An all together phenomenal Cd comprised of a mixed genre of songs; ranging from all out worship, praise and adoration, with a twist of salsa to a touch of hip-hop flava, all the way back down home with a mixed medley hymnal.

12 MP3 Songs
GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel, GOSPEL: Traditional Gospel



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There are multiple ways of describing Portia Young. Whenever you mention her name, you have virtually opened several topics for discussion; she is a gifted Singer, Song Writer, Psalmist and Teacher.

Portia was born and raised in Joliet Illinois, and the youngest of 4 sisters and 2 brothers; she is the daughter of the late Reverend Joseph C. Wright Jr. As a young adult, she experienced the God given gift of writing songs; most inspired with fully arranged melodies. It wasnât until she gave her heart to Jesus that she discovered this gift of song writing.

After becoming a member at her local church, Living Word Christian Center, Pastor Bill Winston, she joined the praise and worship team. There she later became one of the praise and worship team leaders. In extension of her musical gifts, she made her contribution as a writer and lead vocalist on the song entitled, âAll Glory Honor and Praiseâ and writer of the songs entitled, âJust Because I Believeâ, and âCrossing Over to the Other Side. She has also participated in writing and recording songs used in biblical dramas.

Portia's debut CD release IâM READY NOW, harnesses the unique and artistic sound of this aggressive tyro, as it continues to move rapidly across the airwaves of radio and television.

Portia was featured on the new artist showcase of the Sunday Morning Spirit of Love and Inspiration Gospel Show which was aired on 107.5 WGCI FM Chicago radio station with hostess, Effie Rolfe. The show featured the songs âLord of Allâ and âNow Faithâ from her current CD release. Shortly after its release, the song âRelease the Pressure (Like David Danced)â began weekly airplay on Chicagoâs AM 1390âs weekend Gospel Hip Hop Show.

Portia has been featured on the Tecora Rodgers show, which airs on Monday nights weekly at 10:00 p.m. on Chicago Access Cable channel 19. I'm Ready Now, was incepted on Indyâs newest Christian radio station, WHTJ 1690-AM, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Portia proudly received a nomination for the 2005 Newsome Gospel Award for Best Female Vocalist.

Portia recently participated in the 3rd annual season taping of âTHE GOSPEL OF MUSIC with JEFF MAJORS" gospel show for TV One, a national cable and satellite television broadcast. The taping took place in Hollywood California and is scheduled for 2006 broadcast season.

In December of 2005, Portia completed a 23-day Gospel Concert Tour of Italy with the Chicago Spirituals.

From the home base, the current and most major ministry in Portiaâs life is the outreach prison ministry of her local church where she is dedicated to singing and teaching the Gospel, primarily in womenâs prisons. Her heart's desire is to serve others from all walks of life by impacting them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through her music and teaching ministry.