Real Gospel with the Xman Podcast

Joe Pace Radio Interview

The legendary Joe Pace is my guest this weekend and you’ll get the chance to hear his story of what it was like growing up an “Air force” brat, and as a P.K. You’ll also find out how he first discovered he had the gift of music and the very interesting way it happened thanks to a church mother. His latest project is Joe Pace Presents… H.B. Charles Jr. & The Shiloh Church Choir and all you choir directors and choir members not only is this project for you, this is an interview just for you! Check out his bio below, Short Bio: Most will agree that over the past few years there has been a decline in great church album projects. Well, enter “Joe Pace Presents… H.B. Charles Jr. & The Shiloh Church Choir. Produced and arranged by 20 yr. industry veteran Joe Pace, this project features the ministry of well-known preacher and author, Pastor H.B. Charles Jr. and The Shiloh Church out of Jacksonville, FL (where Pace also serves as Pastor Of Worship). This LIVE album offers a great collection of diverse, yet accessible church music (several songs written by Pace and H.B. Charles Jr.), along with fresh Pace arrangements of church classics that will not only bless every listener, but also practically work in any church setting.Grammy, 8-time Dove and 7-time Stellar nominated songwriter, producer, artist, director and author Joe Pace, has established himself as one of the nation’s most prolific church songwriters and choir directors, with many of his songs becoming Sunday morning worship standards. Pace is a 20-year industry veteran, with well over 500,000 in career album sales, spanning 15 full-length projects, whose anointed style, production, and keen focus on church suitable worship, have certainly solidified his place as one of the gospel music industry’s most dynamic and enduring talents.An ordained minister, Joe Pace is the Director/CEO of the award-winning Colorado Mass Choir, the CEO and President of The PACE Group, a multi-faceted music ministry corporation that includes production, publishing, and conference/workshop divisions. Minister Pace’s first consideration is always to ministry at the local level and has well over 25 years of experience serving in music ministry in small, medium and mega-church paradigms, and he currently serves as the Pastor Of Worship for the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. He also recently received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Aenon Bible College, recognizing all his years of exceptional work in ministry.
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Ashaala Shanae Radio Interview

This weekend you’re in for a big treat! My guest isAshaala Shanae and not only is she riding high on the success of her hit song “Big God” but she has a lot of singing advice for singers, preachers, and anyone who wants to know how to properly use their voices! Tune in and hear this power testimony and story about how she started out in church, to how she got her first record deal, and what led her to being a very well-known ear, throat, and noise specialist! Let’s check out her bio!!Bio: International Christian Recording Artist; and Celebrity Vocal Health and Pedagogy Expert; Ashaala Shanae, [pronounced AH-SHAY-LA SHA-NAY] is a Woman of Faith who is focused, fearless, and is becoming a highly sought after Singer-Songwriter, Worship Leader, Speaker, and Celebrity Vocal Health and Pedagogy Expert of her generation. Brooklyn born and British Virgin Islands bred, Ashaala has endured and experienced a journey of life-altering events in which she is not afraid to share wherever she goes. Through her music, real and relevant lyrics, and motivational speaking, she transparently shares her experiences growing up as a teenager challenged by dysfunction, abuse, and abandonment; courageously enduring the burdens of coping in an unstable environment where low self-esteem, insecurities, rejection, negative peer pressure, molestation, family issues, and addiction were all too well known. Rising above the challenges in her life, Ashaala has managed to take those unfortunate experiences of her past, and has transferred her energy and passion into an impressive and accomplished career involving touring professionally as an International Recording Artist; Songwriter; Public Speaker; Workshop Clinician; and Celebrity Vocal Coach to some of the music industry’s finest, including e-One Music Gospel Recording Artist, Jonathan Nelson; BET Sunday’s Best Season 5 Winner, Joshua Rogers; Sony Music and Latin Pop Recording Artist, Carla Mauri; Latin Grammy Nominated Recording Artist, Manu Manzo; Warner Music Group-Spain, Latin Artist, Pitingo; Q Parker of the former Bad Boy Records 90’s boy band, 112; and many others. Ashaala is also the CEO and Founder of The Music and Arts Healing Institute (M.A.H.I.) Ashaala has shared the stage with many Music Industry greats, such as Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, SWV, Mary Mary, and Kem; just to name a few. Ashaala has also been privileged to travel the world as an accomplished touring background vocalist for Grammy Award Winning Gospel Artist, Yolanda Adams, Martha Munizzi; and Grammy Award Winning Soul Singer, Betty Wright. Nominated for two (2) Rhythm of Gospel Awards, Ashaala Shanae is also an accomplished songwriter, noted for her work on Island Def Jam Artist, Ace Hood’s anthem, "Top of the World" and in Gospel Music, penned the single, ‘Champion’, recorded by Award Winning Gospel Group - Shekinah Glory Ministry. (Kingdom Records/Universal Music Group).Ashaas recently released her new International summer single, ”Big God” which features Award Winning Gospel Reggae Icon, Papa San, and Jamaica’s own Gospel Troupe, Perpetual Sounds of Praise. “Big God” is currently in heavy rotation on national and international radio stations and is available worldwide on all digital retail outlets including iTunes, AmazonMP3, and Google Play. Following up from her sophomore album, "Matters of the Heart”, Ashaala is scheduled to release new music and her first Instructional DVD series and book on Vocal Health and Pedagogy in the fall of 2017.
#AshaalaShanae #BigGod #PapaSan #RealGospelwiththexman

