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“Uh, uh, uh, I'm still jamming on it! It's great to hear a new vocalist come out with a style of their own. Mark Prentice really sings - no yellin', no screamin' just jammin' - Superman Jesus is HOT! Radio get ready! For those that can't identify with gospel music, Superman Jesus spells it out with a tight groove, smooth vocals and lyrics that a 3 year old can repeat! All of Mark's tracks are enjoyable - can't wait for the completed CD!” - Craig Crawford, President & CEO of www.INEEDAMUSICIAN.COM
“My Testimony “is a great project! Mark Prentice challenges today’s artists by taking it to another level. Producing an album with soulful ballads, peaceful songs of praise and a jazzy/neo soul feel.
Mark follows the pattern of gospel greats, like James Cleveland, performing traditional hymns like “Higher Ground”, and “We Know Not the Hour”. His renditions are filled with a peaceful quality that allows you to hear the message in each song.
Prentice truly shares his testimony of encouragement and inspiration as he takes you on a journey to a place of worship. He narrates the testimony in a personal and realistic way singing “…when the enemy makes you feel that you’re a loser” and calls out to God as “Daddy” asking for help in “Help Me” and then triumphantly calling him “Superman” as he implores us to trust and believe and just have faith. “My Testimony” is a must have for your cd collection.
- Lauren John, WKBT Online Radio Manager – www.kingsborosda.org
Discography
My Testimony (2005)
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Bio
Mark Prentice is a gifted vocalist who has a vocal range that spans from Bass to Soprano. His passion for singing started at the age of three when he began harmonizing with his older brother. At the age of four he sang with his first ministry, the 3M’s, a group which consisted of the Prentice siblings. In his teens, he received recognition for his talents by winning Best male Soloist at the National Gospel Competition for High Schools in 1995. Throughout the years, Mark has contributed to some of New York’s hottest ministries: Leon’s Inner Voices, Jules Bartholomew’s Sisters & Brothers, John Cradle’s first recording with the True Deliverance Crusade Choir and internationally renowned saxophonist, Courtney Fadlin’s project. He continues to expand his view of music by observing the Greats; from Opera to Rhythm & Blues, from Coltrane to Coley.
The quality of Marks' voice, his humility and his laughter define his character. He credits his mother, Sister Beatrice for teaching him about the importance of worship. By her example, she showed him how to lay prostrate before the Lord and enjoy the peace that God gives in the midst of a storm. Her teachings laid the foundation for the sound Mark works from today.
This project, My Testimony tells the tale of a young man who emerges from the midst of a storm, victorious, valiant and convinced of God’s purpose for him. Mark’s impassioned message is this; “with God, you have assurance that you can deal with your life, no matter what you are going through. Your life can change. You can achieve peace and joy. This is not a farfetched idea. I pray you hear God’s message of hope.”
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