The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce the signing of the Grammy winning group, Sounds Of Blackness.
The debut single “Fly Again” from their self-titled CD, “The Sounds Of Blackness” will be Impacting Airplay August 1 & 2
“Fly Again” features the phenomenal vocals of Jamecia Bennett, daughter of Ann Nesby, mother of Paris Bennett, American Idol Season 5, Top 5 Contestant.
The release of the full length CD “The Sounds Of Blackness” consequently coincides with the 20th anniversary celebration of the of their classic CD “Optimistic” and 40th Anniversary of the group’s inception.
Gary Hines, Music Director / Producer Sounds of Blackness states, "Sounds of Blackness and I are extraordinarily overjoyed to have the honor of signing with Malaco! Sounds of Blackness and Malaco have a lot in common - bringing Black Music to all people, celebrating four decades of existence, and remaining true to our roots! Sounds of Blackness dedicates "FLY AGAIN" the 1st Single from our forthcoming new CD, to Malaco and to all of the people of the cities across America and around the world, who have recently suffered unfathomable devastation. Together we will all soon be able to "FLY AGAIN!"
Tommy Couch Jr, Vice President, Malaco, Inc, states, “We are so exited to work with a group of this magnitude. The Sounds Of Blackness are still about the music and the message while maintaining their unique creativity.”
Lionel Ridenour, Executive Director – Urban Division states, “Fly Again” is a great record. Radio stations across the country should just play it!”
“Much like Bebe & Cece Winans, The Sounds Of Blackness was extremely instrumental in crossing Gospel / Inspirational music over into the mainstream in the 90’s and It is great to see them return stronger than ever.” states, D.A. Johnson, Executive Director – Gospel Division.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Funeral Arrangements for Bishop F.C. Barnes
The funeral arrangements for Bishop F.C. Barnes are as followings:
Memorial Service: Friday, July 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 am:
All services will be held at:
Red Budd Holy Church
627 Cleveland Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
The funeral arrangements are being handled by:
Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Inc
726 S. Tarboro Street
Wilson, NC 27893
252 291-0234
All condolences sent to the e-mail address ydeejay1@yahoo.com will be printed and given to the family.
Memorial Service: Friday, July 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 am:
All services will be held at:
Red Budd Holy Church
627 Cleveland Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
The funeral arrangements are being handled by:
Hamilton Funeral Chapel, Inc
726 S. Tarboro Street
Wilson, NC 27893
252 291-0234
All condolences sent to the e-mail address ydeejay1@yahoo.com will be printed and given to the family.
Monday, July 11, 2011
BISHOP F.C. BARNES PASSES
The Malaco Music Group regrets to inform you that Gospel Icon, Bishop F.C. Barnes passed away early this morning, July 11, 2011 at approximately 2:30 am. He was 82.
Bishop Barnes began singing in quartets when he was 14 years old. He would later record eight albums with Rev. Janice Brown and “Rough Side of the Mountain” became the most popular album remaining #1 on the gospel charts for more than a year, selling over 500,000 copies. Bishop Barnes spent his entire recording career on Atlanta International Records, (Air Gospel) a subsidiary of The Malaco Music Group. He recorded 15 albums, not including appearances on several LP's with his son, Gospel Legend Luther Barnes and the widely successful direct marketing campaign infomercial entitled, Gospel Legends.
Bishop Barnes has received numerous Stellar Award nominations as well as a Dove Award nomination. In 2010, Bishop Barnes & Company received a Stellar Award nomination for their latest CD “The Old Time Way.” On this CD, he recorded his first collaboration since Rev. Janice Brown with Darrell Luster on the single, "God Is God” (He Won’t Change) which received considerable airplay and garnered an appearance on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel.
According to Malaco’s Executive Director – Gospel Division, D.A. Johnson…
“I was saddened when I received the news of the passing of Bishop F. C. Barnes. Bishop Barnes was the true patriarch of his family, consummate leader to his church ministry, highly dedicated professional in his dealings with his music ministry and always a gentleman. He wrote one of the greatest songs of all time so I affectionately referred to him as, "Mr. Rough Side Of The Mountain" I'm honored to have had the opportunity to serve in his music legacy. Bishop F. C. Barnes will be greatly missed.”
Please pray for the entire Barnes Family.
Funeral Arrangements will be forthcoming.
To listen to clips and read the complete bio of Bishop F.C. Barnes, visit www.malaco.com
Albums
• When it Rains it Pours
• Rough Side of the Mountain
• No Tears in Glory
• Rev. F.C. Barnes - Live
• Keep Me All the Way
• I shall Not Be Moved
• I Can’t make It (Without the Lord)
• Hold On
• God will Heal the Land
• God Delivered
• Come on in the Room
• Can’t See You
• Barnes Family Reunion
• Barnes Family Reunion II
• The Old Time Way
Bishop Barnes began singing in quartets when he was 14 years old. He would later record eight albums with Rev. Janice Brown and “Rough Side of the Mountain” became the most popular album remaining #1 on the gospel charts for more than a year, selling over 500,000 copies. Bishop Barnes spent his entire recording career on Atlanta International Records, (Air Gospel) a subsidiary of The Malaco Music Group. He recorded 15 albums, not including appearances on several LP's with his son, Gospel Legend Luther Barnes and the widely successful direct marketing campaign infomercial entitled, Gospel Legends.
Bishop Barnes has received numerous Stellar Award nominations as well as a Dove Award nomination. In 2010, Bishop Barnes & Company received a Stellar Award nomination for their latest CD “The Old Time Way.” On this CD, he recorded his first collaboration since Rev. Janice Brown with Darrell Luster on the single, "God Is God” (He Won’t Change) which received considerable airplay and garnered an appearance on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel.
According to Malaco’s Executive Director – Gospel Division, D.A. Johnson…
“I was saddened when I received the news of the passing of Bishop F. C. Barnes. Bishop Barnes was the true patriarch of his family, consummate leader to his church ministry, highly dedicated professional in his dealings with his music ministry and always a gentleman. He wrote one of the greatest songs of all time so I affectionately referred to him as, "Mr. Rough Side Of The Mountain" I'm honored to have had the opportunity to serve in his music legacy. Bishop F. C. Barnes will be greatly missed.”
Please pray for the entire Barnes Family.
Funeral Arrangements will be forthcoming.
To listen to clips and read the complete bio of Bishop F.C. Barnes, visit www.malaco.com
Albums
• When it Rains it Pours
• Rough Side of the Mountain
• No Tears in Glory
• Rev. F.C. Barnes - Live
• Keep Me All the Way
• I shall Not Be Moved
• I Can’t make It (Without the Lord)
• Hold On
• God will Heal the Land
• God Delivered
• Come on in the Room
• Can’t See You
• Barnes Family Reunion
• Barnes Family Reunion II
• The Old Time Way
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