The Motif with Petula Beckles

As is a songwriter Tarence is known for his clear and honest style of writing and as a producer he creatively brings out the message of the song with the musical elements that surround it.  Tarence is the owner of Levite Music Group LLC, a record label dedicated to Christian based music and he is also the VP of Qhuas Fitness, a Christian based fitness company.

Tarence's story started when his young parents learned that their newborn child had a heart defect and needed surgery. Through much prayer his parents dedicated Tarence to The Lord and God continues to show him favor even today.

Tarence was born and raised in queens, NY and began playing the drums at an early age with guidance from his father who was also a drummer.  As his talent matured he began playing for countless churches, groups and solo artists, including a staff position as a percussionist at Harlem School of the Arts.  After a three year musical director position with recording artist By Dezign, Tarence moved to the audio engineering and production side of the music industry.  He continued his passion for music, however only on a part time basis when he released his first project, Instrumental Offerings in 2002.  During that release Tarence was laid off from his job as a technical recruiter at a well know firm. This is when he began to realize that God had plans for him to work full time in the music industry.

God has blessed Tarence with experience working with countless established and up-and-coming artists/musicians giving him a growing perspective on what works.  Become a part of this amazing journey by connecting with Tarence and the projects he’s a part of.

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The lights are low, the crowd is ready, and the moment is finally here. Making his way from the backstage room is the Virginia bred MC Corey Goss. hailing from Hampton Roads VA this MC has been able to do a lot in his short lived career already. He has released 3 mix tapes a full length album and a newly released EP. All which have garnered him regional success across the East coast. He has been blessed to share the stage with Hip hop heavyweights The Clipse, Nicki Minaj, K Michele, etc. As well as Gospel Icons CeCe Winans, Tye Tribett, Earnest Pugh, Isaac Caree, Da Truth, Canton Jones, and the list goes on. He has been tapped 3 times to co-host the largest gospel music festival on the east coast with Industry giant Sheliah Belle,  as well as organize other gospel events in the Virginia area. He has appeared on a stellar nominated project, and holds a title for VSU got talent winner. With all these accomplishments the best is still yet to come! 

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Joining our host, Petula Beckles, on the Motif tonight is Mike Harley singer dancer actor and host with performances around the New York tri-state area and abroad. Mike Harley’s talent is in great demand. His recent stage credits include Ma Rainey’s “Black Bottom” and “Ain’t Misbehaving”. The mean ole lion in “The Wiz”. James Thunder Early in the Tony award winner Ben Harney’s production of “Dreamgirls”. 

His soulful voice and melodic tones always seems to leave the ladies swooning. Add his dancing ability and his comedic timing and it makes for a wonderful event.

When not singing and dancing on stage, Michael has appeared on TV and in commercials. Mike can be seen most recently in the National spot for the Rush Card with Russell Simmons.

Michael will be the host of the "Back to Basics" Album Release for Grammy nominated Mel Holder.

Mike Harley is fast becoming “the Hardest Working Man on Any Stage”.

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Montrel is an anointed singer and songwriter. His gift has been allowing him to touch many people's lives since the age of 6. Self taught, Montrel knew that God had a plan for his life. He was meant to inspire a spiritual release in not only the saints, but sinners as well. Montrel firmly believes that God wants his people to go higher.

A North Carolina Native, Montrel has had the opportunity to open up for artist such as Tye Tribbett, Israel and New Breed, and Martha Munizzi. He has also performed back up at local concerts for Marvin Sapp and Darwin Hobbs.

After serving four years on active duty in the Army, and meeting his wife Natalie, God blessed them to have a son whom they named D'montre. Montrel served as the praise and worship leader for three and a half years at Beyond the Veil Ministry in Killeen, TX, under the leadership of Pastor Rodney Howell Sr. During this time, Montrel was also one of the lead singers for a quartet group, The Divine Messengers.

Feeling as God was leading him back home to North Carolina, Montrel and his family relocated to pursue his musical endeavors. Now he is currently serving on the praise and worship team at his childhood church, Faith Tabernacle Christian Center, under the leadership of Pastor Earl and Denise Goings.

Montrel is the founder and CEO of Trelblazer Productions and Studio LLC, which he started in 2014. He is an independent artist and he also engineers his own music. And he is our special guest in tonight's show. Join Us!

MRS. SHONTAE  HILL is a gospel singer and preacher who relies upon the anointing of her heavenly Father to reach the souls of man. Shontae, a native of Fayetteville, NC, is married to Anthony L. Hill Sr. Together they have 3 boys: Anthony Jr., Avion, and Austin ages 9, 6, and 3. Shontae is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy and Lydia Henry, and has six sisters and five brothers. Shontae is an Alumni of Fayetteville State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Music and graduated Cum Lade. Mrs Hill has been teaching music and Chorus for 12 years and is a licensed public schools Music teacher.

Since the age of three music has been the center of Shontae's life. Throughout her career she has shared the platform with gospel artists such as John P. Kee, Evangelist Shirley Caesar, Tye Tribbett, Mary Mary, James Moore, Marvin Winans, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Keirra Sheard, Veshawn Mitchell, Zacardi Cortez, James Fortune, Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence and the Tri-city Singers, and more. Shontae recorded "Live" with the "James Cleveland Gospel Music Workshop of Americas” Youth Choir. There she was selected as the featured lead singer performing Becky White’s original compositions. Shontae's freshmen CD, entitled "I'm Determined," was released on Danbla Records in August 2005. And is currently working on her next Album.

