Presenting Gospel music perfect for church choirs on a Sunday morning, Marvin McCoy delivers an exceptional track and an uplifting song in “You Can Make It.” Flowing seamlessly between the roles of lead vocalist and worship leader, he is backed by the superior vocals of TP. The theme of the song is an extension of who he is. “I have always been an encourager,” McCoy says. “All of the songs I have written encourages the body of Christ. The Bible talks about edifying one another. All praise and glory goes to God, but I do believe that horizontal relationships need to be edified as well.” Like other great songs he’s been blessed to write, McCoy had no intention of writing this song. “I wrote ‘You Can Make It’ after looking through some sermons I had preached,” he shares. “I want believers to know despite what their struggle may be, it really does all work for our good. I also believe that in this current climate, it’s crucial that believers hold on to the fact that they will indeed ‘make it’”
Many noted industry movers and shakers celebrate the noted songwriter, artist and musician. Here’s what people are saying about the new single and the ministry of Marvin McCoy:
“The uplifting lyrics of Marvin McCoy’s “You Can Make It” provide the inspiration and encouragement we need today.” – Jacquie Gales Webb, 96.3 WHUR-FM
“A profound message of encouragement and inspiration from one of the most innovative songwriters of our time.” – A. Jeffrey LaValley, Renowned Songwriter & Musician
“In a time when choir music is an almost forgotten entity, Pastor Marvin McCoy has not only reinvented that choir sound, but reinvented himself with his new single, “You Can Make It”, which is incredible! If this song is the beginning, then the conclusion of the matter is two steps above ultimate!!”
“You Can Make It” is produced by Redman Caldwell, a gifted musician and Associate Minister of Music/Musical Director at Reid Temple AME Church North in Silver Spring, MD. The song is just the first from a long-awaited forthcoming project. The CD, as yet untitled, will include varied styles of moving Gospel music that fans of Marvin McCoy are accustomed to – spirited, up-tempo choir songs and melodic, heart-melting ballads. In addition to the single, other songs like “Wise Men” and “He Won’t Fail” are included. Many will enjoy the stirring ballad, “Secret Place.” The project is scheduled to drop this spring.
This project is Marvin’s return to the recording studio. For several years, the Washington, DC native stepped away from a recording career to follow the call of God to pastor. He and his wife, Gospel recording artist Veda McCoy, started Judah Christian Center, located in Clinton, MD, in 2004. Since that time, he’s been focused on his church and his congregation, but recently felt a push to return to Gospel music. Fact is, he’s never been far away from it. As the son and grandson of preachers, he and his brother Mike took to music, with Marvin learning the drums and the organ. Later, he was gifted with the ability to write songs and pen tunes like “He’ll Take Care of You”, “He’s In The Midst of It All” and “Renewed Strength”. He’s worked with a slew of top artists in sacred music including Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Bishop Paul Morton, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Maurette Brown-Clark, Myrna Summers, Isaiah Thomas, William Becton, Keith Pringle, Mike McCoy and Voices United, Thomas Whitfield, Donald Vails and many others. Connect with Marvin McCoy & TP on Facebook and Twitter.