When you hear the name Darlene McCoy, the song “I’m Every Woman” would be the ideal preamble. She bears a plethora of titles in an attempt to define her. Mother, National Recording Artist, Radio Personality, Actress, Author, Songwriter, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Comedian, Speaker; and it is evident that we have not witnessed all that God has placed behind this bright shining star of a woman! She has made an iconic stamp in the gospel industry from the launch of her career in music keeping us eager for her next creative move.
Darlene McCoy was introduced to the Industry when she appeared on the Platinum Soundtrack of Tyler Perry’s first movie Diary of a Mad Black Woman with the powerful melodic hit song “Fallen in Love” from her Self Titled debut album that earned her 2 Dove Award Nominations. She released a single independently in 2011 called “I Shall Live and Not Die” that quickly raced up the gospel charts and landed in the movie “Somebody’s Child’ which features Lyn Whitfield and Michael Jai White.
She is the first African American Female to have a nighttime syndication as she hosts the Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy, through Reach Media. She has developed her brand as the nation's “Inspirational Girlfriend” where everyone endears her as “My girl Darlene McCoy ". Darlene is known for her bold and broad approach to controversial topics and she is spiritually centered with an undeniable anointing and call from God to reach her listeners. She makes cameo appearances periodically on the Nationally Syndicated “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” either singing the “Praise Break “ live in Studio, or giving an encouraging word for the day.
Darlene has gained IMBD credibility as she has appeared on the sitcoms “the Rickey Smiley Show” and “In Sickness and in Health”. Darlene has also appeared in stage plays and is continuously developing her craft as an actress. She has released several short films and videos on YouTube that has gained well over a half a million views to accompany her hysterically hilarious Comedy CD called “Random Foolishness”. Random Foolishness which features parodies of popular songs like Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” and her Hit “Take Me to Burger King”, a parody of Stellar Award Winning vocal powerhouse Tamela Mann. Darlene is Co-Founder, Writer and Co-Producer of Rickey Smiley’s Comedic Quartet group “Joe Willie and the Deuteronimaires”. Darlene McCoy is the Author of “Jenimac Moments, Inspirational Words of Wisdom” and the soon to be released “I Shall Live and Not Die-Survivor’s Manual”. She writes and inspires through Blogs and features these writings on her show with a segment called “Jenimac Moments” that touch the hearts of readers and listeners, as if they are in a one on one counseling session with Darlene McCoy.
One could only conclude that she is empowered and equipped with God’s divine Grace as this single mother of three maintains a poised position as a multi-faceted, gifted, entertaining, ministering media mogul we richly adore! @darlenemccoy
Award-winning gospel choir God’s Property reunited Saturday night for a very special performance that included a surprising appearance from former bandleader, Kirk Franklin. In 1997, Franklin received a Grammy for the album, Whatcha Lookin 4, recorded with God’s Property (known as “The Family” at the time). In 1998, God’s Property sued their record label for allegedly coercing the group into an “onerous and one-sided” contract. Saturday marked a very special service celebrating the family and their contribution to the community of faith and its incredible impact on modern gospel music.
The service, held in Garland at Mount Hebron Baptist Church, was flooded with a nostalgic community ready to move forward together, united by the power of divine music. It was particularly special for me, as I spent the whole of 1996 listening to Whatcha Lookin’ 4 on a loop. God’s Property went on to top charts with the song Stomp and become one of the most renowned gospel choirs in the world, while my ear became accustomed to the power of harmony over rich and soulful beats.
It was soon apparent these angelic voices and soul-stirring instrumentation are none other than the musicians holding together the soul scene of North Texas. Musicians like Robert “Sput” Searight and Shaun Martin (both of whom we have the great pleasure to hear play often) have been helped shape the music of North Texas. God’s Property is the single most influential body of musicians in Dallas — they are the heart of our soul. Follow the projects represented on that crowded stage, and you’ll discover a wealth of talent from Myron Butler and Levi to Candy West and Snarky Puppy.
This show — or service, rather — called us back to our roots as instruments of praise. The choir and band still sounded amazing together, even after nearly 1- years apart.
