IMISI PUSHES "FORWARD"
Apr. 24, 2006 - The premier gospel reggae duo known as 'Imisi has been extremely busy lately doing last minute preparations and pre-promotions for the launch of their second album with Lion of Zion Entertainment. The guys have performed a host of shows over the last few months and people are getting hyped in anticipation for the release of "Forward".
In early April, David and Jubilee joined Mark Mohr, Avion Blackman and the Lion of Zion staff for Gospel Music week in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a very successful trip. More than 3,000 gather each April in Nashville, for this premiere annual gospel music convention. The event attracts a diverse group of industry segments including artists, radio, retail, managers, agents, promoters, and media. Everyday the LOZ crew paraded around GMA with bright red, gold and green GOSPELREGGAE.COM T-shirts passing out the latest issue of the Ultimate Gospel Reggae Guide along with promo T-shirts, Lion of Zion radio samplers and pre-releases of 'Imisi's "Forward" album. The response was very positive and the Gospel Reggae genre was all the buzz around GMA.
No GMA is complete without an artist showcase. 'Imisi and Avion Blackman performed two showcases in Nashville and one show in Alabama. At the Nashville Publicity Group showcase, the guys shared the stage with Bryan Duncan, Kevin Max (dcTalk), Michael Sweet (Stryper) and members of Petra. 'Imisi closed their set with a stellar performance of their title track "Forward", alongside Christafari's Mark Mohr. Papa San was also in attendance at GMA this year sporting a bright yellow GospelReggae.com T-shirt! Don't worry; the shirts will be available soon! He gave an energetic performance of songs from his new album "Real and Personal" at the Monday night urban showcase. 'Imisi and the Lion of Zion crew were there waving their rags and dancing up front in support of this legendary artist.
In addition to the performances, 'Imisi and Avion did their fair share of Media interviews for major radio and television shows. They will also join Christafari next week for a trip to North Carolina for the taping of the Steel Roots Show (for the Inspirational Television Network) and a live performance of their debut single.
'Imisi's Forward releases the first week of May. You will be able to pre-order the album very soon from GospelReggae.com. In promotion of the release, the group is hosting a CD Launch Party on Friday the 5th of May. Here are the details:
Date: Friday, May 5, 2006
Artist: 'Imisi and Avion Blackman
Location: Riverside, CA, US
Venue: 'Imisi "Forward" CD Release party at the Christian Life Center
Address: 9085 California Avenue, Riverside, CA. 92503
Admission: Free!!!
Contact: 951.966.1241 E-mail: ye_vita@yahoo.com imisi@lionofzion.com
Description: Avion Blackman will also be performing that night along with a special guest appearance by Mark Mohr of Christafari. Come and be the first to pick up a copy of the 'Imisi's highly anticipated "Forward" CD. The event begins at 7pm sharp.
For more information on 'Imisi visit: http://www.imisi.com
