Walter Barnes, Jr. and Men of Ministry Release ‘#UWait2021’ Gospel Single!
The much-anticipated new single from the National Gospel Recording Artist
group Walter Barnes, Jr. and Men of Ministry is now available on various popular digital platforms.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CLEVELAND, OH (May 10, 2021) - Walter Barnes, Jr. and Men of Ministry has launched the band’s latest single ‘#UWait2021’ as a tribute to all things great and good through God. The song has the band’s signature sound and is another way to celebrate the positive side of living through God while singing out one’s troubles- especially during the 2020-2021 trying COVID-19 pandemic. The song is available on all popular digital platforms, such as Amazon and Apple music. The single is also part of the band’s latest project titled ‘Nothing Shall Separate’. "In life, everything has its time and season. The key is to stay persistent and most of all have unwavering faith and watch the change come,” said Barnes.
“The fans and even lovers of newly found music are going to love this project and are already enjoying the single. It is inspiring and a great way to have a bit of church every single day on one’s speaker system. The sound doesn’t drift far from Barnes’ roots and talent, but it is a modern-day tribute to having faith during times of trouble,” said Kiana Ephriam, publicist for Walter Barnes, Jr. and Men of Ministry.
To date, Men of Ministry ranks in the top 40 of Independent Music Artists for Radio Airplay in Europe. Walter Barnes, Jr. & Men of Ministry has performed and/or recorded with national recording artists such as Babyface, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Ruben Studdard, Levert, The O’ Jays, Anthony Hamilton, Musiq Soul Child, Brian McKnight, Kim Burrell, Patti Labelle, Karen Clark Sheard, Richard Smallwood, and Pastor John P. Kee & The New Life Community Choir, to name a few.
“When there is a song in one’s heart, the day always seems better. We’re hopeful, as things open up, that the band can get back out there and play live again. However, the music doesn’t stop, and this single is proof of this! Like all of their music, the lyrics for this single show that setbacks can often be set-ups for something better and that no one is alone when they dedicate their lives to God,” finished Moore.
Launched in 1989, and through a variety of changes, the band has lived in success and has grown its following. This new group of guys are all established writers, producers, and entrepreneurs in Gospel and R&B. As an example, Further, in 2008, Stephen Fowler, (Music Director, Vocalist, and Pianist) of Men of Ministry acquired a slot as one of the top finalists on American Idol. And in May of 2009, Walter Barnes, Jr. became one of the top 3 finalists on MTV’s “P Diddy” Making the Band, which is astonishing for a non-secular group.
Eric Allen, (Lead/Background Vocalist and Guitarist) of Men of Ministry was responsible for writing top-charting Hits for The Mighty Clouds of Joy and Rizen. These accomplishments were a result of efforts to independently gain exposure. In May 2017, Walter Barnes, Jr. & Men of Ministry was awarded The Akademia Award for Best Christian/Funk Album in Foreign Markets. The list of accolades is available upon request of the band’s official media kit.
Members of the press are invited to request an interview with the band via Zoom or by phone. Samples of all of the band’s music is available upon qualified request.
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Media Contacts:
Tonya L. Moore
443.925.9220
Kiana Ephriam
323.353.9753