BIGSONG: Patricia Temitope Alabi was born on 27th October, 1970 as the only daughter. She was born to Pa Joseph Akinyele and Madam Agnes Kehinde. Music Career Tope Alabi came to limelight in 2000 after releasing the debut album Oore ti O Common. This album brought her fame and also earned her the moniker Oore … Read more
BIGSONG: Gospel/worship artist Todd Dulaney is noted for his smooth classic soul delivery and contemporary arranging and songwriting styles. After singing backup for Smokie Norful and others, he released his debut album, Pulling Me Through, in 2013. He went on to top the Billboard gospel albums chart with both 2016’s A Worshipper’s Heart and 2018’s … Read more
BIGSONG: Professionally known as TobyMac, Toby McKeehan grew up in the Northern Virginia suburbs in the shadow of Washington, D.C., where he fell in love with rap music. While attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in the mid-’80s, he met Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith (aka Kevin Max), and the three friends formed the … Read more
BIGSONG: Influenced by the Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd and other artists such as U2 and Rich Mullins, Third Day were originally formed by vocalist Mac Powell and acoustic guitarist Mark Lee. The duo added bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr from another local band, and recorded some demos. Third Day’s live shows gradually … Read more
BIGSONG: Thinah Zungu is a quintessential gospel artist. He has a heart for ministry and the voice of an angel. His content too, scares the devil out of his wits. He is a rare breed in a time when the world is awash with wayward ways. His songs bring glory back to Christ. All his … Read more
BIGSONG: Following leader Bob Marley’s death from cancer on May 11, 1981, the Wailers Band struggled for nearly a decade for direction, hampered from releasing their own music by a Gordian knot of legal entanglements. Anchored by world-class bassist Family Man Barrett and his brother, drummer Carlton (who was murdered by gunmen hired by his … Read more
BIGSONG: The Maranatha! Singers are the in-house choir of praise & worship label Maranatha! Music. Founded in 1971, the label would release dozens of self-produced albums over the next five decades with a variety of Maranatha ensembles, including the Singers. The choir’s releases have included live collaborations with artists such as Terry Clark and Morris … Read more
BIGSONG: Despite great critical acclaim due to their literate, passionate rock, praise from some well-respected contemporaries, and a string of strong releases, the San Francisco band the Call never quite escaped cult status. The predicted breakthrough to a wider audience never materialized. Formed in the San Francisco area in 1980, the quartet, led by vocalist/guitarist … Read more
BIGSONG: Formed in 2000 by four Starbucks employees in Mesquite, Texas, the Afters are an alternative CCM rock outfit originally known as Blisse. Under their original moniker, members Marc Dodd (drums), Matt Fuqua (guitar and vocals), Josh Havens (vocals and guitar), and Brad Wigg (bass and vocals) released an EP and an album (2001’s When … Read more
