Top 10 Digital Tracks - November, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - November, 2010

1. Call Him Up - Keith Pringle
2. Fall Over Me - Jon Bauer
3. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
4. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
5. Perfect Peace - Keith Pringle
6. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
7. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
8. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali
9. Come and Save Us - Jon Bauer
10. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali

Top 10 Digital Albums - November, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - November, 2010

1. Keith Pringle - Nothing Too Hard For God
2. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
3. Zion - Bury Me
4. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
5. BreatheDeep - Different
6. 39 Stripes - Beyond Broken
7. Brown King - Back 2 Jesus
8. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
9. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
10. Nine Up - Christ Life Or Nothin'

Top 10 Digital Tracks - October, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - October, 2010

1. Fall Over Me - Jon Bauer
2. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
3. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
4. Call Him Up - Keith Pringle
5. Forevermore - Jon Bauer
6. Light of Another World - Jon Bauer
7. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali
8. Come and Save Us - Jon Bauer
9. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
10. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnlai

Top 10 Digital Albums - October, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - October, 2010

1. Keith Pringle - Nothing Too Hard For God
2. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
3. BreatheDeep - Different
4. Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
5. Zion - Let Me In
6. Jack Yates - The Journal of Jack Yates
7. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
8. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
9. Words In Windows - Balloons
10. Kurtis Blow & The Trinity - Just Do It

Brooke Fraser's "Flags" Debuts @ #58 on Billboard

After great anticipation and fanfare, Brooke Fraser's third solo album was released worldwide with great success. The album debuted on iTunes at #4, and has charted at #58 in the U.S., #79 in Canada, #3 in Australia and #1 in her homeland of New Zealand where her first single, "Something In The Water," is also #1, outselling the number two song four to one.

Top 10 Digital Tracks - September, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - September, 2010

1. Fall Over Me - Jon Bauer
2. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
3. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
4. Light of Another World - Jon Bauer
5. Forevermore - Jon Bauer
6. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
7. Come and Save Us - Jon Bauer
8. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
9. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali
10. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali

Top 10 Digital Albums - September, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - September, 2010

1. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
2. BreatheDeep - Different
3. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
4. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
5. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
6. Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
7. Verbal Contact - Alter Call
8. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
9. Kurtis Blow & The Trinity - Father, Son & Holy Ghost
10. Sara Renner - All For Love

Top 10 Digital Tracks - August, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - August, 2010

1. Fall Over Me - Jon Bauer
2. Light of Another World - Jon Bauer
3. Forevermore - Jon Bauer
4. Come and Save Us - Jon Bauer
5. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
6. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
7. Rejoice Always - 3D Remedy
8. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
9. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
10. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali

Top 10 Digital Albums - August, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - August, 2010

1. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
2. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
3. BreatheDeep - Different
4. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
5. Kurtis Blow & The Trinity - Father, Son & Holy Ghost
6. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
7. Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
8. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
9. Zion - Let Me In
10. Verbal Contact - The Trinity Within Me

39 Stripes To Be Featured On Tijuana Flats Website

Hollar Records' 39 Stripes has been selected from amongst hundreds of bands as one of the 12 winners of the 2010 Tijuana Flats "Rock Out With Your Guac Out" Music Contest. The band's songs will be featured on the restaurant's award-winning website (tijuanaflats.com) for the entire month of October, 2010.

Two singles from the forthcoming album "Beyond Broken" (releasing nationally October 26th) are currently out for adds at Christian radio. "Mustard Seed" is a straight-ahead, energetic rocker in the vein of Pillar, and "My Desire" is a fully-orchestrated soft-rock ballad full of excellent hooks and an essential message based on the band's desire to be a true reflection of Jesus Christ in all they do. Expect exciting things from this hard-rock outfit based out of Tampa, FL.

For more information on the upcoming release, visit 39Stripes.com or CLGDistribution.com.

