>> continued from page 9 K - Oh yes, well I thank you for spending time with me today. It’s been a blessing I look forward to you doing more great things and there’s still time to get that Grammy. We’re going to look and pray for all those things as you continue to bless people. Ms. Wanda, do you have anything you want to say? Wanda - I just wanted you to get her P.O. Box address so you can mail her out some courtesy copies of the magazine when it comes out. I also want to add that Evangelist Norwood made gospel music history this year, in releasing this. This is her 52nd solo album, that was recorded live at Reid Temple. It has some of the best, this is her best work to date. It’s titled What An Incredible Journey. Her current single When the Church Begins to Pray, it’s in the top 30 on the BDS and media based charts. She has Dorinda Clark-Cole, Melvin Williams and VaShawn Mitchell all featured in this project, and it will release in the fall of this year. Donald Malloy LIVE: “Finally Home” Donald Malloy was born in Cheraw, South Carolina to the late James Robert and Loreain Malloy. He was born with an intrinsic melodic distinctive and a compelling music heritage. Malloy is a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Newark, New Jersey where he serves as the Minister of Music under the dynamic leadership of Pastor Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham. As a Minister of Music, coupled with his keen ear for music direction and arrangement he effectively delivers the total connectivity for the appreciation of gospel music. As a result, he creates for his audience a “taste and see response.” Malloy’s latest project “Finally Home” features the single “I Know What Prayer Can Do” was recorded live in his hometown Cheraw, South Carolina. This project was produced by the legendary Stellar Award Winner Isaiah Thomas and Malloy is the executive producer. His vocal talent on this project takes melody and harmony in a completely new direction. Malloy brings to his audiences “ministry through song” with a personalized melodic/harmonic blend.The highlights of Malloy’s career are quite impressive. He initially recorded on Savoy Records with the Voices of Unity on their album “I’m Heaven Bound.” His impressive vocals and exciting stage charisma were components in his landing his first solo single with Prelude Records. Remarkably, Malloy’s career catapulted and he recorded an additional six solo projects: “Holy Spirit,” “There Is No Limit,” “Everything Will Be Alright,” “Hold On To The Promise” “Jesus Reigns” and his current project “Finally Home.” He has collaborated, recorded and/or performed with the late Reverend James Cleveland, Cleophus Robinson, Dorothy Norwood, Tramaine Hawkins, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Richard Smallwood, Rev. John P. Kee(“Cast Your Cares” – VIP), Vickie Winans, Pastor Donnie McClurkin and the late Timothy Wright. He recorded three albums with the New Jersey Mass Choir including the smash hit “I Want To Know What Love Is” (Malloy lead vocals) which soared to the top of the charts worldwide. He performed as a special guest artist on five releases with Bishop Jeff Banks and Revival Temple Mass Choir and the Georgia Mass Choir’s “They That Wait” and “Tell It” projects. He has guest appeared on the “Urban Hymns Project” that was released in Japan in 2001. Other 10 DEVINE GLORY MAGAZINE recording highlights for Malloy singing lead are: “The Harvest Is Ripe,” written by Jeffrey LaValley, “Yah Mo Be There” by Michael McDonald, “You’re The Inspiration” by Chicago, New Jersey Mass Choir – “Live At The Ritz” Album (Vinyl), “Jesus Is Right On Time,” “Jesus Will Make Everything Alright” on the “Tell It” CD, Georgia Mass Choir “They That Wait” CD “He Steps In,” Malloy co-leads with the late Rev. Timothy Wright. Malloy earned other elite distinctions including: New Jersey Male Vocalist of the Year presented by the New Jersey State Gospel Music Association, Dove nomination for his traditional song “There Is No Limit” in 1991. A 1993 release “Everything Will Be All Right” earned him a Stellar Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Male Vocalist.” He also performed on the national televised award show. The album charted on Billboard’s Top 40. In 1992, Malloy received the GMWA Excellence Award for “Male Vocalist of the Year – Traditional” for the song “Ready To Serve The Lord,” a salute to the Caravans. He was a participant in recording a DVD entitled “Gospel Legends.” performing the songs “Joy” and “Lord Do It” on Malaco Records. He recorded with other legendary gospel artists namely, Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, Dorothy Norwood, the late Albertina Walker, Dottie Peoples, Joe Ligon and many others. He has traveled extensively throughout the USA and is a favorite at Gospel Festivals across the country.Media Highlights: He has appeared on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel, Motown’s 25th Anniversary “Live at the Apollo Theatre,” “Saturday Night Live” with Andre Crouch and Singsation in Chicago, Illinois. International Highlights: In film, he has been featured in commercials in Amsterdam, Holland for Volkswagen singing gospel music. Donald Malloy graciously invites you to SAVOR the lyrics of his remarkably anointed project “Finally Home” bless and ignite the sparks of your spirit. You will agree with Malloy and say “I Knows What Prayer Can Do!
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