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{{short description|American gospel singer and pastor (born 1962)}}
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| Name = John P. Kee
| name = John P. Kee
| Img =
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| caption = John P. Kee
| Background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = John Prince Kee
| birth_name = John Prince Kee
| Alias =
| alias = "The Prince of Gospel Music"
| birth_place =
| birth_place = [[Durham, North Carolina]], US
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|6|4}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|6|4}}
| Origin = [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States|US]]
| origin = [[Durham, North Carolina]], US
| Instrument = [[Vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[guitar]], [[drums]]
| genre = [[Gospel music|Gospel]], [[Contemporary worship music|praise and worship]]
| Genre = [[Gospel Music|Gospel]], [[Worship music|Praise & Worship]]
| occupations = Singer, songwriter, pastor
| years_active = 1986-present
| Occupation = [[Singer|Vocalist/Singer]], [[Songwriter]] [[Pastor]]
| label = [[Tyscot Records|Tyscot]] <small>(1987–1993)</small><br/> [[Verity Records|Verity]] <small>(1994–present)</small>
| Years_active =
| Label = [[Tyscot Records|Tyscot]] <small>(1987-1993)</small><br/> [[Verity Records|Verity]] <small>(1994-Present) | Associated_acts = The New Life Community Choir<br>The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir<br>[[Vanessa Bell Armstrong]]<br>[[Fred Hammond]]<br>[[Montrell Darrett]]<br>[[Men Of Standard]]<br>[[Hezekiah Walker]]<br>[[Donald Lawrence]]<br>[[LeJuene
| associated_acts = The New Life Community Choir<br>The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir<br>[[Vanessa Bell Armstrong]]<br>[[Fred Hammond]]<br>[[Montrell Darrett]]<br>[[Men Of Standard]]<br>[[Hezekiah Walker]]<br>[[Donald Lawrence]]<br>[[LeJuene Thompson]]<br>[[Isaac Carree]]
| URL = [http://www.johnpkee.com www.johnpkee.com]
| website = [http://www.johnpkee.com www.johnpkee.com]
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'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an [[United States|American]] [[gospel music|gospel]] singer and [[pastor]].


'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an American [[gospel music|gospel]] singer and pastor.
==Early life==


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>
John P. Kee was born the 15th of 16 children in [[Durham, North Carolina]]. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the [[North Carolina School of the Arts]] in [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina|Winston-Salem]] 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 [[Marysville, California]]. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as [[Cameo (band)|Cameo]] and [[Donald Byrd]] and the Blackbyrds. After having a hard time adjusting in California, he left and 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]].


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>
==Ministry==


== Early life and education ==
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.
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, North Carolina|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 (band)|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]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-p-kee-mn0000230963/biography | title=John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums | website=[[AllMusic]] }}</ref>
==Musical career==


== 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 includes Kee's own children.
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." in order to fellowship with various ministries, song writers, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.
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 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 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>


== Discography ==
Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".
<big>'''Solo albums'''</big>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="4"| Peak chart positions
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<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=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Gospel Albums|US<br /> Gospel]]<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=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Independent Albums|US<br /> Heat]]<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=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US<br />R&B/HH]]<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=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"|''Yes Lord''
|
* Released: 1987
* Label: [[Tyscot Records|Tyscot]]
* Format: [[Vinyl LP|LP]], Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Just Me This Time''
|
* Released: August 30, 1990
* Label: Tyscot
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| —
| 12
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Colorblind''
|
* Released: April 26, 1994
* Label: [[Verity Records|Verity]]
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| 4
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''The Color of Music''
|
* Released: August 10, 2004
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| 3
| 37
| 56
|-
! scope="row"| ''The Legacy Project''
|
* Released: January 18, 2011
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| 123
| 2
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Level Next''
|
* Released: September 25, 2015
* Label: Kee, Motown Gospel
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| 4
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''I Made It Out''
|
* Releasing: September 13, 2019
* Label: [[Entertainment One|eOne Entertainment]]
* Format: CD, Digital
|
|
|
|
|-
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| —
| —
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|-
| colspan="9" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart
|}


