The Walls Group

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Houston’s “The Walls Group” Gets Nominated For A Grammy!
Amir Diamond
Written By Amir Diamond
Posted November 28, 2017
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Congratulations to Houston’s own “The Walls Group.” They’re song “My Life” is nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 2018 Grammy Awards. They deserve it. They’ve been putting in work. It feels good to see positive, young people from our city taking hold of their dreams.


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Back in 2013, the Walls Group was introduced with other artists at the Stellar Awards in song, after receiving a nod from gospel legend Kirk Franklin.



Now, two years later, they walk away with two of the statues of their own. At the 30th anniversary of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the Walls Group won awards for Most Outstanding Gospel Group/Duo and Most Outstanding Contemporary Group/Duo. Their fame did not come overnight.

Watch this clip from them in 2003 performing at a local church event.



By 2011, they released a single Mighty You Are, it debuted on MyHoustonGOSPEL.com and later released on their self titled album to a large crowd at Greater Grace Cathedral in Houston.



Their push online and in the community allowed them to reach new audiences outside of Houston with tens of thousands of viewers on their Youtube channel, many times reaching over 100k per video.



Their talent caught the attention of Kirk Franklin in 2012–since then, their fame has reached new heights, with appearances at the Essence Festival, BET Bobby Jones Gospel, Sunday Best and even crossing the pond, with concerts in Norway.

This breakout video and single, Perfect People introduced the group to a wider audience, securing their space in gospel music and reaching a new generation of believers.



Today, with the release of their LP Fast Forward, the group has received a Grammy nomination, Billboard top 10 records, rave reviews from critics and even more of a following online, becoming the it group of gospel music. We look forward to what’s in store for this talented, gifted and blessed group. - My Houston Gospel

The Walls Group

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The Walls Group
Origin Houston, Texas
Genres Contemporary Christian music, Christian R&B, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, traditional black gospel, Jazz, Soul
Years active 2009–present
Labels RCA, Fo Yo Soul, Wall2Wall
Website thewallsgroup.org
Members
Darrel Walls
Rhea Walls
Paco Walls
Ahjah Walls

The Walls Group is an American urban contemporary gospel group signed to RCA Records. The group consist of four siblings, two sisters, Rhea Walls and Ahjah Walls, and two brothers, Darrel Walls and Paco Walls. In 2012, the group broke through on the Billboard charts with their album The Walls Group that was released on June 11, 2012. On September 2, 2014, they released their debut studio album, Fast Forward, with RCA Records and Fo Yo Soul Recordings, and it charted on the Billboard 200.

The Houston, Texas-based urban contemporary gospel quartet, The Walls Group started in 2009, and they are made up of four siblings from oldest to youngest, Darrel McGlothen Walls, Rhea Walls, Alic (Paco) Walls, and Ahjah Walls.

History
The quartet released The Walls Group, with Wall2Wall Entertainment, on June 11, 2012,[1] and the album charted on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart at No. 29.[2] This caught the attention of Kirk Franklin, who signed them to Fo Yo Soul Recordings in association with RCA Records, and they released their first studio album on September 2, 2014, Fast Forward.[3] The album charted on the Billboard 200 chart at No. 39, and at the No. 1 spot on the Top Gospel Albums chart.[2] This album got two four star out of five reviews from AllMusic's Andy Kellman and Dwayne Lacy of New Release Tuesday, and Daniel Cody of Wade-O Radio says "It's not stale, it's not boring, it's not repetitive, but it is and exciting and fresh album."[4][5][6] The group was nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, for their song "Love on the Radio". The quartet is nominated at the 30th Stellar Awards in the following categories: Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, CD of the Year, the Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year, Contemporary CD of the Year, and Music Video of the Year.[7] - Wikipedia

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced on Friday, December 5, 2014 The Walls Group’s first Grammy nomination: Best Gospel Performance/Song for “Love on The Radio,” written by multiple Grammy-Award-winner Kirk Franklin.

“Love On The Radio” spent 17 weeks on the Gospel Radio Chart and peaked at an impressive #9 position.