En Sound Music Award Nominee Jack Yates Kicks Off Solo Career At GMWA

LeRae Records and CLG Distribution have announced the recent release of En Sound Music Award nominee Jack Yates' debut solo CD, The Journal of Jack Yates. Yates kicked things off last week with a performance at the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A gifted singer/songwriter and worship leader, as well as the former lead singer of 3-time Stellar Award nominated Gospel group James Grear & Company, Yates is taking the Gospel industry by storm with his solo debut. At last week's GMWA Gospel Announcer's Guild Showcase, he shared songs from the project, which has already earned him an En Sound Music Award nomination for Best Urban Artist, Male.

During his stint as lead singer and staff songwriter with the renowned James Grear & Company, Yates toured and recorded extensively, garnering national acclaim for his clear, melodic voice on songs like "Don't Give Up," "Set Me Free" and "Peace Be Still." He received rave reviews in both the Gospel and mainstream markets for his lead vocals on the remake of The Youngbloods' classic "Get Together" from the 70s. But perhaps his work with the famous duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis while performing on "The Prince of Egypt" and "The Emperor's New Groove" soundtracks has brought him the most recognition.

All of his travels and accolades have led him back to Gospel music, and sharing the Gospel of Christ. "Following the voice of God is essential," says Yates.

Co-produced by Yates (James Grear & Company) and Pharis "June Bug" Evans, Jr. (Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder), the music of The Journal of Jack Yates runs the musical gamut from jazz to R&B to rock. Yates' own journal entries provide the lyrics for many of the songs on the new project, which features Yates' contemporary Gospel originals interspersed with his inspiring spoken word journal readings and Christian standards.

"Jack Yates is a phenomenal singer, songwriter and performer, and label owner Rev. Wilfred Moore has vast industry knowledge and a full complement of key relationships within the industry," comments CLG Distribution President David C. Coleman. "These two elements combine to create a potent partnership, indeed. We are very excited to be a part of this growth process which, we believe, will result in the development of another household name in the Gospel community."

"I'm excited to be part of the CLG family and am very confident that their distribution network will enhance our ability to expose Jack Yates and LeRae Records to the Christian and General Marketplace," says LeRae Records President, Rev. Wilfred Moore.

Jack Yates' The Journal of Jack Yates is available on LeRae Records, and distributed through CLG Distribution. For more information on Jack Yates' The Journal of Jack Yates, visit leraerecords.com or clgdistribution.com.

LeRae Records is a Las Vegas-based independent record label specializing in Inspirational, Gospel and Cool Jazz music. Dedicated to providing quality entertainment through the medium of recorded music and video, LeRae Records spreads the message of hope and love from the entertainment capital of the world. For more information on LeRae Records, visit leraerecords.com.

Nashville, Tennessee-based CLG Distiribution, a division of Chrematizo Label Group, is an independent distributor of Christian music, video, books and other Christ-centered product to the Christian and General marketplace. The company was founded in 2004 with the primary goal of providing a professional yet accessible conduit to a broad spectrum of retail channels for independent Christian artists and labels. For more information on CLG Distiribution, visit clgdistribution.com.

Brooke Fraser To Release "Flags" October 12 - U.S. Tour Announced

New Zealand-born singer and songwriter Brooke Fraser will release her third album, Flags, on October 12 on Wood and Bone Records. The new record was recorded in Los Angeles at EastWest Studios and was produced by the artist. A full U.S. tour has been finalized for November and December, where she’ll perform in legendary venues such as The Parish in Austin, Highline Ballroom in NYC and the El Rey in Los Angeles.

Flags is a dreamy, alternative-pop collection that showcases her agile soprano, lilting melodies, and knack for telling her stories through the lives of vibrant characters on songs like “Betty,” (co-written with Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman and Ben West of Detroit indie duo The Real Efforts of Real People), “Crows and Locusts,” “Jack Kerouac,” and “Ice on Her Lashes.” “I’ve never used as many characters or as much narrative in my songwriting as I have on this record,” Fraser says. “On my previous albums [2003’s What To Do With Daylight and 2008’s Albertine], I was singing completely as myself, which is why I think I got so burnt out from touring. Albertine was inspired by incredibly significant events and people and every time I’d sing I’d go back to that moment where my heart was ripped open. So singing such heavy songs nearly every night for three years took a toll. On Flags, it’s still me speaking, but it’s me speaking through the voices of different characters and their stories. It’s more survivable.” The album also features a co-written duet with Aqualung’s Matt Hales, titled “Who Are We Fooling?”

