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Under the direction of Kevin Turner, the 125-voice collegiate collective from UAB is on fire from beginning to end, layering their abundant youthful energy over a set of impressive songs and innovate arrangements. You can't miss the concert DVD either, as it comes packaged with the project... 
On "Wilderness", Matthews tells of his spiritual journey, offering encouragement to others in so doing. With a reggae-influenced track and a catchy vocal chorus, the mid-tempo groove showcases the best of the artists' abilities, both musical and lyrical. Aaron Gordon Jr. lends his guitar stylings to the... 
Apostle E.D. Mondainé & Belief take you to a musical destination perhaps a little beyond your familiar territory. As a jazz ensemble who sing the praises of God, they show their prowess on Everything Must Change. Mondainé's baritone weaves through the piano and trumpet... 
Now ready to minister to a broader audience and with an ability to show more dimensions, the 21:03 guys (Torrence, Evin and Jo 'Rel) keep the hard-hitting dance tracks and soulful ballads, but add more pop-edged songs, songs with churchy vamps and small hint of even... Prince. 
Alive and Transported will not disappoint Toby Mac fans and most likely gain him new ones. With his Diverse City Band, he revisits his major hits, going back as far as his dcTalk days. Nirva Dorsaint-Ready is featured prominently on the infectious... 
In the spirit of many other super producers, T. Bizzy steps from behind the mix board and into the booth to drop his long anticipated self-titled release. This 17-track effort submits some of the most hardcore urban offerings found in any secular or gospel arena with tracks that are bound... 
This digitally-released project features a whopping 20 tracks filled with some of the hottest music to date from the Nureau camp. Much as the album’s name suggests, this is perhaps the most comprehensive and exhaustive presentation of the depth... 
Not surprisingly, Regina Belle has the ability to deftly fit into any musical styling. From traditional to ballads to urban stylings, Belle can successfully transform as though she were a vocal... 
"Praise Thy Name", written by Phil Thompson, showcases their tight harmonies as they direct their worship vertical. Rising singer and vocal arranger, Calvin Nowell along with Tony Sutherland write "A Song of Glory", another worship offering with a light vibe.... 
Prime among the cuts on the project is "Family (There's A Healing)", a slow-tempo'd encourager featuring Donald Lawrence's patented spoken word renderings amidst the Murrill's harmonizing and occasional soaring solo lines. The song aims to bring together families suffering the pain of broken relationships. The theme of family reconciliation continues on... 
From lyrical substance to musical creativity, boldness has always been the trademark of Tye Tribbett and G.A., and perhaps no musical offering to date has had boldness stamped on it quite like this one, as Tribbett continues to reach into his musical bag of tricks to pull out absolute gems ... 
There's no way that Isaiah Thomas couldn't lead his choir in an updated rendition of his Stellar award winning hit "I Will Bless the Lord" and the group doesn't disappoint with easily the most potent rendition of the single to date. Yet Thomas & E.O.P. don't solely rely on the strength of their .... 
From high-energy celebration to heartfelt worship, The Singers & Musicians ALIVE! successfully translate the spirit and heart of each Drumwright-penned track. The contagious energy of "In His Presence", "My Hope", and "The Citadel's Praise" is undeniable and will move you to.... 
Songs range from the airy feel of the pseudo-title cut "A Second Coming (My Life)", which addresses the importance of being prepared for Christ's return, to the rhythmic slow-down of the soulfully-charged "Change In Me". On the mid-tempo "Still My Father/God's There", you can hear the recognizable phrasing.... 
Guitars and the mid tempo "boom bip" are the backdrop of "Mountain Movement". Sharp Skills speaks to the obstacles and barriers in his way that they will move, with Christ at his side. Frequent collaborator, Soul P, guests on "Disciple's Burden", a chilled out cut about the cost of following Christ.... 
Clever lyrics and butter background vocals dominate the inspirational, "Robbed". On "Hold On", an Eric Dawkins influence is clearly recognizable. Aaron Sledge's music has that R&B edge and vocals that, frankly, trump many of the artists in the mainstream side... 
