FM2 & Intentional led by its founder Freddie Moore II (affectionately known as FM2) is coming to be known as a West Coast choir with the hearty choral sound that most associate with choirs of the Midwest and East Coast. You can hear the influence of such choral trailblazers as Hezekiah Walker, Ricky Dillard, and Excelsior.

FM2 talks with Fred Willis about his choir, their sound and the journey to releasing their debut project.

Songs in this episode:

We Made It- FM2 & Intentional

What's Up

Promises- Jason McGee & The Choir

Joy- Adrian B. King and Reverence

Don't You Give Up- FM2 & Intentional

With the release of her sophomore album, Casey J has ushered in a fresh new sound of worship. In this interview, she tells us about it all came about and her desire for all who listen! The Gathering is released as the first collaborative project from Integrity and Tyscot, two of

Christian and Gospel music’s largest independent labels.

Music in this episode by:

Casey J: Let It Be Known

William McDowell: Spirit Break Out

Travis Greene: Forever Amen

Casey J: Creation Testifies

On her new album Hiding Place, L.A.-based singer/songwriter Tori Kelly honors her deepest musical passion and delivers an R&B-infused, infectiously melodic take on classic gospel.

“One of the things I want for this album is for people to feel uplifted and encouraged when they listen. “I want them to know that, no matter what they’re going through, there’s a God who loves them so much and so unconditionally, and there’s always a reason to feel hope. That’s what I really believe in, and I want everyone out there to hear my heart.”

Music in this episode by:

Tori Kelly ft. The Hamiltones- Help Us to Love

Jonathan McReynolds- Make Room

Tori Kelly- Never Alone

The duo from Bermuda teamed up with super-producer and composer Fred Jerkins to bring us their smash single "Victory", featured on Jerkins' "Project of Healing".

In the interview, Jerkins and Last Call tell us about the process that brought them together as well as the inspiration for the project, the loss of Jerkins' 1st wife.

The song "Victory" demands a response. At home, the song elicits shouts of joy and multiple reprises. Here in America, the song is gaining traction at radio and this declaration of victory is quickly becoming a church anthem!

Music featured on this episode:

Denita Gibbs- Keep Holding On

Sherwin Gardner- Because of You

Last Call- Victory

In this special episode of "On the Record", we're re-visiting a previous interview. We had the opportunity to speak with Jekalyn Carr ahead of her book and cd release last February.

Her book is selling well and she has garnered another #1 on Billboard with "You Will Win", also the title of her first book.

As always, our time with Evangelist Carr was soul stirring and satisfying. Be sure to share this episode with your friends, family and everyone that needs to know that THIS is their winning season!

Music in this episode by:

Blowin' My Mind- GRACE

Kingdom- Ruth La'Ontra

I Got That- Anthony Brown & Group TherApy

We Will Stand-Jekalyn Carr

We Win-Vincent Bohanon & SOV

You Will Win- Jekalyn Carr

In memoriam, we've dug into the archives to share this poignant interviews with the iconic comedian. The fight for civil rights and equality was no laughing matter to the comic who gave every part of himself to the movement in each stage and phase, even til his death on August 19,2017.

Separation is never easy and whether it's a breakup or divorce, it takes an emotional toll on both parties. Many times though, the emotions of the men involved are seldom considered.

A recent divorcee herself, this realization led Dr. Hope to speak with men and women about their experiences and views of relationships. She has written her findings for all to see in this groundbreaking book.

Compiling hours or research, she takes the conversations she’s had with men and shares them with the women on behalf on the men in “His Heart Her Voice".

During an interview with a local news outlet, I answered the question posed in regard to America’s proximity to Dr. King’s dream: “...we’re still working toward it.” I couldn’t stop rehearsing my answer once I got home. That got me to thinking though. This year, Dr. King will have been dead exactly 49 years and the best response to his dream is for this country to have elected a bigot who has staffed his cabinet and leadership choices that think exactly like him.

Dr. King ‘s dream is not a myth as some suppose, rather it is the method by which true Americans, the real friends of America will strive to make America its greatest.

In light of that, what exactly have we overcome to date?

He's written more songs that I can keep up with, one of the most influential composers of the modern gospel era. On Facebook, you can regularly watch videos of his performances right in the sanctuary of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan.

Elder LaValley has recently released new recordings of select hymns, furthering his musical legacy. Take a listen to my conversation with the Maestro, Elder A Jeffrey LaValley.