Religious audiences have been validating Yolanda for well over a decade. She was employed as an elementary teacher in Houston when she first began to garner recognition for her stunning performances. “I taught second and third grades. I would go on the road during the weekends to sing. Pretty soon the demand started growing. I realized I might be able to make it my career.” The eldest of six siblings, her pioneering spirit and boundless optimism soon became her trademark.

Her solid church background and love of all kinds of music, which she says: “was inspired by family- everything from Stevie Wonder to Beethoven,” left her with a respect for traditional musical hues, as well as a desire for more contemporary interpretation. “Too many times we’re put in a box by musical labels,” she says. It was while she served as a lead singer with the Southeast Inspirational Choir that Yolanda caught the eye of the prolific composer/producer Thomas Whitfield. He guided her first album, Just As I am for Sound of Gospel Records.

Yolanda went on to sing for the Tribute label in 1990, and was soon hailed as the most versatile contemporary gospel singer since Aretha Franklin. Her brilliant follow-up albums, 1991′s Through The Storm , and 1993′s Save The World won several Stellar awards, Gospel’s highest accolade. 1995′s More Than A Melody propelled her into the world of R and B Gospel, with hit singles such as “Gotta Have Love, ” and “Open Arms.” The disc won a Soul Train Lady Of Soul award, earned her a Grammy nomination, and unforgettable live performance spot on the 1996 Soul Train Music Awards telecast.

Her album, Yolanda…. Live In Washington, snagged her yet another Stellar award, and another Grammy nomination. Her “bring-the-crowd-to-their-feet” reputation has now become the stuff of pop legend. In fact, it was after seeing Yolanda live in New York ‘s Beacon Theater that Elektra’s Chairman Sylvia Rhone (co-executive producer of the new album) decided to sign the vocalist.

Yolanda Adams can now be heard on KROI – Praise 92.1 FM Radio, A Radio-One, Inc. Station, Monday through Friday from 5am – 10am. The Yolanda Adams with Bro. Larry Jones is syndicated in over ten (10) markets.

Minister, musician, artist, producer, singer, model, radio personality, director, ceo, and the list goes on. Coming up as the youngest of 5 children, in a suburb of chicago, lonnie is one of those we would consider a church baby.

Lonnie was surrounded by gospel at a very young age due to the fact that his mother was a popular background singer for many of gospel music’s legends during his youth. She passed on to be with the lord on lonnie’s 8^th birthday. It was at this time that he became determined to carry out her legacy.

Lonnie graduated western il.university with a bachelors in public administration/public relations. After working in the public sector, lonnie started hunter communications group. Training corprorate management teams in areas such as cultural awareness/ diversity, effective communication skills, effective leadership, time and stress management.  As ceo of hunter communications group, lonnie earned the pinnacle award of achievement for black owned companies. Awarded by the gellett corporation.

A stellar award nominated artist, lonnie recorded and produced 3 cds with the voices of st. Mark, on the malaco record label with hits such as “even me” ,“lets dance”, and “theres power in his name”.

While earning his degree, lonnie served in the u.s air force for 5 years earning an honorable discharge as a high ranking seargent.

Lonnie spent 3 years as a runway/ print model for luster hair care products male texurizer campaign and continued to do what god had commissioned him to do in the gospel music industry.

For 4 years  lonnie was the host of the #1 gospel radio show in chicago. Ruling the morning drive time mon-fri 6am-10am on wgci am. While at the same time serving as dean of students for one of the largest school districts in the suburbs of chicago.    Now a resident of new jersey, he serves as pastor of worship at bethany baptist church a 23,000 member mega church in lindenwols nj.  Where bishop david g. Evans is the pastor.

Lonnie can now be seen weekly as the male face of the word network, and heard as the host of “real christian radio” mon – friday on praise 103.9fm. A philadelphia radio-one station. As a husband, father, mentor, artist and business man, lonnie lives by phil.4:13 “ i can do all things through christ that strengthens me.”

CeCe McGhee’s radio career spans over 20 years with some of those years in entertainment television and has worked in markets such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte and Memphis. Currently CeCe is the afternoon host for WPPZ-PRAISE 103.9FM in Philadelphia, known as “The Afternoon Angel” from 2pm until 6pm Monday thru Friday. She is also the Music Director and Assistant Program Director. And in January 2010, CeCe became a certified Christian Life Coach.