The Rose of Gospel does it again! On her third solo project, Dorinda Clark-Cole loses no ground, opting instead to gain momentum in continuing the legacy of her late mother Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and in leaving an indelible mark together with her sisters.... 
"Invincible God" is the right song to jump start anyone into praise. A powerful uptempo number, it's message is explanatory. "Dance" features Latin-styled horn arrangements and crazy vocal arrangement in the chorus, making it an infectious groove ... 
Da'Quela shines brightest on ballads. Darwin Hobbs joins her on "Never Too Far", and the two compliment each other well. On "Incredible", worship is the focus. CCM notable Andy Selby and Antonio Neal shared the pen in writing this gem, while Kyle Lovett plays the keys and handles programming. "Psalms 23" comes to life courtesy Selby's string arrangement, and breathy backing vocals.... 
CeCe Winans writes "Forever" (one of eight songs that she put pen to on the project), and delivers a heart-propelled praise session backed by a stellar vocal crew. Winans ad libs over their repeated phrasing ("forever and ever and ever"), declaring her intent to worship God for eternity... 
Pulling from a diverse array of material, much of it beloved and familiar to Warwick from her family's deep church roots, music legend Dionne Warwick works with producers including BeBe Winans, Percy Bady, Gregory C. Curtis Sr. and.... 
Few lyricists would attempt to share such heavy subject matter throughout the course of an album. Yet Flame trades in common hip-hop vernacular for theological principles common to a good seminary course. Using a variety of infectious musical styles, Flame masterfully spits Biblical truth such that even the unbeliever will quickly take notice. From the introspective "See More Him" to the.... 
While Jones' southern roots run deep, the smooth vocalist readily shows his musical versatility with creative mid-tempo grooves and lyrics that display a heart full of purity and devotion towards the Father. Be sure to peep the creative "Hater Day" (produced by Antonio Neal) and.... 
Anaysha Figueroa takes the lead on "I Owe It All", a beautiful worship song takes on added sweetness with her vocal touch. Gene Moore Jr. adds his finesse on "Just to Worship" while Nakitta Clegg-Foxx brings her familiar tones to "I Wouldn't Know You".... 
"I Feel Good", the lead single, is rooted in the church sound. Close-knit harmonies and a syncopated rhythm underneath the vocal bed propel the cut into hand-tapping territory. On "Sunny Day", the feel-good vibes continue as the foursome sing the verse ... 
The Friday portion is filled with mellow urban grooves designed to foster relaxation after a busy week at the office. Naturally, the Saturday element features high energy, club-rockin' party jams intended to get your blood moving. Be sure to check out the candid "My Heart's Desire" and the reggae-tinged "The Lover", featuring... 
Thee Ensemble continues to deliver on "I Am Yours", a ballad of worship in which they are careful not to overly complicate the arrangement, keeping the focus on God. Jason Clayborn leads the standout song of adoration, "I Worship You", backed by an amazing guitar solo from Mark Hamilton. Hearing is believing on the calypso-flavored, "Put On the Whole Armor" as ... 
Recorded live at Rhema Christian Center in Toronto, Canada, this visual offering quickly makes one reminiscent of the days where choirs were structured like mass choirs versus today's current ensembles. With over 60 members strong, Ricky Dillard and New G manage to present each song with incredible energy and visual uniformity, showing that choral... 
The soft rock gem, "We Need You" is a song of desperation for God that takes a page out of DC Talk's book. Or even Coldplay's book. Impressive is the way J.R. goes into these different styles: it's authentic and true to the genre. "No Fear" is a gorgeous ballad ... 
"Do Dem" is an infectious jam that has RAS trying his hand in a little dancehall, while he speaks of the joy of living for God. "He Aint Finished" is a head-nodder with a simple but potent boom bip. RAS shares... 
Prime among the album's selections is "Beggar", the socially conscious lead single that is drawing attention not only for being the last recording featuring the late Gerald Levert, but for drawing attention to the plight of the homeless. The song came out of Major's meeting a homeless person on the street, and soon realizing that he was formerly a physics professor... 
