UKG First Play: The Roger & Sam Interview

'...Our uniqueness is paramount!

We don’t only have lots to offer America - we have lots to offer the world! ...' 

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'Fusion Basslines' - free download

DJ 4Real releases a new Grime/Garage/Bassline compilation as a free download.

Better still he's done this the proper way: by gettting permission from all the artists represented. Read more

Random Sampling

Midlands-based journalist Mike Rimmer heads to Starbucks for some

coffee. As well as a spot of fishing...

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Back2Back: UK acts, US audience

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From Germany to the UK

Another international fan of UK gospel music profiled.

And he wants your music and videos!

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Global Warming Podcast

  Soukus: It’s catchy and highly

  danceable…

  Many fans would be surprised to

  discover that there’s often a Gospel

  message under those nifty guitar

  solos and dancey grooves.

George discovers the high-energy side of Congolese gospel music, and chats with Kanda Bongo Man, one of the legends of Soukous music.

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Latest News

Birthday Freestyle from Guvna B  | E Tizz offers free download  | Simply Andy announces one-man show 

New IDMC video  | Street Pastors and Bite The Bullet  | Tryumf Offers free download  | Michaela's Fixing Her Barbie

Beverley Knight show returns to Radio 2  | LCGC's new Charity single  | Gospel Bassline Compilation for free download 

Urban Gospel Experience gets permanent slot of BBC Oxford  | GL Live returns Da T.R.U.T.H 

June, July is British Black Music Month  | Sharon Rose releases 'Wildcard' as free download 

Commission acting debut in 'Fatherless'  | Urban Gospel Network Starts Youth-Oriented Radio Show  

Jofish Media presents Summer Song Gospel Music Festival  | Christian Web And New Media Awards Returns

Guvna B, A Star and Brewer - Represent 

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What's on, and where...

The popular calendar makes a welcome return...

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PLATFORM 2

Know someone between 18 & 25 wanting to make a difference in peoples' lives abroad..?

FEATURE REPLAY

BET in UK push.  Rachel-Yvonne reports on BET's Celebration of Gospel

RANDOM SAMPLING

More than music: fresh perspectives...

This time: Mike Rimmer is Fishing at Starbucks 

BEHIND THE BEAT

Track-by-track stories behind the songs...

This time: Tryumf's Ghetto Scripture

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Kunle Oyedeji launches new relationships book.

TP'S HOUSE BEATS

Funky and Soulful House is alive on the gospel underground, thanks to producers like TP...

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FEATURE FOCUS

Jahaziel's MOBO effect: UK gospel's Hip-hop ambassador generates mainstream media interest with his 2008 MOBO award win,

HANG TIME 

On-the-road stories from behind the scenes.

From photo shoots to concerts - all the inside stories...

Coming soon...

THE NEXT SOUND OF GOSPEL... 

Looking at people attempting to expand - and maybe even redefine - contemporary UK gospel music......

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FAVOURITE CD 2008

It was a vintage year for Street Music in the UK in good old 2008.

See what was voted the Favourite CD of 2008

INTRODUCING...

THERE'S RARELY A SHORTAGE OF GOOD TALENT COMING OUT OF THE UK SCENE

The 'Introducing' series brings you people the UKG Team feel we really need to get behind because they are doing good work...

And it won't be just be limited to 'new' artists either.

We'll be bringing you just as much causes, campaigns, movements, ideas as much as we will people. Coming soon

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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT...

VICTIZZLE HOME STUDIO TOUR

One of the many reasons why this is one of the best gospel music industries on the planet...

You know more Vicitzzle hit tracks than you think.

He produced everything from 'Bibles, Bibles' for Simply Andy to 'God's Bigger' for the MOBO-winning G Force and the brilliant 'Looking Out Of The Window' for Guvna B.

Prepare to be shocked - and inspired - when you see Victizzle's studio set-up

Victizzle: on MySpace  | Victizzle on Facebook  

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT...

LCGC BRING GOSPEL TO WEMBLEY STADIUM

The Football Association invited The London Community Gospel Choir to perform at Wembley Stadium on May 30th before Everton take on Chelsea. 

LCGC sings 'Abide With Me' on all ITV's FA Cup coverage, and have now recorded a special version, released as a charity single for Cup Final week.

All profits from the release will go to The FA's official charity partner male cancer charity Everyman, and their joint initiative 'Keep Your Eye on the Ball' which raises awareness of prostate and testicular cancers within the football community.

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UKGospel.com Comments

  1. @ Mel: always good to have you back, sir...

    @ Andrea: sorry for delay in response. Will be in touch soon - promise! (",)

  2. Hey Yinka, It's about time I took another trip to your site....lots of info and downloads. Thanks

  3. 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.

  4. @ 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... :-)

  5. @ 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!

  6. @ OJ: thanks, Sweetie..

    @ Shabazz: just started work on it, General. Will let you know.

    @ Dave P: thanks for stopping by! UGN forever, sir!

  7. listening in from work....

    site's looking good

  8. General Yinka,

    How you doing sir? Thanks for the Uprise feature. Very Big!

    Have you placed the interview online yet mate?

  9. BIG UP UKG..Just drop to say, plus to add my radio station..LOL

    One has to try

  10. thanks for the support man! thanks again

  11. 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

  12. just signing in.... just cos I CAN!! lol!

  13. liking the Pic sir!!!

    Well done :-)

  14. @ 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!

  15. its been a while, but I'm back checking your site, & whats on & where!!! x

  16. Great site!

  17. Hey Dave!

    Same as usual, bro... Just working hard...

    How are ya?

  18. What's up bro, how's the world of UK Gospel?

  19. Hey Phillp!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Much appreciated, sir...

  20. This site is a lovely initiative. Keep up the good work

  21. No prob, CM!

    Speak soon!

  22. 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

  23. Yes, Michael!

    I was waiting on you, man! Bell me, and let's make it happen!

  24. 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

  25. Thanks, Guvna! Speak soon, bro...

  26. Thanks everyone. Appreciate the support. Yinka will phone you tonight.

  27. I Like It.

    Looks Good.

  28. You're very welcome.

    All done. Have a look and let me know what you think.

  29. I've sent the details to you Sir.

    Thanks so much for your generosity.

  30. 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!! (",)

  31. 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

  32. 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!

  33. All ways moving onwards and upwards for the Lord! God bless ya Uncle Yinka!!!

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. Uncle..this one is so so nice oh....well done sir..as usual..everything you run and do is excellent.

  38. This is a good look!

    Great Job Sir.

    God Bless.

  39. 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...

  40. 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

  41. 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!

  42. MR UK GOSPEL DOES IT AGAIN. A REAL LEADER!

  43. you are a true legend godfather! I love this and the fact that you keep going and upgrading inspires me!

    Karl Nova has spoken

  44. 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!!

  45. 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!

  46. Listening to the Artist Focus audio - SoL

  47. 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)!

  48. 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!

  49. 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!

  50. 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)

  51. I am loving this and highly anticipating the developmental stages..at the risk of sounding cliche, I say Keep it up bruv...

  52. Updating UKGospel.com and curious as to how people will respond to it....

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