In 2002, when she was 18, Fraser signed with Sony Music and moved to Auckland where she played regularly at local venues while she wrote the songs that would appear on her debut album, What To Do With Daylight. That album, released in New Zealand in 2003, debuted at No. 1 and achieved gold status the same week. It eventually went eight times platinum, selling more than 120,000 copies in New Zealand alone, and remained in the Top 10 on the album charts for more than a year. The album spawned five Top 20 singles and made Fraser a star in her home country, leading to 2004 tours of Australia and New Zealand with John Mayer and David Bowie.

In 2005, Brooke took a trip to Rwanda, 11 years after a genocide that claimed the lives of nearly one million people. During the journey, she met and befriended a number of Rwandans who entrusted their stories to her, including an orphan named Albertine, the namesake of her second album, which was released in the U.S. in May 2008. After being featured on the iTunes homepage as an “Editor’s Choice” selection, Albertine entered the Billboard Top 100 chart and climbed to No. 5 on the digital retailer’s U.S. album chart. Fraser toured the States that fall, winning over audiences with her dry wit and warm stage presence.

BROOKE FRASER U.S. TOUR DATES

Nov 9 - Houston, TX - House of Blues Bronze Peacock
Nov 10 - Austin, TX - The Parish
Nov 12 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues – Cambridge Room
Nov 13 - Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Theatre
Nov 14 - Nashville, TN - Belcourt Theatre
Nov 15 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
Nov 17 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java Music Club & Café
Nov 18 - Washington, DC - DC9
Nov 19 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom
Nov 20 - Boston. MA - Café 939 at Berklee
Nov 21 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live
Nov 23 - Toronto, ONT - The Mod Club Theatre
Nov 24 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
Dec 2 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
Dec 5 - San Francisco, CA - Café Du Nord
Dec 7 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
Dec 8 - Seattle, WA - Triple Door
Dec 9 - Vancouver, BC - Venue

Top 10 Digital Tracks - July, 2010

Top 1o Digital Tracks - July, 2010

1. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
2. Fall Over Me - Jon Bauer
3. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
4. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
5. Rejoice Always - 3D Remedy
6. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
7. Light of Another World - Jon Bauer
8. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali
9. Forevermore - Jon Bauer
10. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali

Top 10 Digital Albums - July, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - July, 2010

1. Kurtis Blow & The Trinity - Father, Son & Holy Ghost
2. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
3. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
4. BreatheDeep - Different
5. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
6. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
7. Rezurrected Muzic Presents: Tha Circus
8. Sara Renner - Joy
9. Sara Renner - All For Love
10. Words In Windows - Balloons

iTunes Placement for Jon Bauer - Light of Another World

Congratulations to Jon Bauer! His "Light of Another World" EP received prominent placement in the "New and Noteworthy" section on iTunes for both the U.S. and Canadian storefronts. Produced and partially co-written by 2010 Dove Award Winning Producer of the Year Rusty Varenkamp (Rush of Fools, Aaron Shust, Sanctus Real, Meredith Andrews, etc), the Light of Another World EP is a precursor to what promises to be a must-have Praise & Worship album. The yet-to-be-named full-length album from the highly decorated Canadian worship leader is slated for the 1st Quarter of 2011.

