MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: By the time Marvin Sapp was 10 years old, he was singing all the time. He sang in church. He sang R&B with his buddies. But then his mother told him he had to make a choice.

ATLANTA -- When Marvin Sapp's "Here I Am" charted near the top of the Billboard album chart two months ago, he initially didn't realize the significance. "I thought nothing of it," he recalled. "But ...

Gospel music icon Marvin Sapp released his 15th album, Substance, on June 10. This is a special album for Sapp, because it was released by his own label, Elev8 Media & Entertainment. The album is also ...

There’s always a kerfuffle when gospel artists cross over to secular music, but Sapp’s new EP arrives under special circumstances. First, people have been wondering what Sapp would sound like on an ...

Grammy-nominated gospel artist Bishop Marvin Sapp announced the release of a new song in response to the widespread criticism sparked by a viral resurfaced video showing him asking for donations and ...

It’s not a foreign concept for gospel artists to turn secular in music, but it definitely garners attention when a bishop takes the helm. Fort Worth’s Marvin Sapp has gone R&B – temporarily – with a ...

*Renowned gospel artist and pastor Marvin Sapp responded to controversial remarks made by Norman Gyamfi, CEO of Insignia Assets, the parent company of Maverick City Music. Speaking on “The Isaac ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, artists who maintain their core values while exploring new creative territory offer powerful lessons in authenticity and growth. The journey of transitioning ...

Gospel superstar Marvin Sapp is going secular — if only for a few songs. His new mini-album is called "If I Were an R&B Singer." MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: By the time Marvin Sapp was 10 years old, he was ...