New Single From Funsho

LEGENDS 4 LIFE

The artist Funsho is back with a brand new single entitled LEGENDS 4 LIFE. For those of you who have never heard of Funsho, you may remember him from the 2018 season of THE VOICE a popular music showcase program that airs on the NBC network.  In spite of Funsho’s talent and popularity among the viewers of the show, he was knocked out of the contest. However, it didn’t take Funsho long to bounce back.  It’s always nice to see a young artist persevere and overcome adversity. As for those of you who follow the blog you may recall our 2016 article with Funsho entitled FUNSHO. Now Funsho is back to further dazzle us with his talents and skills.

Funsho has always made music with lots of heart and soul and that hasn't changed. He never ceases to amaze us with his music and his level of talent. This new single is a fun track, yet it still has lots of sex appeal and soulfulness. This may be Funsho's break out moment in the music industry and I believe he is on a path to further showcase the talent that was passed over by fans of THE VOICE. The new music video is equally impressive and also fun to watch. The director Alex Acosta and his team did an excellent job with the production and they should be proud of their work.

As the lyrics in the song suggest Funsho is feeling himself and he should be very proud of what he has accomplished in the last year or so. The music and lyrical selections are well thought out for this track. The performance by  Funsho is excellent both on the track and in the music video. I highly recommend that you go watch Funsho's LEGENDS 4 LIFE. This artist and his music has never disappointed me and I am sure you will love Funsho's music as much as I do. To get more info on Funsho and his music check him out on the web and follow him across all social media platforms. It is always my pleasure to present new work by Funsho because he deserves recognition. So, friends please support this artist he is going to be something wonderful to behold in the coming years.

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FOCUS FREESTYLE by GOALDEN CHYLD

Here at Days Of Joy Entertainment we have always thrown our support around up and coming artist that we feel need to be heard. Today we bring you more work from an artist we have covered before. You may remember our story from a few years back, where we covered the artist Goalden Chyld out Chicago. The story is called VOICE OF THE PEOPLE . It is a more in-depth look at the artist and his music please feel free to check it out.

Now with no more delay I want to talk about the new music video from Goalden Chyld. The track is called Focus Freestyle by Goalden Chyld you can see the full-length video on YouTube and I am sure that you will love it as I did. Goalden Chyld is the modern version of Poor Righteous Teachers X Clan and Public Enemy rolled in to one. His work is always uplifting and thought provoking and this track is no different. Help us to support Goalden Chyld by making this video go viral . Watch below or by clicking on the song link.

Please don't forget to support the artist on the web at his website  GOALDEN CHYLD and on other social platforms. Instagram , FaceBook , Twitter and SoudCloud . Thank you again for stop by the blog. Days Of Joy Entertainment has enjoyed bringing you news of up and coming artist like Goalden Chyld and we will continue to provide coverage for unsung artist and their music. If you know of an artist that makes amazing music please contact us at funtimes@daysofjoyent. we would love to share those artist and their music on our platform. Thanks and please come again.

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Who Holds the Blame

Who Holds the Blame?

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Sengbe Ben Yosef

   After nearly 500 years of slavery and oppression of the so-called African and let us not forget the Aboriginal black and brown people of the land we now know as America. Only one question comes to mind. Who holds the blame for the condition we find ourselves in today? Answering that question may prove to be one of the hardest things for us to do. The question is a bit more complicated to answer than it may seem. To answer this question we may end up hurting a lot of feelings in the process. People on all sides of the argument will most undoubtedly have hard feelings no matter how you slice the pie.

  You may recall a while back a lot of folks were up in arms over statements made by the world-renowned rap artist designer and media icon Kanye West. Back in May of this year, West made the statement "400 years of slavery; sounds like a choice to me". At that moment I didn't fully understand and like most people I was upset and appalled that a black man would say such a thing. After listening to Mr. West and removing my own ego I could clearly see that Kanye was trying to make a greater point about how we are in control of our lives no matter how bleak the outcome may seem. I believe he was trying to accept the fact that we all have a part to play in what happens to us in life.