Top 10 Digital Tracks - May, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - May, 2010

1. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
2. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
3. You Came For Me - BreatheDeep
4. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
5. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
6. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali
7. Trouble (feat. Mali Music) - Zion
8. Oh Oh Lord - Kathleen Carnali
9. Rejoice Always (feat. Michael David & Lisa Marie) - 3D Remedy
10. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali
    

Top 10 Digital Albums - May, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - May, 2010

1. BreatheDeep - Different
2. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
3. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
4. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
5. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
6. Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
7. Words In Windows - Balloons
8. Christ's MC - The Promise
9. Zerubbabel - The Remastered Project
10. Parabols - The Awakening
    

CLG Distribution Signs Distribution Deal with Platform Music Group

CLG Distribution is pleased to welcome Platform Music Group (PMG) to the CLG Distribution family. Founded by Esther Womack, wife of the late Ricky Womack, Sr., Platform Music Group is a multi-media entertainment company which supplies positive audio and visual entertainment to a diverse international audience. Together with Vice President Jorie "Jay" Johnson, a multi-talented industry veteran, worship leader and former pastor, Platform Music Group is gearing up to release their flagship music title on August 31st, 2010 from legendary Black Gospel icon Keith Pringle.

Pringle, a two-time Grammy Award nominee, has penned many memorable Gospel hits including "Can't Stop Praising His Name," "When All God's Children Get Together" and "I Feel Like Going On." As the founding member of the Pentecostal Community Choir of Los Angeles, Keith spearheaded six projects with the choir, two of which went gold. He then continued on to release multiple albums and tour the world as a solo artist. Other nominations throughout the years include two Dove and one Stellar Award nominations.

Keith's comeback album is entitled "Nothing Too Hard For God." A revamped version of the classic "Call Him Up" (produced by Jimmie Wyatt with horn arrangements by Phil Lassiter) will be serviced to Gospel radio in late July by Vernice Watson (The Artist Company) to coincide with the GMWA Convention taking place in Cincinnati, OH. Future touring will find Keith headlining an AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Services) tour alongside CLG distributed artists Jack Yates (from LeRae Records) and Minneapolis-based independent artist Sara Renner. The tour will kick off in November and visit many military installations across the United States.

CLG Distribution Inks Deal with Hollar Records

CLG Distribution has added Hollar Records to its growing list of up-and-coming independent Christian record labels. The first release slated for September 28, 2010 will come from flagship band 39 Stripes. 39 Stripes is a veteran Christian Rock band which originated in Tampa, Florida in 1998 and has been featured on national television, performed at many summer festivals over the course of the years and has been featured in numerous music magazines as well. The band's first three album releases received considerable airplay on radio stations around the world with songs breaching the top 10 on many Christian Rock charts. The band's upcoming release is entitled "Beyond Broken" and the first single, Mustard Seed, will be serviced to Christian Rock radio by Chris Chicago of Shamrock Media Group beginning late July.

U.S. Visa Policies Impact Former Hillsong Member

"Help Save Ray Campaign" offers free CD with donation

East Bridgewater, MA - July 1, 2010 -- On May 28th, Australian-born Ray Nainggolan (aka Ray & Co) was stopped upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport en route to Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. He was questioned as he passed through customs with AU$3,000 in cash and two guitars. U.S. officials detained him for seven hours and asked hundreds of questions, finally concluding that Ray could not proceed any further into the U.S. due to the nature of his visa. He was traveling under the auspices of a B-1 Visitor's Visa as opposed to a P-1 Entertainment Visa, a non-immigrant visa which allows foreign nationals who are athletes, artists and musical groups to enter into the U.S. for a specific event, competition or performance. The leading official determined that Ray would be a burden on the U.S. economy and sent Ray back to Australia the following day.

On the cusp of his U.S. debut release entitled "White Noise Visions" releasing July 27th, Ray was traveling to the U.S. to spend the next three months promoting the album via concert/festival performances, interviews, a video shoot and several other promotional activities. Ironically, Ray spent four years in the U.S. attending college at Gordon College in Massachusetts beginning in 2000 and, thereafter, was afforded the opportunity to move to Australia where he became involved with the Hillsong movement. He was a featured guitarist on the Hillsong Kids albums "Follow You" and "Tell The World."

As a result of what can only be viewed as an injustice based upon the letter of the law and a government official's unwillingness to investigate the matter fully, Chrematizo Label Group joined independent Blue Duck Records and charities Love Can't Be Baht and The Stable Coffeehouse to form the "Help Save Ray Campaign". The purpose of the campaign is to help raise funds on behalf of the burgeoning artist to cover the estimated $3,000 dollars needed to secure a proper P-1 visa and the additional $1,000 to replace the original plane ticket.

