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Gotee Signs Inner-city Youth Choir Sandtown

2002-11-14 - Gotee Records has finalized a multi-album recording agreement with Baltimore-based urban youth choir Sandtown. 'I love everything about Sandtown - the music, the vision, the heart, and the story that lies behind the very unique artistry,' says Gotee president, Joey Elwood. 'But I know the question will be asked of us, 'Why did you sign a large ensemble of kids, who can tour only on a limited basis, and whose musical style does not fit easily into the radio, press and retail infrastructure?' My answer will be simple: 'We had to.' Our mission statement is, 'To be musical missionaries to today's kids, with a heart toward racial reconciliation,' and we just signed the living embodiment of that vision - Sandtown. Sandtown's Gotee debut, Based On A True Story, is being produced by Todd Collins (tobyMac, Out of Eden, John Reuben) among others. The album will showcase the choir's unique urban vocal stylings, which thrive on hip-hop, gospel, and pop sensibilities. The album has a May 6, 2003 street date.

Source: CCMplanet News