Dr. D.L. Gilbert

Dr. D.L. Gilbertis an accomplished, award-nominated Recording Artist, Minister, Music Producer, Songwriter, Author, and Entrepreneur, maintaining a humble and fervent heart to simply"preach God's Word, produce God's music, and prepare God's people."

Dr. D.L. Gilbert stands as a multifaceted figure in the realm of faith and music, passionately dedicated to his calling as a Pastor, Recording Artist, Music Producer, Songwriter, Author, and Entrepreneur. With a life mission to "preach God's Word, produce God's music, and prepare God's people," he blends his diverse talents to inspire and uplift those around him. From the moment he was ordained as a Minister at just 19, his journey has been marked by significant milestones, including being licensed as a Pastor at age 28 and obtaining his PhD in Theology by age 37. Dr. D.L. Gilbert has been recognized as a musical prodigy since childhood. Known affectionately as the MusicPreacher, his passion for music led him to create Do Love Gospel Records, through which he has released several acclaimed studio albums. His most recent endeavor, the album Destiny, showcases a remarkable blend of genresranging from Contemporary and Traditional to R&B, Rock, Soul, and Praise & Worship. This 12-track project serves not only as an artistic expression but also as a powerful message of purpose and encouragement, inviting listeners to embrace their destiny through its energizing beats and thought-provoking lyrics. Dr. D.L. Gilbert is also a nationally published author with several notable works, including Get Up! Its Time To Dream and What the Word of God Says About the Office of, as well as his latest work; the acclaimed Living the Blessed Life. His books are readily available at major retail outlets and online platforms, further extending his influence. As a seminary scholar, he embodies a commitment to education and spiritual growth, evident in his 12-part church leadership curriculum Before You Ordain: Train, as well as his role as Founder and Presiding Bishop of New Revelation Global Church in Central Florida. With live broadcasts of his services on multiple platforms and an extensive archive of teachings available online, Dr. Gilbert continues to connect with and empower an ever-growing audience, drawing them into a deeper understanding of faith and purpose.

Studio recording is wonderful, but my passion is to minister live before God's people. Any event that I am invited at to minister, if the Lord wills for me to do so, I'm there (having church).

My favorite Gospel Artist is the Rev. John P. Kee. My favorite Artist (in general) is Michael Jackson. I have also been influenced by such Artists as Pastor Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Fred Hammond, Kurt Carr, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, James Brown, and more...

I am extemely partial to Pearl Drum Kits, Pintech V-Drums, The Korg Triton, Fender Strats, and the awesome dynamics of SHURE mics.

"I HAVE DESTINY" SONG REVIEW: Overall Impression: "I Have Destiny" is the latest inspirational release from veteran gospel recording artist, D.L. Gilbert. After an acapella intro, "I Have Destiny" launches into an exciting, uptempo groove that's reminiscent of 1980's funk, complete with analog synths and blistering guitar. The band gives a truly electrifying performance here, and Gilbert's own exceptionally spirited vocals are further strengthened by an exciting call and response with the choir, and features a great spoken word breakdown that places the listener squarely in front of the pulpit. Gospel fans will certainly find a lot to love about D.L. Gilbert's "I Have Destiny", as should a broad swath of funk and soul audiences as well. Strongest Point(s): Solid production, decent mix. Outstanding arrangement, plenty of variation and dynamic range. Wonderful vocal performance, amazing energy. The band is really hot, such a great groove. The instrumentation really screams Prince, circa 1982, from the drum sounds to the synth tones, all the way to the distorted guitar. It's a great retro sound that never goes out of fashion. Lyrically its very strong. Great use of repetition with the word "destiny." I feel that even secular audiences would be able to draw inspiration from this track, thanks to the performances and the sheer amount of power and soul on display. Fantastic song, very nice work! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Contemporary Christian Music, Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Funk, Soul Artist target suggestions: Kirk Franklin, Lamar Campbell, Desmond Pringle, William Becton, Prince, Morris Day, Fred Hammond, The Brothers Johnson, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, The Isley Brothers, Kurt Carr, Hezekiah Walker, Robert Randolph About The Reviewer: Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.