Commissioned

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Montrell Darrett Eddie Howard Maxx Frank Michael Williams Mitchell Jones Michael A. Brooks Marcus Cole Karl Reid

ex Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Marvin Sapp

Commissioned is an American, Urban Contemporary Gospel group founded in 1982. In 1999 a last studio album was released. In 2002 the group reunited and released a live 2 disc set and a DVD. The six original members were Fred Hammond, Mitchell Jones, Keith Staten, Karl Reid, Michael Brooks, and Michael Williams. In 1991 Staten and Brooks left the group and were replaced by Marvin Sapp, Maxx Frank, and Eddie Howard, Jr..

ALBUMS

2013, 3xCD, Comp, eOne, Light Records

Setlist: The Very Best Of Commissioned

2011, CD, Comp, Legacy, Verity

Fred Hammond & Commissioned

Platinum Praise Collection

2008, CD, Comp, Light Records

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Verity, Zomba, Legacy

New Beginnings Gospel Series

2007, CD, Album, Light Records

Praise & Worship

2006, CD, Comp, Verity, Legacy

The Commissioned Reunion "Live" (Radio Sampler)

2002, CD, Smplr, Verity

The Commissioned Reunion Live

2000, CD, Single, Promo, Verity, Benson Records

Time & Seasons CD Sampler

1999, CD, Promo, Smplr, Verity

Verity Record Presents The New Gospel Legends Series: The Best Of Commissioned

4 Real Christmas

1996, 12", Benson Music Group

Irreplaceable Love

The Light Years

1995, CD, Comp, Light Records

1994, CD, Single, Benson Music Group, CGI Records (2)

Love Is The Way

1994, CD, Maxi, CGI Records (2)

Matters Of The Heart

Gospel/Soul/Funk

Matters Of The Heart

1991, Cass, Single, Benson Music Group

Gospel/New Jack Swing

RnB/Swing/Gospel

Carman, Commissioned & The Christ Church Choir*

Shakin' The House (Live!)

Gospel/New Jack Swing

1990, 12", Single, Benson Records

Billy & Sarah Gaines* With Commissioned

1990, 12", Benson

I Will Never Leave You / Back To My First Love

1990, 12", Single, Benson, Benson

Ordinary Just Won't Do

Will You Be Ready

Only What You Do For Christ Will Last

1987, 7", Single, Promo, Not On Label

Commissioned - Complete

1987, CD, Album, Comp, Light Records

On The Winning Side

1986, 7", Single, Promo, Not On Label

Go Tell Somebody

Irreplaceable Love

1996, LP, Album, Unofficial, Verity

APPEARANCES +

The Commissioned Reunion Live

2002, DVD-V, Verity

Gospel According To PJ (From The Songbook Of PJ Morton)

2013, CD, RCA Inspiration,

Songs Of Hope And Inspiration

2009, CD, Album, Light Records

Joyful Christmas

Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration

1992, CD, Promo, Smplr, Reprise Records,

Handel's Messiah (A Soulful Celebration)

1992, Cass, Album, Warner Alliance,

Quincy Jones & All Star Hallelujah Chorus

Handel's Messiah (A Soulful Celebration)

Addicted To Jesus

Jesus, The Best Gift Of All - Christmas Tidings

Gospel/Ballad/Vocal

2018, CD, Mixed, Promo, Jet Set (3),

Gotta Have Gospel! Christmas O Holy Night

2014, CD, Comp, RCA

2012, 4xCD, Comp, Sony Music,

The Glorious Gospel Anthology

2010, DVD + CD, Videobrokers

Ultimate Gospel: More Than A Melody

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Time Life Music,

Ultimate Gospel (Testify)

2008, 2xCD, Comp, Time Life Music,

The Very Best Of Gospel

2007, 2xCD, Comp, MRA Entertainment, Destra Entertainment, MasterSong,

Gotta Have Gospel 5

Ballad Gospel Classics

2006, CD, Comp, Light Records,

The Praise And Worship Series

2006, CD, Promo, Smplr, Verity, Legacy

Stellar Awards 21st Anniversary

2006, CD, Album, Comp, Artemis Gospel,

Gospel Heritage 2

2006, CD, Comp, Intersound

The Very Best Of Praise & Worship

2006, CD, Comp, Verity, Legacy

Gospel's Greatest Hits

2005, 3xCD + Box, Comp, MasterSong,

2005, CD, Comp, Artemis Gospel,

Glory To God (Grammy & Stellar Awards Winning Gospel Songs)

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Documents,

Soul-Jazz/Gospel/Soul

Verity Records: The First Decade, Vol. 2

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Verity

The Best Of Gospel Vol.1 1965-1990

2003, CD, Comp, Club, Sparrow Records,

Gospel Blockbusters

2003, CD, Album, Comp, Verity,

The Whole World In His Hands

2003, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Documents

Stellar Awards - Hits 2003

2003, CD, Comp, Club, Light Records, Alliant Records

Gospel Blockbusters

Wow Gospel 2003

A Gospel Greats Christmas

Carry Me Home - The Power Of Gospel

2002, CD, Comp, Newsound 2000

Oh Happy Day - The Power Of Gospel

2002, CD, Album, Comp, New Sound 2000 Ltd.,

Gospel/Religious/Soul

2002, CD, Comp, Light Records,

Everything Will Be All Right - The Power Of Gospel

2002, CD, Comp, Newsound 2000

Verity Presents The Gospel Greats Vol. 9: My Prayer

2002, CD, Comp, Verity Presents The Gospel Greats, Verity, Zomba

More Gospel Blockbusters

2002, 2xCD, Comp, Time Life Music

Gospel Greats Vol. 8: The Diary Of A Worshipper

2001, CD, Comp, Harborwood Records

Gospel Classics

2001, CD, MMO Music Group, Inc.

