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GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel, GOSPEL: Traditional Gospel



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Tunesha Crispell has been blessed with a voice that transcends the barriers of language, nationality and tradition. She has become known as the âlady with the voice like lightâ because the mere sound of her voice brings the illumination of Christ to the hearts of all who will listen.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Tunesha grew up in a household where music was considered a second language. Both of her parents were singers and it was only natural that Tunesha would inherit her parentâs love of music and the melodic voice to go along with it. âMusic comes from both sides of my family,â states Tunesha. âMy mom sang with various gospel groups and my father was a secular artist in the 70âs up until the 9oâs. Till this day, if you pass them the mic, theyâll show us whatâs up!â
Tunesha has worked with many gospel artists and has been featured on several of Stellar Award nominee, James Hallâs projects including We Are At War, A James Hall Christmas and Live at Lincoln Center in which you may recognize her voice on âGod Specializesâ, âSweet Jesus Boyâ & âAnything But Failâ. It was while working with James Hall that Tunesha realized it was time for her to pursue a solo career. âI never really thought of myself as being a solo artist,â says Tunesha. âI was comfortable being in the background, kinda blending in, but my experience with James Hall showed me that God had not called me to blend in, but to be different. He instilled the confidence in me that gave me the peace to go forth in what He was calling me to do.â
With a voice unlike any other in the gospel industry today, Tunesha Crispell is expanding the way gospel music is viewed and is a voice that will undeniably open doors for an emerging generation of gospel artists who are comfortable with the uniqueness of their talent. âI believe God has given me a unique sound, one that hasnât been heard in Gospel music,â declares Tunesha. âThereâs a richness, a smoothness in the simplicity of my voice that makes it enjoyable, but itâs the anointing that makes it powerful. With out God, itâs just another voice.â
With such artistic influences as Tramaine Hawkins, Lalah Hathaway, Ella Fitzgerald and Chaka Khan, itâs understandable why Tuneshaâs first solo project, Just As I AM offers such a unique brand of gospel music. Just as I AM infuses the fundamental elements of gospel and jazz making this project not only life giving, but also a project that all generations can enjoy.
The first single, âHolyâ which happens to be Tuneshaâs favorite, was birthed out of enjoying a second honeymoon with her husband, writer and producer, Melvin Crispell. âWhile riding our mopeds in the valley of the mountains in Hawaii and admiring the beautiful scenery of nature, all we could do was look around and say, âWow, look at what our God created,â laughs Tunesha. âOn our way back home, my husband wrote âHolyâ out of what we had experienced with God in nature.â
Having touched the hearts of many both at home and abroad, Tunesha Crispellâs ministry of song is compared to the likes of Mahalia Jackson, Shirley Caesar, and Albertina Walker as they are considered the trailblazers of their time. The torch has been passed and the âlady with the voice like lightâ shall continue to shine.