   Kanye's words opened up my thinking and that's not to say I totally agree with all he said but I did understand he was trying to show us that we have a stake in this game. We have a stake now and we had one back then. He was saying that yes, evil men did start slavery and that was their choice and we had equal choices even though it may not have seemed we didn't. We have a duty in this life to be responsible for everything that happens to us good or bad. For the things that are the fault of others as well as the tragedies, we bring on ourselves. To that degree, I was willing to hear my brother out and respect his opinion on the matter.

   After listening to West a little more I remembered one of our great elders Huey Newton saying "Many of us are fearful of what's happening in America because we have overestimated the ability of white supremacy and greatly underestimated our own abilities".  With this understanding I move forward not giving an excuse to the evil and cruel institution of slavery or the oppressive system that followed slavery but to the higher understanding that I have power. My world can be shaped by my own thinking and we mustn't allow anyone to make me think otherwise. I also remember my own granddad John Robert tell me that " No one can hurt you more than you hurt your own self and the only thing holding you back is you". Granddad was right because the only times I could recall ever really been hurt badly was when I lived in my own ignorance and wallowed in my own self-petty.

   I would be leading you astray if I ended my store there because we all know people can sometimes do horrific things to other people and because of that we are sometimes at the mercy of the universe. Just as we have choices others have choices and we can't choose for them what is right or wrong. What we can do is defend ourselves against unwanted energies that disrupt our happiness and freedom. Once I read that a good man's job is to show the bad man the way back to the path and to also stop him from hurting others by showing him he is really hurting himself. You see, even in the actions of others we have some control and responsibility. The saying "Am I my brother's keeper "comes to mind and the answer is always yes, just as he is mine. We must take full responsibility for our lives if this world is going to change it will be totally up to us.

   I wrote this because I wanted to say something to shake the souls of men and to break us free from the mental bondage we are currently living under. Also wanted to stop us from engaging in the silly traditions of blaming others for what happens to us. We are the masters of our own fate and captains of our destinies. Never shall we bend the knee to man in fear or in hopelessness that we are without choices and power to shape our own path. In the past, the chains were present and very real the weight of them seemed unbearable yet just as it is today the chains are an illusion.  These chains can and will be broken and we have to do is think anew. Dream a new dream of liberty freedom and justice then do me a favor and wake up and get to work.  

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Summer Fun and Fashion

    This summer is going to be all about having fun with fashion. From summer dresses to custom T-shirts the name of the game is having fun with your style. This month on the blog we feature our very own designer extraordinaire Sengbe Ben Yosef and his new design for summer 2018. The About Love dress is a beautiful dress that can be fashionable in the club or in the streets. So let's take a look at this wonderful dress by up and comer Sengbe Ben Yosef.

   The About Love dress comes in four beautiful colors; Lime green, Baby blue, Creamy orange and Nude arounds out the colors for this dress. All of the colors go well with the art work on the front of the dress. The art depicts a women thinking peacefully surrounded by pastel flowers. The art work  and design is very pleasing to the eye.

   The dress feels good to the touch and the quality of the garment amazing considering the prices point the dress falls under. You won't find anything like this at the mall, boutiques or box-stores. This dress is truly one of a kind. Every women should have something as beautiful as this in their closet.

   This summer bring some fun into your fashion and dazzle the crowd when you step out on the town in your brand new About Love dress from designer Sengbe Ben Yosef. Available only at www.designsbysengbe.com

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The Chief Is Back

Last November we interviewed a young artist from Kansas City known as "The Royal Chief". This year we are reviewing his latest release entitled "Homecoming". As always the Chief has given us a work that all Hip Hoppers can be proud of considering most MC's in the game today don't spend much time writing lyrics. This project is jumping off the top and there is no doubt that The Royal Chief is a true talent in the music industry.