“This is a special day for me and the entire Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA family,” said Kirk Franklin. “We are thrilled about receiving this Grammy nomination for our first signed artist, The Walls Group. I’m feeling like a proud father today!”
FAST FORWARD, the critically acclaimed album by The Walls Group, debuted at #1 on the Gospel Album Sales Chart, Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart, iTunes Christian & Gospel chart, and Amazon’s Gospel chart. Executive produced by multi-platinum gospel star Kirk Franklin, FAST FORWARD features 10 tracks of modern, up-beat and progressive music with strong gospel influences. FAST FORWARD is available everywhere music is sold.

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Inspired by the group’s multi-generational appeal, Franklin wrote and produced 8 of the album’s 10 songs and appears on the compelling track, “Beautiful.” Eldest member of the group, Darrel also showcased his pen, writing two tracks featured on the project, “Great Is Your Love” and “Freedom.” The album includes power collaborations with R&B artist Brandy on “God On My Mind,” and popular Christian rapper Lecrae on “High.”

The talented Houston-based siblings, Ahjah (17), Paco (18), Rhea (19) and Darrel (23) have been on the fast track to success that includes going on a national House of Blues tour with gospel phenom, Tye Tribbett , performing as BET Music Matter’s artists on 106 & PARK, and debuting a #1 selling album that received over a million streams on Spotify—but the group remains humble. The whole group co-signs the soul-searching single “Satisfied,” saying it reminds them to keep their eyes on the true prize.

For more information and the latest news on The Walls Group, also visit:
Website: http://www.thewallsgroupmusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wall2WallEntertainment
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWallsGroup
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thewallsgroup - JOY 105

The Walls Group takes Gospel to 106 & Park - Getty Images

http://www.rcarecords.com/news/walls-groups-digital-ep-love-radio-debuts-1-itunes-and-amazon-mp3 - RCA RECORDS

http://ugospel.com/the-walls-groups-album-fast-forward-dominates-gospel-sales-chart-debuts-at-1/ - Ugospel.com

The Walls Group perform at 2014 Essence Festival - The Walls Group

http://article.wn.com/view/2014/06/11/Kirk_Franklin_Presents_Tye_Tribbett_tour_dates_includes_stop/ - wn.com

http://thegospelguru.com/2014/06/walls-group-scores-itunes-1-love-radio-ep/ - Gospel Guru

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN7UAljZmHY - You Tube

The Walls Group Perform at 2013 Stellar Awards. They sing the introduction of Israel Houghton and Jason Nelson. - Stellar Awards 2013

The Walls Group Perform at 2013 Pre Stellar Awards "I Don't Know What You Came To Do" a song from their New CD. - The Walls Group

The event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year: Kirk Franklin’s “I Smile.” The song, pulled from the gold-certified album Hello Fear, topped gospel charts and achieved historic crossover success while amassing more than 500,000 performances. To help celebrate this astounding achievement, The Walls Group surprised the audience with a memorable performance of the song "I Smile" - BMI

The Walls Group Perform at 2013 Stellar Awards. They sing the introduction of Israel Houghton and Jason Nelson. - Stellar Awards 2013

The Walls Group will have one of their songs off their current album featured on WOW 2013"Never Wanna Let You Go". There are 30 artist, we are honored to even be mentioned with the elite artist that have songs on this compilation. - RCA Records WOW 2013

Pandora give The Walls Group their own radio station - Pandora

The Walls Group will have one of their songs off their current album featured on WOW 2013"Never Wanna Let You Go". There are 30 artist, we are honored to even be mentioned with the elite artist that have songs on this compilation. - RCA Records WOW 2013

Booking info: book@thewallsgroup.org

Website: http://www.thewallsgroup.org/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Wall2WallEntertainment 26,000 Likes

Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/thewallsgroup 48,000 Follows

You Tube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrShakinj3963?feature=mhee 3.5million Hits
- The Walls Group

The history of American Urban music is sprinkled with notable young talented singing groups and bands. From the Jackson 5 to The Clark Sisters, brothers and sisters banning their musical talents together have kept generations of music lovers entertained and captivated of the fantasy-like life of family entertainers. There is a new generation of gifted kinfolk and the word on The Walls Group is spreading quickly throughout Gospel and Christian music. - Gospel Rhythms

