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On October 8, 2005, a benefit concert was held for the Hurricane Katrina survivors at the African American Cultural Center in Charlotte, NC. There were great performances that varied from rap, singing, dancing, and jazz renditions which gave inspiration and hope. GOD'S FAM blessed the end of the event with "Shake It Off". "Shake It Off" is an uplifting song for the survivors. The song gives messages of hope that God will bring you through. It was the perfect night ender. It brought praises to the Lord. Which when we praise God, he gives us peace and joy even when life has it's trials. - Stephanie Hill, Producer Of JC's Hip Hop Show
GOD'S FAM – GOD'S FAM: God's Fam is Adrian Brice and Jermaine Day. Both are emcees, evangelists, producers and writers. Their music can best be described as holy hip-hop. "A Brice" and "Maine" are committing to spreading God's good news through their songs. They are currently living in the south but originated from Buffalo, New York, which may account for the edginess of their evangelical raps. 'One Accord' features a steady rhythm melding over sound effects with a hopeful rap that "He is life". 'Radical Praise' has clapping, accented beats and scratches that blends with talk with harmonies. 'Shake It Off' showcases innovative programming and keys combined with scriptures and a hook line of encouragement. God's Fam's three song EP is potent!
• Recommended Tracks: (1,2,3) [USA/NC 2005 - web]
- Laura Turner Lynch for Kweevak.com
Straight out of North Carolina comes the holy hip hop duo A. Brice & Maine aka GOD'S FAM with some of the strongest Christian lyrics that I've heard from any holy hip hop artist. Knowing that praise is their greatest weapon in the attack against the enemy, GOD'S FAM has set out to bless the Lord at all times and allow his praises to stay continually in their mouths. These young men showed their hearts for God on this recording, not compromising the word for self glorification. Although widely accepted in the South, both A. Brice & Maine were born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Listeners can easily hear the distinct undertones of their upbringing in their lyrical style and music. In an age where there's negativity, self-hatred and self destruction in lots of today's music, it's good to know that these young men realizes their responsibilities and are presenting messages of hope to all that are willing to listen. Songs I am feeling are "Shake It Off", "Radical Praise", and the very smooth "Everything". Another good thing about these guys is that you can hear every word they're rapping about. www.godsfam.com
- Delroy Souden of En Sound Radio
As our exposure increases day-by-day, GOD'S FAM music has currently received radio play on the following stations:
WQNA 88.3 FM (Springfield, IL)
WBER 90.5 FM (Rochester, NY)
WBOR 91.1 FM (Brunswick, ME)
WLTC 94.7 FM (Augusta, GA)
WGIV 1370 AM - "The Rejoice Network" (Charlotte, NC)
WGIV 1490 AM (Chester, SC)
WTBC Radio (Panama City, FL)
WBGS – “The Black Gospel Station” (Chicago, IL)
WDYN (Rochester, NY)
WWWS 1400 AM "Solid Gold Soul" (Buffalo, NY)
WGCF 89.3 FM (Paducah, KY)
WBERADIO Online (Buffalo, NY)
WKOK Radio (Patterson, NJ)
The Current FM 88.5 FM, 97.9 FM, 103.7 FM, & 103.9 FM (Hampton, VA)
Infinite Radio (Columbus, OH)
En Sound Radio (Bronx, NY)
Explicit Gospel (San Mateo, CA)
Indie Gospel Radio (Lumberton, NJ)
iRADIOLA 104.7 FM & 88.5 FM (Los Angeles, CA)
Krazy Faith Radio (Bloomfield, CT)
Shekinah Breeze Radio (Birmingham, AL)
WCH Radio (St. Louis, MO)
Gospel Praise Network (Houston, TX)
Nia Radio Network (Winston Salem, NC)
CRCB Radio (Pembroke, Bermuda)
CJMQ 88.9 FM (Quebec, Canada)
CJTW 94.3 FM (Ontario, Canada)
EI Radio Networks (Ontario, Canada)
KTR 81.7 FM (UK)
Youth Alive Radio (UK)
WCSB 89.3 FM (Cleveland, OH)
WUDR 99.5/98.1 (Dayton, OH)
WBGU 88.1 FM (Bowling Green, OH)
WHEI 88.9 FM (Heidelberg, OH)
WMCO 90.7 (Muskingum, OH)
89.7 Spirit FM (FT. Lauderdale, FL)
- P2E Music Group, Inc.
First Round Nomination Is Now In Effect for the 2006 En Sound Music Awards! - Listed below is the category in which GOD'S FAM has made it to the first round nomination process. You the public can cast your vote(s) by emailing, calling or faxing in the name(s) of those you wish to vote for from one or more categories. At the end of the voting deadline which ends on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 12:00AM EST, all votes will be counted, and the four artists from each category with the highest number of votes will move on to the second round from which the winners will be announced and trophies handed out on Saturday, August 19, 2006.
Best Holy Hip Hop Recording
Crossing The Jordan - God's Fam
Please list the Category(ies) that you are voting for, and provide the name(s) of the nominee(s).
