#New Gospel Music

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Pre-Order GRAMMY-Winners Donald Lawrence & Twinkie Clark’s New Single “Fix Me Jesus!”

       GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and recording artist Donald Lawrence has created another captivating track, with the release of his latest single “Fix Me Jesus.” A visualizer for “Fix Me Jesus” will be released on Juneteenth (June 19). Helming a powerful tribute to Twinkie Clark’s original song, Lawrence presents a newly-recorded performance of “Fix Me Jesus,” joining together with the incredible talents of GRAMMY®-winner Sir The Baptist, and the ensemble Jason Max Ferdinand & The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers.

       Following the release of his first single and music video, "In Him There Is No Sorrow" which featured Yolanda Adams, "Fix Me Jesus" marks the second single from Donald Lawrence's upcoming album, Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark. The album is now available for pre-order, and listeners who pre-save/pre-add will receive the new song “Fix Me Jesus” and "In Him There Is No Sorrow" to enjoy as instant grat tracks. While “In Him There Is No Sorrow” is a tribute to Twinkie Clark’s songwriting and praising God’s steadfast strength to carry you, “Fix Me Jesus” expresses a deep desire for spiritual healing and transformation. 

     "Fix Me Jesus" offers a contemporary arrangement of Twinkie Clark's original track, with gospel maestro Donald Lawrence creating a mesmerizing call-and-response harmonic tapestry with the sounds of Sir The Baptist, Jason Max Ferdinand and his choral ensemble that drives the song’s core message. The song takes listeners on a spiritual journey, with a declaration in calling out in faith and the power of God as a source to overcome obstacles, find strength and fulfillment.

     Set to release on September 15th, Lawrence’s new album Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark, is an album dedicated to celebrating Twinkie Clark's early solo work. The album will feature a special lineup of performances with new covers of Twinkie Clark's songs from her classic Power album, paying tribute to her historic artistry and acclaimed songwriting, which continues to resonate in gospel today. 

      Check out “Fix Me Jesus” and “In Him There Is No Sorrow” available now, and pre-order Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark before its September 15th release. 

    Donald Lawrence and Twinkie Clark - “Fix Me Jesus” (feat. Sir The Baptist, Jason Max Ferdinand & The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers)    

https://DonaldLawrence.lnk.to/FixMeJesusPR 

     Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute To Twinkie Clark Album. 

Get the Singles “In Him There Is No Sorrow” and “Fix Me Jesus” Instantly with Album Pre-Save/Pre-Add. 

https://DonaldLawrence.lnk.to/PowerPR 

      Donald Lawrence & Co. / Twinkie Clark / Yolanda Adams - “In Him There Is No Sorrow” (Official Music Video): 

https://youtu.be/ODxsOJ-rIQw 

     To connect with Donald Lawrence, visit: 

Website: http://donaldlawrence.com/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChXKWkEyaUgQ-lfz45L4-uA 

Instagram and Twitter: @donaldlawrence  

Facebook: /DonaldLawrenceMusic  

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Heavenly Notes: Tauren Wells and Jimmie Allen 'Up' Kicks off Year

Heavenly Notes: Tauren Wells and Jimmie Allen ‘Up’ Kicks off Year

A new year presents a wonderful opportunity for us to pick up our heads and look forward with hope and anticipation. Tauren Wells and Jimmie Allen ‘Up’ give us the inspiring words to kick this year brand new year of 2023 The lyrics are inspiring. Check them out. Everybody workin’ real hard, yeah/ From Wall Street to the small town barberEverybody in a dark place, yeah/ Crying tears like a…

[finalgirlgretchen]

if one more person tries to claim that the oh hellos are no longer christian i am going to lose my shit

[sbrown82]

Mick Jagger is way too comfortable around Black people! 🤣🙌🏿

[kemetic-dreams]

This is why I say African music is SUPREME. Although we were stripped from our countries on the continent of Africa, stripped from our cultures, stripped from our religious traditions, and stripped from our families, we created an abundance out of nothing but our souls. The chart below stops in 1992. Think of all we have created from 1992 - present.

[rhapsodynew]

David Bowie and Aretha Franklin, Grammy Awards, New York, 1975

[fennthetalkingdog]

I'm just figuring out how important music is in my life! This is coming from a long while trying to cut down on my music use, mostly because I was listening to it so much that it felt more like I couldn't do anything without popping in some earbuds, and partially because of other personal reasons. Some of my routines changed, forcing me to not listen to music while doing certain things, and it ended up becoming that besides working on homework or drawing, I didn't listen to music at all. But I've given myself a break today since I have nothing to do and since, for reasons, I'm feeling just a lil crappy today—and boy, I'm starting to realize again just why I love music!!

