Category: Music Artists

Kirk Franklin Talks about Sunday Best and “The Lion’s Den”

By Julene Fleurmond • March 2009 • No Comments

Season 2 of Sunday Best premiered on BET on March 7th, and we got to see who was in and who was just plain turned down for the first round. Kirk Franklin recently posted a video blog about the first episode. He also talks about artist PJ Morton and gives a deep word about the Book of Daniel (preach preacha’!). Check it out below:

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Soul Food Sound Bytes – Kirk talking about not speaking negatively of people who’ve done us wrong:

“Daniel said ‘Even when you put me in the lion’s den I didn’t sin against you’. How many people can say that the people that did us wrong we never said anything… So when we’re going through [the lion’s den] God is even watching how we respond to the people who were even part of us going through… if God is sovereign then all those people are, those people are just pawns… it couldn’t have happened unless God willed it to happen… God has allowed it for His glory.
“Daniel’s commitment now made Daniel’s God big in the land. Could it be that the reason why our God is not big in the land is because people are watching God’s people respond to the lion’s den…”

Whoa. Don’t just take his word for it, read it for yourself.

Mary Mary Video Shoot for “God in Me”

By Julene Fleurmond • March 2009 • No Comments

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Mary Mary recently shot the video for the song “God in Me” which also features Kierra Sheard. You can view pictures from the shoot on their Myspace page, myspace.com/therealmarymary or by clicking here.

The picture above from their Myspace page of Erica, Kierra and Tina is really cute. "God in Me" is one of my favorite songs form the album, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the video! Mary Mary performed the song on 106 & Gospel when they appeared in January. Here’s a clip of that episode:

On that episode they also gave a behind the scenes look at the creation of their upcoming bath and beauty product line called Be You that debuts in 2009, and talked about their album The Sound. Check it out below:

Spotlight: 21 Reasons to Love 21:03

By Julene Fleurmond • January 2009 • 3 Comments

The Bible says in Matthew 5:16: “Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

One of the features of DreaminSoul.com will be special “Spotlights” of artists, especially young artists, who are using their talents to glorify God and to motivate people of all ages. These artists aren’t focused on placing the spotlight on themselves, but they use their gifts to shine a light upward to put the focus on God.

As a prelude of the “Spotlights” feature this post is dedicated to the contemporary gospel group 21:03. The group consists of three talented young men, Torrence Greene, Evin Martin, and Jor’el Quinn, who minister to the world through a combination of soulful singing, energetic dance and unique life experiences. The group was brought together by the hit-producing team PAJAM (Paul “pda” Allen, J. Moss, and Walter Kearney), on January 21, 2003, and that date is the inspiration the name 21:03 arose from. Since today is the anniversary of their founding, let’s go down the list of why 21:03 shines:

21. 21:03TV

The group’s online “reality tv” show is entertaining and inspiring! They take us into their world of rehearsals, photo shoots, and Gospel events, and each episode lets us get to know the guys a little more.

Watch their latest episodes at the 2009 Stellar Awards, that took place on January 17:

20. They Are REALLY Talented – and Anointed!

From delivering velvety and moving harmonies that draw others to God, to getting crowds hype and moving with their high-energy dancing – these guys are really blessed and bless others through their unique ministry. Talent is plenty in the world, but talent and anointing is priceless.

19. “Total Attention” Is Hot!

Every track on 21:03’s sophomore album is unique, memorable, and enjoyable. Featuring a blend of smooth meaningful melodies, and high-energy beats, with an indescribable combination of R&B and hip-hop with a dash of traditional Gospel, these guys are paving a distinctive path in Gospel music. They give an alternative to all the negativity we are bombarded with each day. The album was also listed as one of the Top 10 Albums of 2008 on the Gospel Music Channel. You can listen to clips of the songs below!