The history of American Urban music is sprinkled with notable young talented singing groups and bands. From the Jackson 5 to The Clark Sisters, brothers and sisters banning their musical talents together have kept generations of music lovers entertained and captivated of the fantasy-like life of family entertainers. There is a new generation of gifted kinfolk and the word on The Walls Group is spreading quickly throughout Gospel and Christian music. - Gospel Rhythms

The Walls family is back with another youtube gem. They could possibly be one of the most inspiring families gospel has ever known. Check out their rendition of Forever Jones’ “He Wants It All,” performed as by the Walls in their living room. What an amazing family.
- Praise 104.7

Come out and support Houston’s own, The Walls Group as they perform the National Anthem at the Houston Rockets season opener against the Portland Trailblazers. There will be a meet and greet autograph session with the group prior to the game starting at 5:30pm and the anthem will be performed promptly at Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
6:45pm @ Toyota Center
. - The Houston Rockets

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING RECORDING ARTIST AND PRODUCER
KIRK FRANKLIN
SIGNS GOSPEL MUSIC’S NEWEST SENSATION
THE WALLS GROUP

Houston, TX (August 13, 2012) - World renowned entertainer Kirk Franklin has announced the signing of The Walls Group to his company, Fo Yo Soul Entertainment. The youthful quartet of siblings, 20 year old Darrell, 16 year old Rhea, 15 year old Paco, and 14 year old Ahjah, are the first artists that Franklin has signed to Fo Yo Soul.

Hailing from Houston, TX, The Walls Group’s parents, Roger and Alicia, are both musicians and from them they learned the importance of using their gifts to help encourage and inspire others early on. Having been perfecting their skills since they were small, they recently collaborated with well respected producer Levi “Too” King and released their self-titled debut album. Later this month, The Walls Group will embark on a national tour, stopping in major cities including Lexington, KY, Indianapolis, IN, and Austin, TX.

Each member of the multi-talented Walls Group contributes their own distinct gifts to create their refreshing and unique sound that has been called “Walls Flavor”. This sound caught the attention of Franklin and he was eager to work with them and help the young artists cultivate their special talents. About signing The Walls Group to Fo Yo Soul, he offers "When I first saw a video of The Walls Group, I knew they were something special. I was truly blown away by their vocal abilities at such young ages. And when I flew down to Houston to meet them, I couldn't believe how down to earth and humble they were. I truly saw something unique in this group and I'm excited to start this new journey with The Walls." Franklin has begun working with The Walls Group on their sophomore album scheduled for release in 2013.

Kirk Franklin’s penchant for recognizing stellar talent and creating perennial music is well known and evidenced by his multi-platinum records, nine GRAMMY Awards, 35 Stellar Awards, and five NAACP Image Awards. Earlier this year, his latest CD Hello Fear earned him honors for “Best Gospel Song” and “Best Gospel Album” at the 54th Annual GRAMMYS. Franklin recently returned as host of BET’s hit competition show Sunday Best and this fall, he will head out on the road with Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin and Marvin Sapp for The King’s Men Tour. Franklin partnered with Live Nation for this first of its kind gospel mega tour, which kicks off in Phoenix, AZ on September 16th.
- Fo Yo Soul Entertainment

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING RECORDING ARTIST AND PRODUCER
KIRK FRANKLIN
SIGNS GOSPEL MUSIC’S NEWEST SENSATION
THE WALLS GROUP

Houston, TX (August 13, 2012) - World renowned entertainer Kirk Franklin has announced the signing of The Walls Group to his company, Fo Yo Soul Entertainment. The youthful quartet of siblings, 20 year old Darrell, 16 year old Rhea, 15 year old Paco, and 14 year old Ahjah, are the first artists that Franklin has signed to Fo Yo Soul.

