THE NEXT GENERATION: 5 BREAKOUT GOSPEL ARTISTS TO WATCH IN 2015
There is a generational shift (a social media movement) underway in Gospel music, welcoming in a whole new crop of anointed adolescents. The power of posting on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook are funneling in a much younger set of artists that speak life to this ‘millennial’ generation. They’re young. They’re ‘fleek’. And they’re on fire for the Lord.
We’ve seen in recent months breakout artists like Geoffrey Golden, Casey J and The Walls Group go from anonymity to overnight success stories on the power of youthful exuberance and a stirring signature song. This trend is almost sure to stay as unknown talents take their perfectly packaged songs and carefully crafted images directly to the people on these powerful social platforms.
Here are 5 breakout artists under 25 that are quickly amassing an enviable following in 2015 using proven production tools, new media marketing skills and a perfect song to take the believers by storm. The gatekeepers of Gospel
music better take notice, as these fresh new faces find new ways to connect their new music with new audiences.
Jonathan McReynolds
Jonathan McReynolds: Ever since stepping on to the BET spotlight stage several years ago, to perform his signature song, No Gray, this 25-year old, Chicago native has been building a burgeoning fan base that includes noteworthy names like Indie Arie. His songwriting skills are stellar, his vocal ability is astonishing and his star is steadily rising with a cross section of music lovers. With his new album, Life Music: Stage Two about to drop, McReynolds is definitely one to watch for in 2015.
Briana Babineaux
Bri: Perhaps no other Gospel artist has garnered as much attention on popular social media platforms as this 20-year old Louisianian known as Bri (aka Simply-BeBe aka Br
Travis Greene
Travis Greene: This North Carolinian hot commodity first made a name for himself as a Stellar Award nominee for New Artist Of The Year back in 2010. Over the last 5 years, fans have been clamoring for new music from this creative force of nature. Greene‘s new single, Intentional, has taken over the top spot as the song of the season. With his new album, The Hill, just days away, Travis is poised to be a very popular artist in 2015.
Livre
Livré: Capturing the urban sensibility and soulful praise of this generation is the New York natives known as Livré. Almost out of nowhere, this crazy cool quintet may be the next generation for Jesus with musical gems like Amazing, I Will Be Alright and The Only God. This breakout Bronx posse is only one album away from becoming household names. Everything’s Comin Up Jesus with Livré.
Kelontae Gavin
Kelontae Gavin: Perhaps the most intriguing new talent to break out in 2015 is teen talent and bonafide church boy, Kelontae Gavin. His YouTube views (and performances) are widely acclaimed, making him a hot commodity, long before his independent album,Higher, dropped to support his flourishing itinerary. Make no mistake about it. Gavin is definitely going places, so keep an eye out for KG.
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