When we last spoke with the Chief he was living in the ATL trying to advance his music career but now the Chief has returned to his hometown Kansas City. Listening to Chief I know he could have made it anywhere but like the protocol son he has returned to the land of his birth; back to the city and the people he love. There is an old African proverb that says: If a man is seeking prosperity he must return to the land of his birth to rebuild his mind, body, and spirit. I believe Chief has made the right choice and his music shows it. I think he has found his gold mine because this project is nice from start to finish.

 The EP has 7 tracks in all and every one of them is inspiring musically and lyrically. The Royal Chief is not the kind of MC that cuts corners and you can tell he has given his all on every track. The mood of the project is mellow but it has that club bounce so no worries on that front. It's music with a message but not so preachy that it turns off the listener. This project has tracks that you can bump in the club and tracks for that solo ride through town. Chief has given us something I feel will very special and hope you will support it. 

The first track is "Kingdom Come" and it's the real deal I can't lie this track is dope for real. This track is Chief claiming the crown and serving notice that MC's better get on their job if they hope to compete with the Chief. You can hear the hunger in his voice and trust me this ain't no mumble rap right here. Speaking of trust the second track is called "Trust & Believe" and it is lit no games this is the shit. This track is fire and there's no way to explain it you must listen for yourself, it's just something you have to hear. The next track is some futuristic pimp game on a dope track you can't help but like the song. The track is called "See Me Now" and yes, it's some fly ass shit for sure.

 This is the way Hip Hop should sound in this era and I'm glad Chief didn't give up his music because he has given us a jewel. Next up is the track "Can't Explain" and this track is super sexy the music is bold and completely soulful. Chief has put down some smooth lyrics this is next level pimping. After that Chief reflects on the games the music industry plays and how it feels to be an artist trying to find your way through the madness. The track is titled "Elevator Music" and it's a self-motivated pep talk on things that we all go through with our own self-doubts and fears. The next song is called "My Brother's Keeper" and it is a heartfelt message about lost and human suffering. I think many of us who have lost loved ones to violence can relate to the words in this song. For me, this song was my favorite track and I wish more artists would put their emotions on display in their music.

 Only one song left to review but because of the title I know we will hear more from The Royal Chief in the future. The final track is called "No Days Off" and just like everything Chief does this track is dope. This track is Chief putting his stamp on his work and letting it be known that he is here to stay. The entire EP is remarkable and my only wish was that he had done more songs. I really enjoyed reviewing this work it was refreshing to hear such mastery and skill in Hip Hop again.

 Overall I am more than impressed with this work just as I have been with his talent ever since I first heard The Royal Chief. Friends, please take some time to treat yourselves to some of the best Hip Hop music on the underground scene. In the next few years, I can see this artist becoming a household name. He has the talent and the skills and all he needs now is a listen from the people. Please share the music. Do your part to revive Hip Hop and real Mc'in; support "Homecoming" and The Royal Chief.

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Not This Time

First let me say pussy and dick. I bet you're listening now right? Now that I have lowered myself to speak to you the least could do is rise up to hear me. Millions of liberals made excuses when they saw police shoot my people in the back. They turned a blind eye when the cops choked my brother to death. They cared not when my people where the victims of brutality.

Now because their life styles may be affected or effected they want me and my people to join their cause. They said we should have voted and we are the reason Trump won. We shouldn't even care to be truthful. When ever white people have a problem with white people they want the help of black people. Examples: American Revolution, Civil War, WWI, WWII, The Feminist Movement and many more.

When the system murders innocent black men women and children the liberal are for the most part silent. So now it's my people turn to watch you deal with the system alone. I ask all my people to take a step back and return to your own homes and communities to begin the healing process for our people.These same liberals will turn their backs on us when have what they want from the system.

Examples of their back turning: Slavery. Black laws, Jim Crow laws, Lynchings after WWI & WWII, Destruction of the Black Family after the feminist movement and so much more. I can't begin to list every time the liberals turned on us.This is there fight. Let us return now to the way of our ancestors before we came in contact with them. Let us now turn back to our universal God head and ask him/ her to deliver us from this hell... Let us start the work that will free the next generation from bondage.

