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From Yinka's head..., Mainstream Songs from Christian artists, Music, Music Industry

Great ‘Mainstream’ Songs from Christian Artists

The debate around whether Christian artists should create exclusively evangelical (or at least overtly Christian) content is unlikely to be resolved this side of heaven. In the meantime I thought it’ll be interesting to launch this new series examining what actually happens when people who profess the Christian faith actually record music that – to coin a phrase – doesn’t ‘have Jesus in every line…’ … Continue reading Great ‘Mainstream’ Songs from Christian Artists

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B Positive Choir’s Debut Single – a Call to Rise Up and Give Blood

B POSITIVE CHOIR releases their debut single to encourage blood donation and support sickle-cell sufferers Following their TV debut at MOBO’s 2017 Awards, B Positive Choir today (11 December 2017) announced the release of their first single “Rise Up”, a commendable cover of the Andra Day original (which itself already has 19 million views on YouTube). With lead vocals by the MOBO Gospel category winner, Lurine Cato, the release aims to … Continue reading B Positive Choir’s Debut Single – a Call to Rise Up and Give Blood

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From Yinka's head..., Industry Tips, Radio, UK Gospel Music Industry, Yinka on Radio

Why You (Still) Need Radio in Your Life – By Radio Presenters (Part 1)

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In an age where you completely control every aspect of your audio consumption experience, why do you still need music radio..?

I’ll be honest: before I started working in radio I had very little time for the medium.

These days we’re spoilt for choice, with options for free and paid download services, or audio streaming via any number of platforms, most of which are (for the moment at least), free.  So why in the world would anyone need radio? Continue reading “Why You (Still) Need Radio in Your Life – By Radio Presenters (Part 1)”

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Why You (Still) Need Radio in Your Life (By the People Who Should Know…)

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Think about it – in this age where you completely control every aspect of your audio consumption experience, why do you still need music radio..?

I’ll be honest: before I started working in radio I had very little time for the medium.

There was a perfectly valid reason for that, too: these days we’ve potentially got all the music we’ll ever need on demand. And chances are we’re not getting the vast majority of that selection via radio.

We’re completely spoilt for choice, with easy access to free (and paid) download services, and to media streaming via any number of platforms, most of which are (for the moment at least), also free.

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Awards, From Yinka's head..., Special Features, UK Gospel Music Industry, UKGospel Team

#MOBOGospel – Time To Move On..?

I decided to not say much on the MOBOs for 2015.  That was deliberate. To be honest, the UKGospel.com team’s excellent 2014 #MOBOGospel specials had pretty much said much of what was needed, articulating a whole range of issues around the complexities of the UK Gospel scene’s relationship with the country’s biggest Black Music awards platform. In my view a new opinion piece would have … Continue reading #MOBOGospel – Time To Move On..?

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#MOBOGospel Part 4 – Lady T’s Thoughts on The MOBO Gospel 2014 Nominees (Podcast)

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MOBO 2014 – The UKGospel.com Specials

So, it’s that time of the year again. The MOBOs roll back into town for 2014, returning to the Big Smoke for the first time in years, with the event taking place on October 22nd.

And you can bet your house (or rented accommodation) that the ‘whos’, ‘hows’, and ‘whys’ in response to the announced nominations will – pretty much inevitably – not be that far behind.

What is it about the UK’s biggest Black music awards that completely polarises opinion across the board..?

In the fourth instalment of our special #MOBOGospel series Yinka Awojobi catches up team member Lady T for her take on the 2014 nominees

It got a bit heated.

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What’s The Point Of The MOBOs..?

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MOBO 2014 – The UKGospel.com Specials

So, it’s that time of the year again.  The MOBOs roll back into town for 2014,  returning to the Big Smoke for the first time in years, with the event taking place on October 22nd.

And you can bet your house (or rented accommodation) that the ‘whos’, ‘hows’, and ‘whys’ in response to the announced nominations will – pretty much inevitably – not be that far behind.

What is it about the UK’s biggest Black music awards that completely polarises opinion across the board..?

Continue reading “What’s The Point Of The MOBOs..?”

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Downloads, From Yinka's head..., Radio, Videos, Yinka on Radio

How I Ended Up Creating an Amazing Music Video – For Free! (ish)

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Ever thought it was impossible to create a music video because you didn’t have much cash…?

This may help…

You may know that in addition to publishing UKGospel.com, I currently present a weekday breakfast radio show on Premier Gospel.  A couple of weekends ago I was looking for ways to create a short video to promote the show.

I’ve done lots of audio promos – that’s standard procedure for radio.  But I wanted to do more video, as the challenges around using video to promote radio are interesting on multiple levels.

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UKGospel.com Podcast 10 – You Have the Power: What Would You Do For UK Gospel…?

UKGospel.com Podcast 10 – You Have the Power: What Would You Do For UKGospel…? The first 2013 podcast release from the UKGospel.com team and guests… And (in case you can’t see the photo above for some reason) arguments break out once again over diverse issues including: What the team would do if they were the CEO of the UK Gospel music industry Following the Pope’s … Continue reading UKGospel.com Podcast 10 – You Have the Power: What Would You Do For UK Gospel…?

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From Yinka's head..., Music Industry, News

Want People to Keep Returning to Your Site? Ditch Autoplay

Does the audio or video media auto-play on your site..? You know the story: you’re on your lunch break at work. You decide to check out that website someone recommended. You type in the www dot whatever and press ‘Enter’… Total, embarrassing chaos erupts. You’re on an unfamiliar work PC. The sound fills the entire room, and everyone in the office stares disapprovingly. …and the … Continue reading Want People to Keep Returning to Your Site? Ditch Autoplay

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