Tax deductible donations can be made through the Love Can't Be Baht website (http://www.lovecantbebaht.com/Love_Home.html) or the Stable Coffeehouse website (http://www.matthewsmemorial.com/The_Stable.html). Blue Duck Records is offering a free copy of the 15-track "White Noise Visions" CD to anyone donating $20 or more to support the cause.

For more information on Ray & Co, visit www.rayncomusic.com or www.facebook.com/RaynCo.

Top 10 Digital Tracks - June, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - June, 2010

1. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
2. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
3. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
4. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali
5. Rejoice Always - 3D Remedy
6. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali
7. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
8. Oh Oh Lord - Kathleen Carnali
9. You Came For Me - BreatheDeep
10. Rejoice - Kathleen Carnali

Top 10 Digital Albums - June, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - June, 2010

1. BreatheDeep - Different
2. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
3. Kurtis Blow & The Trinity - Father, Son & Holy Ghost
4. Nabiy - Kingdom Minstrel, Vol 1
5. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
6. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
7. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
8. Words In Windows - Balloons
9. Jack Yates - The Journal of Jack Yates
10. Sara Renner - All For Love

New Releases - Week of June 22, 2010

This week's new release:

Jon Bauer - Light of Another World (EP)
UPC: 6-22306-91642-9
SRP: $3.96
Genre: Contemporary / Modern Worship
Notes: Digital Only

Canada’s best & brightest artists have certainly made a major impact on the American Christian music scene. While it is no secret that Canada has produced a bumper crop of uniquely talented artists in many genres over the years, the country’s batting average in Christian music has been especially noteworthy. And now, in 2010, Canadian singer/songwriter Jon Bauer is stepping up to the plate. Jon’s third worship-focused recording, the Light of Another World EP, is also his US debut, and he’s excited to share his music—and his heart—with an ever-growing audience. Produced by 2010 Dove Awards “Producer of the Year” Rusty Varenkamp (Rush of Fools, Tenth Avenue North), Light of Another World features four selections written or co-penned by Jon. “My heart is to encourage people that worship is more than music. It’s a lifestyle, and it’s a choice. We need to look for ways to serve God and serve others, representing Him to this hurting world.”

Jack Yates - The Journal of Jack Yates

Jack Yates new project, "The Journal of Jack Yates" is currently featured in LifeWay Christian Stores' "Get To Know" program and will be featured through July 3rd. Jack is out touring to support the new release and will be performing at the GMWA Gospel Announcer's Guild Showcase on July 26th in Cincinnati, OH. In addition, the second single entitled "Who Am I?" is currently being promoted to radio by Vernice Watson from The Artist Agency.

New Releases - Week of June 8, 2010

This week's new release:

Jayreed - Holy (EP)
UPC: 6-95211-91221-0
SRP: $2.97
Genre: Gospel Rap / Holy Hip-Hop
Notes: Digital Only

Born James Wilbert Fleetwood Jr., JAYREED (which stands for Just A Young Radical Evangelist Executing Deliverance) started his Christian Rap ministry in 2003. At the time, he was enlisted in the U. S. Navy aboard the U. S. S. Ronald Reagan. Longing to share his faith with others, it was a common thing to catch the fiery MC ministering to others through music. One day while at sea he had an experience that would convince him to devote his entire life to his “Holy Hip Hop” ministry. During a performance of his song, “Everlasting Life,” a young man burst out of the crowd and fell to his knees, asking God to forgive his sins. Shortly after, a number of different people came seeking prayer for salvation and deliverance. It was a scene that he would never forget. This event made it clear that the Navy was only a temporary stop for the enthusiastic minister. The Holy EP (available in digital format only) is a precursor to his forthcomingfull-length album entitled "Further Upon The Rock" slated for October 2010.

Re:Heat Conference 2010

Christian Music Conference

Click here to register!

