Juanita Bynum Releases a New EP on New Label, Music World Gospel/Son Flower Records, a Division of Music World Entertainment, Scheduled for release June 22

Bynum Set to Appear at ESSENCE Music Festival

(Houston, TX - June 3, 2010) - Music World Gospel/Son Flower Records, a division of Music World Entertainment is set to release a new EP, "The Diary of Juanita Bynum: Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh)," from world-renowned gospel recording artist Juanita Bynum on June 22. The music trilogy is the first of a three-tier project that will culminate in the release of her highly-anticipated CD/DVD, THE DIARY OF JUANITA BYNUM II, scheduled for release in January 2011.

"The song 'Soul Cry' was not a song that was written with pad and pen." Juanita Bynum

"The night it came out of me, it poured from my soul during one of the worst seasons of my life. Being overwhelmed beyond tears, I laid my face on the counter and began to sing. Every word, every line flowed uninterrupted as to assure me it was an expression from the souls of many around the world. This song voices the true sentiments of those who can relate to a soul's cry-a pain that no human hands can heal and a cry that is rooted from a hurt unimaginable to the human life. The only sound I could get out of my mouth in that season was 'Oh, Oh, Oh, hear my cry Oh Lord!," said Bynum.


The lyrics to "Soul Cry" are written by Bynum, with music by Bynum and Cory "C. James" Washington. The EP is produced by Washington, a new producer signed to Music World Entertainment. The CD is executive produced by Mathew Knowles. "The Diary of Juanita Bynum: Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh)," will include the song's main version, an instrumental, an instrumental with recitation and an extended version. Initially, the EP will be sold at Wal-mart for one month, Christian retail outlets and J&R Music World in New York City, followed by a wide release at major retail stores across the country. The EP will also be available at all digital outlets.

SIGNS OF CROSSOVER & REINVENTION?

Take a look at the above photos of Bynum.  The first pic is current and the second was used in her publicity efforts about three years ago.  Considering she is signed to a label owned by music mogul Matthew Knowles, is rumored to be his love interest, has neutral song lyrics, and a look that has gone from angelic to hot, are these signs that the Prophetess is abandoning her call?  Gospel industry insiders have been buzzing that Dr. Bynum is reinventing her image to crossover into the mainstream and some say she is out to capitalize on both ministry and mainstream.  If she appeals to both audiences, what's the problem with banking on both worlds? She certainly won't be the first to tow the Christian vs/ secular line.  (Think about it: ARETHA FRANKLIN is not only the "Queen of Soul" but  the "QUEEN OF CROSSOVER")

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Bynum is set to appear at the ESSENCE Music Festival on Friday, July 2 and is scheduled to perform on Sunday, July 4 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Bynum will also appear at the Wal-mart booth on Friday, July 2, where she will be on hand to sign autograph copies of her new project. And on Saturday, July 3, she will be at the Music World/House of Deréon booth for a CD signing/meet and greet.

REVISED NO MORE SHEETS BOOK RE-ISSUED
In addition to the release of the EP, Destiny Image is releasing a revised edition of the multi-million bestselling book, No More Sheets: Starting Over, in stores everywhere on June 15. The critically-acclaimed book includes the new chapter “Starting Over” and the Foreword. No More Sheets has been called the “break-out-of-bondage ticket to freedom.” On Wednesday, July 21 through Friday, July 23, Bynum will be headlining the No More Sheets Conference at New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral of Faith International, 2300 NW 135th Street, Miami, FL 33167.


For more information on Juanita Bynum, please visit www.juanitabynum.com