In 1988, Betty Wright made history as the first black female artist to score a gold album on her own label, when her 1987 album "Mother Wit" achieved that certification. The album was notable for the come-back hit "No Pain, No Gain".
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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"Inner Child" is the second studio album by R&B singer Shanice, released November 19, 1991 on Motown Records. The album peaked at number 13 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. The album features the track "Keep Your Inner Child Alive (Interlude)".
"Hopeful" is the debut single by Bars and Melody. It is based on the lyrics and music of Twista's song "Hope" featuring Faith Evans. The song was released on July 25, 2014 through Syco Music. It debuted at number 5 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart.
"I Can Only Imagine" is a song by MercyMe. Written and composed by lead singer Bart Millard, it was originally recorded for the band's 1999 independent album "The Worship Project" before being included on their 2001 major label debut album "Almost There".
MAJOR. is a Grammy Award nominee, American soul musician, singer-songwriter, vocal producer, and stage performance coach. He performs the track "Joy in the Battle", released in 2023.
"Used to Be Young" is a song by Miley Cyrus. It was released on August 25, 2023. "Used to Be Young" debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her 12th top-ten song and the second one from "Endless Summer Vacation", following "Flowers".
"The Color Purple" is a 2023 musical coming-of-age period film directed by Blitz Bazawule from a screenplay by Marcus Gardley, based on the musical of the same name. "When I Can’t Do Better" is a track from the soundtrack, performed by Mary. J. Blige.
