Anthony Brown (gospel musician)
American gospel musician
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Anthony Jamar Brown (born October 22, 1981 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S) is an American urban contemporary gospel songwriter, singer and pianist, whose background singers are Group Therapy, stylized group therAPy. In 2012, his major label debut record, Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy, was released on Tyscot Records. This was a Billboard breakthrough release, with chartings The Billboard 200, the Top Gospel Albums, and the Independent Albums chart. He is the worship leader at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he has served since June 2008.
October 22, 1981
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| Background information | |
| Born | Anthony Jamar Brown October 22, 1981 Baltimore |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland[1] |
| Genres | Gospel, black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Label | Tyscot |
| Website | ajblive |
Early life
Brown was born on October 22,[2] 1981.[3] In 2008, he became Assistant Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and later worship leader.[4]
Music career
His music career got started in 2012, with the release of Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy, that released on August 21, 2012, by Tyscot Records.[5] It was produced by Brown and Justin Savage. The album was the breakthrough release on the Billboard charts, having placements at No. 130 on The Billboard 200, No. 3 on the Gospel Albums, and at No. 19 on the Independent Albums chart.[6] Andy Kellman, specifying in a review by AllMusic, recognizes, "Brown puts his vocal-arrangement chops on full display throughout this contemporary gospel set, which bursts with uplifting spirit."[5] Peggy Oliver, indicating in a highly recommended review at Soul Tracks, realizes, "Brown & group therAPy’s debut still invokes a fresh and joyous spirit."[7] The capitalized AP, references his former group, Answered Prayers.[8]
Members
- Group TherAPy[9]
- Doretha Sampson
- Shirley Daley
- Ashia Bello
- Michelle Thompson
- Nicole Wilson
- Martellies Warren
- Gabriel Hansborough
- Javan Bowden
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[6] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Gos |
US Indie | ||
| Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy |
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130 | 3 | 19 |
| Everyday Jesus |
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11 [10] |
1 | 3 |
| A Long Way from Sunday |
|
117 [11] |
1 [12] |
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| 2econd Wind: Ready |
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| Stuck in the House |
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| Affirmations |
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