The Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir, featuring Shawn Cotterell, has a new single, “God Is Good.” This is the first single from Powerhouse Fellowship’s forthcoming album, REFLECTIONS. The new single is released on Impact Gospel Recordings, exclusively distributed by IndieBlu Music, a division of MNRK Nashville.
“God is Good” is written by Shawn Cotterell under the production helm of Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship Choir’s musical director Jules Bartholomew. Jules anchored the track in the classic Brooklyn bounce feel and sound signature of New York area choirs. “I gave the song the sound that I grew up on, and I wanted to reflect that influence on this release,” says Jules.
Shawn and Powerhouse have also released the official music video for “God Is Good.” The video was filmed in key areas of Toronto and the suburbs of Scarborough, where the choir was formed. Powerhouse, known then as the Scarborough Church Youth Choir, started in 1986 as a children’s choir. The choir developed and changed its name to the Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir.
Cinematographer Jared Marino and Cotterell’s film production company, Creative Soul Entertainment, handled the direction of the music video.
“Our new music video is a musical love letter and visual Thank You to the city of Toronto that highlights the city of Scarborough,” Cotterell says. “The presentation also honors the legacies of some of the original Powerhouse members and individuals who have made a positive impact on me and my choir throughout the years. We honor their influence and contributions to the Gospel community in Toronto, which has been overlooked.”
Honorees include Bishop Hubert. L Martin and sister Bonnie Martin of West End Church of God of Prophecy, Pastor Jasper Nelson and sister Erma Nelson pastors of the Scarborough Church of God of Prophecy (the birthplace of the Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir), the late Bishop Dr. Audley James, founder and Senior Pastor of Revivaltime Tabernacle World Wide Ministries, Marcella Freeman, Director of Children’s Ministries – Church of God of Prophecy Canada, and the late Amoy Levy, renowned soloist and former leader of the Youth Outreach Mass Choir.
Watch “God Is Good” Official Music Video Here
Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir recently won a ByBlacks.com 2024 People’s Choice Award for Singers of the Year. ByBlacks.com is ranked the #1 Black Canadian online magazine, winning three national ethnic press awards and recognition from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Powerhouse is a GMA Canada Covenant Award winner for Gospel Album of the Year (IT’S NOT OVER LIVE) and has made appearances in major films and TV movies. They recently performed at the screening and variety show of Canada’s new comedy show “Bria Mack Gets A Life” and had a performance with top Trinidadian soca artist Patrice Roberts. They’ve appeared in Lifetime Network’s holiday movie “Miracle in Motor City,” starring Tia Mowry and Motown legend Smokey Robinson, in the Netflix drama series “Self Made” starring Octavia Spencer, and “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” film starring Aunjaune Ellis.
Their forthcoming album, REFLECTIONS, will be released this year.
You can find more information about Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir and their new apparel line at PowerHouseFellowship.org.
