BET’s 106 & Gospel, an extension of the network’s popular 106 & Park countdown, is one step closer to hitting the airwaves next year with the recent unveiling of its hosts. Jor’el Quinn, of the Gospel group 21:03, has been named as a co-host for the inaugural season. Quinn, the lead singer of the popular group 21:03, will host the all new 90-minute weekly music event that in addition to incredible performances, will feature a top 20 countdown of contemporary gospel videos, news segments, church fashion and roof raising choir battles. While a premiere date has not been set, BET is expected to launch the show early next year. In related news, 21:03, known for their amazing faith-based R&B, has released the video for their new single “Time 4 A Change” (Watch Below – This week’s featured video !). In Stores Now: Micah Stampley “Ransomed” Micah Stampley has released his highly anticipated album “Ransomed,” a follow up to his 2006 album “A Fresh Wind.” Led by single “The Corinthian Song,” written by V. Michael McKay, “Ransomed” was recorded live in Atlanta. “The CD is a mix of different styles-it is not all contemporary, not all praise and worship, not all traditional-but will appeal to a diverse audience and includes something the older generation will be able to listen to as well as the younger generation. I like to think of it like a pot of gumbo-everyone can dig into the pot and get what they want and need,” says Stampley. “Ransomed” becomes Micah Stampley’s third studio album and follows his rise from the 2004 Stellar Award Talent Search to his historic Billboard debut with “The Songbook of Micah”. Taken from 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, “The Corinthian Song” addresses the struggles and victories we all go through in life. “This song was written with the belief that the organization of church has become very commercialized today,â states Stampley. âMany of the churches and ministries have forgotten why we are saved and are not focused on reaching the downtrodden. This is a reminder that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.” “Ransomed” is available in stores now and through online retailers. On The Gospel Charts: (This Week’s Billboard Top 5) 1. Mary Mary “The Sound” 2. Hezekiah Walker “Souled Out” 3. Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers “Just The Beginning” 4. Bishop Paul S. Morton Presents The: FGBCFMC ” Cry Your Last Tear” 5. Marvin Sapp “Thirsty” Inspirational Video of the Week: 21:03 – “Time 4 A Change”
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