Hey Yinka, It's about time I took another trip to your site....lots of info and downloads. Thanks
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TP'S HOUSE BEATS
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Jahaziel's MOBO effect: UK gospel's Hip-hop ambassador generates mainstream media interest with his 2008 MOBO award win,
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On-the-road stories from behind the scenes.
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UKGospel.com Comments
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(Posted on 2009-06-22 06:13:00 by )
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This site is looking super! Thanks for keeping the webface of UK gospel alive and fresh! Thanks for the promotional platform that we couldn't pay you enough for. Which reminds me that I need to buy some advert space from you.... please send me rates. Oh yeah... did we ever meet up? I don't think so. Coffee on you.
(Posted on 2009-06-13 12:49:00 by ) -
@ Tayme Tee: thanks for the compliment on the photo. Not one of my better ones (it's slightly out of focus), but it will do for now... :-)
(Posted on 2009-05-30 12:25:00 by ) -
@ Karl: keep keeping on, sir. Privilege to support!
@ Quadosh: thanks for stopping by. Can't wait for Tryumf's 777 too! Gonna be BIG!!!
@ Lanre: good to see you here! LOL @ cause you can!
(Posted on 2009-05-30 12:21:00 by ) -
@ OJ: thanks, Sweetie..
@ Shabazz: just started work on it, General. Will let you know.
@ Dave P: thanks for stopping by! UGN forever, sir!
(Posted on 2009-05-30 12:18:00 by ) -
listening in from work....
site's looking good
(Posted on 2009-05-27 11:09:00 by ) -
General Yinka,
How you doing sir? Thanks for the Uprise feature. Very Big!
Have you placed the interview online yet mate?
(Posted on 2009-05-25 20:42:00 by ) -
BIG UP UKG..Just drop to say, plus to add my radio station..LOL
One has to try
(Posted on 2009-05-10 09:53:00 by ) -
thanks for the support man! thanks again
(Posted on 2009-05-09 21:48:00 by ) -
I can't wait for Tryumf's 777 to be out. I've heared some tracks and i'm ready for the fire! oooohhh weeee! :) Big ups to UKGospel.com
(Posted on 2009-05-04 12:41:00 by ) -
just signing in.... just cos I CAN!! lol!
(Posted on 2009-04-30 10:59:00 by ) -
liking the Pic sir!!!
Well done :-)
(Posted on 2009-04-24 16:37:00 by ) -
@ Jo: Fantastic to see you here!! Thanks for stopping by!
@ Roger: thank you sir, we're trying to represent properly by recording and reporting the great work that people like you do...
Much appreciated!
(Posted on 2009-04-15 20:18:00 by ) -
its been a while, but I'm back checking your site, & whats on & where!!! x
(Posted on 2009-04-15 19:01:00 by ) -
Great site!
(Posted on 2009-04-09 12:55:00 by ) -
Hey Dave!
Same as usual, bro... Just working hard...
How are ya?
(Posted on 2009-03-13 12:44:00 by ) -
What's up bro, how's the world of UK Gospel?
(Posted on 2009-03-12 22:23:00 by ) -
Hey Phillp!
Thanks for stopping by!
Much appreciated, sir...
(Posted on 2009-03-11 19:31:00 by ) -
This site is a lovely initiative. Keep up the good work
(Posted on 2009-03-10 10:22:00 by ) -
No prob, CM!
Speak soon!
(Posted on 2009-03-07 07:39:00 by ) -
Hi Yinka! CM here....soooo much info man its great to have a centralised place for gospel news right here in the UK...I've got a few questions for ya so you'll be hearing from me soon :o)
Keep up the good work!
CM
(Posted on 2009-03-05 20:11:00 by ) -
Yes, Michael!
I was waiting on you, man! Bell me, and let's make it happen!
(Posted on 2009-02-21 20:03:00 by ) -
Yes Uncle Yinka!
I've definitely warmed up to v1.5 now!
I'm loving the content and layout even more so!
When are we hooking up! February has come and nearly gone!
Speak soon
(Posted on 2009-02-21 18:18:00 by ) -
Thanks, Guvna! Speak soon, bro...
(Posted on 2009-02-19 13:59:00 by ) -
Thanks everyone. Appreciate the support. Yinka will phone you tonight.
(Posted on 2009-02-19 13:33:00 by ) -
I Like It.
Looks Good.
(Posted on 2009-02-17 18:30:00 by ) -
You're very welcome.
All done. Have a look and let me know what you think.
(Posted on 2009-02-17 15:56:00 by ) -
I've sent the details to you Sir.
Thanks so much for your generosity.
(Posted on 2009-02-17 13:42:00 by ) -
My goodness, where do I start?? THANKS, people!!
Lisa: I don't hear from you for a while, and then you come by I write an essay. I love you! (",)
Andrea: we need to bring your decades-old service to the industry to a new generation - I feel an interview coming on...
Rach OK: you just keep doing your thing, girl. I got your back from back in the day. Ain't stopping now
Maya: you KNOW it's all love, sweerie.
Juliet: when (not if) our industry fully engages with the mainstream at an industry level, it'll be down - at least in part - to your tireless effort
Dave P: UGN forever, sir!
DJ Yemi: you've always been there for me since we hooked up. Thank you, Uncle!!
MRI: send me that banner so I can stick it on the site, man!! LOL!
Lanre: when's the next GK Real album??? You lot are keeping us waiting!
Henry: thanks for your support, sir!! Much appreciated!!
Karl: thank God O!! Album go soon drop!!
Mel: thanks for stopping by, sir!!! Great to have your comments!