WOW Gospel 2001 (The Year's 30 Top Gospel Artists And Songs)

Gospel's Greatest Hits Vol 4

2000, 2xCD, Comp, CGI Platinum,

J2K - Jesus 2000

2000, CD, Comp, EMI Gospel, EMI Gospel,

Gospel/Neo Soul

Gospel Millennium Christmas

2000, CD, Comp, BMG

Wow Gospel 2000 - The Year's 30 Top Gospel Artists And Songs

Gospel In The Groove

1999, CD, Album, Comp, Music Club,

Verity Music Sampler

1999, Cass, Promo, Smplr, Verity,

Thank You For The Music: Christmas

1999, 2xCD, Comp, Spark Music,

Ballad/Gospel/Vocal

The Real Meaning Of Christmas Volume 3

1999, CD, Comp, Verity

1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Pila Music, Pila Music,

Pop Rock/Gospel

Billboard Modern Gospel Contemporary

1999, CD, Comp, Rhino Records (2),

1999, CD, Comp, Celebration!

Essential Sunday Gospel Brunch

No Cross, No Crown

1998, CD, Comp, Compendia,

Through The Fire Inspirational Lifestyles II

1998, CD, Comp, CGI Records (2)

Through The Fire Inspirational Lifestyles II

1998, Cass, Album, CGI Records (2)

Wow Gospel 1998 - The Year's 30 Top Gospel Artists And Songs

1997, CD, Comp, Polygram Special Markets

1996, 2xCD, Comp, Pila Music

Dare To Dream... Make A Difference

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, PolyGram

Tracks From The CGI Gospel Catalog

1996, CD, Promo, Smplr, CGI Records (2)

The Real Meaning Of Christmas

Essentiel 80's Christian Collection

1995, CD, Comp, K-Tel

Gospel's Greatest Hits Vol. II

1995, 2xCass, Comp, Club, CRC, CGI Records (2)

Gospel's Greatest Hits Volume II

1995, 2xCD, Comp, Club, CGI Records (2), CGI Records, Light Records,

Future Jams #44

1994, CD, Comp, Promo, The Urban Network,

Contemporary R&B/Jazzy Hip-Hop

1994, CD, Album, Comp, Promo, The Urban Network,

Gospel/RnB/Swing/Pop Rap

Sound Check 1994 Benson Music Group Collection

1994, CD, Album, Comp, Benson Music Group,

Gospel's Greatest Hits

1994, 2xCD, Comp, Light Records, CGI Records (2)

20 Urban Gospel Favorites

1994, CD, Album, Comp, Benson Music Group, Inc.,

Black Gospel Explosion II

1994, Cass, Club, CRC, New Haven Records,

Step V: Celebrate

1994, Cass, Mixed, A/R Christian Music Mix

Gospel's Greatest Hits

Arena Rock/Gospel/Pop Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

A Joyful Noise! (A CGI Records Gospel Sampler)

Promise Keepers - A Life That Shows (14 Songs Of Encouragement For Men Of Integrity)

The Radio Collection Vol. 7

1992, CD, Comp, Promo, Word,

Step II (Christian Music Mix)

1992, Cass, Comp, Aerobirhythms,

1992, CD, Comp, Word,

Soft Rock/Pop Rap/Gospel/Pop Rock

Sold Out 2: Committed to Gospel Excellence

1992, CD, Comp, Benson Music Group,

Standing Ovation Volume 1 (10 Unforgettable Hits...Live!)

1992, CD, Comp, Benson Music Group,

Gospel Volume II

1992, CD, Smplr, Adventures In Music,

Handel's Messiah (A Soulful Celebration)

Our Sunday Best - Your Favorite Hymns

1991, Cass, Comp, Benson Music Group,

20 Black Gospel Favorites Volume 3

1991, Cass, Comp, Benson

ForeFront Singles Volume One

1991, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, ForeFront Records

On The Edge... The Cutting Edge Of Christian Music

1991, CD, Smplr, Benson

Rejoice! Volume 2 (Contemporary Christian Greats)

1991, CD, Comp, Priority Records,

Gospel/Religious

The Essence Of Christmas

The Radio Collection Vol.2

1990, CD, Comp, Promo, Word

Jesus, The Best Gift Of All - Christmas Tidings

Gospel/Ballad/Vocal

Power In The Spirit

1989, CD, Comp, RM, Arrival (5),

The Greatest Week In Gospel Part 3

1989, VHS, NTSC, Praise! Home Video

Inspirations Across America, Program #14-87, Week Of April 5, 1987

1987, 2xLP, Transcription, Inspirations Across America,

Inspirations Across America, Program #7-87, Week Of February 15, 1987

1987, 2xLP, Promo, Transcription, Inspirations Across America

Master Pieces - Classic Songs Made New

CD, Comp, Benson Music Group

Wow Gospel - The 90s

CD, Comp, EMI Christian Music Group, Verity Gospel Music Group, Word Entertainment