Micah Lee Radio Interview

As we kick off the Christmas season by adding some of your favorite Gospel Christmas songs, It’s said that we overcome by the power of our testimony’s and this weekend you’re going to hear a powerful testimony from my guest Micah Lee! You’ll hear his story how he went from being in a wheel chair never thinking he would be able to walk again to how God healed him and now uses him to witness to countless others. He even shares advice on how Christians should deal with depression as someone who had been suffered with it. His song “Heaven” has a testimony of its own and his new project “Victory” puts the icing on the cake for those of us who walk in faith and not by sight.Bio:Micah "The Voice" Lee - it only takes one chord from this soul stirring tenor to fully understand why. With Micah's eclectic blend of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and gospel this multi-talented entertainer has mastered the art of sound and captivated the hearts of listeners. As further proof Micah's last musical effort, Micah’s latest single “Heaven” is swiftly climbing and is sure to reach the top!
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Donald Lawrence Radio Interview

This weekend Donald Lawrence is my guest! His latest song "Goshen" is taking off all over the world and you’re going to hear why! Plus, find out what he's been doing for the past few years, and he'll answer the question everyone wants to know, is this permanent reunion with the Tri-City Singers?  
Bio:  
The man who wears many musical colors. Those seven words eloquently capture the multifaceted essence of Donald Lawrence. Songwriter. Producer. Composer. Music/choir director. Recording artist. The guiding force behind such No. 1 hits as “Encourage Yourself,” “Back II Eden” and “The Blessing of Abraham.” Equally at home in both the inspirational and contemporary arenas, the multiple Grammy and Stellar Award winner has collaborated with a diverse roster, including such marquee names as Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, En Vogue and Mary J. Blige. 
“It’s said that the music you do is where you’ve lived,” says Lawrence of his creative journey. “What I do isn’t contrived. I don’t think in terms of genre or religious perspective. It comes from being honest. I just honor the gift and purpose I was given to touch the world and inspire. And people have paid attention to that.” 
#DonaldLawrence #TriCitySingers #Goshen #RealGospelwiththexman #SheriJonesMofett 
 

Travis Greene Radio Interview

Travis Greene is loved by everyone! This weekend he's my guest and I'll have a talk with him about where he's been, how he see's gospel music and his new project "Crossover"! You don't want to miss this interview! 
#TravisGreene #CrossOver #RealGospelwiththexman

No Chains Radio Interview

You’re in for a treat as the group No Chains returns as my guest. The guys are back and this time not only will we talk about their new project “Tell Somebody” we’ll talk about the inspiration behind the album and their latest single, “Stand By Me”. The song also has a powerful testimony that will cause you to reflect not only on your past, but cause you to think about just how good God has been to you in your life. This album has something from everyone so be sure to listen and hear the story behind these men of God! Bio: No Chains includes veterans of the United States Armed Forces with 137 years of combined service. Having spent over a combined century in the military, the Washington DC based group have experienced firsthand the struggles, hardships, and sorrows that bind people worldwide. No Chains strongly believes that these seemingly unbreakable strongholds can only be shattered through the acceptance of and trust in Jesus Christ.No Chains was formed in 2012 by Kenny Vernon and Gean Alston. Along with Gean and Kenny, No Chains currently includes Herb Hunt, Harry Nash, Ken Gary, and Ron Mack. They are dedicated men of God with a thirst for His word and passionate love for His people.
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Bishop Jerry Maynard Presents The Tennessee 4th Mass Choir

In case you missed my interview with Bishop Jerry Maynard here you are! He'll talk about the TN 4th Jurisdictional Mass Choir's new project "Live In Memphis" the hit song "God's been soo good to me" and how this project came together! 
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Alvin Campbell Radio Interview

So I’m sitting at my desk and in walks Alvin Campbell & Michelle Lucas from Alvin Campbell & Total Praise! They say, hi, I’m looking for the Xman, I said that’s me, and Alvin hands me his CD. I say, do you live here, he says no we’re on a radio tour and Patrick Noble Allen told us to stop by and see you, so of course we go into the studio and now you’re about to hear their story! Their song “Believe” is not only the title of the project, but the single taking off all over the nation! Bio: “Believe” was penned by Campbell and he feels it’s his most personal record to date. “I wrote the song at a time when I pondered continuing music ministry,” shares Alvin. “I had gone through a lot of disappointment and stepped away from ministry for a while. I went back to school for music and sort of put music ministry to the side for a minute. But one day I was in my room and the song, “Believe” came to me. It was God was telling me that He wanted me to believe again. Now I am sharing that same message with others.”The song is Gospel music at its finest. The ballad is beautifully executed and features the unmatched vocal talents of his group, Total Praise. Music lovers will appreciate the unique and exceptional songwriting skills of Alvin Campbell. It’s one of many moving tracks on the forthcoming project. Produced by Pete Chatmon for Hungry Boi Productions and Alvin Campbell for Kimian Music and mixed by Dave Lindsey of 7 Sons of Soul and Soul World Entertainment, songs like “Just For Me” convey the group leader’s conviction. Deonte Gray, known for his background vocal work with top artists and 7 Sons of Soul, takes the lead mic on the powerful track. Passionate about church music, Campbell was deliberate in making sure that each song on the project can be sung from church choir stands.
#AlvinCampbell #PatrickNoble #Believe #AlvinCampbell&TotalPraise