Joyce Jackson Hurley is among the most sought after Psalmist and Praise and Worship leaders in Chicago and the Mid-West.  Recorded live at The Emmaus Community where she serves as worship leader, Breathe is a passionate live recording that not only captures the beauty of her powerful voice but also the deft songwriting and background vocals of “Just Friends” on the song “When You Pray.”

Just in time for the holidays, John Stoddart releases his sixth studio album Only On Christmas Day. The multi-talented composer/arranger/pianist/singer/songwriter/producer (whew!) is no stranger to holiday music, having included a song or two on his previous albums, but this is his first all-Christmas music release. Although he’s worked with some seriously talented artists, including Kirk Whalum, Will Downing and Al Jarreau to name a few, it’s always fun to see what he’ll come up with for his own album material. With guest appearances by Whalum, Rick Braun, Sheléa and the ever-magnificent Lalah Hathaway, Only On Christmas Day infuses new life into some of our favorite holiday classics and introduces us to some beautiful new songs as well. Stoddart even brings in his two young daughters to join in on the holiday fun.

These are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The 80’s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene––especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records….

Storyboarding the 2010 feature film, Blessed & Cursed follows the characters’ trials and triumphs with urban and contemporary gospel flair. Helmed by the ever-capable Deitrick Haddon, this motion picture soundtrack features standout performances from the dynamic Voices of Unity with Damita, Deitrick, Men of Standard’s Lowell Pye, and Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams.

Bring Back The Hymns is an album purposed to preserve history and build legacy! There are unique alterations, nuances and characteristics of hymns that are only heard and identified within the Black church! Roy Cotton, II produced this album to preserve those characteristics for the next generation. If you desire for young musicians to learn the hymns correctly, this is a must-have for your CD and songbook collection! With Kathy Taylor, Chrystal Rucker, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Chester D.T. Baldwin, Dr. Judith Christie-McAllister, Oscar Williams, Candy West and many others, Roy and his songFLO team have gathered the greats to ‘Bring Back The Hymns’!