Real Gospel with the Xman Podcast

Virtue Radio Interview

The ladies of Virtue are back and there song “Walk It Out” is perfect for the New Year! This weekend I’ll speak with Heather Martin of the group, she’s going to walk us down memory lane and tell us how the group first originally got started, talk to us about their earlier music, tell us why the group went from 4 to 3 members, and what we can expect from their new project “Fearless”! I live in Nashville and we even found out one of the members actually lives here, tune in and fine out which one. Oh let’s take a quick look at a part of their bio: Quickly becoming gospel music’s new “it” group, Virtue’s 1999-released second album, GET READY, served as an Urban-flavored toast to the new direction the genre was headed. Decorated with numbers “Get Ready,” “Love Me Like You Do,” “Angels Watching Over Me,” and “Put Your War Clothes On,” the album skyrocketed to the Billboard Gospel album charts’ top 5 upon its debut. Leading the group to get ready for their biggest hits yet, the next years’ saw the one time quartet move forward sans Sampson and Sumter to transform into an all sister act with new group member/younger sister Heather Martin. The move proved itself fruitful as their first album as a newly formed trio, VIRTUOSITY, would rise to #4 on the Billboard Gospel Album charts and garner four nominations at the 18th annual Stellar Awards including “Contemporary CD of the Year” and “Group/Duo of the Year.”Don’t miss this interview!
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LA Mass Choir with Donald Taylor Radio Interview

First things first if I haven’t told you Happy New Year yet, “Happy New Year!” Next that’s a picture of me on the left because it’s my birthday weekend and my birthday is the same day (January 9th) as founders day of my Fraternity, the greatest Fraternity in the world, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Happy Founders Day to all my Frat brothers around the world!!Now that I’ve said that, on tap for the show this weekend is the guy on the right of the picture, he’s Donald Taylor of the L.A. Mass Choir. He has an awesome testimony about the history of the choir, how God used him to help impact the lives of the people in his L.A. community and what it’s like to have a gospel choir in the heart and soul of L.A.This is a touching interview that will have you no doubt thanking the Lord after hearing how good God is and a true reminder that no matter where you live on this planet, God does answer the prayers of his people. 
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Earnest Pugh Radio Interview

He's the last Real Gospel interview for 2015, his story is amazing, his testimony can bring tears to your eyes, and his ministry speaks for itself! Rumor has it, if you’re an aspiring artist or musician and Earnest Pugh is either in the audience or on the program you’d not only better ask the Lord to give you that special anointing but also give 150% effort because Earnest is known to sign people to record deals on the spot after hearing them!It’s been a long time since I’ve spoken with my friend and this weekend he returns to Real Gospel to talk about his new single “Trade It All”, his new CD project, “Hidden Treasures & Collaborations” plus he shares with us how, and why he’s recorded music outside of gospel. For those who haven’t heard of this God loving hit-maker, let’s take a small look at his bio. Earnest Pugh:Last year, Pugh’s now- classic “I Need Your Glory” (it spent 9 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart) earned special recognition from BMI as one of the most played gospel songs of the year. It was also the year that Pugh made two high-profile duets. He invited the renowned church-wrecker Beverly Crawford to join him on a song he wrote entitled “For My Good.” Then, he hooked up with R&B legend Lalah Hathaway on the inspiring “Every Promise.” Both songs landed on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and make inroads for Gospel’s Leading Man at Adult R&B radio. Moreover, Pugh is now a record executive. His EPM Music Group label has issued hit projects by Chrystal Rucker, Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis, Charles Butler & Trinity and Keith Williams. After years of licensing his masters to other labels, Pugh’s own albums are now released through his P-Man Record label.Okay, nuff said, don’t miss this interview!
 
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A Randolph Radio Interview

A Randolph is a musical genius! His testimony will surly bless you as he tells his story of playing the piano in church to his pursuit of righteousness through music both spiritually and socially. We even give a shout out to my old Army roommate Previn Nelson when we talk about Miami. What did we say about Miami, tune in and find out. A Randolph’s song “I Will Run” was penned out of personal pain from his family life and his community. He’s loves the Lord, but he also believes Christians at some point must get up off their knees when we are done praying and “Run On”! Have you heard “I will run?” If so you already know how it has impacted you, if not, take a listen and expect to be transformed! You don’t want to miss this interview!
 
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Youth In Unity Radio Interview

It seems like there’s nothing but bad news coming out of the city of Chicago these days! Gang violence, police shootings, and protesting, this weekend the Real Gospel spotlight is on Sidney Buckner and his group Youth In Unity! He’s back as my guest to talk about their new song “Somebody Prayed for Me” and he’ll give advice on how the body of Christ can be more engaging to today’s youth.So youth leaders, parents and mentors, tune in and hear the positive things coming out of the city of Chicago with these dynamic youth who not only serve the Lord, but love the Lord! Don’t miss Real Gospel this weekend! 
 
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Janet Gaines Radio Interview

It seems everywhere you look Janice Gaines is there! Her song “Wait on you” has been rising higher and higher all over the country and Janice has been traveling all over the country. She slowed down just a little and took time out of her schedule to do a live interview on Real Gospel so we could find out more about who she is, where she’s been and where she’s going.Join us, as Janice talks about her days growing up in Memphis, how God actually used students in New Bed Stuy “New York” to show her where her destiny was in him, and how that led her from being a school teacher to eventually landing a record deal with the powerhouse record label Motown Gospel. Janice also gives advice to people who are struggling to find their purpose, and I’ll ask her to do something for you no other radio personality has done, what is it you you ask?, tune in and find out! You don’t want to miss it!
 
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Chicago Mass Choir Radio Interview

The Chicago Mass Choir has left an everlasting imprint in Gospel Music. This weekend on Real Gospel Dr. Feranda Williamson President & CEO of the Legendary Chicago Mass Choir is my guest. She’ll share the history of how the choir got started, why they were formed, and how God has blessed the choir as they stand the test of time. Their song “Thank you, Thank you Jesus” is a testament to what happens in the gospel music business when you keep Jesus as the focus of gospel music. We even mention one of the former lead singers Pam Crawford and talk about her contribution to the choir. You don’t want to miss this powerful, fun, and educational interview!
 
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Alexis Spight Radio Interview

This weekend Alexis Spight returns as my guest on Real Gospel. Her new song “It will be alright” reminds us, God has already made the way for us, even when things seem impossible. She’ll talk about her sophomore CD “Dear Diary” and describe how this project expresses more of her own writing, direction, and focus as to what she wanted to express as an artist!Plus she and I will catch up on where’s she’s been lately since she’s been touring the world. I’ll even ask her to share with us once again just how good God’s been to her in her life. If you’re an aspiring artist or a current one you don’t want to miss this interview, Alexis is giving out free advice I’m pretty sure you’d have to learn about the music business.
 
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