NEWARK, NJ (Mo'Prayze
Music Group) - Mo'Prayze
Music Group announced today that they have entered into an agreement with legendary Quartet Group, WILLIS PITTMAN & THE BURDEN LIFTERS from Richmond, Virginia to become their booking and business management team. MoPrayze
Music Group will be responsible for managing the group's bookings, promotions and publicity.
The Burden Lifters originated in the 1970s in Richmond, Virginia. Willis Pittman was originally a background singer for the group, but due to his outstanding lead and songwriting capabilities he eventually became the lead singer and namesake for the group. It was at this time that the group became known as Willis Pittman and The Burden Lifters.
In the early 1980s, Willis' baby brother, Norris Pittman, became part of the group. Over the years The Burden Lifters have had many great and talented members.The group reorganized in 2002. Willis and Norris Pittman are still members of the group today.
Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters have released many chart topping albums and CD's including; "Ups and Downs", "Noah", "Little Johnny", "Always on Time", "Bless the People", "Old Toe Joe", "Thunder", "Live in Rocky Mount" and most recently on the Melendo record label,"Listen to What the Word is Saying".
Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters have shared the stage with many legendary Quartet groups such as The William Brothers, Slim & The Supreme Angels, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's, The Canton Spirituals, The Highway QC's, Jay Caldwell & The Gospel Ambassadors, Keith Wonderboy Johnson & The Spiritual Voices, Darrell McFadden & The Disciples, Luther Barnes & Sunset Jubilaires, The Mighty Clouds of Joy just to name a few. Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters has also had the opportunity to appear at the GMWA, The American Gospel Quartet Convention among many other Gospel music events.
The group's dynamic presence on stage and the conviction in their music is the driving force to their continued success. "We look forward to assisting Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters in reaching their goals in the world of Quartet Gospel music and we are very honored to have such a legendary Quartet group on our artist roster. I count it an awesome blessing and am giving God the praise that we are a ministry that they have chosen to partner with in regards to their ministry career" stated MoPrayze Music Group's President and Promotions Executive, Malika Smith.
Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters will be releasing their 1st DVD project recorded LIVE in Durham, NC by the spring of this year.
Mo'Prayze Music Group specializes in Gospel music artist representation, promotions and publicity. The company's goal is to assist the artist to reach their goals in their perspective ministry careers. Mo'Prayze Music Group represents and assists its clients in several areas including artistic endorsements, new business ventures, media relations, public relations and marketing. This is all in an effort to assist them in their quest to attain the highest possible level of success in their perspective ministry career. The company treat each of its clients with all the respect and attention needed and deserved. There is an open door policy in regards to new talent being represented.
Mo'Prayze Music Group is dedicated to the ministry of getting Gospel music to the masses. Its 5 Star artist roster includes: PURPOSE CAROL & THE NEW ANOINTED STEPHENS SINGERS REV. JOE CLARK & THE NEW INSPIRATIONS MEN OF SOUL JADE RECORDING STUDIOS
MoPrayze Music Groups has worked with many industry executives and artists for promotions and marketing services. Its client list includes: BET Gospel Programming BET's Celebration of Gospel The World Famous Apollo Theater EMI Gospel Smokie Norful Bishop TD Jakes Verity Records Keith Wonderboy Johnson BB King Club Praize Christian Club The Broken Pulpit Gospel Stage Play Minister Ralph Lofton, Hammond Organist The 2003 Gospel Awards The 2003 American Gospel Music Awards MTV VH1 Bryan Chan.
