Virtue (musical group)
| Virtue | |
|---|---|
| Origin |
New Orleans, Louisiana United States |
| Genres | Urban Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Inspirational/Worship |
| Years active | 1997 – Present |
| Labels |
Verity Records (1997–2005) Darkchild Gospel (2006–2007) Mixed Bag Entertainment (2014 – Present) |
| Associated acts |
Trin-I-Tee 5:7 Mary Mary |
| Website | virtuegirls3.com |
| Members | Ebony Holland Heather Martin Karima Kibble |
| Past members | Negelle Sumter (1997–2001) Shavonne Sampson (1995–1999) |
Virtue is a popular Dove Award winning, Grammy-nominated gospel music female trio. The group currently consists of sisters Ebony Holland, Karima Kibble and Heather Martin.
The group was formed in 1994 by Karima Trotter (Kibble), Ebony Trotter (Holland), Negelle Sumter, and Shavonne Sampson. All four women attended the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution, Oakwood University (then Oakwood College).
Introducing a fresh take on the fusion of Urban and gospel music with their 1997 self-titled debut, the group – composed of sisters Ebony Holland, Karima Kibble, and Heather Martin – embarked on a journey of sonic excellence that would lead them from humble Southern beginnings to the top of gospel charts with signature hits like "Get Ready", "Put Your War Clothes On", "Til' You Believe", "Lord, I Lift My Hands", "Let the Redeemed", and "Greatest Part of Me". Their discography shines on the hems of five studio albums – Virtue (1997), Get Ready (1999), Virtuosity (2001), Free (2003), and Testimony (2006) – that brought with them no shortage of critical and commercial acclaim. Now, with a trail of gospel gems in their rearview, the sensational sister act is looking to forge a new path with their long-awaited comeback project. Led by a highly anticipated new single shipping to radio and digital outlets this fall, its parent album is set to follow in spring 2015.
Undoubtedly inking yet another page to their illustrious story, the release of the forthcoming album will act as the latest milestone of Virtue's musical journey. A journey that saw its humble beginnings in New Orleans, the group’s original lineup featured founder Ebony Holland, Karima Kibble, and Shavonne Floyd Sampson. Under the name Endurance, the trio thrilled audiences with airtight harmonies and piercing, heartfelt deliveries of praise-and-worship numbers. Their rising buzz would catch the eye of Verity Records, who signed them as the label's first girl group under a new moniker – Virtue. The addition of new member, Negelle Green, would only assist in broadening the spectrum of their already diverse sound as they would impart a noteworthy self-titled debut in 1997.
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