Gospel In Da House(God Is Good)Aug.25 2015*** by Axel Playa©since ➊➒➏➋

As previously outlined in the house music article, in the late 80s the “House” sound split into many sub-genres as a result of so many influences being incorporated into the now trademark 4/4 rhythm.

Gospel House can be considered one of the strongest of these sub-genres, mainly because of its links to soulful house – in that its direction is taken from the 70s and 80s soul, funk, disco and jazz club classics – but its vocal roots go further back, and re-join a strand of the origins of soul music – namely, what are termed as “Negro Spirituals”.

Gospel house is essentially written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding life in spiritual or religious terms (predominantly Christian), as well as (in terms of the general music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. as the term suggests, is about giving praise and worship to God, Jesus Christ or The Holy Spirit.

Gospel music utilize, in the main, choir vocals with a featured soloist, piano and/or Hammond organ, drums, bass guitar and, increasingly, electric guitar. Percussion in the form of tambourines and handclaps is also prominent. In comparison with hymns, which are generally of a statelier measure, gospel songs tend to have a refrain and often a more syncopated rhythm – hence why it works so well within the “House” framework. The vocals are mainly repetitive (a legacy from the days when slaves were unable & not encouraged to read, and repetition was the easiest way for people to worship), and the staple vocal format is known as “call and response” (an excellent example of this structure being “The Underground Ministries feat. Kenny Bobien – I Shall Not Be Moved”).

Featured artists include the likes of the afore-mentioned Kenny Bobien, Stephanie Cooke, Michelle Weeks, Ann Nesby and Jasper St. Company, and on the DJing/production side, DJ Spen and The Muthafunkaz, Timmy Regisford and The Basement Boys are among the most notable.

Tracklist:

Ce Ce Rogers - Someday (Dj Pope's Humpday Vox)

 DjPope's HumpDay Vox remixed by DjPope for Brothers In The Struggle Prod. Bass Player Scotty,Electric Guitar Wayne Cooper,all drum programing and keys by B-sOuL aka DjPope Recorded @ Pope Pump Studios Baltimore MD (443)694-9556 

Hezekiah Walker-God Favored Me (Timmy Regisford and Adam Rios Remix)

Tamela Mann-Take Me to the King (Dj Rich Williams Remix)

Roland Clark - God Is Good (Dj Spen Main Mix)

Producer Roland Clark gets a little help from DJ Spen. The result is a slamin' gospel tune worthy of any floor.

Soul Deep Collective-Passion (SK Sunday Gospel Mix)

A solid EP featuring ten remixes of Soul Deep Collectives underground soulful house gem, Passion. With tight production and diverse House flavors, this is one release that shouldn't be slept on! Strictly for those who like to move, groove and jack to the true sound of House Music.

Groove Junkies feat. Indeya-Oh Lord (Classic Vox Mix)

Robbie Rivera feat. Michelle Wilson-Key Of Life(Original Mix)

A.R.C Singers-Prayer For Peace(Remix)

Candi Staton-Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal)

Bebe & Cece Winans - Heaven (Johnick Mix)

Ann Nesby - So Much Joy (Praise Party Mix)

Pure Gospel Classic!!! This one has one of the most uplifting room filling vocals around!

Copyright feat Song Williamson - He Is (Ferrer & Sydenham Inc Vox Mix)

Craig Alexander - With This Faith

Darryl D'bonneau & Tony Lebron - Message (Extended Sunday Mix)

Jose Burgos, Kenny Bobien - He's A Friend (Digital Lp Mix)

Kurt Lykes - Yes Lord(Original Mix)

Michele Chiavarini - 1 World (Dj Spen & Gary Hudgins Remix)

Michelle Weeks & Dawn Tallman - Joyful Noise (Louis Radio & Raffa Main Mix)

The original, and we all fell in love with it Now its time for it to really take off with these funktastical remixes!! ONly the best get to rework this vocal House jam, and these will blow you away DJ Pope sticks with his Jersey roots for a Shelter killer as 7th District turns it up flips it out, while Aguy hits us with his trademark mindblowing sound! This is one for any jock that loves to excite and stimulate his crowd and get them going into all hours of the night!

Marc Evans - Reach Out For Love (Muthafunkaz 12 Mix)

Luyo & Dj Ermi - My King (Dj Spen & Gary Hudgins Remix)

Double Cheese Records\' first release is a marvelous soulful vocal production coming from Luyo & DJ Ermi and featuring Wendy Lewis. Quality house music at its best, with additional mixes by legendary M&S Productions and DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins taking the song the a whole new level make this a release to watch for taste makers and DJs alike!

Ruben Mancias Feat. Michelle Weeks - My Change(Is Gonna Come) (Groove Junkies Moho Vox)

Groove Junkies go for the classic approach on their mixes. With a perfect blend of live instrumentation to allow Michelle's vocal to shine through. Live piano, rhodes, and bass follow a very different vocal arrangement on this mix. 

Supreme High Energy - I`m Caught Up

DJ Pierre-Jesus On My Mind (Pierres Gospel Vocal Pitch)

Minister Steve - On Time God (Praise Mix)

Brothers Of Peace feat. Latasha Jordon - Praise Him 2 Nite (B.O.P. Soul Delicious Vocal Mix)

Another NY Gospel Diva, Latasha Jordon Blessing the dance floor!

Terrence Parker feat The Precious Blood Sound System - Hallelujah (Hallelujah Feat. Chris Brown - Yo Excuse Me (Tp's Heavy Soul Mix)

Stevie Wonder And Be Be Winans - Jesus, Children  Of America(Big Moses Remix)

Aly-Us & Dj Jshon - Early In The Morning (Savoy's Fun Tyme Mix)

Ekud & Fliz - Dance All Night

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LOVE AND PEACE

Axel