman and enjoy the music, then go add it yo your collection.
“Smoke” has his second Solo Project completed entitled Give Me Your Heart. Smoke continues to reside in the Philadelphia area and works to keep the Philly sound alive. Join us as we chat with Mr Howard and explore the project.
You can follow Smoke on ReverbNation as well as Facebook
Music is available on CDBaby
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Tags: arranger, composer, encouragement, funk, giving back, Gospel, happy, Harmony, independent, independent record label, motivation, music, Old School, RnB, singer, singing, smooth, songwriter, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, Vocalist
The Great Bible Race
Jan 15, 2012 Beyond The Music, Education, Family, Spiritual Life
How Well Do You Know This Book?
Well there is an easy and fun way to find out. Check out the world’s Best Trivia Game
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Tags: bible, competition, education, family, fun, Gospel, knowledge, learn, salvation, spiritual, trivia, understanding
God is Speaking to Us
Dec 11, 2011 Beyond The Music, Spiritual Life, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
This is not just a title of one of Twon songs. it is indeed the message of most of the songs Twon writes and performs. On Saturday December 10, 2011, Twon sat down with Hostess Diana Broomfield and talked about his past, his family, his music and why he does what he does.
You see, Twon has a lot to say. He loves People and he wants you to know about the Goodness of God. Twon writes songs that give messages of Hope, Strength and Love. Add to that soulful beats and wonderful harmonies and you have the songs of Twon.
It’s hard not to love people when you grow up with 12 brothers and sisters. Twon and his family are known as the Gantt Singers. They grew up in the Detroit area and even auditioned at Motown, who wanted to sign them but Dad said no. None the less, Twon did get to perform with David Ruffin and has opened for Ms Vickie Winans.
Twon has been writing and recording music for years, and as such as a vast library of music ready to go. Take a listen to the interview and enjoy the music shared there. Then go to Twon’s website to sample more and most importantly, buy his CD’s
You can also find Twon on Facebook, befriend him there and look for his videos on YouTube as well.
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Tags: arranger, composer, Gospel, happy, Harmony, independent, independent record label, music, Old School, performer, singer, singing, smooth, songwriter, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, Vocalist
An Evening with Kroshet
Sep 18, 2011 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
On September 17, Conversations was graced by the presence of Realness in the form of Mr Kroshet Chaney.
Kroshet was our guest not just for an hour but for the entire show. Kroshet and Diana discussed everything from music to beliefs to hardships to perseverance to social networking to family and back to music with lots of fun and laughter mixed in. Kroshet shared that he has recently signed with a Label in the UK and will produce 7 more CD projects for them. We can’t wait to hear them. We knew Kroshet was a winner from the onset, but now the world does too. Kroshet won the 2011 World Competitions for R&B and Smooth Jazz. These competitions are held each year in different parts of the world with just over 42 countries taking part. This is to bring the best in the world in the area of Arts to the forefront. Kroshet won Gold for best Vocal Ability, Best Song Writer and Best Performance. This year’s competition was held at the Hilton Hotel in Burbank California. Kroshet will soon hit the road as he’s been invited to perform in many Countries. WDGP congratulates Kroshet on this magnificent complement to his awesome talent. It was a wonderful evening and if you missed it, you missed a treat. We have, however, provided an abbreviated version for your listening pleasure. Keep up with Kroshet via his Facebook Page and support him as you do all our Artists by purchasing your favorites for your personal collections.
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Tags: arranger, composer, Gospel, happy, Harmony, independent record label, Jazz, motivation, music, Old School, preformer, producer, RnB, singer, smooth, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting
D,Rel
Aug 21, 2011 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
On August 20,2011
Our Musical guest for the evening was D,Rel a down to earth grounded young man, who is also a “Cool Cat”. The type of Brother who puts God first followed a close second by his family. A MAN full of Talent, Positivity and Humbleness. Right from the start the Hostess and He clicked. Take a listen to the interview and decide for yourself, we have, and in our opinion, he’s the REAL Deal.
D,rel, vocalist and songwriter has got it all… the Body, Style, Attitude and Intelligence. His music is real and alive – it has substance and flavor. His voice is captivating. His moves are sensuous and natural. Not only does he write and sing, but he’s a true artist who gives a “Gotta See” performance.
D,rel has traveled through many ups and downs in his personal life and professional career, but because he’s passionate about music and has believed in himself – the remarkable gifts and talents God has favored him with – D,rel has penned that negative energy and the inconsistencies into romantic songs of love and heartache. You can hear it in his voice and live it through his moves. D,rel sings about life with class and a unique style.