Hailing from Houston, TX, The Walls Group’s parents, Roger and Alicia, are both musicians and from them they learned the importance of using their gifts to help encourage and inspire others early on. Having been perfecting their skills since they were small, they recently collaborated with well respected producer Levi “Too” King and released their self-titled debut album. Later this month, The Walls Group will embark on a national tour, stopping in major cities including Lexington, KY, Indianapolis, IN, and Austin, TX.

Each member of the multi-talented Walls Group contributes their own distinct gifts to create their refreshing and unique sound that has been called “Walls Flavor”. This sound caught the attention of Franklin and he was eager to work with them and help the young artists cultivate their special talents. About signing The Walls Group to Fo Yo Soul, he offers "When I first saw a video of The Walls Group, I knew they were something special. I was truly blown away by their vocal abilities at such young ages. And when I flew down to Houston to meet them, I couldn't believe how down to earth and humble they were. I truly saw something unique in this group and I'm excited to start this new journey with The Walls." Franklin has begun working with The Walls Group on their sophomore album scheduled for release in 2013.

Kirk Franklin’s penchant for recognizing stellar talent and creating perennial music is well known and evidenced by his multi-platinum records, nine GRAMMY Awards, 35 Stellar Awards, and five NAACP Image Awards. Earlier this year, his latest CD Hello Fear earned him honors for “Best Gospel Song” and “Best Gospel Album” at the 54th Annual GRAMMYS. Franklin recently returned as host of BET’s hit competition show Sunday Best and this fall, he will head out on the road with Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin and Marvin Sapp for The King’s Men Tour. Franklin partnered with Live Nation for this first of its kind gospel mega tour, which kicks off in Phoenix, AZ on September 16th.
- Fo Yo Soul Entertainment

The Walls Group - 1800 Gospel

Introducing The Walls Group - Takoa Gospel Music News

The Walls Group has been getting millions of views online singing some of gospel’s greatest hits. Their cover of the Clark Sisters’ Blessed & Highly Favored now has over 300,000 views on YouTube and their other videos have tens of thousands of views.

The popular group is now taking on the music scene themselves with their single Mighty You Are. The song capitalizes on their ability to sing in perfect harmony, something that can be realized in a special way when singing with family (Ex. Clark Sisters, Winans). The song is produced by Levi “Too” King for Me Too Music and written by Alicia M. Walls.

Darrel, Rhea, Paco, and Ahjah are all young, fresh singers that need the support of the industry so we can secure a legacy for our next generation of great gospel singers.

I remember seeing them at more than one event in Houston when the sound system went haywire, they were able to sing acapella and the crowd went into praise and worship each time. They also have a supportive family, you will see parents Roger and Alicia Walls at their events making sure they are being treated fairly.

They are worth supporting and the single is worth the purchase. It will be available on Amazon Mp3, TuneCore and ITunes on August 8th. The pre-release of the single is available on their website thewallsgroup.org.

Check out a snippet of the single here: The Walls Group- Mighty You Are.
- My Houston Gospel

HOUSTON – Gospel music sensation The Walls Group, of Houston, TX is sure to hit a home run with their third project. The Walls Group is collaborating with one of the hottest producers in the music industry, Warryn Campbell. The husband of Gospel Star Erica Cambell, Warryn Campbell works with some of the biggest names in the music industry, JoiStaRR, Kelly Price, Musiq Soulchild, Common, Brandy, Missy Elliot, Kanye West and of course Mary Mary.
Rumor has it, there will be something for everyone’s musical taste on this project. Rumor also has it that The Walls Group wrote most of the material and has long desired to do some crossover material, CCM, Country Western, etc., so we will have to wait and see what this project holds. One thing is for certain, Warryn Campbell has the midas touch and The Walls Group are the crown jewels of the Gospel Industry, this project is certain to open up new audiences as well as most likely garner another GRAMMY nomination, and this time they just might win.
2015 was an incredible year for The Walls Group who received a Grammy® Award nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song “Love On The Radio” and was the winner of two prestigious Stellar Awards for Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year and Group/Duo of the Year. The Walls Group has also collaborated with R&B Star Brandy, Christian Hip Hop Sensation Lecrae, and Gospel Legend Kirk Franklin. Album with Warryn Campbell is completed and scheduled for release late 2017.
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