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BeBe Winans shares an emotional, timely new single titled 'Black Lives Matter'
BeBe Winans shares an emotional, timely new single titled 'Black Lives Matter'
As protests across the U.S. and the world demand an end to racial injustice, gospel and R&B legend Bebe Winans shared a timely new single with a fitting declaration: "Black Lives Matter."
Winans began writing the song after the April 2015 death of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody in Baltimore. Winans felt more inclined to finish the song after the continued deaths of Black people in America at the hands of police.
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"After witnessing the horrific tragedies of Freddie Gray, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and so many other countless lives being cut short, I started to think about the ways I could lend my voice to this movement," Winans said in a statement. "Music has always been a way to bring positivity, hope, and people together, so I wanted to create a song that could help bring a sense of peace to this world for our children, including my own. Black. Lives. Matter."
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LORD I'M READY
LORD I'M READY
Algernon/Algie E. Williams Jr. - Bio
“Lord I’m Ready” EP, released March 2015, is the latest musical manifestation and fruition from seeds planted within the heart and soul of independent gospel recording artist, music producer and songwriter Algie E. Williams Jr., (a.k.a. Algernon). His single “Lord I’m Ready”, is the recipient of two “Top 10” and 11 “Top 40” Achievement Awards on www.OurStage.com . The hit has crossed over from Christian into R&B and Jazz charts. Algernon’s fan base continues to grow and gain momentum; his music can be found at: CD Baby Music Store ( www.cdbaby.com/cd/algernon4 ), Amazon.com(Algernon/Lord I’m Ready), www.reverbnation.com/rpk/algernon2 , Spotify, and can be heard daily on Algernon Radio a promotional radio outlet 24/7 under the umbrella of JANGO.com ( www.jango.com/music/Algernon ). Algernon was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City; when as a young man, he was introduced to the music industry. Algernon’s musical debut began as a member of “The Inner Visions” a smooth R&B group where they toured in and around the New York City area. It was during that time Algernon met a man who later proved to be very influential in his life; one of gospel’s greats; Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer, the late Rev. Timothy Wright.
Algie has pursued many musical interest, performing with various musical groups as opportunities presented themselves as backup singer and songwriter to eventually going solo writing and singing. This desire compelled him to writing gospel music and in 1991 he wrote and published “If You Just Believe In His Love” for the Gospel Rama Gospel Expo convention in Atlanta ,Ga. Even while serving in the military; Algernon’s musical appetite developed as he worked with small labels between Seattle and New York City. Algernon’s musical background spans the smooth sounds of R&B, Jazz, and Gospel.