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*Some may say the 13-time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis is a controversial figure, but others say he’s inspiring. The football player is to be honored at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration concert on Friday at the University of New Orleans. “His accomplishments and triumphs have inspired football fans, teammates and colleagues – a true representation [...]
*With songs like “My Testimony,” “Tell The World” and “I Shall Leap,” Marvin Sapp, Lecrae and Le’Andria Johnson have been listed as some of this year’s top Gospel recording artists, says Singersroom.com.Trusted music publication Billboard revealed its “Best of 2012″ list earlier this month, listing all three acts and fellow inspirational recording artists including Mary [...]
*Billboard Magazine announced their Best of 2012: The Year in Music on Dec. 14. Lecrae was named Best Gospel Albums Artists and “Let The Church Say Amen” by AndraéCrouch, featuring Marvin Winans was named Best Gospel Song. The lists are based on chart performance, as well as streaming and social data. Here are the names of those who topped the gospel [...]
Anthony Hamilton’s ‘Back To Love’ tour with Estelle kicks off, stops in Los Angeles and Baltimore in September *“They both owed me a lot of money,” laughed Grammy Award winning Anthony Hamilton about why he picked Estelle and new-comer Antoine Dunn to be featured on his “Back To Love” tour – which is promoting his [...]
*On Saturday July 14, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Martha Muinzzi, Lecrae, Vashawn Mitchell, William McDowell, Humble Tip and comedian Bone Hampton will show up and show out for JoyFest in Kingswood Amphitheatre, Doswell, VA. JoyFest will be a joyful time spent with family and friends in a positive and fun atmosphere while listening to some of the [...]
*Christian rapper Lecrae first came to Atlanta as a teenager for a youth conference in 1999, but what ultimately convinced him to lay down roots here was its thriving gospel music scene, says Shreveporttimes.com. “Atlanta is just a musical hub,” said the 32-year-old, who moved from Houston three years ago. “There are a slew of [...]
*The Gospel Music Association announced the first talent line-up of leading music artists that will appear and perform at the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards: Lecrae, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Jason Crabb, Jamie-Grace, Kim Burrell, Kari Jobe, Danny Gokey, Ruben Studdar, Mandisa, Jason Castro, and The Isaacs, says the Gospel Newsroom. Are you a fan [...]
*Atlanta, GA – Bestselling Christian rapper, Lecrae has embarked on tour in support of his latest projects, Man Up, and Rehab Delux. The tour, which includes dates in Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles and Houston, will provide a showcase for the electrifying rapper to deliver his empowering message to his growing fan base across America. The [...]
*Reach Booking and Reach Records recording artist Lecrae have decided to modify the structure of their business relationship. Paradigm Talent Agency will now oversee all of his booking requests; thereby, exposing Lecrae to new markets and allowing Reach Booking to continue thriving in Christian Hip Hop. Reach Booking, a company that was founded to serve [...]
*Lecrae’s latest release, “Rehab,” stays atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts for a fifth consecutive week. The album also enters at #19 on the Top Christian Albums charts and #21 on the Top Rap Albums Chart. “You Are Not Alone” from Mavis Staples leaps ten spots to enter at the #2 spot. Israel Houghton’s “Love [...]
*The other day I was invited down to the Park Central Hotel in New York City to interview a “new” rap artist for a publicist friend of mine. In the lobby sat a lanky gentleman by the name of Lecrae, a Christian rapper from Houston. When I heard “Christian” rapper I rolled my eyes in [...]
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