yo canine
this is something that i read from an a&r who looks for gospel talent. you got the talent man and i know that you will be able to spread your ministry, keep it up duke.
"The main thing that I look for, is something fresh (not a clone of someone
else). I look for "real" artistry....nothing contrived. I also, dig artists who are
self contained, and are clever lyricists. In the Gospel market, it is critically
important that outside of raw talent, that the artist truly has a ministry, and
communicates this ministry with conviction and integrity. Your live concert
presentation is also critically important in Gospel music. Image also has
become increasingly important in Gospel music, so this area is also
something that aspiring artists should pay attention to. The artist does not
have to be a beauty queen/king, but should have a fresh sense of style.
I believe in the old adage, that "real" artists cannot be created by a record
company, either you just "have it" or you don't. - Tara Griggs-Magee,
Vice-President, Verity Records"