Singing, recording, and vocal arrangement are my passion. I'm a bit of a computer geek as well.
Jesus, of course. And the REAL me- I'm learning what Tina is all about- my likes, dislikes, dreams- regardless of what others think or expect. And of course YOU. I really set no expectations here on earth. That way each person I meet is a new, exciting experience, not a disappointment.
This is the greatest psalmist, worshipper, mentor, and man of God I've ever had the privelege to know (and of course one of my bestest frieds)! PASTOR Jermaine D. Manor, doing what he does best: worshipping God, and reflecting HIS glory!
I'm afraid that if I start I'll never stop! Just a few artists that I love: Anita Baker and Sandi Patti (yep, weird combo, but where it all began for me), Take 6, Brian McKnight (hey, he can sing), Earth, Wind and Fire (Thanks, Mr. Mixon), Whitney Houston (before drugs and Bobby), PAtti LaBelle, Stephanie Mills....okay, bringing it up to date, more recent influences: Isreal & New Breed, Maurette Brown-Clark, Darwin Hobbs, Clint Brown, Kurt Carr, Youthful Praise, Myron Butler, Keith Staten, Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Claudius Craig, Stephen Hurd, Johnathan Nelson, Earnest Pugh, Jonathan Dunn, Johnathan Butler, Darryl Coley, Tye Tribett, Jason Nelson, Marvin Sapp, and (some older stuff)The Clark Sisters and the Pace Sisters. Some people to look out for-- they are taking over: My sister Angel Molette, L Spenser Smith & Testament and Charles Davids/Trackbox. Musicians include Kirk Whalum, also Wynton Marsalis and Dizzy Gillespie (fellow trumpeteers)...Because of my ministry, most of my time is spent listening to gospel and praise & worship. But I am pretty eclectic when it comes to my musical likes-- from jazz to even country! My friends constantly introduce me to new musical styles, so for me it's all about the overall sound and the message.
I'm a hopeless romantic, so any chick-flick works for me!!! All time fav- Pretty Woman. Also the Notebook, the Holiday, Love Jones, The Wedding Planner, Why Did I Get Married, Save the Last Dance 1 and 2, Hitch etc. I also love drama, comedy, action, war movies, fight movies like 300, Troy, Lord of the Rings (I couldn't believe it, either),if it's out and not too demonic, I'll try it (like Saw 1-4: LOVED them). Others to note: August Rush (great music)
Reba ( I have to watch at least 2 episodes after work before I can function), Army Wives, HGTV, DIY network, Lifetime, the old stuff like Cosby Show and Fresh Prince, Grey's Anatomy, The Game, One Tree Hill (what?), Golden Girls (one of the funniest shows EVER), Frasier (guess it's the geek in me) That 70s Show (I think I saw every episode), Will and Grace (I know, but it IS funny), CSI Miami, Law and Order- SVU (man, the marathons will hook you!).... I'll watch the reality stuff, but they just don't grab me like some good ole, scripted drama!
Bible, The Five Love Languages, Achieving your Divine Potential(Bishop Jim Lowe), The Purpose and Power of Praise and Worship (Myles Munroe), Exploring Worship, Worship: Believers Experiencing God, From Performance to Praise (Joe Pace), Exploring Worship (Bob Sorge), The Worship Answer Book (Rick Muchow);anything I can get my hands on and time to read, especially if it is about worship or music!
My mother- there is no one more selfless, giving, and strong. Musical heroes, Valerie R. Harris and Jermaine D. Manor (J, thanks for awakening the REAL TINA and helping me to live again!)- I didn't know what music ministry was til I met these guys! Plus, they can sing and play you under a bench! My granny and paw paw (together again in heaven)- they taught me what it is to be a woman, what a true man is, what covenant relationship is, and just what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. Also, friends like the ones in my slideshow- check them out!