CeCe is the former producer and co-host of Philly’s legendary “Carter & Sanborn Morning Show,” where she was affectionately known as “The Skirt with the Dirt” on two other well-known Philly radio stations. CeCe is a former Music Mixer and served as Music Director for a Philly Hip-Hop & R&B station from 1994-1996. CeCe is also the former Executive Producer of the syndicated “Steve Harvey Morning Show” in Philly.

In addition to radio, CeCe is a voiceover talent and has worked with such clients as Johnson & Johnson, Publix, Ford, Bellsouth, Home Depot and The Georgia Lottery. Her endorsement clients include: Dr. John Fisher’s Medical Weight Loss Centers, Attorney Georgette Miller, Unclaimed Diamonds, Philadelphia Credit Union, Red Lobster, Applebee’s, Olay, HomeGoods and Shower to Shower; just to name a few.

In the community, CeCe lends her heart, voice, and time to such organizations as Mothers in Charge, St. Jude and Chosen 300 Ministries. CeCe also uses her influence to share her life experiences through women’s conferences, workshops and retreats, public speaking, visiting juvenile detention centers, prisons as well as shelters for women and the homeless.

CeCe is happily married to man who knows and loves the LORD and she has two beautiful daughters who know and love the LORD as well. CeCe is currently enrolled in her second year of seminary at the Priscilla Institute at Palmer Seminary, which is the seminary at Eastern University. CeCe attends Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church where Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller is pastor.

CeCe is on fire to inspire others to be the best they can be by embracing their inner light in order to shine upon us through the birthing of their purpose. CeCe uses her gift of exhortation to reach out with Christian love and presence, in order to help others dealing with personal conflict and/or facing a spiritual void. CeCe’s goal is to become a world-renowned Inspirational Speaker and Author.

CeCe is guided by Isaiah 61:1-3 which declares, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness”.

Cory Condrey, better known as CoCo Brother, is more than your average radio personality. He is a powerful voice crying out from the wilderness and into the streets. Born in Germany, it seems that he was destined to make an impact of
international proportion from the beginning. CoCo Brother first came to Atlanta, GA after graduating from high school in Nashville, Tennessee, marking the start of his career in radio.

In 1995, CoCo started interning with Hot 97.5(now Hot 107.9). From delivering pizza to loading trucks, he had a variety of odd jobs, working tirelessly at night and interning during the day. His hard-work and diligence paid off and he was finally hired at Hot. Even with all of his potential, his time there was short-lived and in 1997 he was fired. After losing his job, he became homeless. The spirit in CoCo Brother would not allow him to quit and after being homeless for a year, he landed a position with V-103 as their Promotions Coordinator.

CoCo wanted to be on the air, but was told that he could not be an On-Air Personality. It has been said that whenever one door closes, another opens. The next door flew open. Still hungry to reach the people, he took a job in a smaller market with Foxy 107 and Mike Roberts in Macon, GA. Within months in that market, CoCo’s personality and drive made the show #1.

In January of 2000, CoCo left Georgia for a position in Washington D.C. on 93.9 WKYS. He was in direct competition with Big Tigger, the former host of BET’s Rap City. For two and a half years, he dominated the airwaves with the same passion, high-energy, and creativity that made him a success in the past.

CoCo Brother came full circle on September 11, 2001 when he returned to Hot 107.9, Atlanta, in the 6- 10 pm time slot. This time things would be much different. It didn’t take long before CoCo Brother and the Home Team made their presence known. When the first book came out, the show was #1 with 12-17 year olds. It also made history for Hot, ranking #1 with 18 – 34 year olds for the first time. CoCo was responsible for breaking some of the hottest records as well as capturing exclusive interviews with artists such as 50 Cent, David Banner, Ludacris, and T.I. His influence reached beyond the city limits and included:

• · Hosting Vibe’s TV show and BET’s Talent Search
• · Appearances on BET and MTV
• · Hosting video show on UPN
• · Hosting Michael Vick’s Shoe Release for 3 consecutive years
• · Appearances in Vibe, Source, Creative Loafing, and Rolling Out Magazines

Yet, even after years of success, he was not content and began to hear God telling him to shift into a different arena. In March of 2005, CoCo Brother announced that he would be leaving the 6–10 pm slot. When he left, the show was on top. After 6 weeks off the air, he emerged with a new fire and a new sound called The Spirit of Hip Hop (SOHH). The show kicked off from 7 – 10 am and soon made history in its ratings when it moved up to 6 – 10 am. The constant demand for the show led it to its current slot of 6 – 12pm on Sundays mornings. The ratings continue to soar. With that success, the SOHH expanded to 5a-6a Monday-Friday in addition to the weekends, and now syndicated all across the country reaching millions every week in virtually every major market, including Detroit, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Washington DC, Baltimore, Cleveland, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia, with more markets coming on board each day.

