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{{short description|American gospel singer and pastor (born 1962)}}
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'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an ] ] singer and ].


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==Early life==


| name = John P. Kee
John P. Kee was born the 15th of 16 children in ]. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the ] in ] and at 14, he and his brothers Wayne and Al moved to California where he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in ]. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as ] and ] and the Blackbyrds. After having a hard time adjusting in California, he left and moved to ] only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities. After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a ].
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'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an American ] singer and pastor.
==Ministry==


Kee has been active for more than 35 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://northcarolinamusichalloffame.org/inductee-item/john-p-kee/ | title=John P. Kee }}</ref>
Kee says that it was during a trip to Michigan with his choir that he received a calling from God to be a preacher. Kee was in his mid-twenties when he became an ordained minister. In 1995, while ministering in Ohio, he received a prophetic vision and went forward with the building of a Fellowship Center in Charlotte which could minister to the people in the community. He officially founded the New Life Fellowship Center where he became and remains the senior pastor. The church is located in the same area where he had once led a life of crime and drugs.


In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyd |first=Libra |date=2024-01-30 |title=Pastor John P. Kee takes break from pastoral duties after falling 'seriously ill' |url=https://gospelmusicfever.com/2024/01/pastor-john-p-kee-takes-break-from-pastoral-duties-after-falling-seriously-ill.html |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Gospel Music Fever |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Musical career==


== Early life and education ==
In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC." Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes Kee's own children.
John P. Kee was born on June 4, 1962 in ]. At an early age he began developing his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the ] in ]. At age 14, he and his brothers, Wayne and Al, moved to California. There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in ]. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as ], ] and the Blackbyrds.


Due to having a hard time adjusting in California, he moved to ] (only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities). After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a ].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-p-kee-mn0000230963/biography | title=John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums | website=] }}</ref>
In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." in order to fellowship with various ministries, song writers, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.


== Music career ==
Kee has been active for more than 20 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice. In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.<ref name="titleWelcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum.">{{cite web |url=http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm |title=Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum. |accessdate=2008-02-19 |publisher= Christian Music Hall of Fame|work=}}John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame</ref>
In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC". Over time, the choir grew in popularity, and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also included Kee's own children.


In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.
Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".


In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.<ref name="titleWelcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum.">{{cite web|url=http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm |title=Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum. |access-date=February 19, 2008 |publisher=Christian Music Hall of Fame |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819062030/http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm |archive-date=August 19, 2009 }}John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame</ref>
==Personal life==
In December 1995, he married Felice Sampson, and they are the parents of nine children. His son, Christopher Kee, was recently selected to join ]' live band as a drummer for his upcoming tour for the "Last Train to Paris".


==Kee's Personal Discography== == Discography ==
<big>'''Solo albums'''</big>
{{Infobox Discography
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|-
| Name = Yes Lord<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
! scope="col" colspan="4"| Peak chart positions
| Released = 1987<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="billboard 200">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=John P. Kee|chart=Billboard 200}}|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200|magazine=]}}</ref>
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="gospel">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=John P. Kee|chart=Gospel Albums}}|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Gospel Albums|magazine=]}}</ref>
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="heatseekers">{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=John P. Kee|chart=Heatseekers Albums}}|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums|magazine=]}}</ref>
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="R&B/HipHop">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304993/john-p-kee/chart?f=333|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Albums|magazine=]}}</ref>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|-
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
! scope="row"|''Yes Lord''
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
|
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Released: 1987
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
* Label: ]
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
* Format: ], Cassette, Digital
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
| —
{{Infobox Discography
| —
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| —
| Name = Just Me This Time<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
|-
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
! scope="row"| ''Just Me This Time''
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
|
| Released = 1990<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
* Released: August 30, 1990
| Format = <!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
* Label: Tyscot
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| —
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| 12
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| —
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| —
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
|-
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
! scope="row"|''Colorblind''
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
|
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
* Released: April 26, 1994
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
* Label: ]
}}
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
{{Infobox Discography
| —
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| 4
| Name = Colorblind<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| —
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| —
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
|-
| Released = 1994<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
! scope="row"| ''The Color of Music''
| Format = LP/CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
|
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
* Released: August 10, 2004
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
* Label: Verity
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| —
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| 3
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| 37
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| 56
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
|-
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
! scope="row"| ''The Legacy Project''
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
|
}}
* Released: January 18, 2011
{{Infobox Discography
* Label: Verity
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Name = Color of Music<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| 123
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| 2
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| —
| Released = 2004<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
|-
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''Level Next''
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
* Released: September 25, 2015
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
* Label: Kee, Motown Gospel
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| —
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| 4
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
|-
}}
! scope="row"| ''I Made It Out''
| The Legacy Project
|
| Released: 2011
* Releasing: September 13, 2019
| Format: CD
* Label: ]
* Format: CD, Digital
|
|
|
|
|-
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| —
| —
| —
| —
-->
|-
| colspan="9" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart
|}


