Angelia Robinson was born into the golden era of Gospel Music. The year Angelia was born, Aretha Franklin records a complete Gospel album in front of a live audience in Los Angeles; considered by many to be the greatest gospel album of all time. That same year the great Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away.

 

Angelia Robinson was conceived in Washington, DC, but grew up in the Maryland suburbs. Angelia grew up in church but reacted like a sponge to all types of music during a time where music was not segregated. As a result, she has created a style that will influence a generation of Christians to come. Angelia means “Messenger of God” in Greek, and she wants the Lords message to be heard.   Angelia hopes that the message in her music will be embraced, regardless of how it is labeled, by everyone who needs to be reminded of the Good News that Jesus represents. The title of her first album is “Lessons In Love”. The concept of the album “Lessons In Love” comes from Angelia’s life story. “Now that I have experienced perfect love from God, a wonderful husband and my children, I feel that I can more effectively speak and give lessons in love” says Angelia. “This album will take you on a journey from rags to riches, spiritually.”

 

Angelia sings about current events: drugs, black on black crime, hurting women who have been abused and young girls who have children out of wedlock.  Angelia wants to let them know about the love of Jesus, and how he can turn anyone’s life around."

 

Angelia left the church briefly and sang Rhythm and Blues, but her heart would never let her stray far from the Lord. Angelia’s singing combines powerful vitality with dignity and strong spiritual beliefs. Modern music lovers, especially the younger audiences, require more "bounce and groove" it seems, and many of them are moved by urban contemporary sounds as supplied by Kirk Franklin and Ayiesha Woods; some others, meanwhile, stomp to hip-hop. Angelia’s music will embrace the original singing styles of Gospel Music with a younger feel the current generation can relate to. “Most importantly, I have to get the message out, by any means necessary” says Angelia. “The message that I want to send through my music is how awesome God is and how much he loves us and wants the best for us.”

 

In the mid 90’s, Angelia had many record labels interested in her talents as an artist and song writer.  Instead, Angelia selected to work with her then manager on building his record label. When things started to take off, the Lord called Angelia, and she decided to stop singing Rhythm and Blues and just focus on the Lord. Her label begged her not to abandon her career because of the money that could be made.  However, Angelia walked away in spite of the financial rewards. Angelia and her manager kept a close friendship, so when Angelia felt the Lord calling her back to ministry on a global scale, they chose to work with each other on “Lessons In Love”.

 

Now Angelia is realizing a dream on her own terms with her first album for the The TFD label, “Lessons In Love”. It's been a long road for Angelia, but it's her powerful voice that will guide listeners through songs that tell incredible stories in word and song. On the soul touching song “Who R U” Angelia pours out her heart as she asks people not to judge others. Then Angelia gets you up with “Get Up”, a song letting all Christians know that it is ok to dance to the Lords music.

Angelia’s music is for all people, young and old. “I make music for all God’s people to enjoy, regardless of your race or background” says Angelia. A self-described "hard worker" who can sometimes be "intense" and "fun" is passionate about providing inspiration to young girls and the young in general. Especially those who come from troubled backgrounds. "I want to be an example for young people growing up in the 'hood, because it's already hard enough growing up poor trying to do something positive," she says, I want to show them that with Christ, hope and faith, going after your dreams can lead to endless possibilities.

“I also want my fans to know how important it is to me that they not idolize or worship me, or any one else but God. He is the only one that is worthy to be praised. I just want them to allow God to speak through me to them so that we can live, love and learn together.”