D,rel began his career at the age of 2, dancing and singing on table tops entertaining family and friends. But as he got older, D,rel decided that he had a talent that must be seen by the world. He began taking singing and performing seriously. D,rel joined the Ammons Brothers of Chicago in hopes of launching his career. Through this relationship he performed on stage with various artists. He’s also opened for Destiny’s Child during their early years and was privileged to meet the incredible Whitney Houston.
At the present, D,rel is working with several artists such as Destiny Garrett, a new gospel sensation and 12-year old R&B vocalist, Amen and gospel rap group P.R.O.S.P.E.R.. He’s writing hooks, verses and making music and vocal arrangements for a variety of projects. You can hear his work in several songs on R.G.H. Production’s gospel compilation that was released in 2007. And on Total Corruption’s World Chaos CD (released in 2004) he wrote a verse and did a hook for the single “Thank You”. Now D,rel’s working on his own R&B CD, “Relationships” that will be coming your way in 2009.
A remarkable performer with a high energy level, flexibility, persistence and endurance, D,rel is here and ready for the world.
Keep up with D,Rel by visiting his website.
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Tags: arranger, composer, copyright, education, encouragement, funk, giving back, Gospel, hip-hop, producer, RnB, singer, smooth, songwriter, Soulful, Talent, Vocalist
Anthony Marcus
Jun 26, 2011 Beyond The Music, Spiritual Life, Today's Stars
On Saturday June 25th, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mr Anthony Marcus.
Anthony Marcus was influenced by music at an early age. Music came naturally to Anthony, upon auditioning for the elementary school band, the instructor told him that he had a “natural ear” and could play any instrument he wanted to. It was the age of 9 when Anthony decided he wanted to play guitar. Many influences are responsible for the molding and shaping of Anthony Marcus as an artist.
As well as music within the secular world, Anthony was also influenced by gospel music as well. “I feel that my talent in music is a God given talent.” This brings us to where we are today with this up and coming artist. “Flow” (March 2010) will finally place Anthony in his element as far as music genres go.
Anthony spoke very candidly, sharing great advise about the music business and giving instruction on what steps to take to protect your intellectual property. He talked about his relationship with God and also share that he once had a problem that God delivered him from. Take a listen to the interview and hear some of music. Then visit one of his websites and become a fan. While your there purchase the music and look for more from Anthony Marcus.
Visit Anthony on Facebook, Reverbnation, and MySpace. Follow him on Twitter, Soundclick , Soundcloud and keep up at Finylcut.
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Tags: arranger, composer, funk, Gospel, independent, independent record label, Jazz, music, musician, producer, smooth, Soulful, Uplifting
Gayla James
May 30, 2011 Spiritual Life, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
On May 28, 2011 Ms Gayla James we had a visit with Ms Gayla James, an Independent Gospel Artist who hales from Ft. Myers, Florida.
Gayla began singing at the age of 3, and she just keeps getting better. She has shared the stage with many icons of gospel music such as, Dorothy Norwood, Vickie Winans, Marvin Sapp, Lee Williams & The QCs, Rance Allen and Kirk Franklin. Gayla James worked as the gospel coordinator for NFL Player Jevon Kearse Foundation for 10 years.
Ms James has been a featured Artist on WDGP since our start. She has a very distinctive sound and she shared that she does all the vocals on her recordings. She recently released her second CD and we love it. She is definitely a Contemporary Gospel Artists and her music speaks to the young and the not so young. We predict she will be singing to us about the goodness of and praises to God. She will always have a home here. Listen to the podcast and then head on over to favorite download site and buy the CDs.
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Tags: arranger, composer, encouragement, Gospel, happy, independent record label, motivation, music, producer, singing, smooth, songwriter, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, Vocalist, writer
Bruce M Clark
May 11, 2011 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
May 7, 2011
We chatted with Mr Bruce M Clark. Bruce has been involved with the music business for the past 50 years.
He has been a singer, song writer, producer, and promoter. He has worked with many Artists and his mentor was Sam Cooke. He shared music and stories from his soon to be released Anthology CD. We had a ball, take a listen:
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Bruce is currently working with and the group Final Mix and new favorite here at WDGP Check out that interview here
Tags: arranger, composer, funk, Gospel, happy, Harmony, independent, independent record label, musician, Old School, RnB, songwriter, Soulful, Talent
For I Know
Mar 18, 2011 Spiritual Life
The plans I have for you, declares the Lord,’plans to prosper you and not to harm, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11
Isn’t it amazing how much time we spend in misery thinking or actually knowing(that is, from our perspective) what our life will be because of the circumstances we are in?
