Gina Green
Gina Green | |
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Origin | Los Angeles, CA, United States |
Genres | Gospel, neo soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Trendency, Rite-Step Records, Isom & Isom, Grapetree |
Website | GinaGreen.net |
Gina Green is an American Gospel music singer based in Los Angeles, California. She has recorded three albums to date: In His Time, Changes and Tell 'Um. She is known for her vibrant spirit and silky-smooth vocal style, and is often compared stylistically to 1980s pop diva Stephanie Mills. Her music blends elements of contemporary R&B with 1970s soul and modern-day hip hop to create a neo soul gospel flavor.
Album information and production credits
Her debut album, In His Time, was released on Grapetree Records in 1997[1] under her then-legal name, Gina Brown, and sold over 10,000 copies worldwide. The album was received particularly well in Europe, topping out at number two on the U.K. Gospel charts. 2003's Changes[2] was released independently and sold at a respectable pace. The planned release for Tell 'Um, her third album on Rite-Step Records, fell through in mid-2005 as the label folded before it even got off the ground. The album was later picked up by Nashville-based Trendency Records and released nationally in July 2006.[3] The singles Hiding Place and Testimony received moderate airplay across the U.S. and in Europe. Both the Changes and Tell 'Um albums were produced Isom Green Jr. who has worked with Dr. Dre, Whitney Houston, Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg.[4]
Awards and accomplishments
In 2006, Gina was nominated by the Black Music Academy Association of America in two categories: "Best Gospel Performer - Female" and "Gospel Rising Star".[5] She performed at the event, held at the Cashman Theater, before a full house and won the "Las Vegas Black Music Awards 2006 Best Gospel Performer - Female" award. Later that year, she auditioned for NBC's America's Got Talent.in 2008 Gina also auditioned for Showtime At The Apollo in LA, California,and was chosen to be on the show.
Miscellaneous
Gina has performed on the same stage with Gospel artists Tonex, J Moss, TBN's Bill & Rene Morris, The Gospel Gangsters, two-time Dove Award nominees God's Original Gangstaz, Brent Jones and many others.
Tell 'Um (2006)
Tell 'Um | |
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Studio album by Gina Green | |
Released | July 25, 2006 |
Genre | Gospel, neo soul |
Label | Trendency Records |
Producer | Isom Green Jr. |
- "Hiding Place"
- "You Are More"
- "Take Me"
- "Testimony"
- "Lift Him"
- "Don't Let The Devil Lie To You"
- "Glorify"
- "Lord I Love You"
- "I'm Not Ashamed"
- "Tell 'Um"
- "Rain On Me"
- "Wounded Soldier"
- "Thank You Lord"
- "Turned Away"
- "Are You Ready?"
Changes (2003)
Changes | |
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Studio album by Gina Green | |
Released | 2003 |
Genre | Gospel, Neo soul |
Label | Isom & Isom Records |
Producer | Isom Green Jr.& Joe Busby Jr. |
- "Stand Up"
- "Sin"
- "Changes"
- "I Need You"
- "This Heart of Mine"
- "Fire"
- "Lay My Burdens Down"
- "Nearer To Thee"
- "Thee Highest Praise"
- "God Is Love"
- "Only Believe"
In His Time (1996)
In His Time | |
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Studio album by Gina Brown | |
Released | 1996 |
Genre | Gospel, Hip hop |
Label | Grapetree Records |
- "Don't Think You've Arrived"
- "I've Fallen In Love"
- "You're Not My Husband"
- "Centered In Your Love"
- "In His Time"
- "Come To Jesus"
- "We Need To Pray"
- "Seek His Face"
- "Forgive"
- "Make Up Your Mind"
- "Choose Life"
- "I Surrender All"
References
External links
- GinaGreen.net
- Trendency Records Official Site
- Tell 'Um review on GospelFlava.com
- Tell 'Um review on BlackGospel.com
- Gina Green Interview on BlackGospel.com
- Testimony video on YouTube