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Witness (gospel Group)
Witness was a contemporary gospel group from Detroit, Michigan. Often called the female version of Commissioned, an all-male contemporary gospel group, they were the brainchild of and chiefly produced by Michael A. Brooks, an original member and producer of Commissioned. Lineup changes and accolades The group hailed from Detroit, Michigan, and was originally formed as a quintet consisting of Lisa Page Brooks, Tina Brooks, Yolanda Harris, Diane Campbell, and Marvie Wright. The group was signed to the Tyscot label in 1986 where they produced their debut album ''Keep Looking Up'', after which Wright departed the group. After the release of their fourth album ''Mean What You Say'', Tina Brooks and Yolanda Harris also left. In the years between ''Mean What You Say'' and the release of ''Standard'', LouAnn Stewart joined the group; gospel singer Lizz Lee also briefly joined before being replaced by Lisa's sister Laeh Page. After the release of ''A Song In the Night'', Campbell and St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit
Detroit ( , ; , ) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. The City of Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area, and the 14th-largest in the United States. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive background. ''Time'' named Detroit as one of the fifty World's Greatest Places of 2022 to explore. Detroit is a major port on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The City of Detroit anchors the second-largest regional economy in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Gospel Musical Groups
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Axiom Records
Axiom was a record label founded by musician Bill Laswell in 1990 with the support of Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. History In 1989, Chris Blackwell sold Island to PolyGram, which in 2000 became a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, with Blackwell remaining as CEO. In 1997, he resigned from PolyGram after struggling with what he saw as restrictive oversight of his management. Axiom was shut down but was reactivated when Blackwell started Palm Pictures. Palm scaled back its involvement in the music business, making Axiom dormant again. Axiom released Sonny Sharrock's '' Ask the Ages'' and Henry Threadgill's ''Too Much Sugar for a Dime'', as well as records by Laswell's bands such as Praxis and Material. A series of world music titles were also released by Axiom, including Simon Shaheen's tribute to Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Shankar's ''Soul Searcher'' and field recordings of Gnawa music in Morocco, Mandinka & Fulani Music of the Gambia, and the Master Musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Appointed Time
''An Appointed Time'', released in 2003 on Axiom Records, is a gospel music album by American urban contemporary gospel group Witness. This was the group's first release in five years since they had disbanded in 1999. The group reunited in 2003 with founding member Lisa Page Brooks, Laeh Jones, the return of Lou Ann Stewart and the debut of Brooks' daughter and future Sunday Best winner Tasha Page-Lockhart. This album also includes an update remake of their previous hit "Standard". Track listing Personnel *Lisa Page Brooks: Vocals *Laeh Jones: Vocals *Lou Ann Stewart: Vocals *Natasha Page Natasha Nicole Page (born 30 April 1985 in Gloucester) is a British rower who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Rowing career She finished fifth in the women's eight at the 2008 Olympic Games. She was part of ...: Vocals References 2003 albums Witness (gospel group) albums {{Gospel-album-stub Axiom (record label) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is An Action Word
''Love Is an Action Word'', released in 1998 on CGI Records, is a gospel music album by American urban contemporary gospel group Witness In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e .... This would be the only album to feature then new members Candace Smith and Ayana Thomas and would be the group's last release before disbanding in 1999. The band would later regroup in 2003. Track listing #"Never Let Go" #"Justified by Faith" #"I'll Reign" #"He's Standing By" #"Resting in Him" #"ABBA Father" #"Sing a Song" #"Walking in the Light" #"An Audience with the King" #"Love Is an Action Word" Personnel *Lisa Page Brooks: Vocals *Laeh Page: Vocals *Candace Smith: Vocals *Ayana Thomas: Vocals Charts References 1998 albums Witness (gospel group) albums {{Gospel-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Song In The Night (album)
''A Song in the Night'', released in 1996 on CGI Records, is a gospel music album by American urban contemporary gospel group Witness In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e .... This was the group's last album to feature founding member Diane Campbell and features vocals by singer Marshetta Nichols in addition to the four group members. The album hit number three on the ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums chart. Track listing #"The Blood" #"A Song in the Night" #"Prelude" #"Give It to Him" #"Oh What Love" #"Never Change" #"More Than a Conqueror" #"Jesus Will Answer Your Prayer" #"That's What You Mean to Me" #"Take the Time to Wait" #"Ask of Me" Personnel *Lisa Page Brooks: Vocals *Laeh Page: Vocals *Diane Campbell: Vocals *Lou Ann Stewart: Vocals *Marshetta Nichols: Vocals Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Can Do The Impossible
''He Can Do the Impossible'', released in 1994 on CGI Records, is a gospel music album by American contemporary gospel music group Witness In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e .... The album reached No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums chart. Track listing #"He Can Do the Impossible" #"We Give Thanks" #"Just as You Are" #"More Than the World Against You" #"Where Would I Be" #"When I Pray" #"You'll Never Walk Alone" #"It's Your Time" #"After the Storm Is Gone" #"It's Raining in My Life Again" Personnel *Lisa Page Brooks: Vocals *Laeh Page: Vocals *Diane Campbell: Vocals *Lou Ann Stewart: Vocals Charts References 1994 albums Witness (gospel group) albums {{Gospel-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CGI Records
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Standard (Witness Album)
''Standard'', released in 1993 on A&M Records, is a gospel music album by American urban contemporary gospel group Witness In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e .... The album contains the title track, "Standard" and the song "Get in the Way", which won the GMWA Excellence Award for Best Contemporary Song. The group won the Stellar Award for Best Contemporary Group Performance. Track listing #"Standard" - 5:37 #"Believe" - 4:52 #"Since He Came" - 4:22 #"Beginning" - 4:35 #"Safety" - 6:09 #"Get in the Way" - 4:29 #"Don't Take It Away" - 3:58 #"Magnify" - 4:18 #"Remember" - 6:07 #"The Latter" - 4:28 Personnel *Lisa Page Brooks: Vocals, *Laeh Page: Vocals *Diane Campbell: Vocals *Lou Ann Stewart: Vocals Charts References 1993 albums Witness (gospel group) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mean What You Say (Witness Album)
''Mean What You Say'', released in 1991 on CGI Records, is a gospel music album by American contemporary gospel music group Witness. This would be the last album to feature original founding members Tina Brooks and Yolanda Harris, who departed after the album's release. Gospel singer Liz Lee stepped in with LouAnn Stewart to replace Brooks and Harris to promote the album. Lee would then depart to the group and be permanently replaced by Lisa Page's sister Laeh Page. The album earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album was an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality gospel albums incorporating .... Track listing #"Perfect Peace" #"Yesterday Is Gone" #"Mean What You Say" #"There's Someone" #"Yes I Will" #"Would Not Change a Thing" #"Still in the Middle" #"Thoughtful" #"Good Love an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fix It/Polygram Records
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