Zoë Records

Gospophilia

As solo artists and as a group they have won various awards, Tudmont all campus musical competition, the National Mercury prize awarded by the King Sunny Ade Foundation for Outstanding Achievement in Urban Contemporary music. The group has performed for over one and a half decades and this is their first gospel album.

Phemi, a member of the group, won an honorary mention at the Muson Art Festival in 2001 for his poem "Our battlefields" which was later published by the Muson Council and several of his poems have been published internationally including 'the Sun unwraps' published in 2002. Sammy has been a music director and musician for years. He produced the album "O give thanks" in December 2002 for his local Church choir the Mount Bethel Choir and in 2004 produced the album "Praise Him" for the Christ United Pentecostal Church Choir in Northampton.

Their album "Trees of righteousness" was co-produced and engineered by Aman Junaid, (whose credits include TLC, George Clinton and Erykha Bhadu amoungst others). Amounget the contributing engineers and vocal consultants to this project are Stevie Vann Lang, (Sugar Babes, Robbie Williams, Blues, Atomic Kitten, Pink Floyd). Alan Bradshaw, (Blues, Misteeq, Robbie William, Pink Floyd, George Michael, Petshop boys) and Simon Cookson and John Pearce. Tracks on the album have been described as an Epic by some and outsanding by others.

Wilbur Belton

An acclaimed musician, arranger, writer, and recording artist, Professor Wilbur Belton, Jr. is known for his extraordinary work with choirs and artists around the globe. Born and raised in Washington, D.C. Professor Belton and Executive Producer, Houston Brown, Jr. created the LADWEC Music Ministry, LLC in 2004. In March 2005, Professor Belton and the LADWEC Music Mass Choir released the 17-track debut album, "Come Bless his Name".

Produced and arranged by Steven Ford, Come Bless His Name has received a 2006 Stellar Award nomination a 2005 Gospel Award for Best Traditional Choir and The Community Choir Award. The album is heavily in rotation and is receiving airplay on the Radio One Gospel Network, Sirius Satellite Radio, The BeBe Winans Show, WCAO-Baltimore, and many more.

Professor Wilbur Belton and the 56-member LADWEC Music Mass Choir deliver an inspirational album with a host of traditional and contemporary songs. Exhibiting a full range of pieces within the gospel genre, Saved speaks to the joys of experiencing salvation, and Power Praise takes listeners to a Sunday morning jam in a Pentecostal church.

Come Bless His Name project truly showcases Beltons writing and arranging expertise and demonstrates to the masses that he is an innovative, muti-talented musician, blessed with the talent to turn simple chords into a choral masterpiece. In addition, it proves that musical genius is a family blessing as Belton is the uncle of national gospel recording artist, Tye Tribett. No stranger to the ministry of music, Professor Belton has worked with gospel artists Vickie Winans, Marvin Sapp and Richard Smallwood. His work with those in the gospel music industry does not end there. To date, he has organised mass choirs, opening for such artists as Shirley Caesar, Richard Smallwood, Timothy Wright and Jeff Majors.

The Director of Church Music for the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic faith, Inc., and the Eastern and Southern States District Council, Professor Belton is also the Minister of Music at the Church of Jesus Christ, Washington, D.C. This man of God is also committed to educating people of all ages in the art of music, as the founder and Executive Music Director of the Excel School of Music. In addition, he is the Head Coordinator for the keyboard classes at the Cathedral School for the Performing Arts Adult Education. Often asked to serve as a workshop facilitator for Choral Directing, Voice Technique, and Musical Accompaniment, Professor Belton has worked with choirs, small groups, and musicians from Washington, D.C to London, and numerous destinations in between.

Professor Belton obtained his Bachelors of Music in Education from Catholic University, and is now pursuing a Masters Degree in Christian Counseling. He is married to Charlene Thompson-Belton and they are the proud parents of Joshua Andrew and LaShaun.

Shirley Caesar

San Franciso Examiner critic James Kelton said, The energy transmitted between her and her audience makes rock n roll fanaticism seem like empty piety. A quote that still stands true today for energetic 11-time Grammy Award winning artist Shirley Caesar.

Shirley Casesar releases her 41st CD, I Know The Truth, the first to be released on her new record label Shu-Bel Records in the USA, licensed to Artemis Gospel, and released in Europe, Africa and Asia by Zoe Records. To include 12 tracks with a variety of styles including a twist of hip hop, church and quartet where she undoubtably brings her signature powerhouse vocal with an abundance of love and encouragement.

A woman who has always exhibited unparalleled charisma, who could have long ago retired and rested on her many successes, does it again. Shirley Caesar is the essence of inspiration and vitality, a global sensation, a legend.

We present to you, the Queen of Gospel.

Little Debbie Dee

Little Debbie Dee is 12 years old, she started learning to sing with her cousin Isaac Odeniran at age 9.

