(AUGUST 2011) Though her hardship-filled history seemed hopeless, it was in her darkest trials that Beckah Shae discovered God's saving grace. Feeling a divine urgency to share her salvation story and help other find Jesus, she releases her latest testimonial album, DESTINY...

(JULY 2011) It's certainly fair to say that America has come a long way on the issue of race. Given that the Civil Rights movement took place just half a century ago, it's indeed quite an accomplishment that American now has a black president. Progress has been made... but not enough.

(JULY 2011) Kim Burrell is one of Gospel's music's most famous and favored talents, but her unparalleled vocal dexterity is respected industry wide thanks to a list of showstopping performances with mega artists like Whitney Houston and Harry Connick, Jr. Now hear about her latest album...

(JUNE 2011) Holliday and Rev. Warnock joined forces for a unique project combining strong vocals and powerhouse spoken word on their album, GOODNESS AND MERCY, released in April. Here they share with CCM an insider's take on the album...

Check out the latest urban music from artists such as: Aretha Franklin, T.D. Jakes, Committed, Forever Jones, Deitrick Haddon, Beckah Shae, and more...

Check out the latest from Trin-i-tee 5:7, Lashun Pace, Tedashii, and more...

This month, read reviews on Shonlock's NEVERODDOREVEN, Playdough's HOTGOGGIN', and Twinkie Clark's WITH HUMILITY, as well as find out about upcoming new releases from Willie "P-Dub" Moore, KJ-52, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and Richard Smallwood.

It's a veritable bevy of praise with the latest from Kirk Franklin, Nicole C. Mullen's take on worship and a unique collaboration between Jennifer Holliday and the Rev. Raphael Warnock. Read the reviews here, plus other urban releases in May 2011.

Check out the latest urban music from artists such as: Aretha Franklin, T.D. Jakes, Committed, Forever Jones, Deitrick Haddon, Beckah Shae, and more...

Check out the latest from Trin-i-tee 5:7, Lashun Pace, Tedashii, and more...

This month, read reviews on Shonlock's NEVERODDOREVEN, Playdough's HOTGOGGIN', and Twinkie Clark's WITH HUMILITY, as well as find out about upcoming new releases from Willie "P-Dub" Moore, KJ-52, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and Richard Smallwood.

It's a veritable bevy of praise with the latest from Kirk Franklin, Nicole C. Mullen's take on worship and a unique collaboration between Jennifer Holliday and the Rev. Raphael Warnock. Read the reviews here, plus other urban releases in May 2011.