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Gotee
Gotee Records is a record label of Christian hip-hop, based in Franklin, Tennessee in the United States. History The label was founded in 1994 by TobyMac, Todd Collins and Joey Elwood. The first album produced is Out of Eden's '' Lovin' the Day''. The label was a part of EMI Christian Music Group. However, they bought back EMI's minority share to become fully independent again as of March 31, 2008. Toby McKeehan is currently the president of the company and as of 2009, the label is currently distributed by Warner Bros. Records. McKeehan got the name "Gotee" from the song "Socially Acceptable" on dc Talk's album '' Free at Last''. A member of the band GRITS was doing the background vocals, and he was saying, "Let it go, T, let it go." ("T" refers to Toby). McKeehan happened to be growing a goatee on his face at the time, and when Mark Heimermann pointed out the coincidence, he decided to name his new record company, "Gotee Records". However, McKeehan does not publish his ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GRITS
Grits (stylized as GRITS) is an American Christian hip hop group from Nashville, Tennessee. Their name is an acronym, which stands for "Grammatical Revolution In the Spirit". GRITS is made up of Stacey "Coffee" Jones and Teron "Bonafide" Carter, both of whom were DC Talk dancers. Their song " Ooh Ahh" has appeared on the MTV show '' My Super Sweet 16''. It is also used as the theme song of '' The Buried Life'' and on the soundtracks to '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'' and '' Big Momma's House 2''. Their song "Tennessee Bwoys" was used on the popular television show '' Pimp My Ride''. They were also involved in '' !Hero The Rock Opera''. They recorded a remix of professional wrestler A.J. Styles' entrance music and performed it on the May 28, 2009, episode of '' TNA Impact!''. Background The Christian hip hop duo began as dancers for DC Talk and then formed the group in 1995, with Teron David "Bonafide" Carter, (born January 17, 1971) and Stacy Bernhard "Coffee" Jon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of Eden
Out of Eden is an American urban contemporary gospel group. It features sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey. The group was active from 1994 to 2006, then again starting in September 2024. During their initial run they produced seven albums through Gotee Records and received "Urban Album of the Year" and "Urban Song of the Year" at the Dove Awards of 2003. Musical career Origins The band consisted of three sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey, all born in Richmond, Virginia between 1975 and 1982 to Robert Kimmey and DeLise Perkins Kimmey Hall.Carpenter, Bil. ''Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia''. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005. Page 319-320 When the girls were young, their parents divorced and they moved with their mother to Nashville, where DeLise was offered a teaching position at Fisk University. Danielle and her sisters initially sang back-up for their mother, who was a classical pianist. After their stepfather unsuc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Stevenson (American Musician)
Ryan Dale Stevenson (born January 21, 1979) is an American Christian music singer, musician and guitarist, who primarily plays a contemporary Christian music and worship style of music. He is signed to Gotee Records and TobyMac is a co-owner of the label. Stevenson released three extended plays, ''Yesterday, Today, Forever'', with BEC Recordings; ''Champion of the World'', independently; and ''Hold Nothing Back'', with Gotee Records. His first studio album, '' Fresh Start'', was released on September 18, 2015, with Gotee Records. He's had five songs chart on the ''Billboard'' charts, "Holding Nothing Back", "The Human Side", "Not Forgotten", "All Yours" and " Eye of the Storm". Early life Ryan Dale Stevenson Work ID No. 885930844 ISWC No. T9134401960 was born on January 21, 1979 in Bonanza, Oregon, to James and Phyllis; he has an older sister, Janay. He grew up in the church singing hymns. He was given his first guitar when he was 18. Stevenson credits his mother as the one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abandon Kansas
Abandon Kansas is an American alternative rock band originating from Wichita, Kansas that formed in 2005 and went on indefinite hiatus in 2015. The band has rebranded to Glass Age in 2019 and is making new music. History Abandon Kansas formed in 2005 in Wichita, Kansas. The origins of the band's name is a play on the words "A band in Kansas". Abandon Kansas released their first EP independently in 2005. It was self-titled and received little recognition. Since then, Abandon Kansas has slowly gained recognition in the Christian music market, achieving recognition by radio vehicles such as RadioU, video vehicles such as TVU, and music review websites such as Jesus Freak Hideout and Indie Vision Music. Gaining attention from local, independent, and few national venues, Abandon Kansas continued releasing records. 3 EPs and 1 full-length album were released from 2006 to 2009. In 2009, Abandon Kansas signed with Gotee Records, a diverse record label founded by the Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Reuben
John Reuben (born John Reuben Zappin; January 14, 1979) is an American Christian hip hop artist signed to Gotee Records until late 2010. Reuben has sold over 200,000 copies of his first four albums.Breimeier, Russ (May 2002)"John Reuben - ''Hindsight''."''Christianity Today''. Retrieved February 6, 2007.Farias, Andree (2005)"John Reuben - The Boy vs. The Cynic."''Christianity Today''. Retrieved February 7, 2007."Biography of John Reuben." ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved February 6, 2007. He released his sixth album, ''Sex, Drugs and Self-Control'' on December 22, 2009. The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards, while the song "No Be Nah" was nominated for Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year. Reuben continues to tour, and has played and recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gotee Brothers