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New Soul Food

A Star Among Us

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Sengbe Ben Yosef

The weeks have passed quickly and we are already into the second month of the year. The Unique Artist series has been very successful in the first year and we want to keep up that spirit of excellence with our next artist for the month February. This month we bring to you the story of a young singer-songwriter from our nation's capital Washington D.C… Born to the world as DaMar A. Jackson this artist goes by the stage name DaMar J… In fairness to our readers I must disclose the fact that I am related to this young man but that is not the reason I write about him. This young man has a great deal of talent and it would be a shame not to showcase him simply because he is my relative. DaMar J. has gifts both as a singer and as a songwriter. His choice of topic range from part jams to deep emotional soul ballets. He has come a long way in the time I have watched him grow and I believe he has earned the right to be in the blog series for Unique Artist.

As you can imagine I had no problem securing an interview with DaMar because as I say he is family. The only problem was finding the right time to get together and talk about his music career. Long story short, we made it happen and you are in for a treat especially if you like R&B music that is new and exciting. DaMar's music lyrically is a throwback to a time when artist worked on the words as much as they did the sound. In his work, he has managed to capture that old school vibe we all love but at the same time, he gives us something fresh and witty by way of word selection vocal delivery and his choice of musical sound that accompanies his brilliant writing abilities. So we began this interview by allowing DaMar to tell us some things about himself and how he came to love music and entertaining so much.

DaMar says first and foremost music and singing are like magic for him and he just loves being able to touch people through song. He says that in his music he has always wanted to be a voice for the voiceless and although he writes the occasional party song or dance cut, his real goal in music is to speak for those who are unable to speak for themselves. When you first listen to DaMar's music the fact that really cares about what he is singing is evident from the first note. DaMar J. says he started singing as a young child at around age 6 or 7. He says he was inspired to sing by the movie The Bodyguard starring the late great singer Whitney Huston and the award-winning film star Kevin Costner. DaMar said Huston's singing made a great impression on him and he has been singing ever since. As a child, DaMar said the choir at his grandma's church inspired him to sing as well.  

DaMar said that he really didn't get serious about singing or making music until he was about 16 years of age. He says before that it was just fun times singing for family and friends. DaMar says he was bitten by the bug to perform back in high school after he won first place in a high school talent competition. He says after that he has wanted nothing more than to perform his music in front of as many people as he could. DaMar has performed before local crowds on the D.C. music scene for a number of years taking part in big and small showcases in the DMV area. DaMar also has 4 complete projects under his belt and currently is working on a 5th project to be named later this year. His first project was entitled FADE. He says it was a series of songs written and produced by him and the title track Fade was voted to be on the coast to coast mixtape back in 2012. After that, he had another work called "DaMar J's Room" a group of songs he did on some popular tracks by the artist Drake. Last year DaMar did a mixtape duo with another outstanding DMV talent, singer Dimi Dashon. The mixtape is called "The LoveChronicles".   

This year on January 1st, 2017 DaMar J. released his 4th project entitled PATIENCE, and like "Fade", "Patience" was written and produced by DaMar J. and it is a great piece of work when you consider DaMar is an unsigned artist. "Patience" was done one on a shoestring budget but you wouldn't think it after listening to the quality of the work put forth by DaMar. The team at the blog fell in love with almost every song on the track 8 EP and we had a hard time picking a feature track for the story but we all agreed that "When You Find Love" the last track on the EP was the best song on the project. It has everything a love ballet should have and you can't help but love it. The song is about finding love and how that moment can transform you as a human being. In the song, DaMar sings about finding true love and how beautiful it is when you find it for sure. The music and the lyrics are as beautiful as the thought of true love and DaMar's singing is wonderful on this piece. I do believe that his fan base will grow greatly after people get a chance to experience this song.

