Darwin Hobbs
Encyclopedia
Darwin Hobbs is an American
gospel music
singer noted for his vocal similarity to classic soul singer Luther Vandross
. In addition to his career as a gospel artist, Hobbs and his ensemble The Darwin Hobbs Choir have also performed both studio and live background vocals for artists such as Switchfoot
, Jars of Clay
, BeBe Winans
, Marvin Winans
, CeCe Winans
, Michael W. Smith
, T.D. Jakes, Shirley Murdock
, Michael McDonald
, and countless others. Hobbs also played a small acting role in the HBO movie Boycott. His single "Everyday" appeared on the compilation album Soul Power.
In April 2008, Darwin launched a brand new blogspot entitled, Break The Silence, which is geared to providing emerging leaders with the honest tools and perspectives necessary to become successful in life and in ministry.
His plans also include recording an album for the POP genre in 2010. Production plans for this album include superstar production team of Tommy Sims (Clapton, Loggins), Eric Dawkins (Studdard, Tyrese), Drew Ramsey & Shannon Sanders (Arie, Lang).
Richard Smallwood
wrote and co-produced the song "I Give You Praise" for Darwin Hobbs
United States
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gospel music
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
singer noted for his vocal similarity to classic soul singer Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross
Luther Ronzoni Vandross was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times...
. In addition to his career as a gospel artist, Hobbs and his ensemble The Darwin Hobbs Choir have also performed both studio and live background vocals for artists such as Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
, Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
, BeBe Winans
BeBe Winans
Benjamin "BeBe" Winans is a gospel and R&B singer. He is a member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.-The PTL Club:...
, Marvin Winans
Marvin Winans
Marvin Lawrence Winans is an American gospel singer and member of the musical Winans family. He is also known for his recurring role in the hit show Tyler Perry's House of Payne.-Personal life:...
, CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans
Priscilla "CeCe" Marie Winans Love is an American Gospel singer, who has won numerous Grammy and Stellar Awards.-Early life:CeCe Winans was born in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Delores Winans, on October 8, 1964...
, Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith
Michael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
, T.D. Jakes, Shirley Murdock
Shirley Murdock
Shirley Murdock is an American R&B singer, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger hit single Computer Love.-Career:...
, Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan...
, and countless others. Hobbs also played a small acting role in the HBO movie Boycott. His single "Everyday" appeared on the compilation album Soul Power.
In April 2008, Darwin launched a brand new blogspot entitled, Break The Silence, which is geared to providing emerging leaders with the honest tools and perspectives necessary to become successful in life and in ministry.
His plans also include recording an album for the POP genre in 2010. Production plans for this album include superstar production team of Tommy Sims (Clapton, Loggins), Eric Dawkins (Studdard, Tyrese), Drew Ramsey & Shannon Sanders (Arie, Lang).
Did You Know
Darwin Hobbs was a contestant on It's Showtime at the Apollo.Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood is an American Gospel music artist who formed The Richard Smallwood Singers in 1977 in Washington, DC.-Biography:...
wrote and co-produced the song "I Give You Praise" for Darwin Hobbs
Albums
- Mercy (EMI Gospel, 1999)
- Vertical (EMI Gospel, 2000) (Billboard Gospel #26)
- Broken (EMI Gospel, 2003) (Billboard Gospel #3)
- Worshipper (EMI Gospel, 2005) (Billboard Gospel #8)
- Free (Tyscot Records, 2008)
- Champion (Imago Dei Music Group, 2010) (Billboard Gospel #6)
External links
- Darwin Hobbs' Website Official Site
- Broken Review Gospelflava.com
- Darwin's first Live recording:"Champion" Gospelcity.com
- Darwin Hobbs Stops Charging Set Fee For Ministry Dates Gospelpundit.com