Real Gospel with the Xman Podcast

Lawrence Thomison Radio Interview

This weekend the Lawrence Thomison is my special guest! Not only is he a hidden gem in the gospel music industry, he’s a member of the Dr. Bobby Jones Nashville Super choir, and my brother in the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.! His new song is “I thank you Lord” and you’ll hear his moving and riveting testimony of how God has lead him from growing up in Nashville TN to stardom in the gospel music industry! Bio: Rev. Thomison became a recognized name and face in the gospel world with the Grammy award nominated hit single “You’ve been Good to Me” featuring the Music City Mass Choir on the compact disc album entitled “Never let go of His hand”.Rev. Lawrence Thomison’s next release was his, “Deliverance will Come” album which is the third compact disc from Rev. Lawrence Thomison. “Deliverance will Come” captures all the energetic excitement of a “Rev. Lawrence Thomison” performance. Lawrence without protest admits that is was truly a memorable occasion. His next compact disc entitled "Hymns of the Church" was truly a powerful testament of what God can do. Rev. Thomison enjoys a periodic change in scene from his traditional gospel style with a more contemporary feel and has the adaptability to pull it off. Due to the landscape and style of gospel music changing ever so rapidly, "Hymns of the Church" has something for all of gospels varied taste. NOW, to feature his unique soulful talent, he has displayed it fully on this latest single entitled "I Thank You Lord" and WOW does it speak to your Spirit and makes you MOVE. This song bubbles with tradition that quickly turns into a contemporary swing that gives you power and enjoyment.
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William Becton Radio Interview

William Becton took a well-deserved break of over 12 years from the music industry, why? You’ll have to listen to find out. This man of God best known for the hit song “Be Encouraged” is back and he’s already dropped two great songs, “Sing unto the Lord” and “I Yield”. The new project is called “Broken III”, lives in Charlotte N.C. and guess what, he’s also a pastor! So what does “Broken” mean? Does it mean what we think it does or is there another underlining theme, you’ll have to tune in to find out how losing his wife and his parents tested his faith in the Lord, this is truly a touching interview you don’t want to miss!!BioPastor, producer, songwriter, and gospel recording artist are a few facets of William Becton. He is most popularly known for his contributions to the gospel music industry, yet he has made waves in radio, and in the evangelical community. He creatively and consistently spreads the message of encouragement in all three venues, while fulfilling his mission to make disciples of the broken.The MusicWith over 20 years of experience in the gospel music industry, William Becton continues to influence and shape the gospel music sound. After a 13-year hiatus, this is being demonstrated with his current single, “Sing Unto The Lord”— an up-tempo, cross-cultural, energy charged masterpiece with a fresh new sound of praise while merging familiar “Old School” influences—from his forthcoming Broken Trilogy—his fifth praise and worship-focused project entitled, “Broken III,” recorded in Nashville, TN, also known as the Music City.The ministry-packed project features worship music from a multi-denominational and multi-cultural perspective that was honed while Pastor Becton was Minister of Music at a culturally diverse ministry in Laurel, MD. “This is by far my greatest body of work,” says Pastor Becton. In 1995, Becton made major noise when he released the gospel hit single, "Be Encouraged" from the CD entitled “Broken.” The song took Pastor Becton from anonymity to notoriety almost overnight. Astonishing the gospel and R&B communities, the album debuted on the Billboard Gospel chart at #3 followed by the album propelling to #1, for over 11 weeks. It also hit the Billboard R&B singles chart at #59 for 21 weeks, allowing secular listeners to experience music with an underlying Christian message. The crossover success of “Be Encourage” set a new trend in gospel music and paved the way for upcoming gospel artists who also had crossover hits.His group William Becton & Friends have received two Stellar Awards (including six Stellar Award nominations), two Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence Awards, three Washington Area Music Awards, Dove Award nominations and a Gold Record. Four CD’s and numerous recordings later, Pastor Becton has firmly established himself as one of gospel music's finest songwriter/producer machines.The Ministry & EdificationPastor William Becton was licensed as a local minister in 1998 in the A.M.E. Zion Church. He was ordained as Pastor in 2002. In 2005, he pioneered Kingdom Purpose Worship Center in Charlotte, NC. He has over 10 years of experience in the pastorate as a preacher and teacher of the Gospel.His foundation and priceless experience at the world-renown Duke Ellington High school of Performing Arts in D.C., prepared him for his educational journey to study Music Education at the University of the District of Columbia, receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology (2010) and a Master’s degree in Theology (2011) from Life Christian University (Tampa, FL). He is currently on schedule to receive a D.M. in in Theology, also via Life Christian University the summer of 2016.
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Renee Spearman Radio Interview