<big>'''With choir'''</big>
==Personal life==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
In December 1995, he married Felice Sampson, and they are the parents of nine children. His son, Christopher Kee, was recently selected to join [[Sean P. Diddy Combs]]' live band as a drummer for his upcoming tour for the "Last Train to Paris".
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="billboard 200"/>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Gospel Albums|US<br /> Gospel]]<br /><ref name="gospel"/>
! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Independent Albums|US<br /> Heat]]<br /><ref name="heatseekers"/>
|-
! scope="row"|''Brethren in Unity''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: 1984
* Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts
* Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Wait on Him''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: 1989
* Label: [[Jive Records|Jive]]
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''There is Hope''<br /><small>(John P. Kee & Friends)</small>
|
* Released: 1990
* Label:
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| —
| 11
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Wash Me''<br /><small>(New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: May 7, 1991
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
| —
| 2
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Never Shall Forget''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: 1991
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''We Walk By Faith''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: 1992
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Lily in the Valley''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: 1993
* Label:
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Show Up!'' <br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: January 24, 1995
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| 147
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Stand'' <br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: February 27, 1996
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''A Special Christmas Gift''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: September 13, 1996
* Label: Jive
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Strength''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: October 28, 1997
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital
| 107
| 2
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Any Day''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: October 13, 1998
* Label: [[Verity Records|Verity]]
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Not Guilty: The Experience''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: October 13, 2000
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Mighty in the Spirit''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: October 5, 2001
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Blessed By Association''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: November 12, 2002
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Live at the Fellowship''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: May 3, 2005
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD
| —
| 24
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''The Reunion''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: December 6, 2005
* Label: Verity
* Format: LP, Digital
| —
| 10
| 27
|-
! scope="row"| ''Nothing But Worship''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: September 4, 2007
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| 3
| —
|-
! scope="row"|''Live in Miami''<br /><small>(feat. Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
|
* Released: September 2, 2008
* Label: Verity
* Format: CD, Digital
| —
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Life and Favor''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
|
* Released: August 28, 2012
* Label: Kee Music Group
* Format: CD, Digital, Stream
| 32
| —
| —
|-
! scope="row"| ''Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition''<br /><small>(Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")</small>
|
* Released: 2013
* Label: Kee Music Group
* Format: CD/Book
| —
| —
| —
|-
| colspan="6" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart
|}


== Videography ==
==Kee's Personal Discography==
*"It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
{{Infobox Discography
*"Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
*"We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
| Name = Yes Lord<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (album or EP/single) -->
*"Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
*"Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
*"Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
| Released = 1987<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
*"Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
*"Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 = Just Me This Time<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 1990<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = <!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 = Colorblind<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (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 -->
| Format = LP/CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 Color of Music<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2004<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 Legacy Project<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2011<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 = Level Next<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (album or EP/single) -->
| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
| Released = 2015<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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. -->
}}

==Kee's Choir Discography==
{{Infobox Discography
| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
| Name = Wait on Him<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (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 = 1989<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 = There is Hope<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (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 = 1990<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 = Wash Me<!-- "Name" or "[[Name]]" (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 = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 -->
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}}
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| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 -->
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| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Released = 1992<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
| Label = <!-- "Name" or "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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. -->
}}
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| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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. -->
}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Format = CD/VHS<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
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| 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. -->
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| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
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| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
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| 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. -->
}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Released = 1996<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
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| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
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| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Released = 1997<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD/VHS<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
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| 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. -->
}}
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| 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 = 1998<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 -->
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| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
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| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
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}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Released = 2002<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
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| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
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}}
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| 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 "[[Name Records|Name]]", comma if many -->
| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "[[Songwriter name]]" -->
| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "[[Director name]]" 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 -->
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}}
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
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}}

==Videography==
*We Walk By Faith (1994)
*Show Up (1995)
*Strength (1998)
*Not Guilty: The Experience (2001)
*Absolutely Live (2003)

==External links==
* [http://newlifecityofpraise.org/pastor-kee/ New Life City of Praise] - Official web site


==References==
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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

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".[1]

In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period. [2]

Early life and education

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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.[3]

Music career

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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.[4]

Discography

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Solo albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[5] 		US
Gospel
[6] 		US
Heat
[7] 		US
R&B/HH
[8]
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
[5] 		US
Gospel
[6] 		US
Heat
[7]
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
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Videography

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  • "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

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  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. ^ a b "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard.
  6. ^ a b "John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Gospel Albums". Billboard.
  7. ^ a b "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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