BMM Playlists

June is Black Music Month and we had the chance to ask Gospel Legend Pastor John P. Kee who would be on his playlist this month. His selections?   The Stylistics ” I’m Stone In Love With You Stevie Wonder “Isn’t She Lovely” Lou Rawls “Memory Lane” (Hand Me Down My Walking Cane) Rance Allen […]

June month presents a special time to appreciate Black music. President Jimmy Carter declared Black Music Month in 1979. While the sixth month of the year usually sheds a light on the artist, we went a little deeper and looked at the melanin queens that made history though musical visuals. We’re kicking it off with […]

Join our Detroit Praise Network text club for breaking news, exclusive contests, and more!  The Gospel industry is always evolving and newcomers are steadily making their way through the industry. Check out these gospel artists on the rise. Marc Jay & The J Crew Band https://youtu.be/aQJqxfazGiA   Restine Jackson https://youtu.be/QnuQvEOQs1Y Eric Deon https://youtu.be/QlJWHlS3bQA Shana Wilson-Williams […]

  When Hip Hop first came in the music scene it was labeled as negative and not accepted in the church, but times of changed because of many talented artists like Lecrae. Lecrae is reaching the young hip hop lovers and connecting them to Christ through his amazing lyrics and catchy songs. Lecrae talks about […]

“Amazing Grace” Women In Music: Karen Briggs Violinist Portsmouth, Virginia Sign Up For Our Newsletter! For over four decades Karen Briggs has wowed audiences from around the world. The American violinist began playing professionally as a teenager later embarking on her first major tour with the British group, Soul ll Soul. She would go on […]

Throughout her career, despite being asked repeatedly, Mahalia Jackson refused to sing secular music.

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family is highlighting 25 of the most influential musicians of all-time that have contributed to black spaces far and wide, ranging from inspirational, to hip-hop and R&B. Artist: James Cleveland Genre: Gospel Quick Highlights: 4x Grammy […]

The Rance Allen Group is known for their unique incorporation of rock and soul into traditional black gospel music and is one of the most explosive groups to emerge from the legendary Stax Records label in the 1970s. However, the group was formed by vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter Rance Allen with his brothers Tom (drums), Steve (bass guitar). From […]

BeBe & CeCe Winans have won numerous awards, including three Grammys, nine Dove Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards.

When it comes to great music, few have been able to do what Chaka has done. Her era began in the 1970s, however, it has spanned five decades making her one of the most celebrated artists of all time and the Queen of Funk. Khan got start as as the lead vocalist and focal point of the funk […]

The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky, , Denise, Elbernita “Twinkie,” Dorinda, and Karen. The Clark Sisters are the daughters of gospel musician and choral director Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary […]

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family is highlighting 25 of the most influential musicians of all-time that have contributed to black spaces far and wide, ranging from inspirational, to hip-hop and R&B. Artist: Fred Hammond Genre: Gospel Quick Highlights: Grammy Award […]