The Spirit of Hip Hop is more than just a nationally syndicated show; it’s a lifestyle. It’s a ministry focusing on Jesus Christ, that bridges the gap between generations; sinners and saints; hip hop and gospel music. The show features original skits, and exclusive in depth spiritual interviews with gospel, hip hop, and R & B superstars. Within the shows’ first few months, CoCo was able to interview and host some of the most influential artists and leaders in hip hop and in the church such as: TD Jakes, Kirk Franklin, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Lil’ Jon, Yolanda Adams and Smokie Norful, just to name a few.

Coco is responsible for spearheading some of the most powerful and well attended community events in the country and is dedicated to underserved communities, such as feeding the homeless and The Spirit of Hip Hop Annual Toy Give-a-way. In 2004, Evander Holyfield and Ludacris played a major role in the Spirit of Hip Hop Toy Give-a-way by donating a combined amount of $100,000 dollars worth of toys. The SOHH was active in Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts such as David Banner’s Heal the Hood Benefit Concert and the Gospel Music Channels Angel Concert. Coco even recently organized and hosted Radio One’s One Love Gospel Cruise along with Dottie Peoples, Fred Hammond and John Gray. Other involvements include:

• · Honda’s Battle of the Bands
• · Opening up for Kirk Franklin at Mega Fest 2005
• · The Shannon Anderson Foundation
• · The Jamie Foxx Laffapalooza / The SOHH meets Comedy
• · Annual Martin Luther King March
• · Discipleship Award (Community Service) Gospel Connection 2005.

Other notable accomplishments include hosting the biggest hip hop concert in the USA, Birthday Bash: Presenter and Creator of the SOHH award for the Radio One Dirty Awards); Integral part of LudaChrisMiss (this is the charitable event that Ludacris, Chris Webber, and David Banner facilitated for Katrina survivors:: Annual Martin Luther King March presenter; and Recipient of the Power 30 under 30 award from AUC Digest.

In 2005, the SOHH made history with Exodus; where the Church meets the Streets hosted at one of the hottest clubs in Atlanta, GA (Club 112). Guests included Kirk Franklin, Bone Crusher and Bishop Eddie Long. There were thousands in attendance, with hundreds in the streets when they couldn’t get inside. The following year, Exodus was held at the Word of Faith Family Cathedral and the attendance quadrupled. Over a thousand youth came to the altar and gave their life to Christ. In all, there were 8-thousand people in the Church and another 3-thousand outside trying to get in; this happening while the police were closing the interstate because of all the traffic.

CoCo’s ultimate vision is to see the church go to the streets worldwide. Stand 2007 will be the platform that springboards this dream. A one-day event taking place at the internationally known Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, where over a million strong will come together and Take A STAND to change the landscape of hip hop forever by promoting a positive lifestyle. This historic solution-based movement will mobilize the hip hop community by taking its core and putting it in a positive light. This will be the biggest experience hip hop has ever witnessed, a monumental event with lasting implications on generations to come.

CoCo Brother’s life is a testimony of what God will do in willing vessels. Never despise small beginnings. After being denied in Market 12, he went to Market 147; eventually rising to Market 7 and to the top. He operates in excellence and he just won’t quit. He is an example of someone who sometimes against all odds constantly raises the bar and sets the tone in everything he does. From homelessness to hosting and leading the official and defining movement for change in hip hop, only time will tell what is in store for both him and the Spirit of Hip Hop. Indeed, after hearing his powerful testimony on the radio weekly, on CNN, and on CNN International, it’s very clear that Coco will be one of those anointed leaders insuring that a new day has arrived and a generation is about to be changed. Furthermore, with the blessing of being on the radio on the largest inspirationally-based network in the world targeting our youth, CoCo is making the world turn the volume up generating record setting ratings, but still and most importantly saving souls along the way.