I love the diverse music taste I've developed over the years! My family is not only big about music but big about listening to it loud, so the majority of my music taste for most of my life has just been Christian hiphop (Lecrae, KB, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, and ironically Tonex, whose album where he was struggling hard with his gayness has been my favorite concert movie since I was 5) and gospel music (Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, etc.). And music was one of the few connections between me and my race (I grew up feeling pretty estranged from my blackness as a kid, but the popular songs they played at the YMCA in the 2010s were some of the few things I could use to feel more connected) and between me and my classmates/friends at the Y (I still have fond memories of playing FNAF songs in mat forts and reciting lyrics at pool parties). But I got tired of knowing I could never bond with anyone besides family friends music taste-wise when I was in high school, and so I started listening to secular music on my own time. And that's how I first found Ghost and Pals, a vocaloid artist and one of the first secular music folks I listened to as a kid (can you smell the religious trauma yet? Lol), and that's how I bonded with one of my best friends in early college (ironically, also my first time being publically queer). Now I listen to Kpop, anime songs, songs from warriors MAPs, songs from musicals (Hamilton and In the Heights <3), latin songs, metal songs, and even some secular songs young me would've been too scared to listen to.

And music has always been one of my biggest sources of stimming! I can't dance to save my life, but music will sure get me to flick my fingers and hit my fist against my shoulder furiously. Music was one of the first clues that I like stimming with vibration too (since I love laying against the car door and turning up the music loud enough to feel the world shake around me). And music was one of the first things that made me look into ADHD or autism (specifically, listening to Ghost and Pals songs for a month straight and getting my friend at early college [who also has ADHD] to start looking at me funny when I was discovered doing chores and listening to one of three songs for the fifth time). Music is so cool it'll get me to wax poetically. It was one of the things that kept me together during my roughest times and soothed me during my best. I listen to it while I write, while I cry, while I hang out with my friends and family and while I chill by myself. It's how I relax after a long day, and it's how I feel safe. I feel kinda emotional finally having music hit that spot in me without feeling like I need it to do stuff.

[stonecoldpinkerton]

I first heard Bob Dylan on some TV show. I was maybe 10 years old. They used Shelter from the Storm in the episode. What a flawless work of art that song is. I summarily read Bob Dylan's autobiography. It was about his entire life, all his experiences. And yet- and here's the interesting thing- he only wrote about 3 albums that he wrote.

Bob Dylan has many famous albums- The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited, Blood on the Tracks, Blonde on Blonde, and more. He only wrote about 3 albums.

He wrote about his first album, the start of his career, the self titled album "Bob Dylan". He wrote about the album he was writing as he was writing the very book, the album "Oh Mercy". And he wrote about his most infamous album, "Self Portrait".

I would have to make a separate post to thoroughly talk about Oh Mercy. What I remember about his first album is this: he explained that he had an interview with someone from the record label. The record guy was asking him "where are you from" "what brought you to New York" etc. They wanted a short paragraph to put on the back of the album.

Bob explains that he came to New York on a freight train. Record guy asks "You mean a passenger train?"

Bob answers, "Freight train." Then, breaking the scene, author-Bob explains he *actually* came to NY on a passenger train.

To most, Bob Dylan was, as Joan Baez described, "the original vagabond, the unwashed phenomenon". The king of the New York folk scene. It had been on the rise with artists like

Tom Paxton

and Peter, Paul and Mary,

Simon and Garfunkel.

But Bob Dylan was the one that really defined it.

Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Allen Zimmerman. He was raised in the south, Missouri. His parents were ethnic Jews and he was raised Catholic. He grew up listening to gospel music, blues, and, famously, Woody Guthrie.

But his music never sounded like he'd been raised on gospel. No, he put tradition in the wind. He was the New York dynamo, Bob Dylan!

The fame wore him out quick. For all his poetry and expression, he never felt understood. His identity was the freight train kid, not the passenger.

Years of wear and tear get to him. I get the sense he resented the people who looked up to him.

And here we get to the meat and potatoes.

Self Portrait.

Rolling Stone magazine put out an issue reviewing it. The cover stated in bold text, "What the fuck is this shit?" Bob released the album knowing it would tank his career. And man, this album is filled with gospel inspired tracks.

The album opens with "All the tired horses". Just go and fucking experience that song. Close your eyes, breath deep, and listen. Really listen.

Self Portrait is, in my mind, the greatest Dylan album.

I used to *think* I understood Dylan. But listening to Self Portrait, for the first time I *felt* I understood Mr. Zimmerman.

Thanks for reading y'all. Keep safe. You're valuable, you have a right to be here, just as much as anyone else. Just as much as the trees and stars. You matter.

