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Budding artists artists that produce niche music like folk, jazz, bhangra, gospel, and grime are being given the opportunity to find out how to make money from their art in the UK, Europe and the US at the first ever Commercial Sense Project.
This three day conference takes place from 14-16 April at the University of East London: Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD. Admission is just £5.
During the three day event delegates will get behind the glitz and glamour of the music to learn how it actually works, and how to generate an income from their music talent.
On 16 April, the Commercial Sense Project will be dedicated to the UK’s growing gospel scene, and feature speakers who will share how artists can make their mark in the world’s biggest market for gospel music, America.
Speakers on April 16 will include Shelia Belle, producer of the world’s most read gospel e-newsletter, The Belle Report, Dave P of Choice FM and Marnita Coleman, founder of leading PR company Sought Out. Speakers during the first two days of the conference will include So Swiss of So Solid, Keith Harris, ex manager of Stevie Wonder and Dennis Collopy of Menace Music Management.
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Gospel Rapper Jahaziel performed alongside RnB superstar Trey Songz at an event hosted by BET International as part of their ‘Global Good’ campaign. Jahaziel performed alongside Mizz Camara, and Poet Dean Atta, as Trey Songz had a Q and A session with the youth in attendance.
Jahaziel was invited to attend the event with a host of celebrities including the Mayor of London. The event was also attended by youth including young offenders, and youth workers from all over London. The event was held at City Hall in Central London.
BET International have partnered with The Damiola Taylor Trust to help inspire, engage and motivate the youth in London. This was the first of many high profile events that will be hosted by the TV network in conjunction with The Damiola Taylor Trust.
Jahaziel performed his song ‘In My Neighbourhood’ which was very well received and will be used as part of BET’s ‘Global Good’ and ‘We Are Family’ on air campaigns.
Jahaziel is currently working on his new album which will be released Summer 2011, he will also be part of ‘The United Nations’ World Tour with Dwayne Tryumf, E Tizz, New D Crew, S.O. and other supporting artists also scheduled for Summer 2011. His Mixtape entitled ‘Still Livin’’ will be released as FREE Download in March.
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Hip Hop artists Jahaziel and Guvna B have joined together to record a new charity single, ‘Coming For Me’, in order to raise awareness of the countless Christians who face injustice, persecution and discrimination simply because of their faith.
‘Coming For Me’ was inspired by Brother Andrew and has been presented by Preacher Boy Missions. The song was produced by Grammy Nominated and award winning producer Steven ‘G.P.’ Abramsamadu
Rapper Jahaziel, who went on a trip to aid the persecuted in Pakistan, said:”Meeting with Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan who’ve lost homes, family, along with their freedoms for following Jesus is the starkest reminder I have ever experienced of what the Gospel of Jesus means. Their horrific plight inspired me to make this track and hopefully give these people a voice”.
‘Coming For Me’ is being released to draw attention to Open Doors’ Right to Believe campaign which has now been signed by over 80,000 people in the UK alone.
We are urging all of our supporters to download the song this week and spread the word. Please visit facebook.com/opendoorsuk for the official music video.
The Hip Hop artists involved in the song are Jahaziel, Guvna B, New Direction Crew, McGladius from 29th Chapter, E Tizz, S.O, and Armor.
Coming for Me (feat. Armor, Guvna B, E Tizz, New Direction Crew, McGladius, Jahaziel & S.O.)
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CHOSEN TO SERVE MINISTRIES CHARITY CONCERT
Bringing water to villages in Ghana (Africa)
Chosen To Serve will be using the funds raised from this concert to build a modern well which will serve four villages in Ghana. This will make it easier to care for the hundreds of ophans and elders. It will also support the redevelopement of the medical centre in the local area and the care centre that will be built in next phases.
GREENJADE
ISAIAH RAYMOND DYER
MATTHEW ALLEN
NATALIE PHILLIPS
MANNA
AARON T AARON
LURINE CATO
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NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY CHURCH—LEYTON
214 LANGTHORNE RD—CORNER OF ELMORE RD – E11 4HS
Saturday 27th November 2010
Tickets in ADVANCE £7.00 Tickets at DOOR £ 10
DOORS OPEN 6.30 P.M. ON STAGE 7.30 P.M.
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20 Year Old JOSEPH PERRY, from Walthamstow in East London, is releasing his first EP on Saturday 11th December. This 5 Track CD is entitled ‘MY CREATOR’ and has a range of songs that will attract, encourage and challenge it’s listeners.
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Songs on the CD include the up-tempo ‘Amazing Grace’, rock infused ‘Day that I die’, ‘You will endure’, ‘Teach us to Love’ featuring JC Henry and the title track, ‘My Creator is God’.
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Joseph states that he was ‘personally encouraged during the writing of this EP because as you will hear each song is a message from God to his Child, the listener.’ “I love the ability to express our awe and gratitude towards the God who so loves us and who does so regardless of our hangups.
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The great thing about worship is that it is something that is lived out. John 4:23 tells us God isn’t necessarily looking for worship, but for worshippers! As my worship is lived out on a daily basis, others around me who don’t know about God get to encounter His goodness and His love!”- Joseph Perry
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Joseph Perry has spent several years
leading worship and playing the keyboard
at national christian events and for various
recording artists including renowned
Worship leaders Graham Kendrick, Noel
Robinson, Steve and Velveta Thompson &
Helen Yousaf. He regularly leads worship
at his local church ‘City Gates Christian
Centre’ in Ilford, Essex under the
leadership of Pastor Steven Derbyshire.
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Erica and Tina Campbell, also known as Mary Mary are promoting their brand new album ‘Something Big’ which is being released February 1, 2011.
If you have questions for the ladies or just want to hear what they have to say about where they’ve been and what to expect from the new album, then tune in this Tues. November 9, 2010 at 8pm EST and 5pm PST for a live chat.
Da Gospel Truth on livestream.com/marymarylive
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This acclaimed gospel singer cum pastor preached to his congregation at the Lighthouse Full Centre church on October 17.
Sapp told the 250 strong congregation, “I’m not saying it’s been easy. … It’s been very difficult for me and for my family as a whole. But I do realize the Bible is right: keep holding us up in prayer.”
Malinda had served as administrative pastor at the church, but whilst she was sick, had met with members of the leadership team and shared with them details of the tasks she was responsible for so that the church would be able to function smoothly when she died.
Sapp has resumed some of the musical commitments he had put on hold after his wife’s death. He has rejoined the nationwide “How Sweet the Sound” gospel choir competition, for which he is a performing judge. He also is doing more than a dozen church-based dates for the American Heart Association promoting stroke-awareness and prevention in the African-American Community.
He will also spend more time at home. He shared, “Formerly, I was gone 20 days a month, but in 2011 it will be more like 10,” said Sapp, as he puts more focus on family and in working toward the academy project.
“Without question she is missed, and I can say honestly say there are times I am very lonely. But I have my kids who keep me laughing, and there have been tens of thousands of people who have Facebooked or Twittered with words of support that have been an unbelievable blessing.”
Source: Newsletter
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