On the midtempo "It Was You", produced by Michael Hill, the choir testifies en masse how God has always provided and supplied. Half way through the cut, the three choir sections split into an intricately and infectiously arranged weave of parts, making it an unforgettable expression of gratitude. Other notable songs are ... 
"A House Divided" is a beautiful cut inspired by I Corinthians. In this neo-soul flavored song, Joi Marshall encourages saints of different spiritual backgrounds to come together in unity. On "I Needed", Marshall testifies how in seeking for comfort in various things she found God on that ... 
"Move On" has that midtempo vibe that would fit well at a Reggae Sunsplash Festival, but would stick on because of its message. Dance and jump around on the infectious, "Reggae Rock", which leans more... 
Each sibling takes the time to tackle relationship issues on "She Can't Love You" and "That Girl". "Outside Your Window" is a rock/pop ballad as WP encourage people to wakeup and do what they can to care for the next generation... 
Tying all of it together is the strength of Jerard Woods' musical selections. Woods shows himself to be an accomplished writer, writing or arranging six of the project's eleven tracks. The title track, featuring wife Jovaun Woods, and "Pray to Your God" are incredible cuts that deserve serious attention. Woods adds the icing to the album's cake... 
"Everywhere I Go" is an upbeat and fun song, written by Israel Houghton and Cyndi Cruse Ratliff, that will brings joy and hope to those who listen. Steve Crawford leads it with sheer passion and charisma. Houghton's "Still Standing" gets remixed a little... 
For this session, Deitrick Haddon and VOU enlist some of the industry's greatest worship leaders to embark on a journey steeped in extreme worship. William Murphy III takes the lead with the mid-tempo "We Worship You", while newcomer Javen joins the session with... 
Not known for their collaborations, James Hall nevertheless orchestrates a dream partnership, as vocal powerhouse Nikki Ross joins Worship and Praise for "Nothing Shall Separate Me", and it lives up to the hype. Choir favorite Tunesha Crispell represents well on the John Peters penned "For The Lord Is Good"... 
Take note of the powerful "Jesus Is". This song is great from Daniel Johnson's exhortations to Dakri Brown's lead to the rock-driven chorus. You can put this on repeat and worship with reckless abandon... 
A new dance anthem in the same vein as "Souljah Boy" and the "Cupid Shuffle" is introduced in the banger "J Walk". The difference here is that Shei Atkins wants to know who can walk like Jesus in their everyday walk. Clever! She doesn't forget... 
In a case of art imitating life, Kirk Franklin highlights great moments of victory in "Declaration (This Is It!)" (sampling Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald's hit), along with genuine moments of struggle on "How It Used To Be". Throughout the album, each song expresses the honest feelings of... 
Recorded live in his current home church, Faith Community Church in West Covina, California, BeBe Winans presents several old school hymns and spiritual songs that defined the early African-American church experience. Presented through his unique creative colander... 
Trin-I-tee 5:7 has no fear in tackling songs about the romantic relationships between men and women. "I Still Love You" shares the perspective of a brokenhearted woman who just can't get over her man. Merging a spiritual message over a classic soul sound, the song is cleverly penned and will find many women nodding heads... 
The title track, with its balladic elements and snaggy melody, points out that all of us are the beneficiaries of God's grace; not deserving of His love or His favor. The remix grooves to a heavier clap-echo beat. On the mid-tempo "He's Got All U Need", Tracy Randall showcases... 
Of the original tunes, Yolanda Adams co-writes the title cut "What a Wonderful Time" along with Maxx Frank. Can you say "Big Band-O-Rama"? Full swing orchestra in stride and horns sweeping through, the song ends almost as quickly as it starts. John "Jubu" Smith is featured on the acoustic guitar driven "Hold On", a year-round song with... 
New song, New sound is a praise and worship offering, and serves up a musical dish that fans and followers have come to expect from the Indianapolis collective. Campbell leads vocally throughout the eleven song album, with Spirit of Praise rendering smoothly harmonized choir support. The album leads off with ... 
The title track is a funky banger that speaks of the world's superficial view of beauty and how true beauty is what is inside a person. This could be an anthem for all women. Mandisa pays homage to the Negro Spiritual with a stirring remake of... 
