CHILD GOSPEL STAR BRYAN WILSON
TO RELEASE “A SECOND COMING…” COMEBACK CD JANUARY 15, 2008 SINGER’S FIRST CD IN ALMOST A DECADE REPRESENTS A SOLID GOSPEL MESSAGE WITH AN URBAN VIBE THAT FUSES SMOKIE NORFUL AND JOHN LEGEND
Former child Gospel star Bryan Wilson is gearing up for A Second Coming: the second coming of Christ through music and his second coming as a recording artist. In 1994, the then-12 year old’s soulful, melismatic rendition of “His Eye on the Sparrow” with the Mississippi Children’s Choir made him an overnight gospel sensation. What followed were Dove and Stellar award nominations, two solo CDS and tours with a who’s who of gospel artists. After a voice change and time off for college at Princeton University, Wilson is now ready for his Second Coming.
A Second Coming is Wilson’s first CD release since 1999’s Growing Up and it’s a departure. Whereas, Wilson’s childhood music was traditional, old school gospel; his new sound is urban contemporary. The project features tracks by the Washington, D.C. area’s 1 Up Entertainment production team that has produced hits on Keyshia Cole, Usher and Ciara. There are also tracks by up and coming producer Kris “Doc Sizzle” Bell, who has collaborated with contemporary gospel legend John P. Kee and rapper B.B. Jay. It’s the first time Wilson had a hand in writing, co-producing and arranging all of the songs. “My manager had asked some known songwriters to submit songs for the project and nothing came through,” Wilson recalls. “So, I just started writing what the Lord placed on my heart and this is the result.”
Drawing from his own life experiences and faith, Wilson wrote or co-wrote the twelve faith-based songs covering everything from a soured romance on “Smile” and an absentee dad on “Still, My Father” to a bad day at work on “Just Do Something.” It’s a smooth, urban contemporary vibe without the slickness of some pop music. “It has a really raw sound,” Wilson says. “The way the vocals are mixed is especially raw, but I like it. It’s a little different but I think people will like it. However, all music theory aside, my main mission for these songs is to encourage and save souls for Christ.”
In his past, Wilson has been cheated out of royalties and never received the full promotional support he desired, so he decided to go independent for his comeback project. He and his manager decided to finance and release the CD themselves through their Bryan’s Songs Records/CE Music label. “In the gospel world, the major labels are shrinking and more and more indie artists are rising up,” says Wilson. “So, it’s the perfect time to launch my own company and create a foundation so that I can open the door for other great gospel talent.” Wilson’s first single “My Soul Boasts in the Lord” is now impacting gospel radio and he will launch an aggressive cross-country promotional tour in January. Log on to www.bryanwilsonsinger.com for updates and news.
MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Carpenter at (202) 506-5051 or carpenterbill@mac.com
Bro!! Love you also man of God. Really miss you bro and I hope to see you real soon. Will keep in touch to the best of my ability. Talk to you later, give everyone my love. Shalom-Clifton D. (lil bro)
Hey Bryan...So proud of you and your journey to destiny. Realize, now more than ever, what a gift your life is—not just to you, but those around you who know you and value your unique contribution.
Hi Mr. Wilson! I love hearing you sing at Evangel. You are amazing and you inspire me. One day I'll be in that choir and I hope you're still around by the time. See ya at church...well maybe not but I'll see you on stage. God Bless! ♥
Why did I just yank myself out my seat in this computer lab listening to "Secret Place?!?!?!" Whooooah! I LOVE what you did to this song!!!!!! Sh!@#$^%&&*%^ma$#@#&*#!! Don't worry! It's tongues... not cuss words!!