Christ Haven Lodge - Florrisant, CO
December 2 -4, 2010

In the midst of these difficult times we are calling you out to stoke the fires fueling the calling on your life. Sponsored by CLG (Chrematizo Label Group) & Goodtree Records, the RE:Heat Conference for 2010 is stacking up to be a groundbreaking event in Christian Music conferences. We will beging the conference Thursday evening with a night of worship and a discussion on the heart of music ministry. We're also bringing in some of the industry's top professionals to discuss key elements of the Christian Music Business from an indie perspective. This introductory notice introduces two of our featured speakers...and more will be revealed in future notices. But here's where it gets really interesting: we will be conducting songwriting sessions and tracking/recording the results during the course of the conference. That's right, you read that correctly! We will have a Pro Tools set-up at the conference and will be pairing up artists/bands from multiple genres with the ultimate goal of creating "Mash-Up Compositions" each spanning multiple genres and will professionally record the results on-site. We're shooting for 6-8 songs and will release the compilation album nationally. The best song (as determined by the sponsors) will be promoted nationally to radio by our very own guest speaker Chris Chicago.

Early registration is now open. Fees begin at $299 per person for the entire weekend & include lodging, meals & transportation to & from the airport. Follow the link at the top of this message to learn more about discounts for those of you registering early, as well as other critical details. Feel free to call for more information.

Chris Chicago of Shamrock Media & Hype Radio Network

Chris is a top-notch radio promoter and has worked with some of the biggest names in the Christian industry. As a result, he has played a vital role in breaking many successful singles on the Billboard Christian CHR & Rock charts. Chris also hosts Hype Radio, the #1 syndicated Christian Hip-Hop show heard in over 200+ markets across the globe.

David C. Coleman of Chrematizo Label Group, CLG Distribution & JesusWired.com

Dave has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years and served as a senior buyer for 15 years with the largest independent distributor in the country. As both a business owner and a music, he is passionate about the art of music and the mission of ministry.

Top 10 Digital Tracks - April, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - April, 2010

1. Dangerous Prayer - Kathleen Carnali
2. Highest Praise - Kathleen Carnali
3. Just Another Day - Kathleen Carnali
4. I'm Just Gonna Praise - Kathleen Carnali
5. You Came For Me - BreatheDeep
6. Oh Oh Lord - Kathleen Carnali
   
7. More Popular Than Christ - Kathleen Carnali
8. Rejoice - Kathleen Carnali
9. Carry Me - Kathleen Carnali
10. Trouble (feat. Mali Music) - Zion
    

Top 10 Digital Albums - April, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - April, 2010

1. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
   
2. BreatheDeep - Different
3. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
4. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
5. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
6. A.B.G. - Still I Rise
7. Brown King - Back 2 Jesus
8. Words In Windows - Balloons
9. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
10. A.B.G. - Hell's Most Wanted
    

New Releases - Week of June 1, 2010

This weeks' new releases:

Rezurrected Muzic Presents: Tha Circus
UPC: 7-03132-29612-8
SRP: $11.98
Genre: Gospel Rap / Holy Hip Hop

Rezurrected Muzic recording artists Minority and Illustrate have joined forces on their latest effort entitled Tha Circus. The album addresses the regional divide in musical styles within the hip hop community while maintaining a unified focus on Christ. Thematically, the album reveals how hip hop music sometimes becomes entrenched in a battle over which style reigns supreme. Musically, the album is ground-breaking and successfully combines elements of virtually every style within the genre. The end result is a unique and diverse genre all its own. Ultimately, Minority and Illustrate embrace the contradictions of hip hop politics while setting aside the differences to focus on the true message behind the music - that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Producers on the project include: Jason Salter (Dove-nominated K2's, The Carlos Mencias Show, The Baka Boyz), Base Jase (Rhythm of Gospel nominated M.V.P., M.T.V.), DK Kair One, Beats Bionic and Illustrate.


