Writing Rounds is a budding, influential two-year old virtual community of creative strangers – stretching from Australia to Washington state – who came together during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to write songs together.
Praise Him, Sister! Praise Him! | with Yvette Williams
You might know Yvette Williams as the former wife of controversial Gospel singer/songwriter Tonéx (aka B.Slade), but she’s a dope singer/songwriter in her own right! Growing up as a church kid in Chicago, she traveled the world as a lead singer with Rev. Milton Brunson & The Tommies before relocating to San Diego. Yvette shares some of her funniest church moments in this episode!
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I Had to Stab Myself in the Leg | with Saeed Renaud
Saeed Renaud a.k.a S.R. Soul is a Brooklyn born and raised Grammy award winning singer/songwriter who made his debut on Fox Network’s “The Four with his amazing rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Run To You”. Growing up singing and serving at his family church, he’s got funny church stories for days!
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Pants Dropping in the Pulpit | with Dalon Collins
Dalon Collins is currently best known for his lead vocals on timeless hit singles such as “Now Behold the Lamb”, “Conquerors”, and “Let me Touch You and See if You are Real”. Formerly with the Grammy, Stellar, and Dove award winning Kirk Franklin and The Family, Dalon is walking through the doors that God has been opening and is venturing into a solo career.
In this episode, Dalon recounts several hilarious stories from growing up in church; including wardrobe malfunctions that he’s witnessed on a Sunday morning.
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The Making of Mother Gladys | with Tai Habersham
Comedian and singer/songwriter Tai “Prince Tai” Habersham tells us about growing up in church, shares some funny stories, and talks about the different church folks whose personalities helped create his super churchy alter-ego, “Mother Gladys”.
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Tina Turner, Baby Concert Realness | with Darian Elliott
Singer/songwriter and background vocalist for too many artists to name (most recently Kirk Franklin), Darian Elliott shares some of her funny stories from growing up in church; including the times she did the most performing solos as a child.
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Lookin’ a Hot Mess | with MAJOR.
Chart-topping, Grammy award nominated singer/songwriter MAJOR (“This is Why I Love You”, “Honest”) talks about his churchy life growing up, and shares a classic story about getting in trouble on a Sunday morning.
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The Girdle of Truth | with Reina Crawford
Reina Crawford is a singer, praise & worship leader, and choir director from Oakland, Ca, that loves any and all things music related – including skillful tambourine playing. We talk about some of the crazy stuff she’s seen growing up in church, including a medical emergency one Sunday morning that could have been completely avoided.
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God Told Me That You’re My Wife | with Shanta Atkins
Shanta Atkins is an awesome singer/songwriter, podcast host, social media influencer, and mental health advocate. She comes from a large family of singers and preachers, and is the baby sister of gospel artists, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell). We talk about her churchy life growing up in Los Angeles, CA, and she tells us about ridiculous prophecies that most certainly did not come from God.
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Rehearsal Is Over | with Demetrius Tolefree
Demetrius Tolefree is a highly gifted musician, singer/songwriter, producer and recording artist from East Oakland, California. He currently serves as the minister of music at Glad Tidings International church, and runs the online gospel station – FreeDem Radio. D. Tole shares a funny story about a choir rehearsal that gets shut down a lot earlier than expected.
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