Bobby Jones Gospel Welcomes Mali Music

Mali Music performs on all-new Bobby Jones Gospel.

A New Sound - At a time when people thought they had a clear idea what gospel music sounded like, a young Mali Music burst onto the scene creating a hybrid mix of traiditional gospel with neo-soul and alternative R&B stylings. (Photo: Sound Walk Music Group/ Relevé Entertainment)

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A New Sound - At a time when people thought they had a clear idea what gospel music sounded like, a young Mali Music burst onto the scene creating a hybrid mix of traiditional gospel with neo-soul and alternative R&B stylings. (Photo: Sound Walk Music Group/ Relevé Entertainment)

The Coming - Mali Music's first independent CD, The Coming, became an underground music classic and got the attention of fans and gospel industry executives around the country. (Photo: John Ricard)

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The Coming - Mali Music's first independent CD, The Coming, became an underground music classic and got the attention of fans and gospel industry executives around the country. (Photo: John Ricard)

Mali Music - Music Matters artist Mali Music has been turning heads with his contemporary spin on devotional music. But when he takes the stage at the 2011 BET Awards, it will the biggest show of his life. Expect the unexpected.

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The 2econd Coming - After much critical and underground acclaim, Mali Music later released a follow-up CD to The Coming, which caused the music industry to really take notice to this rising star. (Photo: Sound Walk Music Group/ Relevé Entertainment)

Mali Music - Mali Music does his final mic check before the show.   2011 BET Awards Rehearsal at The Shrine Auditorium June 24, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup

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BET's Own - Mali Music's history with BET is a longstanding one. Mali Music was the first gospel artist to be selected into BET's Music Matters program and was even featured on the BET Awards 2011. But before that, his debut CD was featured on BET.com's Listen Up program even without distribution. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

New School Meets Old School - Mali Music continues to take new strides and alternate paths. He's signed a record deal with hip-hop/pop star Akon but will also perform for the first time on the long-running Bobby Jones Gospel program this Sunday, proving he's just as comfortable in church as he is outside of church. (Photo: Sound Walk Music Group/ Relevé Entertainment)

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New School Meets Old School - Mali Music continues to take new strides and alternate paths. He's signed a record deal with hip-hop/pop star Akon but will also perform for the first time on the long-running Bobby Jones Gospel program this Sunday, proving he's just as comfortable in church as he is outside of church. (Photo: Sound Walk Music Group/ Relevé Entertainment)