The Children of Israel no doubt had begun to despair in the circumstances in which they found themselves. They were captives in a strange land, eating strange foods and observing even stranger customs and traditions. Nothing seemed right. Nothing appeared to be in place. They were unhappy and it was reflected in their lament, “How can we sing the Songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?” Psalms 137:4. Their lives were filled with sorrow and Hope had taken a back seat to Doubt while Faith was sharing a room with Unbelief that their situation would ever change. Have you been there? Have you even after hearing a Word from the Lord on Sunday found yourself on Monday asking the question Dr. James Cleveland brought to fruition,”What shall I do?” Even though the Children of Israel were in a “strange land” thanks to their disobedience, God did not give up on them. Nor, my Brother and Sister; My Friend, has he given up on you. His faithfulness towards them(and you) never falters, never waivers. His Love for them(and us) was(and is) steadfast and unmovable.
But…since Israel had done the crime, they had to pay the time. The Word of God says that he is Holy. Not unconcerned; Not uncaring; Not dismissive of the Children of Israel’s or your plight. But…. he is Holy. What does that mean He is Holy? I Peter 1:16 says, “It is written,’ Be ye Holy; For I(God) am Holy’”. Being Holy means “being morally perfect”. The reason that Jesus had to come to redeem Man from his SIN is because as a part of the God-head, he would and could serve as the perfect Sacrifice. He knew no sin. Only perfection can atone for imperfection. That is why God does not involve himself physically in the affairs of the world today. It is Not because he does not care. But because he is “morally perfect”. Being Holy means that even though God created Adam and Eve when they disobeyed him, God was no longer able to walk and talk with them as he had in the Garden of Eden. It Did or does not mean that because of Man’s own volution(and I realize that if you REALLY think about it…Adam did not believe that eating of that “Apple” would cause his whole world to be turned upside down. He just knew that his mate had brought him something different that Afternoon and so being the trusting fellow he was, he tried it) He deliberately decided that he would seperate himself from his Creator. Adam just got caught up in the moment and made a decision along with Eve that would change the course of the relationship between Creator and Created.
And if there is ever a question about whether God cares for us, I think the answer to that can be found in Jesus’s lament,” How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a Hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing.” Matthew 23:17b. I truly believe that God literally used Jesus to tell the world that he still loved it. And if you ever get to feeling that you are on this Journey all by yourself, there is a message in Song: I Feel Noways Tired
But…God cannot compromise his Holiness(Moral Purity) to appease man. He must remain pure from Sin.
The Question has been asked,”If God is so benevelent, why is all this suffering in the world? Why can’t he DO something? Because….He is Morally perfect. For a minute, let’s go back to the Garden. Everything was perfect. It was all good. God came down every morning and communed with his creation. He looked forward to it. Moral Perfection speaking to moral perfection. And then the decision was made by man to deviate from the well-established plan. God had no part in the deviation. It was all on Man. God’s World was perfect. But Man wanted a new experience. A shift in paradigm. He believed the lie of the “Car Salesman”. What was God to do? Surely he was devastated. All the plans he had for man went down the drain. The teachings that would come concerning the wonders of the Universe were put on permanent temporary hold; All the ease of Child-birth was lost; All the soft,warm breezes and gentle rain was lost; All that could have been..Ceased. Gone. Forever. All because man did not want to be morally perfect. And because God IS Morally Perfect and cannot associate with anything that is less than morally perfect, a wall higher than any mountain, a divide deeper than any sea; A rift longer than any road, was put into place. Does not mean that God is a snob? NO…it makes him true to his word,”This is what the Lord spoke of when he said,’Among those who approach me I will show myself Holy; In the sight of all the people I will be honored’” Leviticus 10:3a. And so, because God has to be true to who he is, it might seem from the human perspective that God does not care. It might seem as some have suggested that God is an absent Care-taker of all that he has created. Not so. The word in Jeremiah disputes that. God DOES care; He IS concerned. Concerned to the point that he made provision for the mistake that he KNEW man would eventually make. ” For You know that it was not with perishable things such as Silver or Gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers(Adam and that darn Apple!),but with the precious blood of Christ, a Lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.” I Peter 2:18-20 Zondervan NIV Study Bible My Friend, My Brother and Sister, God cares for you. So very deeply. He gave all that he had to insure that YOU could come back and commune Moral Perfection to moral perfection. God cares for you even when you don’t know that he cares. He has in the words of the Old Preacher, “been better to you than you have thought about being to yourself” Listen and know: Always
Tags: encouragement, Gospel, motivation, Uplifting
God’s People
Sep 3, 2010 Beyond The Music, Spiritual Life
Meet Evangelist Angel Powell. She is definitely one of God’s People.
Evangelist Powell is an anointed and powerful Speaker and Preacher of the Word.
Evangelist Powell’s mission is to use TV, Radio, Internet and any form of Evangelism to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ unto the world and bring souls into God’s Kingdom.
View her shows on COMCAST Cable in Atlanta GA., on the worldwide web at PEOPLETV.org, on You-Tube
Tags: encouragement, Gospel, motivate, motivation, prayer, preacher, Uplifting, word of God