Join us as host Petula Beckles makes the introduction!

LIVRE’ stepped into Christian music with their debut pop-flavored Billboard Top 20 Gospel radio single “I Will Be Alright” (featured on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta).  They’ve sung background vocals on GRAMMY™ Award Winner Alicia Keys’ song, “How Does It Feel To Fly” from her critically-acclaimed 2009 CD, The Element of Freedom.   LIVRE’ has also appeared on TBN’s JCTV, The WORD Network, FOX Morning News in Columbia, SC, and ABC’s Grace & Glory in Baltimore.

LIVRE’, which means “free” in Portuguese, was co-founded by music industry veterans Jeff Robinson and Conrad Robinson.  Ajanee, Malik, Kenneth, Ariel and Richard make up this group of gifted, radical worshippers who were brought together to spread hope to a generation of new believers.

LIVRE’ has shown that Christianity doesn’t have to be stuffy; they want to show the new generation that “God is cool”.  Their self-titled debut project LIVRE’, on Glory 2 Glory Records / MBK Entertainment is set to release this summer.

There are some very exciting things happening in the DMV area this weekend and we are bringing them to you tonight. 

The 3rd annual East Coast Gospel Music Summer Fest and the 6th annual Gospel Music Fest with the Belle just to name a few.

There is a lot of new music out there and we will be playing it for you right here.

Stay tuned

Ever wonder where Gospel music, as we know it, started?  Was it Mississippi or Georgia, Texas or somewhere in Ohio? Could it have been Chicago, Illinois?  

Well, we did too and to answer that question you would need a historian. Someone who has studied long and hard with a passion for truth and is qualified to shed light on this topic by sharing their knowledge, research and experience. We found several individuals and tonight’s guest is one of them.

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host.  “Gospel Memories,” a radio program of classic gospel, spiritual, and jubilee music, airs on Chicago’s WLUW-FM.

Bob writes about classic and contemporary gospel music as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Gospel Music (www.journalofgospelmusic.com).  The website, formerly known as The Black Gospel Blog, was nominated for a Rhythm of Gospel Award in 2013. 

Bob’s work has been published widely in reference books and His first book, “A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music”, will be published in March 2015 by the University of Illinois Press - Music in American Life Series.

From Norcross, GA by way of East Elmhurst, NY Jenise was born and raised in church under the Apostolic doctrine and Pentecostal experience. With parents active in ministry, her father a bishop and mother a missionary and teacher, the Word of God was planted in her heart at an early age. Jenise began singing at the age of 2, writing songs at the age of 11 and following the advice of her father, Jenise acquired a vocal coach who helped her hone her craft and was given several opened doors to minister through song.

Blending the sounds of Contemporary Gospel and Contemporary Christian music all while being rooted in the traditional Gospel message, Jenise La Vonne's sound and mission for her music is undeniably EVANGELISTIC; for it seeks to minister to the soul. 

In 2011 Jenise began to work with Tarence Farrell of Levite. and Since then the two have begun production on her forthcoming project entitled “THE CALL”. With musical influences from Dorothy Dandridge and Tina Turner to Vickie Winans and John P. Kee, her debut album is expected to inspire, uplift, influence and most of all usher you into the presence of the Living God. With powerful vocals and enlightening lyrics there is no doubt that Jenise La Vonne is and will continue to be a trailblazer in the music industry.

Patricia Hall is an Author, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Smooth Jazz Radio Announcer, Motivational speaker, and Certified Travel Consultant, and most recently Jazz Event Promoter. She rears from New Haven, CT and stated that it just seemed natural to become involved in Radio Broadcasting after two cousins and one of her brothers paved the way. Before moving to NC Pat was Music Director for KNON Community Radio in Dallas, TX, and an Electronic Technician at KDFW TV in Dallas as well as writing for B.R.E. (Black Radio Exclusive) during the early 90’s.

Pat serves as the Smooth Jazz Director and is an Announcer for 90.5 FM, WSNC on the campus of Winston Salem State University. She Emcee's for the “Coltrane Jazz Festival” in High Point, NC, and the “Downtown Jazz in the Park Series” at the Corpening Plaza every summer introducing Smooth Jazz Artists as well as interviewing them on her radio show.  Pat has been nominated by the Black Women in Jazz & the Arts Awards Association for “Best Black Female Jazz Radio Host” in 2014.

In 2013 Patricia released her debut CD Spoken Word Project “But Tomorrow is Sunday and Jazz Is” available at CD Baby, Amazon, and other on-line sources, as well.  Her Published book of Poetry, “Ammunition for God's Soldiers,” is available on Patricia's website at www.Patriciahallstudios.net as well as local venues in the area.  Patricia also has pieces published in Inacubula Scholar Journal Spring 2014.

In addition to the Radio Station, Patricia is also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, The Bookmark Festival, and participates in events at Salem College like judging writing contests and participating in Poetry Readings while attending Salem College and studying Creative Writing.