Whether it's traditional church wreckers roaring out God's praises, smooth virtuosos crooning soulful encouragement to the saints, or new urban evangelists giving gospel an R B or hip-hop flavour, one this is certain, African American gospel is flourishing. Countless gospel albums are being released into the booming market. But one Best described as old school soul gospel with a jazz undertone, it is the work of a singer, pastor, actor and percussionist.
As well as songs and produced the project. Steven explained how the two came to form such a close musical relationship. "Bernard and I met in Los brothers quickly.
We've been friends for 24 years. Bernard is a gifted, talented and anointed producer, songwriter and arranger. We're covenant brothers.
We're like a Jonathan and David that have fulfill God's purpose in our lives. He's currently working on his first album due out next year. It will be awesome!
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The recording of 'Only You' was far from easy. "The pressure of the the year and a half deadline we had set. But we did it through God's grace.
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Steven has released previous albums, the cassette releases 'Vision' gift. I asked this charming and intelligent man to give me a potted biography of his fascinating life. "I was raised as Roman Catholic.
I believed in Jesus, but I didn't feel 'saved'. I lacked knowledge of Scripture. There were high moral standards in my home of walking in love, however, there were some distortions not in accordance with Scripture.
I was an aggressive boy in my behaviour, but I knew that I was different. I just couldn't put my finger on it.