We have some other favorites on the project and I list them here for you to check out as well. The team also enjoyed the track "How 2 Act" the 1st song on the EP. This track has plenty of pop and attitude and DaMar's delivery is perfection. The song talks about people needing to understand that there is a time and place for everything and if you want to be successful you better learn how to act in those times. We also like "Ain'tCha Bestie" and song about knowing who your friends are in life and being able to understand the difference between real friends and fake ones. The track has great bounce and a playfulness to it that makes it fun to listen to over and over again. Another favorite from the EP was "Waiting", a song about waiting around for things to happen and being fed up with the whole process of waiting. I guess if the EP had a title cut then Waiting would be that song. The music is unbelievable and the arrangement is a little on the spacey side but I love it. As I said the team enjoyed the whole project from start to finish and we are sure you will love Patience as well.

I asked DaMar what we could expect in the near future from him and his music and he said this year he is working on a number of new projects for himself and other artists. He says he will also be getting out and gigging more this year because he knows how important it is for his fans to be up close and personal with him. DaMar says going forward he is going to be pushing harder than ever to make his name a household name, not just for him but for all the people who have invested their time money and hopes in his dream. He says he feels he owes it to his supporters to make good on the dream. DaMar says it's time to stop dreaming about it and time to bring the vision forth to its full manifestation. I have been watching this young man for a long time and I believe now he gets it and we will be hearing much more from this delightful artist in the future but for now please go out and support his works and spread the word that a star is among us. This has been another Unique Artist moment from your friends at Days of Joy Entertainment and we want to encourage you to follow the links below to find out more about the music and career of DaMar J… Until next month enjoy the music and share it with friends and family because music is the other soul food.

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Diesel

The Birth of a Legend

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Sengbe Ben Yosef

Greetings good friend and welcome to 2017! By the grace of God, we made it through another year. 2016 was full of ups and down and some unexpected turnabouts. You alt to know by now that America has elected a new president whose name I will not mention because I am sure he will get plenty of press coverage in the mainstream media and on the Politics page of our blog. As we enter into 2017 we wanted to take the Music page of the blog and our "Unique Artist" series back to the street.  As you may know "Hip Hop" music started in the streets of NYC over 50 plus years ago and the origins of the music began in the streets and it was the hood version of the news. Well, this month we have an artist that is the modern day version of classic MC's like Spoony G and the rapper Too Short.

Our subject comes to us out of the mean streets of our nation's capital Washington D.C... This artist is a through back to a forgotten era in rap and hip hop music where street knowledge was the term we used to describe rappers like this young man. His flow is exceptional and as I say he is teaching the lessons of the streets without glorifying them and in doing so he is revitalizing a lost art form in hip hop music. All too often young rappers talk street but they aren't teaching a damn thing. Not is guy, he is repping street knowledge to the fullest. The artist goes by the name Diesel and you will clearly get the reason why after listen to his high-octane style of rap which will leave you feeling like you've been run over by a Mack truck. This is the rise of a legend in hip-hop and you don't want to miss this monumental moment in hip hop history.

Diesel was born Hershel Walker and he grew up in a notorious housing project in Washington D.C. commonly known as The University or as it was known by its residents "58 U". The East Capital Dwelling housing complex was one of the worst in N.E. Washington D.C. and it was there that Diesel learned the hard facts of life. You may be wondering why the people called the development a university. Diesel says that the old hustlers came up with the name and a while it just stuck. If you think about it; it makes perfect sense because when you want to learn you go to school and if you want a higher level of understanding you to a university to advance your knowledge. Diesel says living in the projects he learn a lot of lessons about life you couldn't learn anywhere else.

He says, some of the lessons were bad but for the most part he learned a lot about human behavior living in the hood. He also says his up bring is one of the leading influences in his music. Diesel said people might not think it but the ghetto offers you a lot when it comes to building your character. You learn about everything there is to know about life; you get to see people at their lowest points as well people in the worst places overcoming hell to make a good life. Diesel said he wouldn't change one thing about his upbringing or the facts of his earlier life in the projects. Diesel says "58 U' made me who I am today and I will never turn my back on that. So many good people and so many life lessons for a young man like me Diesel said.

