Kingdom Rising (Pt. 3): Rising Representatives
Whether they have been making noise for over a decade or are just now on the come-up, these five acts have been preparing the way for the kingdom of God to advance into the mainstream. Consider the impact they have have made as they have emerged as successful artists in secular and…
Kingdom Rising (Pt. 2): Kierra Sheard
Kierra Sheard: Relevant Gospel Royalty Regardless of how you categorize her music, Kierra Sheard is a voice for this generation. Graceland, her latest release, solidifies this belief. Although she operates in the vein of gospel music, Sheard pushes the boundaries of the genre in her fifth LP even further than she…
Kingdom Rising: Remembering Andraé Crouch
Andraé Crouch: Founding Father of a Movement Whether you have grown up in the church or never even stepped foot into one, you are bound to have heard music that has the anointed touch of Andraé Crouch. Sunday after Sunday, congregations sing the refrains of faith-defining anthems such as “The Blood Will…
Kingdom Rising (Pt. 1): Mali Music
Mali Music: Prophetic Voice of the Mainstream I highly anticipated the release of Mali Is…, Mali Music’s major-label secular debut. Although there were saints who were concerned that this project would be a departure from the faith-proclaiming music he is known for, I was certain that if anyone would be…