About
Angela “Missy” Billups is an acclaimed American gospel recording artist, actress, and spokesperson, affectionately known as “The Sweetheart of Gospel Music.” She rose to prominence as a three-time award winner and finalist of the prestigious New York Tri-State McDonald’s Gospel Fest, with unforgettable performances at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden and the Prudential Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Her debut CD, Determined, opened doors to national exposure, including multiple television appearances on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Praise the Lord. Building on that success, her sophomore project Churchin’ garnered widespread industry attention, leading to high-profile opportunities such as performing on The Late Show with David Letterman alongside actor Steve Martin, touring with HBO’s Comedy Festival to sing Amazing Grace, recording the Battle Hymn of the Republic for Warner Bros., creating the New Jingle for Cablevision, and serving as a featured performer at a luncheon with the stars of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She was also honored to serve as guest psalmist for the inauguration of the first Black female president at Langston University.
Recognized both nationally and internationally, Missy has touched audiences from coast to coast and abroad, ministering through music in Italy, Switzerland, Rome, and Jamaica. Her voice continues to inspire thousands through powerful performances at major events, including the annual New York Bike-a-thon, which unites more than 10,000 participants from across the nation.
With numerous appearances on Bobby Jones Gospel (BET and The Word Network), and a calendar filled with bookings for concerts, acting roles, hosting engagements, and special events, Angela “Missy” Billups remains a dynamic force in gospel music—spreading faith, inspiration, and the joy of music everywhere she goes.
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“For Your Blood” is a Billups Family Affair"
Although each has developed an independent career in gospel music, Angela “Missy” Billups and her son Ernest Billups combine their talents with the Tribe of Levi on “For Your Blood.” The song, written by Ernest, is now available on ALL digital music platforms.
This melodic canticle of gratitude to Jesus for making the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of humanity is given a fiery reading by the mother-son team. Like a pastor to a congregant, a spirited Ernest encourages Missy as she delivers ever emotional lines of thanksgiving.
“When Ernest wrote ‘For Your Blood,’” Missy explained, “it was to commemorate the Lenten season. He had no idea that God was going to use that song during a pandemic to minister to thousands of people. In the midst of losing family members, friends, and loved ones, we continue to keep our hands lifted and proclaim, "Thank you, God for covering us with your blood.’”
Hannah Livingston, a member of Tribe of Levi since its formation, joins the mother-son duo to dial up the temperature further during the song’s explosive vamp. “’For Your Blood’ is a classic worship song, and Ernest Billups is an artist who is always true to his craft,” Livingston said. “It is always an honor to work and sing with Ernest, and we all love Angela ‘Missy’ Billups. What an awesome experience and a pleasure to be a part of this phenomenal project.”
Marcus Billups, Missy’s son and Ernest’s brother, directed the companion video. Marcus made his directorial debut last year on the music video for Ernest and the Tribe of Levi’s “God is Fly.”
Though its message is particularly relevant during this perilous time, “For Your Blood” is ready-made for the Lenten season and indeed all year long, because devotion needs no season.