You have heard their work behind some of your favorite artists on your favorite albums and as the newest members of the Motown Gospel family, the time has come for them to put their own spin on some of your favorite worship songs. Though notoriety for the Jerard and Jovaun Woods has been found mostly in liner notes and in industry circles, their rendition of “What A Beautiful Name” spread like wildfire online and across social media pages. Their five song EP by the same name features more than arrangements of these songs, it’s a direct view into the genius that keeps these duo in high demand, year round. Also part of the project is “Oceans” which was elicited a social media challenge among musicians, capped off Quennel Gaskin on piano.
The duo, currently worship leaders at Bethesda Church in Ft. Worth are a husband and wife singing team who have quietly been making a name for themselves as go-to background singers. With over two decades of experience working with industry heavyweights like BeBe and CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams, Jerard & Jovaun have started a popular Facebook series performing unique renditions of worship songs and hymns. Their cover of “What A Beautiful Name,” has become a viral sensation garnering over 1.66mm views!
Last year, the couple released “Higher Higher” which remains currently available for purchase on all digital music platforms.
The EP is set for a March 15th release, but each pre-order will receive a download of the album version and a more familiar, a capella version of “What A Beautiful Name”.
There is no denying that the world is in dire need of greater togetherness, love, and a lot more fun. For Hip Hop artist Miranda Writes, being able to inspire her listeners through her upbeat, playful tracks is what making music is all about.
“Time to Time is about the freedom and peace I find when I’m creating music. Music is my refuge and there’s nothing in this world that makes my soul feel better than the vibes I feel when I’m writing or on the mic.”
Beginning first with poetry at 16, Miranda transitioned to songwriting just one year later, when she discovered her uncanny ability to flip her verses over beats. Music is not Miranda’s only strength or creative outlet. On top of a fast-growing career, Miranda Writesis also a college student with a 3.9 GPA, as well as a talented snowboarder. It’s obvious Miranda brings her strong work ethic and upbeat vibes wherever she goes.
“What’s most compelling about her sound is her ability to seamlessly fuse myriad influences, ranging from 90’s rap to today’s best dance music into her sound, thus making it accessible, as well as artful,” commented music critic, novelist and Huffpost contributor Randy Radic. Miranda Writes is currently in collaboration with producer Cool Typhoon, whose beats have appeared on E’s The Platinum Life and Oxygen’s The Bad Girls Club. Together, they will release Miranda’s next project, “In My Head.”
Miranda Writes debuts “Time to Time” August 3rd, 2018 alongside a music video. “Time to Time” can be downloaded here.
AboutMiranda Writes: New York City-based artist Miranda Writes creates lyrically-focused hip-hop with an eclectic sound that crosses genres and decades. Inspired by the 90′ hip-hop and contemporary music, Miranda has a modern yet back-to-the basic sound powered by her original lyrics. In January of 2018, Miranda Writes’ 2017 album Know Your Worth was awarded the 2018 Rap Album of the Year, by the Warlock Asylum for its uplifting message told through her compelling rhymes. When not on the mic during the winter Miranda loves to snowboard, which opened new commercial markets for her besides music such as fashion, snowboarding, and fitness. Her goal is to ultimately make a positive impact on the music industry and her fans.
**This is NOT a worship conference. This is for artists who want to use their music ministry gifts beyond their local church!**
The Incubator Creative Group presents the Ministry Entrepreneur Explosion Conference using Christian music as a tool of evangelism, encouragement and ministry beyond the conventional possibilities of Sunday church services. The Explosion is not another worship conference. It has a decided emphasis on the performance aspects of music verses the use of music in a worship setting. The Explosion also illuminates a perspective for making a music ministry work as a sustainable small business enterprise or self-supporting hobby.
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The Explosion is more than a conference. It is an experience. It includes not only the live event itself but also seven hours of pre-conference online training and interaction. This in-advance experience provides a unique vehicle to facilitate the development of a relationship between you as an artist and Incubator (the sponsor of the Explosion). The Explosion utilizes a proven system for growth deployed by Incubator over its 30-year history… Active Relational Training (ART). The result of ART is the establishment and deepening of a relationship between each artist and Incubator, which correspondingly creates a high level of energy and positive atmosphere among the registrants gathered for the live event. The Explosion may feel more like a family reunion than an educational event!
The Ministry Explosion will come to Dallas on Friday and Saturday July 27th and 28th. It’s a can’t miss weekend (Friday night and and all day Saturday) conference igniting Christian artists to take their music and message beyond Sundays! For more information and to start your conference track, today, click here!
Ian Craig and Vital Organs Entertainment present “We Are Live 2” at New Breed Christian Center in Fort Worth. The one of a kind event which gives aspiring artists and a chance to make their dreams come true begins promptly at 5pm.
The “We Are Live” series of concerts is a recording featuring some of DFW’s best talent.
This weekend’s lineup includes: Pastor James Henderson, Pamela Ratliff, Cassandra Kelly, L. Isaiah Jones, Efrem Craig, AJ Simmons, 4GOD and Pastor Keith Brown.
In addition to the recording, artists Eric Birdine & The Messengers and Billy Mitchell will be on hand performing music from their latest releases. Artists from the initial “We Are Live” (May 2017) Tarae Smith and Chad McCree will be releasing their singles at WAL2.
Online ticketing has ended, admission at the door is $15.
Brooklyn artist Serious Voice has been tapped by Film Director Spike Lee for a placement in his “She’s Gotta Have It“ TV series to air on Netflix this Fall. Her “Woah” song with collaborating artist Mr.C is featured on her newly released album “Shofar” released under the Serious PPL Music/MooreBeats imprint.
He’s Gotta Have It!
Via: Spike Lee/Instagram
Read more about the small screen adaptation of the Spike Lee classic, here. Spike Lee made headlines earlier this year when he pulled Chrisette Michelle‘s music from production following her decision to perform during the Inaugural Ball for Donald Trump last January. For more information about Spike Lee’s search for new original music for his series, click here.
Not your average inspirational song, “Woah” is a breath of fresh air, with a dash of worship, attitude, and realness. The placement on the Netflix film is big for Serious Voice, you can imagine her reaction to the news…”woah”!
“The basis of the song is that we don’t achieve success on our own merit, there’s a definite higher being who seeks to bless us. When that door opens or awesome thing happens, it automatically has us saying something like a ‘woah.'”
“Woah” showcases Serious Voice’s strong alto unabashedly as Radio Personality Mr. C joins her on the third verse for an explosive climax. This “urban worship” track produced by So Fo Real, is bound to resonate with many and lead them into true worship.
About Serious Voice: New York based female rapper/singer/producer Serious Voice, is known for going hard when delivering songs. The multiple award-nominated rapper recently captured the attention of Sway Calloway of “Sway in The Morning” and was given the opportunity to freestyle during a live taping of his morning show at 2017 SXSW in Austin, TX.
Her verse was broadcast live on Sirius XM and has since garnered tens of thousands of views on Youtube. Since then she has been featured on THISIS50.COM and numberous blogs, websites, radio stations and platforms including DJ Wadeo, a leading contributor in Christian Rap.
To date, she has received press from national publication ESSENCE MAGAZINE, HIPHOPONDECK, ThisIs50.com and a number of other publications. In May 2017, she performed at The Prudential Center for McDonald’s Gospelfest, in front of more than twenty-two thousand fans, sharing the stage with notables like Erica Campbell, Hezekiah Walker, Anthony Brown and Group Therapy and others.
