The Gospel Beat

In My City Records has a female artist named HeeSun Lee that is straight Kingdom fire. My daughter is 11 and wants to rap just like her daddy so I went on a mission to find Christian female rappers. This was a difficult task since there aren't many and what I found really didn't blow me away. I did find some gems like Florida group Rhema Soul's Butta P or Blanca from Group One Crew, but HeeSun Lee is in a league of her own. I was blown away by her ability to put words together over infectious beats. HeeSun Lee is fire and her skills rival Nikki Minaj's. With female rappers like HeeSun Lee, Butta P and Blanca, I was able to show my daughter that there are female rappers standing up and spitting straight heat for the Kingdom. 

Often compared to Mary Mary, Love Song is a sister duo that brings a unique perspective and sound to gospel music! They are from Connecticut and have been making a name for themselves throughout the New England area, opening for gospel greats like Rance Allen and Lisa McClendon and upcoming gospel superstars like J.J. Hairston. Gospel Beat had the pleasure of sitting down with these talented women at 90.7 WTCC Presents: Culture Live! Enjoy : )

SERIOUS is the feature artist at the July 20th Gospel Cafe! Click  Gospel Cafe for more information SERIOUS bio She has a distinctive voice and is reaching youngsters and adults across the country with her music ministry. Brigitte “Serious” James or Serious as she’s known on stage, knew from the age of 12 that she was created to rap. She didn’t know the four Ws and waited for quite a few years until her watershed day came. She was 21 years old, on missionary work in Johannesburg, South Africa and was asked by a mentor to minister at an evangelical concert. After giving up on her gift for over 10 years she was very reluctant, but was obedient to the Reverend. That day God used Serious mightily, to heal, set free and deliver young people in Joburg and revived a ministry that was dormant for a decade. After her missionary work was complete, she headed home to record YES, yielding entirely to the savior, in 2000 and went from church to church ministering in song and t...

Last night's display of fashion and craft was none other than phenomenal! From the start of the show to the very end, guests were captivated and enamored by the quality and beauty of the JUS10H brand and left feeling impressed and inspired by what they had just experienced. The show opened with an introduction by the company's CEO and host for the evening, Justin Haynes, who thanked several people for there support, particularly his mother Pastor Gwen Haynes who I must say was looking radiant in her hunter green, 2-piece ensemble! Others thanked included hairstylists from Masters Hair Salon in Springfield, make-up artists Carlos Martinez and Maria Sanchez, set designer Carmen Mason May, and several more. The location was intimate and cozy and Justin chose it because he stated that he wanted guests to have a more up close and personal experience with the clothing. Lastly, he announced that there would be over 102, hand sewn pieces displayed under the categories of Summe...

BET has caught the Christian reality TV bug! The Sheards is the lastest reality show based on Christians and is proving to be a hit for the network. As we all know, Mary Mary spearheaded the movement with the WE TV show Mary Mary. Preachers Wives and Preachers Daughters are two other shows that have emerged. The Sheards stars gospel powerhouse Karen Clark Sheard of the Clark Sisters and her equally talented daughter Kierra "KiKi" Sheard who is working diligently with her brother/producer J. Drew Sheard to take her career to the next level. The show highlights the family dynamics and the tensions that can arise when people mix business with personal. It also shows the very "real" love that the family has for one another and the support that comes with that kind of love! The show airs every Sunday night at 8pm est.

Check out the new releases from Mynista, Javen, Jekalyn Carr, and Monica Lisa Stevenson! Keep up with the latest and greatest in gospel news at  www.gospelbeat.org

This month we will feature Justin Haynes, CEO of JUS10H. Check out our exclusive the interview with the talented designer

There will be several new albums released this month from your favorite artists and GB will be bringing you the latest and greatest updates! Tasha Cobbs - "Grace" (Feb. 5, 2013) Canton Jones - "C.J. Talks" (Feb. 5, 2013) Hillsong - "United" (Feb. 26, 2013) Stay tuned!!

This month we will be featuring Christian fashion designer and CEO of JUS10H Justin Haynes. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the company and an exclusive interview with the talented designer! Read his bio below... Justin Haynes began his career in the fashion and merchandise industry at the age of 15 when he was employed by GAP, Inc. He was hired as a sales associate earning $5.75 per hour. Justin advanced quickly in the field due to his affinity and passion for stylish apparel. He continued to gain notoriety and expertise over a period of 13 years in the following positions: Sales Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Store Manager, Visual Director, and District Visual Director. Justin went on to become Regional Director for a prominent shoe store, which led to an assignment as Regional Training Manager for UK Luxury retail stores. Justin’s extensive training and experience in the fashion and merchandise industry fueled his dream to create designer clothing bearing his own...

Fred Hammond's new super group UT consisting of Brian Courtney Wilson, Eric Roberson and former Blackstreet member and R&B heavy weight Dave Hollister, will release their first album on 3/26/2013. Stay tuned for more information!

Check out the teaser for Alexis Spight's new single "Steady". The song will be featured on her debut album which will be released on March 12, 2013. Gospel Beat is excited about this talent so stay tuned!

Happy New Year from The Gospel Beat to you and yours. Praying God's blessings over your life for 2013!!