<big>'''With choir'''</big>
==Kee's Choir Discography==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{{Infobox Discography
|-
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
| Name = Wait on Him<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
| Released = 1989<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="billboard 200"/>
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="gospel"/>
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| ]<br /><ref name="heatseekers"/>
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"|''Brethren in Unity''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: 1984
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"|''Wait on Him''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = There is Hope<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: 1989
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: ]
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| Released = 1990<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''There is Hope''<br /><small>(John P. Kee & Friends)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: 1990
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label:
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| 11
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"|''Wash Me''<br /><small>(New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Wash Me<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: May 7, 1991
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Jive
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| 2
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''Never Shall Forget''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: 1991
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Jive
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''We Walk By Faith''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Never Shall Forget<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: 1992
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Verity
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"|''Lily in the Valley''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: 1993
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label:
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''Show Up!'' <br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Live<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = We Walk By Faith<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: January 24, 1995
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Jive
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| Released = 1992<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| 147
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''Stand'' <br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: February 27, 1996
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Jive
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''A Special Christmas Gift''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Lily in the Valley<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: September 13, 1996
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Jive
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Released = 1993<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"|''Strength''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: October 28, 1997
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Verity
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| 107
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| 2
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"|''Any Day''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Type = Live<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Show Up<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: October 13, 1998
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: ]
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| Released = 1995<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''Not Guilty: The Experience''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: October 13, 2000
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Verity
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''Mighty in the Spirit''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Stand<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: October 5, 2001
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Verity
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| Released = 1996<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''Blessed By Association''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: November 12, 2002
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Verity
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''Live at the Fellowship''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = A Special Christmas Gift<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: May 3, 2005
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Verity
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD
| Released = 1996<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| 24
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"|''The Reunion''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: December 6, 2005
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Verity
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: LP, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| 10
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| 27
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''Nothing But Worship''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Strength<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: September 4, 2007
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Verity
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Released = 1997<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| —
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| 3
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"|''Live in Miami''<br /><small>(feat. Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: September 2, 2008
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Verity
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD, Digital
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
! scope="row"| ''Life and Favor''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|
| Name = Any Day<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
* Released: August 28, 2012
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
* Label: Kee Music Group
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
* Format: CD, Digital, Stream
| Released = 1998<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| 32
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| —
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| —
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
|-
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
! scope="row"| ''Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition''<br /><small>(Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")</small>
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
|
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
* Released: 2013
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
* Label: Kee Music Group
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
* Format: CD/Book
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| —
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| —
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
| —
}}
|-
{{Infobox Discography
| colspan="6" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
|}
| Name = Not Guilty<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2000<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
{{Infobox Discography
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| Name = Mighty in the Spirit<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2001<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
{{Infobox Discography
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| Name = Blessed By Association<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2002<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
{{Infobox Discography
| Type = Live<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| Name = Live at the Fellowship<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2005<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
{{Infobox Discography
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| Name = The Reunion<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2005<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
Nothing But Worship (featuring New Life Community Choir)
| Released 2007
| Format: CD

