by Daniel Harris
Gospel music is a very unique genre. It has an ability to not only reach the soul of a person, it is also able to reach the spirit of a person. In addition to these spiritual and supernatural properties, Gospel music is an ever changing genre.
Artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Hawkins Family and Kirk Franklin all challenged Gospel's status quo and expanded its limits. These artists made it okay for future artists like Antonio Long to spread a message while being creative and expressive.
A native of Baltimore, MD, Antonio Long's blend of Hip-Hop, Jazz and Soul creates a sound that helps him to uplift, encourage and inspire others. Listing artists like Doobie Powell, Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder as influences, Antonio is on a path to help redefine how people view Gospel music.
Long's simple approach to songwriting makes his work and his message very relatable to everyone. Earlier this year, Antonio released his mixtape The Life Project. He successfully blends his positive and enlightening lyrics with the work of producers like J Dilla and Pete Rock. The Life Project is a perfect mix of non-traditional, contemporary sound and truthful, straightforward content to create a sound all his own.
While Gospel has the power to uplift and reach people like no other genre, Antonio Long is one artist that is helping to show Gospel's more creative side. Get even more familiar with Antonio Long by subscribing to his YouTube channel and downloading his mixtape The Life Project, available now for free!
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