She has been trained by a vocal coach since this young age. Her self titled debut album recorded in America was released in 2004.

Debbie sings with a contemporary gospel style and has recorded with the likes of Chuck Smith, Todd Parsnow, Joel McCray, Jason Thomas and Jerome Harmon backing her up. Her debut album is produced by Joel McCray

Isaac Odeniran

Awarded Gold and named Best Gospel Album of the year 2005 by Christian Broadcasting Council Media Awards 2006, Isaac Odeniran has released a number of projects. Titles include God Bless the Child, Marriage Is Of God, and a Christmas album;

Nominated for the 2006 Stellar awards in the Category of Best Special Events product, he has worked with the likes of Grammy award winning Ben Tankard (The Godfather of Gospel Jazz) Grammy award winning Tim Kimsey and includes songs by Billie Holiday (God bless the child) and Yolanda Adams (Darling Girl).

Isaac Odeniran has been singing gospel music since a young age. He has been in various gospel choirs such as the Christian Corpers Choirs where he was music Director for a period, the Daniel Thomas Fellowship choir and the Kingsway International Christian Centre choir. he has backed up or sung with various artists at events including artists such as Bishop Carlton Pearson, Dawn Thomas and Helen Yawson.

He is well travelled in the region of Europe, Africa and America.

Isaac Odeniran concentrates on gospel music with a contemporary flavour and a worship style influence, he set up his own gospel music label in 1999.

As well as being a performing artist, Isaac Odeniran manages a group of businesses which are charitable, not for profit and profit making ventures.

Beverley Moore

Beverley Moore has been singing with her local church since the age of eight. She is a worship leader and has travelled around churches ministering in songs with pastors and other song ministers.

She has recorded with the likes of Panam Percy Paul and Isaac Odeniran. Her debut album titled "Jesus has been this way before" was released in October 2004 and was recorded in Dallas Texas in November 2003.

Beverley Moore is currently signed as an artist with Zoe Records and lives in England.

James Hairston

James JJ Hairston is the Youthful Praise Choir Director. Under legendary Gospel Icons: Bishop J.C. White and Evangelist Gloria White. He worships at Turner's Faith Temple C.O.G.I.C., Int'l. in Bridgeport CT

A Brooklyn native, he attended Mt. Sinai Cathedral, C.O.G.I.C. which was pastured by his grandfather, although he first embarked on his Gospel music journey when encouraged by Shawn Brown: his friend. That was the start at which JJ served the Lord through song. Hairston then took up writing his own material, resulting in many other acts requesting his talent.

Citing the likes of Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Richard Smallwood and James Hall as songwriting influences; Hairston’s name can now be added alongside such talented figures. Speaking of James Hall, Hairston was a member of his choir "James Hall and Worship & Praise" for many years before forming his own movement. Upon listening to him it is clear that he is an anointed vessel, who God has blessed with an ability to write. Expect lots more in the future!

Youthful Praise

“YP”- as they are affectionally known are a breath of fresh air, amongst a worrying atmosphere in the society of today. A very apt example proving that this generation is not totally lost! Although many younger people have sung for the Lord over generations, it is great to see this trend continue in this current climate.

This dynamic group have had their audiences in raptures of applause for over sixteen years, the group formally known as the Teens of Turners Faith Temple have now expanded to a point where their own ministry is now appreciated in a dazzling display of Praise and Worshi

Coko

Cheryl ‘Coko’ Clemons was best known as the dynamic lead vocalist of the platinum - selling R&B trio, SWV (Sisters with Voices). However, with the release of her Gospel debut: Grateful, Clemons has proven that she is much more than just than an R&B singer who has “crossed over”

They had a series of hits, including "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So into You". The group disbanded in 1999 to pursue solo projects, Amassing sales of over three million albums in the process.

Though mainly remembered for her accomplishments in the R&B world, church has always been close to her heart. "I've always been active in my church despite my profession in R&B music”. This was further proven by her release of her album: Grateful, in which all secular content was absent.

Purchase Grateful and be blessed!!

JayEss

JayEss has gained a reputation as one of the most powerful, and significant lyricists on the UK scene, a spokesperson to his generation and beyond. With his youthful appeal, scripture related lyrics and charismatic personality. This gifted Rapper is the perfect person to speak to the young world of today.

Jalil Saheeb aka Jayess grew up in East London and discovered his gift as a rapper at the age of 14, he began making tapes in his front room with his brothers and child hood friend Dylan aka Dizzee Rascal, free-styling over instrumentals. Jalil then moved from Bow Boys secondary school to Langdon Park where he took on board music and began composing his own music

Eventually, JayEss became a Christian and initially quit music altogether later on in his new found faith he felt led to use this gift of rap to spread a positive message through music.

Look out for JayEss on Facebook, Twitter and also I-tunes!