Two Stix Productions will present The Gospel Takeover concert on Friday, November 11, from 7:30 to 10:30pm. It will feature performances by Tye Tribbett and Marvin A Sapp, with special guests DãVizion and Lashon Brown Jr.
Location is Greenwood Oasis on the campus of New Life Covenant Church – 7621 South Greenwood Avenue – in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets, which start at $45, are available on eventbrite.
Kimbilee hails from the community of Blue Mountain, situated in the central part of Manchester. Born to parents Scealon Bent and Veronica Johnson, Kim is the youngest of two siblings. Her talent was recognized from the tender age of six years old at the BlueMountain Seventh Day Baptist Church. She performed with the Redeemed Messengers youth group during her teenage years.
While attending the Bellefield High School, her talent was further recognized by teachersand student population. She performed with the school choir as their lead singer at school related events and devotions. Everyone was always delighted to hear her melodious and medium high range voice.
Kimbilee loves the Lord and is fully aware that her voice is a God given talent and is very enthusiastic in using her vocals to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in different music forms. She possesses great songwriting and arrangement skills although she doesn’t play a musical instrument.
In the year 1999 Kimbilee met Gifton Smith a Producer songwriter, musician, member of the Humming Bird singing group during a performance at a talent competion of which she was awarded first place. Gifton later introduced a member of his bacground vocalist to Kim, they started singing together as a duet called “Pinkey & Kim” “His Name Is Jesus” was recorded by Gifton Smithand Courick Clarke (Koriq).
The duet sang background vocals for various gospel artists, which includes:
In 2001 the first album for the duet entitled “Take Back The Love” was recorded and released by Gifton Smith.
Highlights of Performances:
In 2006 a decision was made by both “Pinkey & Kim” to pursue solo careers. In 2007 the album “Kimbilee’s Expression” was recorded and Produced by Gifton Smith and Alex Martin-Blanken one of the top renowned muscician in Jamaica. The album represents a wide cross section of music forms which gives the album an international appeal. The album also featured the duet “Broken & Contrite Heart” which featured Jabez.
Kimbilee has also shared stage overseas with world renowned gospel artist Shirley Caesar. Currently Kimbilee still ministers at various events and is in the process of composing and arranging songs for her second album. All musical arrangement and instrumentation plus production is done by her husband Neville Alexander (a local renowned guitarist), Alex Marti-Blanken and Courick Clarke (Koriq) a “musical genius”.
A decision was made by her management team to change her performance name to “KimAlex” in April 2014. She aims to gain more international experience and recognition to share stagees with the likes of Mary Mary, Tamela Mann and other renowned international gospel artists.
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Worship leader Isabel Davis has just released her new seven-track live album, titled The Invitation. It comes to us courtesy of Global Ministry Records. The praise and worship project also features Bishop Lester Love, Cristabel Clack and Todd Dulaney.
Davis‘ fans in Georgia will be able to experience this record in-person, as she will be performing at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta on Sunday, October 30. Click here to stream / download The Invitation from your preferred music platform.
African hip-hop artist Limoblaze, in partnership with Reach Records, has just released a new EP titled Sunday In Lagos. The seven-track gospel project features collaborations with Emandiong, Banky W, 1K Phew, Ada Ehi, Dena Mwana, Lecrae and Happi.
All songs are done on afro-beats with the exception of track #4 – I Believe, done with 1K Phew – and track #7 – Jireh (My Provider), done with Lecrae and Happi. Sunday In Lagos went live on all streaming platforms earlier today: Friday, October 28.
Chart-topping recording artist Ricky Dillard will headline the upcoming Gospel Concert being presented at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church – 1500 South Dayton Street – in Aurora, Colorado on November 11th. Dillard will be joined by Tarell Martin and The C2 Mass Choir.
Although doors open at 6pm local time, the actual show is not scheduled to start until 7pm. Tickets and additional information are available on traditionalsoundentertainment-dot-com.
“There is far greater to you and your life than what you are currently living. It’s time for you to be bold, courageous and step out into unchartered waters. It’s time for you to UN-LEASH YOURSELF.”
The preceding words were shared by Evangelist Racquel Samuels; one of three speakers that will be presenting at the upcoming Un-Leash Yourself Conference on November 19 at The Trade Centre – 30-32 Red Hills Road (Suite 18) – in Kingston, Jamaica. Evangelist Samuels will be joined by power couple Pastors Marsha and Rowan Wade.
This event will address everything from religion to tradition; with the main objective being to ensure that all attendees become truly free before leaving. It’s scheduled to run from 10am to 2:30pm. For additional information, and to register, email: evangelistracquelministries@gmail.com.
Project Do Over – a certified 501c3 non-profit organization that is committed to training those in the local community to gain skills that will help them succeed in the workforce, entrepreneurship, education and community – will be having a fundraiser on December 1st.
The three-hour worship event, which will be held on a cruise ship that leaves the Long Beach Dock in California, will feature Bryann Trejo, Cordell Paige, Rezuum, and Big Unc. Get additional information here.
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