Real Gospel with the Xman Podcast

BeBe Winans Interview

BeBe Winans returns as my guest and we discuss everything from the Winans family, his plays, and his new song, "Free Free". This is an interview you don't want to miss!
 
Bio:
If you follow Gospel legend BeBe Winans on Instagram (@BeBeWinans) then you have gotten a glimpse into how he is faring during his time during quarantine in Nashville, TN home after recovering from COVID-19. But now, in his new video for his new single “Free, Free,” currently top #15 on the Billboard Gospel charts,  shot with key social distancing precautions in place, he pulls back the curtain to show how despite being on lockdown, he is finding a way to live free through running, music and faith as well as connecting with family and friends with special appearances by actress and singer Debra Joy Winans (Greenleaf) and Christian Rapper, actor and radio personality Willie Moore Jr. See the full video HERE.
“What I learned during quarantine and through my experience having coronavirus is that being free is a state of mind. There are so many people who aren’t free because they are afraid of what others think of them instead of trusting what God wants them to do,” said Winans.
With the lyrics “Free, Free, yes I’m free, bye bye to the one back there I used to be,” the video finds BeBe in various states of his own freedom during the shutdown. Wearing masks, he and his friend/trainer Morris Jamison, run through the empty streets, BeBe waves at Pastor Mike Glen of the Brentwood Baptist Church where he worships. He later checks in on FaceTime with his niece Deborah Joy Winans, who plays Charity Greenleaf on OWN’s hit series “Greenleaf,” and his friend Willie Moore, Jr. who encouraged BeBe to make the video. You also get a glimpse of where he creates some of his inspiring music. “Free, Free” is a featured single on his current album, ‘Need You’ (Malaco).
The video was directed by John Carluccio (Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back; Battle Sounds) who managed the progress from Brooklyn via Face Time. The phone was propped up so he could watch the shoot and give BeBe direction while the local cameraman hired for the project shot BeBe from six feet away at all times. 
BeBe Winans has won six Grammy Awards, ten Dove Awards, six Stellar Awards, four NAACP Awards (three with CeCe and one with 3WB with brothers Marvin and Carvin) and three Soul Train Music Awards (two of them with sister CeCe).  As a solo artist, BeBe has released seven albums with guest appearances from friends as diverse as Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, David Foster and Anita Baker and is known for his jaw dropping performances on some of the most important and star-studded musical specials of the past decades. In 2019, BeBe released his new book that reflects on his life and past experiences called ‘Born For This: My Life In Music.’ He is also in talks to bring his musical about his life called, ‘Born For This,’ to Broadway. 
But most importantly he wants to continue to encourage people everywhere to live (Free Free) from fear because God has not given us the spirit of fear but of Love Power and a Sound Mind.
 
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Da Process Interview

These men of God are an example of what and how Godly men should act and live. You don't want to miss this interview when Da Process stops by for an in-studio interview to share their powerful testimonies about God, fatherhood, ministry and music. Hear why their song "Trying To Get To Heaven" is taking off all over the world! 
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Airri Cole Interview

Airri Cole is my guest and this man of God has been waiting for this moment for a long time. Find out his story and how God has inspired him to sing the awesome song "Alpha and Omega" plus here what his new project Awaken is all about. You don't want to miss this interview. 
Bio:
Airri is a dynamic young man that has been groomed in musical and church environments form a child. Cole has gone on to grace stages with African American luminaries like: Mary Mary, Jennifer Hudson, and Michelle Obama. As a member of the Soul Children of Chicago under the direction of Walt Whitman, Cole honed his vocal, directing, arranging, and stage presence skills. Cole is ready to present his gift in a new way with his debut single titled, "Alpha & Omega".  Cole is stepping to the forefront as a solo artist. The single is featured on his 2018 release "Awaken", which was a live recording. "Alpha & Omega" is a praise & worship cut that would bring life and tempo  to your playlist. The lyrics focus on vertical praise and repeating the attributes of God. Airri Cole has a distinct rasp and weighty texture to his voice that will grab the listeners' ears and draw them in.
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Gazzie White Interview

This week I'm honored to have Gazzie white as my guest. She truly has a story to tell and you'll get to hear from her in her own words how God has blessed her, her family, and so much more. Her song, "Song of Majesty" is taking off all over the country and you'll find out why! 
Bio:
This wonderful song (Song Of Majesty) comes directly from the heart of Gazzie and was co-written by her wonderful and talented husband and producer, Deven White. Struggling with many of life's up's and down's, as well as going through two miscarriages within months of each other, Gazzie was tested in her faith and through that came this amazing testimony!
American IdolGazzie was honored to be a part of the hit show, American Idol in 2018/2019, where out of 250,000 singers who auditioned for the show, Gazzie earned a golden ticket to Hollywood, and was able to finish within the top 70!Gazzie is now ready to embark on another wonderful journey of sharing music that inspires the world!
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Phil Thompson Interview