Antony: good to see you here! Still not sure about the picture, though!! (",)
(Posted on 2009-02-17 05:43:00 by ) -
I realise it's been waaaay too long Yinks,too bogged down by the 24/7 I guess, so please accept my awkward apologies for the late shout out. As for YOU - you're unstoppable!! I was on here lurking the other day n i thought, must drop u a line to thank you for believing in the UK Gospel voice to inspire such a HUGE output. This site alone is ALOT. People need to remember this is YEARS in the making and now we're soo blessed by the upgrade. (Haha months go by without a word and now I write an essay in your comments box lol!!)
I don't know how you do it. No, in fact I DO know how you do it lol!! I'm encouraged and will try not to be a stranger, one of these days I'm gonna be back on it. Well done bro, you and all these artists I'm listening to in this mixtape is PROPER stirring me...its deep! I need to get back ON IT LOL!! Bless you and all yours! Lisa x
(Posted on 2009-02-07 23:21:00 by ) -
Great stuff Yinka and George. This site is all I need to bring me up to date with all the fresh artists in UK gospel. I'll make it a favourite!
(Posted on 2009-02-06 10:58:00 by ) -
All ways moving onwards and upwards for the Lord! God bless ya Uncle Yinka!!!
(Posted on 2009-02-03 13:37:00 by ) -
Hi Yinka!
Just had to stop by & leave a comment to let you know how much I'm loving the new look of your great site ...keep up the God work ;0)
You know I love you most, not because of your talent or skills, but because of your beautiful, big servant heart!!! (Yes, let the whole world know! lol...)
Stay blessed & a blessing bro,
Nuff respect & much love always...
Maya
(Posted on 2009-02-01 14:12:00 by ) -
This is an excellent version of your impeccable work. If this site symbolises the effort we need to make and the success we can achieve - then our future is BRIGHT The value goes way beyond money. A genuine building block in the UK Gospel Industry. I loook forward to contributing and consuming!
Juliet Fletcher - GreenTree/Gospel Grand Summit
(Posted on 2009-01-29 19:14:00 by ) -
Well bro, you have done it at last. You know God has been really good to you on this awesome project. I hope people come to understand the work that has gone into UKG, and the respect you have for UK Gospel music and media. I pray that God will continue to bless my good friend, you have made another great mark for us all. Keep up the good work man of God, both you and your family.
Dave P
Choice Fm & Colouful Radio
Urban Gospel Network
(Posted on 2009-01-29 12:20:00 by ) -
Uncle..this one is so so nice oh....well done sir..as usual..everything you run and do is excellent.
(Posted on 2009-01-27 22:22:00 by ) -
This is a good look!
Great Job Sir.
God Bless.
(Posted on 2009-01-26 01:42:00 by ) -
i love it!!!!! hehehehehe... weelll i was a bit late on this. Saw your FB status and thought i better check this out! welldone brov, you keep inspiring us to be more and do more...
(Posted on 2009-01-25 20:13:00 by ) -
WOW The site looks fantastic!!! well done very 2009 and good to no you have a picture there....lol lol even if you didn't want it at least its so small i had to get a magnifying glass
(Posted on 2009-01-22 12:25:00 by ) -
Your workrate is unbelievable Sir, I can only applaud and be inspired with the stuff you're doing! Love the new layout and you know already what I think of your audio :D will speak soon Uncle, God bless you and your family for your hard work!
(Posted on 2009-01-22 09:22:00 by ) -
MR UK GOSPEL DOES IT AGAIN. A REAL LEADER!
(Posted on 2009-01-21 18:44:00 by ) -
you are a true legend godfather! I love this and the fact that you keep going and upgrading inspires me!
Karl Nova has spoken
(Posted on 2009-01-21 10:35:00 by ) -
Hey Yinka, Love the new site. I'm glad you put your pic...it's good to put a face to the name. Here's to even greater things for 2009. BLESS!!
(Posted on 2009-01-20 02:14:00 by ) -
Hello Mrs UKG... Kiss and cuddles for you tonight...
Hey Dieon: thanks for the feedback! LOL @ Quality Street! At least it sounds like you liked all the sweets UKG is serving up!
(Posted on 2009-01-19 16:06:00 by ) -
Listening to the Artist Focus audio - SoL
(Posted on 2009-01-19 13:07:00 by ) -
Cor Mr A, when I clicked in, thought I was in a tin of "Quality Streets", I didn't know which one to pick first!! :o)
It looks 'clean' and 'exciting'. I Love the 'Latest News' section, great way to keep us 'current'...it will definitely Carpe diem (my)!
(Posted on 2009-01-19 13:07:00 by ) -
Thanks for the comments people - keep 'em coming.
Now that the site is live, tell me what you want, and I might just be able to make it happen for ya!
(Posted on 2009-01-19 06:19:00 by ) -
THIS IS LARGE! The UKG machine Never fails to impress me man, the audio is serious, all them drops from all those people!! UKG FOREVER!!! That logo is printed in the minds of THOUSANDS! God bless you!
(Posted on 2009-01-19 05:47:00 by ) -
I like it! Very clean look to it all, plus hitting various form of media (video, audio, text etc). AND works on iPod Touch (except the flash bits, but that's Apples fault ,not yours)
(Posted on 2009-01-16 23:17:00 by ) -
I am loving this and highly anticipating the developmental stages..at the risk of sounding cliche, I say Keep it up bruv...
(Posted on 2009-01-16 15:55:00 by ) -
Updating UKGospel.com and curious as to how people will respond to it....
(Posted on 2009-01-15 23:16:00 by )
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@ Mel: always good to have you back, sir...
@ Andrea: sorry for delay in response. Will be in touch soon - promise! (",)