Meet New Urban Inspirational Artist, Darlene McCoy

Atlanta, GA. – EMI Gospel President, Ken Pennell is finally ready to share his new urban inspirational artist with the world. Darlene McCoy, an anointed singer-songwriter, signed with EMI Gospel back in 2004. Since the initial signing, she’s been on numerous gospel compilations most notably, the gold certified, WOW Gospel 2006 release. Darlene shined brightly on this collection among established artist such as, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary and Karen Clark-Sheard. When asked how was the process in forming your record; Darlene’s response was given from the heart of a true artist with convictions, “Every birth goes through a process, some processes are longer than others...it was important to me and my team that this record took on its own character and remained true to the vision God gave us for it in the beginning.” Atlanta’s own Darlene McCoy now has one of the most anticipated inspirational albums to be released in 2007. The early buzz surrounding this project has been tremendous and steadily building throughout the industry, where most are asking, “Who is Darlene McCoy?” Some may recognize her passionate voice from the song entitled, “Fallen in Love” from Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” Motion Picture Soundtrack released last year.

Darlene’s music has been described as refreshing, encouraging, and timely. Her music ministers to the spirit while lifting the hearts of the listener. Everyone who has had the pleasure of hearing early samples from her debut release has unanimously agreed that it’s exactly what the world needs to hear now. Her pastor, Bishop Eddie L. Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth Cathedral in metro Atlanta has stated the following about his daughter in the Gospel, “Darlene has the mandate to lead the Church and the secular world into worship. God has charged her to be a voice singing in the wilderness of this world, outside of the normal means of ministry.” With the full backing of her label EMI Gospel, they’re prepared to release her self titled debut album, on May 8, 2007.

The album is executive produced by EMI Gospel President, Ken Pennell, music mogul-film producer, Dallas Austin and Robert McCoy. The debut will feature production from music heavyweights like Dallas Austin, Fred Jerkins, Tommy Sims, PAJAM and newcomer Antonio Neal. Staying true to Darlene’s analogy earlier, her first born album was conceived in her spirit, developed in her soul and pretty soon we’ll all be able to enjoy the songs of her labor.