Diesel has a new EP out entitled "Keisha House" and it is the main reason we wanted to talk to Diesel. We asked what is the meaning behind the title "Keisha House" and he said: The meaning is more like a novel or major motion picture. It's just my way of talking about some of the shit that happened over the years. It is a metaphor for the world and what happens when human beings get caught up.  Basically, it's my testimonial to life in the ghetto from the perspective of someone in a trap house environment. The EP is meant to serve as a notice to those who judge us city kids. They don't know what hell we have been through and I feel they got no right to judge us unless they spend some time in our shoes. Diesel says I just want to bring my music to the public and have them understand what it's like being young and black in America. This young man has a brilliant mind and his music is just as insightful as he is. Yes, his music is raw and gritty but it has lots of truth.

The EP is "Keisha House", the artist is Diesel and I strongly suggest you try it out. The beat production is just as unique as the rapper and I know the true hip-hop heads will love it. The project has only 5 songs and that may be its only drawback but those 5 tracks are well worth the 3.99 admission fee. I tell what, these 5 songs are a damn sight better than most artists' complete body of work. For now, the EP is on our parent site at www.daysofjoyent.com but the project will be going global soon. Here's a rundown of the tracks on the project. First up is the title track "Keisha House" and it is one the best on the EP. Followed by "Thought", "Full Metal Jacket", "Bless The Water" another favorite of mine. Lastly, a song called "Diesel" which is a direct insight into the man himself. I know once you hear this you will love and play it as much as I do.

Follow the links below for more info on Diesel. Also, Diesel does have a working relationship with Days of Joy Entertainment and Sengbe Ben Yosef. However, I stand by all of the statements and claims in this story. Thank you for your time and again welcome to 2017. We wish you all the best in the coming months and we hope that your year is a smashing success. So from me and the team here at Days Of Joy we say Happy New Year!!!

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The Restoration

This month is special for those music lovers who follow the Christian belief system because it is the month in which the savior Yeshua aka Jesus Christ was born. In honor of that, we chose to highlight a genius of a gospel rapper who goes by the rap name Mike Body. A friend of ours  sent us an email back in September of this year and told us to check this guy out and we did. After listening, the team decided to do a story on Mike and his music. Mike Body reminded us of classic rap acts like Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth or newer acts like Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole but do not be fooled that statement because Mike has a strong presence of his own . His style is very unique and the message he delivers is not so preachy that it turns the listener off to what he's saying. I believe any hip hop music lover could fine themselves getting into Mike Body even if you're not a follower of the Christian faith. Mike is from Baltimore Maryland and you can hear how the city must have molded and shaped his music and his subject matter.

We hooked up with Mike to learn more about his music. We asked Mike a series of question about his life and his music. First, Mike says: He has had a great love for music as far back as he could remember. He said he would listen to his mom as she would play music and dance around the house. Mike says his mom would play lots of artists but Michael Jackson, Guy and Anita Baker stayed in heavy rotation when his mom played music. Mike also credits his love of music to his dad as well. He remembers his dad having a large vinyl collection of records mostly from the 60's and 70's. I think most of us old heads can relate to that? Mike said he heard lots of music coming up but for him the song "Some Guys Have All the Luck" by the Persuaders was one of Mike's favorites. We asked Mike which artist was he directly influenced by and he said artists like 2pac, jay Z, and Nas but more so 2pac because he could relate to the pain and realism depicted in some of Pac's lyrics.

