A Little Information on the Praise 1300am Viral Video of the Day:The New Jersey Mass Choir was founded by Donnie Harper in 1983.
Donnie Harper is revered as a gospel pioneer namely for one of his principal ground breaking efforts when he performed with the Rock Group Foreigner on their top 10 hit “I Want To Know What Love Is” in 1984. This was the first time that a Gospel Choir teamed up with a Rock Group in the secular market. This collaboration sparked a trend which continues to this very day where gospel and secular groups partner for the purpose of relaying a united message. Donnie Harper is also credited as the first Gospel group to ever appear on “Saturday Night Live” (NBC Telecast) when his group “Voices of Tomorrow” performed in the late 1970’s.
Since its inception Donnie Harper and the New Jersey Mass Choir have traveled extensively throughout the US and abroad. From the Marathon Theater in London to sold out concerts in Nassau, this Stellar award winning and Grammy nominated group has performed with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, and George Michaels. They also teamed up with Garth Brooks for one of his many Grammy performances and Quincy Jones for his “Salute to Grammy Legends”.
This is Donnie Harper & The New Jersey Mass Choir..”Hold Up The Light”