The Gotee Brothers was a Contemporary Christian music trio formed of the three founders of the Gotee Records label: Toby McKeehan (tobyMac), Joey Elwood Joey Elwood is an American Christian music producer and former recording artist. Career Elwood is one of the co-founders of Gotee Records, along with the other Gotee Brothers, Toby McKeehan and Todd Collins. The record label was created whe ..., and Todd Collins. The trio only released one album in 1997, "ERACE", and its contents dealt with racial issues. The album won Hip Hop Album of the year at the 28th GMA Dove Awards. Discography Albums *ERACE (1997) Awards Doves *1997: Hip Hop Album of the Year (ERACE) References External linksGotee Records Gotee Records artists American Christian musical groups {{US-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovin' The Day
''Lovin' the Day'' is the debut album of the Dove Award-winning American urban gospel group Out of Eden, released in 1994.Akins, Debra. Hip-Pop.' February 27, 2004. CCM Magazine. Accessed on July 12, 2010. It features sisters Lisa, Andrea, and Danielle Kimmey. It was the launch album of Gotee Records, and was the catalyst for the creation of the record label; founders of the label Toby McKeehan, Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood had wanted to produce the album, but after not being able to find a Record label to sign the act to, they formed Gotee Records and began distributing the band's material on their own.Kittle, Ashleigh. AMG Review.' All Music Guide. Billboard.com. Accessed on July 11, 2010. The album peaked at #10 on the Top Contemporary Christian music chart. It includes a cover of the Bill Withers William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter. He is known for having several hits over a career spanning 18 years, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrian (singer)
Terrian Bass Woods is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. She is known for her role as a vocalist in TobyMac Kevin Michael McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most ...'s band, Diverse City. Career Terrian released her debut song, "God With Us", in 2019. The music video has since surpassed six million views on YouTube. It was followed by "In The Arms", co-written by Terrian and Anthony Skinner, Jon Reddick and songwriter Jess Cates, and was produced by Micah Kuiper and Bryan Fowler. She was also featured on TobyMac's remix album The St. Nemele Collab Sessions on the track, "It's You (Tide Electric Remix)" with Matt Maher. In addition, Terrian joined Cochren & Co. on the "TobyMac Theatre Tour". Her third lead single, "Let Love Lead", was released on February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Elwood
Joey Elwood is an American Christian music producer and former recording artist. Career Elwood is one of the co-founders of Gotee Records, along with the other Gotee Brothers, Toby McKeehan and Todd Collins. The record label was created when, after failing to find a label willing to sign the group Out of Eden, Elwood, McKeehan, and Collins decided to produce '' Lovin' the Day'' on their own. Of the creation of Gotee Records, Elwood recalls, "We all collectively said, 'Let's just give this a shot.' At the risk of sounding unprofessional, it was a very naïve entry into the business. We basically learned every day, on the job, because we had no training for what we were doing, other than we loved music and we produced music. That was the entry point. Three naïve guys, a willing band, and some really good songs."Geil, Mark. About Gotee.'' April 14, 2008. Originally posted on Christianitytoday.com. Accessed on July 12, 2010. As a member of the Gotee Brothers, Elwood recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toby McKeehan
Kevin Michael McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian artists of all time, he was as a member of the Christian rap-rock trio DC Talk, staying with them from 1987 until they went on hiatus in 2000. He has since continued a successful solo career with the release of ten studio albums: ''Momentum'' (2001), ''Welcome to Diverse City'' (2004), ''Portable Sounds'' (2007), ''Tonight'' (2010), ''Christmas in Diverse City'' (2011), ''Eye on It'' (2012), '' This Is Not a Test'' (2015), '' The Elements'' (2018), '' Life After Death (2022)'', '' Heaven On My Mind (2025)'' as well as five remixed albums: '' Re:Mix Momentum'' (2003), ''Renovating Diverse City'' (2005), '' Dubbed and Freq'd: A Remix Project'' (2012), ''Eye'm All Mixed Up'' (2014) and ''The St. Nemele Collab Sessions' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Hip-hop
Christian hip-hop (originally gospel rap, also known as Christian rap, gospel hip-hop or holy hip-hop) is a cross-genre of contemporary Christian music and hip-hop. It emerged from urban contemporary music and Christian media in the United States during the 1980s. Christian hip-hop music first emerged on record in 1982 with a track entitled "Jesus Christ (The Gospel Beat)" by Queens, New York artist McSweet. The first full-length Christian hip-hop album, ''Bible Break'', by Oklahoma artist Stephen Wiley, was released in 1985, with the title track becoming a hit on Christian radio in 1986. Other early Christian hip recording artists from the mid-1980s included P.I.D. (Preachas in Disguise), who recorded to funky rock rhythms, as well as JC & the Boys and Michael Peace. During the 1990s and 2000s, rapper KJ-52 rose to prominence in the field. Christian rock band DC Talk blended hip-hop and rock, and were successful in mainstream Christian music. All three band members have had s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