Live In Miami (featuring Victory In Praise Choir)
| Released: 2008
| Format: CD

Life and Favor (featuring New Life Community Choir)
| Released: 2012
| Format: CD
Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition (Featuring New Life Community Choir)
| Released: 2013
| Format: CD/Book
| Includes Pastor John P. Kee's New Book "Life and Favor: The Manual"


== Videography ==
==External links==
*"It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
* - Official web site
*"Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
*"We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
*"Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
*"Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
*"Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
*"Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
*"Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)


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John P. Kee
Birth nameJohn Prince Kee
Also known as"The Prince of Gospel Music"
Born (1962-06-04) June 4, 1962 (age 62)
Durham, North Carolina, US
OriginDurham, North Carolina, US
GenresGospel, praise and worship
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, pastor
Years active1986-present
LabelsTyscot (1987–1993)
Verity (1994–present)
Websitewww.johnpkee.com
Musical artist

John P. Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastor.

Kee has been active for more than 35 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".

In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period.

Early life and education

John P. Kee was born on June 4, 1962 in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began developing his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. At age 14, he and his brothers, Wayne and Al, moved to California. There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, California. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.

Due to having a hard time adjusting in California, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina (only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities). After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting.

Music career

In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC". Over time, the choir grew in popularity, and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also included Kee's own children.

In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.

In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.

Discography

Solo albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US
Gospel
 US
Heat
 US
R&B/HH
Yes Lord
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Tyscot
  • Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
 — — — —
Just Me This Time
  • Released: August 30, 1990
  • Label: Tyscot
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — 12 — —
Colorblind
  • Released: April 26, 1994
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — 4 — —
The Color of Music
  • Released: August 10, 2004
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — 3 37 56
The Legacy Project
  • Released: January 18, 2011
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 123 2 — —
Level Next
  • Released: September 25, 2015
  • Label: Kee, Motown Gospel
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — 4 — —
I Made It Out
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

With choir

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
 US
Gospel
 US
Heat
Brethren in Unity
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts
  • Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Wait on Him
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
There is Hope
(John P. Kee & Friends)
  • Released: 1990
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — 11 —
Wash Me
(New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: May 7, 1991
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
 — 2 —
Never Shall Forget
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
We Walk By Faith
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Lily in the Valley
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: 1993
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Show Up!
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: January 24, 1995
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 147 — —
Stand
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: February 27, 1996
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
A Special Christmas Gift
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: September 13, 1996
  • Label: Jive
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Strength
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: October 28, 1997
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital
 107 2 —
Any Day
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: October 13, 1998
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Not Guilty: The Experience
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: October 13, 2000
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD
 — — —
Mighty in the Spirit
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: October 5, 2001
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
 — — —
Blessed By Association
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: November 12, 2002
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Live at the Fellowship
(Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: May 3, 2005
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD
 — 24 —
The Reunion
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: December 6, 2005
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: LP, Digital
 — 10 27
Nothing But Worship
(The New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: September 4, 2007
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — 3 —
Live in Miami
(feat. Victory in Praise Choir)
  • Released: September 2, 2008
  • Label: Verity
  • Format: CD, Digital
 — — —
Life and Favor
(feat. New Life Community Choir)
  • Released: August 28, 2012
  • Label: Kee Music Group
  • Format: CD, Digital, Stream
 32 — —
Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition
(Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Kee Music Group
  • Format: CD/Book
 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Videography

  • "It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
  • "Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
  • "We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
  • "Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
  • "Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
  • "Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
  • "Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
  • "Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)

References

  1. "John P. Kee".
  2. Boyd, Libra (January 30, 2024). "Pastor John P. Kee takes break from pastoral duties after falling 'seriously ill'". Gospel Music Fever. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. "John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. "Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum". Christian Music Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on August 19, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2008.John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame
  5. ^ "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard.
  6. ^ "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Gospel Albums". Billboard.
  7. ^ "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard.
  8. "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Albums". Billboard.
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