:)

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Bon Matin ❤️🙏✨️🆕️

Chimène Badi 🎶 Je reste là

(Gospel & Soul, la voix et l'âme)

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Grammy®–Winner Donald Lawrence Honors Twinkie Clark With His Latest Album!  

Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute To Twinkie Clark, Available Now

Donald Lawrence has released his latest full-length album, Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark. The GRAMMY®-winning legendary producer, recording artist, songwriter and music director delivers a reimagined 8-track project honoring the legendary Twinkie Clark’s early solo work. Blazing a new trail, Lawrence creates a packed lineup of special performances with bold, sonic melodies on new covers of Twinkie Clark’s songs from her classic 1981 Power album. 

Making a powerful celebration with the Clark family’s iconic voices and other beloved musical greats, some of the album’s featured stars include performances from The Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard, Yolanda Adams, Sir The Baptist, PJ Morton, J Moss, among others. The album’s two lead singles are “In Him There Is No Sorrow” (with Yolanda Adams) and “Fix Me Jesus” (feat. Sir The Baptist, Jason Ferdinand & The Jason Ferdinand Singers). Along with the new album, newly-released is a lyric video for the song “Awake O’ Zion” (feat. J Moss & Daniel Weatherspoon), which premiered on YouTube. 

Lawrence’s new album Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark, pays tribute to the historic artistry of Twinkie Clark’s songwriting and her continued impact in gospel music today. Donald Lawerence performs an impactful soulful rendition with the history-making gospel group The Clark Sisters, in the title track “Power” (feat. The Clark Sisters & Mr. Talkbox).

The reinterpretation conveys a powerful message of faith, empowerment, and the significance of the Holy Spirit. Bridging different generations of gospel music together, all the artists in collaboration with Lawrence present their own fresh interpretations on Twinkie Clark’s classic songs, paving the way for her songs to continue impacting the next generation of gospel artists and fans everywhere, with songs like “My Soul Loves Jesus” (feat. Shirley Murdock, Kierra Sheard, Jekalyn Carr & Kelontae Gavin), “Praise The Lord” (feat. PJ Morton), and more.   

Donald Lawrence. Media Image.

Donald Lawrence has established an illustrious career as a producer, songwriter, recording artist, music director, and choir master. His work has garnered recognition around the globe, with numerous prestigious awards, including GRAMMY, Stellar, and Dove Awards, chart-topping songs and albums, over 200 million career streams, and praise for his visually-stunning, musically-unforgettable performances.

Lawrence’s impact on the gospel music landscape continues to shape the style and sound of gospel. He played a pivotal part in shaping the distinctive sound of the renowned group The Clark Sisters and their individual works. He served as the music director for the highly acclaimed 2020 hit Lifetime movie biopic, "The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel," and produced its accompanying soundtrack. His work extends across gospel, R&B genres, entertainment and theater, collaborating with artists like Stephanie Mills, En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, BeBe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kirk Franklin, and others.

Lawrence has been at the forefront of molding a vibrant style and sound in choir music, both through his own groups, The Tri-City Singers and Company, with the release of celebrated gospel albums and hit tracks, including "Encourage Yourself" "The Blessing of Abraham," "Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)," and "The Gift." He is back as the music supervisor for the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration ® Gospel Tour, with shows hitting six cities from September to December.

Donald Lawrence, “Awake O’ Zion” (feat. J Moss & Daniel Weatherspoon) Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O92v6hf9wFY 

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Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic

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[my-chaos-radio]

Release: May 7, 1986

Lyrics:

Once upon a time in a land called Fantasy

17 mountains stood so high.

The sea surrounded them and together they would be

The only thing that ever made u cry

U said the devil told u that another mountain would appear

Everytime somebody broke your heart

He said the sea would 1 day overflow with all your tears,

And love will always leave u lonely

But I say it's only mountains and the sea

Love will conquer if u just believe (oh yeah)

It's only mountains and the sea

There's nothing greater, u and me

Once upon a time in a haystack of despair,

happiness sometimes hard 2 find. (yeah)

Africa divided, hijack in the air,

it's enough to make you want to lose your mind

Guitars and drums on the 1

But I say it's only mountains and the sea

Love will conquer if u just believe (Oh yeah)

It's only mountains and the sea

There's nothing greater, u and me

Mountains

It's only mountains (oh yeah) and the sea. (and the girls sing)

There's nothing greater, u and me

Songwriter:

Prince Rogers Nelson / Lisa Coleman / Wendy Melvoin

SongFacts:

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Homepage:

Prince

[emilyscastlevania]

I still cannot believe we are getting a Ghost tour announcement during spooky week.

[iridescentcrisco]

Holy shit, CONTROL BABY by Jhariah catches a lot of the non-binary feels and what it is like to be raised in a very religious background that is against you. This song gave me goosebumps