Mike said there are some good friends and producers that he grew up with that inspired him to rap also. Mike says he couldn't forget about these guys. Men like Charles aka (600 Rush) a friend he grew up with and Devon aka (Mayday) a producer he has worked with. Mike says Mayday is the first real producer he ever worked with and both him and 600 Rush inspired him to become a better rapper. Mike has other members of his family who are into Hip Hop also. Mike says he has two cousins one named Asia a rapper and the other goes by NAE, a rapper/producer. Mike told us hopefully next year we would be hearing from NAE's untitled project which Mike plans to executive produce for his cousin. It's a good thing when an artist has good people around them and even better when those people are family and friends.

Mike Body has been making music for about 10 years but he says he never took it seriously until he got with a group called the Nocklist. After the group disbanded, Mike decided to retire and focus more on his life as a Christian. Mike's retirement from music wouldn't last long and after a year he was back at it, but with a better perspective. Mike's producers M. Bennett and Kevin A. made Mike see that he needed to take the recording of music more seriously. Mike says while making his first solo album, M. Bennett's input and attention to detail was a big reason for that album's success. Mike Body says he has tried his hand at composing music but he prefers to stick to the songwriting aspects of making music for now. Mike says some of his most inspiring moment in his career came when he recorded the "Obituary" project. Mike says this was some of his best memories as an artist because the creation of the music was so organic at the time. He says he will never forget the reaction to that album because it was unplanned but at the same time, it gave birth to a new audience of listeners. He says I'm blessed to have that under my belt today.

Mike Body has some great works out there right now and we have listed a few for you to check out. One track is called "Gospel on Sunday" featuring a dynamic singer "Jarell Johnson". The song is an uplifting track that is full of hope and inspiration it was a close runner up for this stories feature song. Another track of Mike's we enjoyed is a track called "Selection Process" featuring singer "Devin".The song is about the choices we make in life and in love relationships. Also it’s about how we fight against the temptations we face trying build a better relationship God while attempting to maintain our love life.  As we reviewed Mike's many great works the consensus began to form around this month's feature song. The track is entitled "The Restoration". It is a clever run down of our weaknesses as men and women. The song speaks on our fight as humans beings trying to live up to the standers of the "Most High". "The Restoration" is about facing your inner demons and being true to yourself and God. We wanted to know Mike thoughts on  the song and he had this to say: The Restoration was about the imperfections we all have either in word deed and as human beings. I was talking about a restoration from a doctrinal perspective and a relationship perspective. When I say "I ain't perfect I can't lie" is because I'm aware true cleansing comes when I admit my imperfections to God. If we say we have no sin we make him a liar and the truth is not in us. 

Mike continues by saying: Now, everything ain't for everybody but with God, you have to be real with yourself and especially with him in order for that relationship to have any authenticity. I know of people that have fallen away because they were repeatedly scorned by the church because of some faults they may have had. Like, people having a baby out of wedlock or for having previous troubles with the law or because of their financial and education level. Sadly, I know of some people that are knowingly and unknowingly being taught a false doctrine. When I wrote the song I put myself in their shoes to hopefully shed some light on the issues and to let them know I can relate on some level, also to say that I care. The church is intended to be a spiritual hospital, not a courtroom, not a corporate business but instead it should be  a loving and supportive family environment. Mike says: The song is my contribution to the black family. We need more of that in music and life. I agree with Mike we do need more music like this and more people willing to make it. 

We asked Mike what we could expect going forward: Mike says right now he has been busy promoting the new EP "Signs of Maturity". He is also planning to shoot a new video for his song "Call Me King" soon. Also, Mike is putting out the remix version he wants to get a special feature for that project. Mike say just stay Tuned! We asked Mike what message he was trying to get across to the people and Mike said if I could get a message across with my music it would be to tell people don't let the circumstances in life define who you are, keep living. We really enjoyed Mike Body's music and talking with a man who wants to do more than just make music he wants to serve God and give the highest praise. We wish Mike all the best and we also encourage you to put your support behind Mike because artist like him are few and far apart these days. We could sure use a good word and some awesome sounds nowadays. Mike Body has that and more check him out at the links below.  And as always we ask that you support the artist and support good music because the world could use some good music right now.

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