Real Gospel with the Xman Podcast

Ki Ki Sheard Radio Interview

She’s been a regular guest on Real Gospel more times than any other artist I’ve interviewed and she’s back again this weekend. Kierra (Ki Ki) Sheard is back to talk about the blessings God has given her from her reality show, being a judge on Sunday Best, touring, a new clothing line, being a college student, a new CD, and the list goes on! You’re in for a treat because Kierra will also give advice to us on everything from music, how our young people can enjoy life and still love the Lord and so much more. This is an interview you truly don’t want to miss!
 
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Bishop Marvin Sapp Radio Interview

This Valentine’s Day weekend Bishop Marvin Sapp is my guest. Many of you remember him from the song, “Never would have made it” but there’s so much more to this pastor, recording artist and Bishop. He answers the questions. 1. Why did he choose to become a part of the Global United Fellowship over other reformations? 2. What are his thoughts about the Presiding Bishop Neal Ellis? 3. How did he end meet Fred Hammond and how did the group commissioned get started? Bishop Sapp also talks about his kids currently in college and we explore his CD “You Shall Live” is doing extremely well and not only will we talk about it, but we’ll talk about how he first got interested in music as well. Oh did I mention he’ll even talk about how he got saved? Lots of fun and you don’t want to miss this extremely open and touching interview. You don’t want to miss it!
 
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Immeasurable Radio Interview

When you truly think about it, Gods love is surly, “Immeasurable”! In some ways that’s why these young lady’s named themselves that, and not only are they back as my guests, this time they decided to come and see me in the studio! If you haven’t heard of them yet that’s all the more reason to tune and listen to their powerful testimony as they talk about how they walked away from a Million dollarrecording contract in secular music and work for almost nothing starting off in gospel music. Maybe over the Christmas holidays you heard me playing their Christmas music or maybe you’ve heard me playing their latest song “He Loves Us” a song penned out of their personal need to overcome the stereo types placed on them in a world where we must keep reminding ourselves that no matter the circumstance or situation, God does love us! These young ladies are filled with powerful testimonies about how God has moved in their lives countless times, yea; it’s hmm, “Immeasurable”! If you judge this book by its cover you’re going to surly miss out on a good read! Don’t miss this interview!
 
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Deitrick Haddon Radio Interview

My friend Deitrick Haddon returns as my guest on Real Gospel this weekend! I asked Deitrick, when did he know he had something special musically that would take him places he knew only God would lead him? You’ll love that truly funny story! I also asked him the questions everybody wants to know, will the shows Preachers of L.A. and “Fix my choir” return? Also how did he meet Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child? The answer will shock you! We’ll even find out if he has any new movies in the works! “Masterpiece” is Deitrick’s 8th solo project and he goes out of his way to explain why he chose to name it “Masterpiece” His new song from the project “Be Like Jesus” has taken off all over the world and this is your chance to yet again hear from the man behind the music. For those of you who don’t know who Deitrick is, here’s a sneak peek at his bio:Deitrick Haddon is a 3-time GRAMMY® nominee, multiple Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer and TV personality. A Detroit native and residing in LA, Deitrick’s also starred on two seasons of Oxygen network’s popular reality series “Preachers of LA,” as well as starred as a mentor on the Oxygen network’s “Fix My Choir.” Also a producer, Deitrick has formed DHVisions, a partnership with eOne Entertainment for his music as well as developing television/film projects, in partnership with Dr. Holly Carter’s Relevé Entertainment.Nuff Said! Don’t miss this interview!
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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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