Phil Thompson is my guest and you shall not be disappointed! He's an anointed man of God with a message in his music and songs in his heart, tune in and find out why "Atmosphere Shift" is blessing people around the world! 
Bio: 
• NOMINATED FOR NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR at 2019 Stellar Awards.• Most notably known for penning timeless songs for Ashmont Hill and JJ Hairston’s “Love Lifted Me”• Phil Thompson has successfully stepped forward from behind the pen to release his own solo project MY WORSHIP• The full album debuted #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Chart• The full project was birthed in his darkest hour. According to Phil, “My Worship” was a last-minute addition to what He believed was a finished product, yet, it’s the song that has seemingly catapulted his solo career. • Thompson’s single, “My Worship” quickly became a Sunday morning staple at churches worldwide and broke TOP 30 on Gospel radio charts. • After garnering more than 1 million views on YouTube in just two short months, “My Worship” crossed internationally and was covered on social media by people in various languages including Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Now well of over 5 million streams.• Thompson is embarked on an international tour and is touring in countries like Ghana, Canada, London, Trinidad, Barbados, Bahamas, Nigeria, and the UK. He is already slated to appear this year in countries like South Africa, Kenya, The Neverlands, Scotland, Brazil, Jamaica, and Haiti, to name a few.• He recorded his new project in Raleigh, NC, at World Overcomers in May, and video "Your Love" debuted August 2nd• Leading US worship artist Phil Thompson returns with an unexpected uptempo smash, "Your Love," the debut single and launch of his sophomore season of songs
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Bryon Cage Interview

The legend himself Byron Cage returns as my special "instudio guest". It's been a while since he and I spoke and we get caught up on life, ministry, music and social life. His song, "Oh How Good It Is" has taken off all over the world and you'll find out why. Don't miss this interview!
Bio: 
Award-winning artist Byron Cage, known as the Prince of Praise, has made his mark on Gospel music as a respected Minister of Music and through a series of chart-topping live albums and radio singles.
Most notably known for penning the timeless hit, "The Presence of The Lord Is Here" that introduced the world to contemporary worship music, Cage is credited as one of the artists who helped introduce and popularize Praise & Worship music in the African American Church.
In 1995, Cage launched his professional recording career by signing with Atlanta International Records.  Since, he has recorded multiple chart-topping albums and has been nominated for multiple Stellar, Grammy and NAACP Image Awards.
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Sean D Scales Interview

This is an interview you don't want to miss out on, Sean Scales is my in studio guest and you'll get to hear his story, why God gets the glory and a few other hidden gems. Now's the time to find out what, "A new beginning" is all about.
Bio:
Sean D. Scales is one of the hidden gems in the Gospel music industry. This Ohio native is being compared to vocal greats, legends and new alike. Scales, a Billboard charting songwriter has written for many national gospel recording artists such as Keith Wonderboy Johnson, Lowell Pye, Monica Lisa Stevenson and more.
Scales, takes center stage to share songs such as “I’m Blessed" which was top 5 for 15 consecutive weeks on the Internet BDS Panel and now he just release his new hit single “A New Beginning”. Keep your ears tuned in to the man, the message and the music of Sean Scales!
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Derrick Bridges & Tranzparent Interview

Derrick Bridges stops by to talk about his music, ministry and to share a relevant word. You don't want to miss a word of this incredible interview. 
Bio: 
Derrick L. Bridges is a singer, songwriter, musician and gospel artist, who was born into a rich family heritage of gospel music. His first singing obligation came as he traveled with his family group, The Voices of Harmony, led by his great aunt, Pastor Elsie Rhodes. His childhood consisted of singing and traveling with the likes of Kevin Youngblood & the New Creation, Marquis Powell and the Interfaith Choir, The Mississippi Fine Arts & Seminar Choir and more.  At the request of his pastor, Reverend Eddie Porter, he accepted the role of his church director of music position at the age of eleven. Derrick formed his own gospel group, The Harmony Five, at the age of thirteen. This group later became known as CWV (Children with Voices) after the desire to participate from other youth from the community. At the age of fifteen, he was asked to be the lead singer of The Brothers in Christ.
Derrick’s degrees and formal education came at the hands of Jones County Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. Named the 2018 Male Vocalist of the Year for the Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards, Derrick is currently serving as a church musician on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He served as the Minister of Music for the Shiloh MB Church Association and as the Assistant Choir Director for the Mississippi State National Baptist Church State Choir. He has been the featured guest at The Gathering and has appeared on the nationally syndicated TBN’s Praise the Lord broadcast. He has had the privilege of sharing the stage with the likes of Richard Smallwood, Daryl Coley, Norman Hutchins, Myrna Summers, Dr. Raymond Wise, Dr. Leonard Scott, Apostle Ronnie “Diamond” Hoard and others.
In 2012 immediately following the untimely death of his grandmother, Hazel Williams Bridges, Derrick saw the Lord and birthed TranZparent Music, Inc.  Through this ministry, workshops, seminars, nights of worship and other experiences have been released. TranZparent music has touched lives from New York to Atlanta to New Orleans. The group has received nominations from the Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards, the Prayze Factor Awards, the Voices of Gospel Awards to name a few. The group released its long-awaited debut single, “Magnify”, in October 2018 at the NOLA Praise Fest. The single was produced by Drei Hurd of the Society of Soul.
Bridges has a vision and desire to empower, educate and equip saints for Kingdom work. He conducts workshops, trains directors and musicians and is a staple in the Southern region when it comes to music ministry and education. He has mentored many individuals near and far, many of whom have been released into their own music ministries. Derrick offers himself to area churches as he produces, “Let’s Talk Live”, a talk-show styled roundtable discussion about music and ministry.
Derrick Bridges and TranZparent—a ministry about God’s presence for God’s people.
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