Recap: EMI Gospel Showcase

The EMI Gospel late-night showcase went until 3:00 AM on Tuesday night. Hosted by Darius Brooks, the splashy affair included Kierra "Kiki" Sheard, who got everyone on their feet with her summer single (already out to retail) "You Don't Know".

LaShun Pace sang two songs from her upcoming EMI Gospel debut ("Hey" and "For My Good"), and the newly signed Williams Sisters also performed, along with Vicki Yohe. Memphis' Darrell Petties and SIP also took to the front.

Micah Stampley of Dexterity Sound sang, and then returned to solo on "Servant's Prayer" wtih Kevin Bond & New Birth Total Praise Choir.

Smokie Norful was unable to attend, since he is 'locked up' in studio, but there was a video presentation from him, where he presented a taste of what's to come from his upcoming sophomore release, slated for Oct 5, 2004.

Darius Brooks closed the evening with a performce of his hit single "Your Will".

EMI Gospel confirmed that they have signed The Mighty Clouds of Joy to the label.