Jack Yates - The Journal of Jack Yates
UPC: 7-93573-78082-9
SRP: $13.98
Genre: Contemporary / Pop / Gospel

“Smooth as silk” and “melodic as the sound of a hummingbird over a gentle spring breeze” are some of the cliches that are mentioned when referring to the vocal stylings of Jack Yates. Former lead singer/producer of 3-time Stellar Award Nominee James Grear and Company, Jack enters the gospel music arena with his first solo project that speaks volumes to humanity in the 21st Century. The Journal of Jack Yates is filled with messages of love and inspiration presented through the medium of music and spoken word with Jazz, R&B, and Rock influences. This project has something for everyone as it includes an earth shaking traditional hymn coupled with words of wisdom from Jack’s personal journal. Produced by Jack and the esteemed Pharis Evans, you will find your heart filled with inspiration as this project encourages you to continue on your life's journey...no matter who or where you are.

Top 10 Digital Tracks - March, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks - March, 2010

1. Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
2. Kathleen Carnali - Highest Praise
3. Kathleen Carnali - I'm Just Gonna Praise
4. BreatheDeep - You Came For Me
5. Kathleen Carnali - Just Another Day
6. Kathleen Carnali - Start Over Again
7. Kathleen Carnali - More Popular Than Christ
8. Kathleen Carnali - Oh Oh Lord
9. Kathleen Carnali - Carry Me
10. Kathleen Carnali - Fill My Cup

Top 10 Digital Albums - March, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums - March, 2010

1. BreatheDeep - Different
2. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
3. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
4. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
5. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
6. Brown King - Back 2 Jesus
7. Christ's MC - Man's Only Hope
8. Jason Lovins Band - Good Morning Glory
9. Zerubbabel - The Remastered Project
10. A.B.G. - Still I Rise

Sara Renner Joins the AAFES Holiday Tour

CLG independent distributed artist Sara Renner has been asked to join the AAFES Holiday Tour alongside LeRae Records' flagship artist Jack Yates and legendary singer Keith Pringle. The tour is being put together by Ben Fleming of Mega-Ben Productions who has worked with legendary performers like Kirk Franklin & Family, The Winans, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Mary Mary (and many other Gospel greats) as well as mainstream artists like Anita Baker, Keith Sweat, R-Kelly, Trisha Yearwood and Vince Gill. The tour will begin in early November and extend through the end of February in honor of Black History Month.

AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Services) provides quality goods and services to the troops through the on-base PX's and BX's. The tour will visit military installations across the country with the goal of providing encouragement and sharing the hope that can only be found in Christ with America's best and brightest.

Top 10 Digital Tracks - February, 2010

Top 10 Digital Tracks:

1. Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
2. Kathleen Carnali - Highest Praise
3. Kathleen Carnali - Just Another Day
4. BreatheDeep - You Came For Me
5. Kathleen Carnali - I'm Just Gonna Praise
6. Kathleen Carnali - More Popular Than Christ
7. Kathleen Carnali - Carry Me
8. Kathleen Carnali - Oh Oh Lord
9. Kathleen Carnali - Start Over Again
10. Zion - Trouble (feat. Mali Music)

Wow! It's the Kathleen Carnali show. Nearly a clean sweep!

Top 10 Digital Albums - February, 2010

Top 10 Digital Albums – February, 2010

1. S.O.C.O.M. - Kingdom Music
2. BreatheDeep - Different
3. Sevin - Father Forgive Me
4. Brown King - Back To Jesus
5. A Road Less Traveled - Rescue
6. 3D Remedy - The GREAT-I-AM
7. Words In Windows - Balloons
8. A.B.G. - Still I Rise
9. Zerubbabel - The Remastered Project
10. Zion - Let Me In

Wal-Mart Easter Promotion (Free Downloads)

Six tracks from CLG Distribution are featured on the Wal-Mart Easter 2010 Promotional Sampler available now through April 6, 2010. Click HERE to download the entire album for FREE!



Congratulations to the following artists for being selected for this 21-track limited edition album:

• Words In Windows - More Divine
• Sara Renner - All For Love
• B.L.A.S.E. - My Gift
• Kathleen Carnali - Dangerous Prayer
• Young Decent - God's Way
• BreatheDeep - You Came For Me