Shawn Tate Launches New Gospel Record Label “Univocal Records”

Shawn Tate launches new Gospel Record Label Univocal Records pacts deal with Central South Distribution.

Award winning Malcolm Williams and Great Faith New Album “Walking in My Destiny” due in stores Febrary 7, 2006

Nashville, Tenn. – Shawn Tate, veteran Christian record executive, entrepreneur, and CEO of 615 Entertainment announced today the launch of Univocal Records, a full service independent gospel record label with a focus on total artist development. This significant announcement coincides with the inking of a nationwide distribution agreement with Central South Distribution for all Univocal Records new releases, including the 1st quarter 2006 release of Walking In My Destiny from the award winning Chicago-based group, Malcolm Williams and Great Faith.

“Today is a key moment in the realization of a mandated vision,” says Tate. “Univocal Records is purposed to be a boutique imprint which concentrates on the discovery and development of diverse artists who possess a searing passion to communicate the gospel through song. Malcolm’s ministry embodies the characteristics of the type of artists we want to work with. He is a unique artist who inspires audiences on many levels with his wit, humor and most importantly, his relevant messages of hope wrapped in accessible gospel music.

Williams and his Great Faith ensemble, the label’s first signing will release the highly anticipated album, Walking In My Destiny on February 7, 2006. The 14 song set-produced by the captivating Williams and recorded live before a standing room only audience at God’s House of All Nations on Chicago’s far south side in February 2005-consists of infectious contemporary beats tinged with old-school traditional church flare which appeals to Williams wide demographic. The album also features several guest notables including the incomparable Kim McFarland, former signature vocalist of the legendary Milton Brunson’s Thompson Community Singers, popular Tyscot recording artist, Pastor DeAndre Patterson, and newcomer Paula Payden-Champion, a former backing vocalist of R&B superstar Gerald Levert.