Renee Spearman has a hot new gospel song, "Good Morning" and it's taken off all over the world! Tune in and find out where Renee is from, how she got started in gospel music and what she thinks the future holds! 
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Tony Tidwell Radio Interview

Tony Tidwell's song "Dance in Advance" is simply one of those songs that will have you dancing! Tune in and find out why he wrote this song and hear his personal testimony! 
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Signature Radio Interview

The Voices of Signature is a trending name in the music industry and this weekend I’ll speak with one half of the dynamic duo! Michelle “Peaches” Lett will share with us her story about growing up a P.K. How they got their record deal, why do they call her “Peaches” and her sister “Bonnie”, and she’s got advice about the music industry specifically for the ladies. Their song “I got the victory” has taken off and you’ll find out why! Check this out, ABOUT SIGNATUREHailing from Birmingham, Alabama, national recording duo, Signature, combine gospel with an urban contemporary sound. Sisters Bonnie and Michelle “Peaches” Lett first brought their “signature” sound to gospel airwaves across the nation with their charting single “Bigger Than All” produced by Fred Jerkins and Alvin Garrett. Signature possess a natural gift for music and they are poised to stand out with the guidance of their label, Birmingham Entertainment. Although new to this industry, they have been blessed to have shared the stage with many gospel greats such as Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tasha Cobbs, The Clark Sisters, Damita Haddon, Earnest Pugh and a host of others. Look for their new album release first quarter 2017.For more information about Signature, visit http://wearesignaturemusic.com/
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Fred Hammond Radio Interview Part 1

Part 1 - Fred Hammond returns as my guest and this new project "Worship Journal Live" is taking off all over the world! Tune in and find out why! 
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Fred Hammond Radio Interview Part 2

Part 2 - Fred Hammond returns as my guest and this new project "Worship Journal Live" is taking off all over the world! Tune in and find out why! 
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Kinsmen Radio Interview

So who says staying faithful to the Lord doesn’t pay off?! I’m sorry to disappoint you but these men of God will not only tell you staying faithful to the things of God pays off, they’ll tell you how God has blessed them in each one of their lives. The Kinsmen are my guest on Real Gospel and I’ll speak with Kevin and Van from the group. This family group consists of two brothers and cousins who not only grew up in church but have been singing together for years. Their song Born Again takes us back to that old school sound but with a new school twist. You’ll hear how groups such as “The Mighty Clouds of Joy” and “the Canton Spirituals” were a great influence on them as well as what it was like to sing with them. Let’s take a look at their bio:The music of “Kinsmen” is a contemporary, Inspirational Gospel, with strong emphasis on contemporary and inspirational, as their sound is not that of the traditional “Church” music. “Kinsmen” offers something to suite everyone’s tastes. They have shared the stage with artist such as, R. Kelly, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind and Fire, Mary J Blige, The Isley Brothers, Kirk Franklin, and many, many more. They have performed for thousands and have won numerous awards honors. Even before they were discovered they were opening shows for BeBe and CeCe Winans, The Thompson Community Choir, The Soul Stirrers and Commissioned. They have recently shared the stage with Fred Hammond, God's Property, Karen Clark-Sheard, Trin-i-tee 5:7, and many others. “Kinsmen” will not only inspire listeners of all walks of life, but will undoubtedly take Gospel and R&B into a whole new light.Don’t miss this Interview! 
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