>> Call in votes: 866-748-0932 | Fax in votes to: 636-773-5026 | Email votes to awards@ensoundentertainment.com
- 2006 ESMA Nominee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2nd ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS (IGMA)
Saturday, April 1, 2006 * 7 PM EST * Norfolk, VA
CONTACT:
Mrs Sharonda Avery or Mrs Faith Tanner, PR Associates
MakingMoves Entertainment, LLC
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GOD’S FAM NOMINATED FOR RAP/HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
AT THE 2nd ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS (IGMA)
VOTE ONLINE MARCH 22, 2006 AT WWW.MAKINGMOVES.US
Norfolk, VA (March 9, 2006) - Dedicated to advancing the careers of independent gospel artists by combining high-energy performances with high recognition and honor, the Inspirational Gospel Music Awards is one of the gospel industries premier events. The IGMA features extraordinary performances and star-studded line-up of honorees. Gospel Music Lovers from all over the United States will fellowship together to lift up our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ’s name in praise. We are asking Christians, the entertainment industry, businesses, and professionals to come out and show independent artists that we salute and recognize them for their many achievements.
The Inspirational Gospel Music Awards will feature a parade of independent/newly released gospel music artists competing in categories such as “Song of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Inspirational Album of the Year”, Rap/Hip Hop Gospel Album of the Year”, “Worship Album of the Year” and a host of other musical and community categories. IGMA’s on March 22, 2006 will place artists’ submission on www.makingmoves.us, where a distinguished panel of judges and the general public will be able to listen to each nominee and cast votes electronically. Voting will last for 24 hours.
Live performances from artists all over the US including Hawaii!
The 2006 IGMA honorees list includes amazing individuals and companies:
· With a mission "to save the souls of lost mankind and to bring deliverance to those in captivity," we will honor Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr., as the “Inspirational Leader of the Year”. Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr. has been the Bishop, Church of God In Christ, First Jurisdiction of Virginia, from 1984 to present. Bishop Thomas also served as the Central District Superintendent for ten years and is the founder of the Young People Willing Workers Reporter.
· Gospel USA Magazine (Cecil L. Brown) is honored as “Inspirational Publication of the Year”. Gospel USA Magazine is one of America’s leading Gospel music & news magazines with 7 years of publishing behind them. In addition to its publishing company, Gospel USA Magazine also owns and operates a popular calendar of events web site called GospelEventsOnline.com.
· Ma and Pa Productions (Janice and Randy Forrest), will receive an honoree award for “Inspirational Company of the Year”. Ma & Pa Productions is a booking agency for speakers, entertainers, etc. Ma and Pa Productions serves as a booking agency for Queen Afua, Regina Belle, Wally Amos, Les Brown, Nikki Carr, Spike Lee and a host of other spectacular talent and speakers. Randy and Janice Forrest still find time to fulfill their community obligations as well as inspire entrepreneurs/small business owners all of the Hampton Roads area. This company is a true definition of a “Christian” small business!
Building on the tremendous success of the Urban Independent Music Awards, MakingMoves launched the IGMA’s in response to the gospel music community’s ever growing popularity in mainstream culture.
FOR PRESS COVERAGE PLEASE CONTACT: FAITH TANNER AT 703.731.3536 OR FTANNER@MAKINGMOVES.US
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT http://WWW.MAKINGMOVES.US
- MakingMoves Entertainment, LLC
Discography
"Crosssing The Jordan" In Stores March 28, 2006!
2005 UGA Compilation CD - the Underground Vol #3
"Street Disciples" Compilation (2006 National UK release)
2006 Fierce Compilation CD Volume II
2006 Mic Rippaz Magazine Compilation CD
2006 En Sound Radio Compilation CD
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Knowing that praise is their greatest weapon in the attack against the enemy, God's Fam has set out to bless the Lord at all times and allow his praises to stay continually in their mouths.
The purpose driven duo sit under the spirit-filled preaching of Pastor Dr. Claude Alexander, Jr. in Charlotte, North Carolina. God's Fam has brought a special flavor to the "bible belt" and therefore have been widely accepted throughout the greater Charlotte area. God's Fam continues to gain exposure throughout the world as they continue their mission of proclaiming the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Although widely accepted in the South, both “Brice” (Adrian Brice) & “Maine” (Jermaine Day) were born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Listeners can easily hear the distinct undertones of their upbringing in their lyrical style and music.
Revelation 12:11 states "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..." The newly re-birthed team knows what it is like to be on the "other side“... and God uses that for His glory!
God’s Fam has received exposure nationally as well as in other parts of the world. Their music has been played on numerous radio stations within the US, Canada, Bermuda, and the UK. They have been blessed to minister on the same stage with top Gospel Artists “Mary Mary” and “RiZen”, and have made guest appearances on numerous compilation projects. They also ministered alongside other notable gospel artists during the May 2006 Bobby Jones International Gospel Industry Retreat. Recently, the duo won an En Sound Music Award for the 2006 “Best Holy Hip Hop Recording”.
Currently, GOD’S FAM is ministering at churches and youth events around the country. Keep your eyes and ears open because the highly-anticipated debut release "Crossing the Jordan", hit stores nationwide on March 28th via New Day Christian Distributors. It is also available for purchase at www.target.com. For more GOD’S FAM information, please log on to www.godsfam.com.
"Our hope is that the lost may be redeemed and have their purpose revealed to them." - GOD’S FAM
2004-Opened for Grammy award winning gospel sensation "Mary Mary" and the 2004 Stellar award New Artist of the Year "Rizen"
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