Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, 69, better known under the stage name Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award-winning singer, author, and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry. LaBelle spent 16 years as lead singer of Patti Labelle and the Bluebelles, who changed their name to Labelle in the early 1970s and released the […]

While many independent labels fail to stay afloat in a ever changing industry, Baltimore-based gospel label, remains on the billboard charts. Habakkuk Music, founded by April Washington, has six gospel artist on their roster, 12 Billboard hits ranging from 2008-2012, and a distribution deal with Universal Music. April Washington is a not a newcomer to […]

from Gospelflava.com For over a quarter century, urban gospel has been shaped and framed by Fred Hammond. From his start as bass player with The Winans, to his launching of the group Commissioned, to Radical for Christ and beyond, Hammond has become a staple in the gospel music industry, influencing artists from Marvin Sapp to […]