Check out the Clark Sisters' classic "You Brought the Sunshine" as crafted through the creative colander of Jones and company. Having Karen Clark-Sheard handling lead vocals while adding musical direction for the choir is a treat that is difficult to replicate in any other environment. The same can be said for the ... 
The album's first track, "Be Still", features Sonya Johnson setting an atmosphere of worship through spoken word and beautiful singing over an organ and piano arrangement. Demonstrating her wide vocal range, she encourages ... 
Not limited by mainland worship musical standards, Word of Life comfortably and confidently infuses Hawaiian flavor into their worship presentations. "Hawaiian Praise Drums (Seize Life Intro)" showcases the power of their drum presentations and could stand as its own piece, rather than an intro. However, it serves as an apposite lead in to the ... 
Miss the good ole days of choir music, with a dominating B3 organ? Tired of "live" albums that are so overdubbed that it's basically studio? This is for you then.
Shawn McLemore steps in to bring a scaled down "sho nuff" church... 
Thick vintage R&B grooves are the foundation of "Freedom". David Caton pens "I Will Give You The Praise" which features wife Timiney Figueroa Caton and Steve Lawrence on the lead. JJ Hairston exhibits his development as a songwriter on "Everything Is Changed", which is certain to be the choir's next breakout hit... 
Enlisting the production efforts of music director Laird Sillimon and award-winning producer Kevin Bond, CLC takes listeners into the midst of their Sunday morning experience, as recorded live in their home church, Christian Life Center. The choir presents accessible pieces designed for... 
Songs like Tye Tribbett & GA’s powerful "No Other Choice" and Israel and New Breed’s "Favor of the Lord", are examples of great second string tracks that might have gotten lost behind their released single counterparts. They are highlighted here and brought together with other hits from newcomers like Dijon, Zie'l and... 
Evin Martin leads the beautiful "No Higher Calling" while the PAJAM singers give their spin on "Incredible God, Incredible Praise". They only alter the song slightly and those who love the original hit by JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise will be pleased that PAJAM stuck close to the original flava. Also included on the first disc is Fred Hammond's "This Is The Day", which after all... 
Denise Tichenor returns to the scene on "O Holy Night", and Vickie Winans herself digs into "Mary Did You Know", perhaps one of the most wonderfully poignant Christmas songs out there. Son Mario Winans and Tina Brooks add... 
The Ricky Dillard-penned "The Light" serves as the album's lead radio single and for good reason, as it blends that strong Chicago bump with those trademark New G vibrato-laced vocals. The classic hymn "I Surrender All" gets new life with an arrangement by... 
The incomparable Kim Burrell joins Vashawn Mitchell on "Over and Over Again". The honest and introspective track is one of the most memorable pieces on the ... 
Included on this album are the Fred Jerkins' produced club bangers, "Follow T" and Let That Thang Go", and the west coast anthem, "Turn This Up". Those who like the rapid fire heat from Bone will be thrilled... 
Simpson and DP can rock the party with the best of them. "Great Is Your Mercy", "He Changed Me", and "Lift the Savior Up" are definitive up-tempo jams that will keep you singing and will keep your head nodding long after the disc has stopped spinning. These are... 
Marvin Winans taps into unique places for his collaborations on this effort. The tenor introduces 16-year old vocal sensation DeShondra Rideout on "I Shall Never". The talented Kim Burrell joins the... 
In "Man Behind the Muzik", produced by Don Tony, SYD delivers arguably his most compassionate and best lyrical effort as he creatively flows about how he is just a vessel behind the music who needs God's help to make it... 
Hymn classic "Oh Magnify The Lord" is given a new face at the hand of producer Luther 'Mano' Hanes. Nearly unrecognizable, yet still somehow not too great a departure from the original, from beginning to end the song takes you... 
Many lyricists like to rap over those East Coast-flavored beats; Sharp Skills does this on "Dark Side of the Light", and it deserves many spins. He addresses the struggles of living for Christ... 
"Oh Lord Our God" brings in Fred Hammond for a rare guest spot, as Pastor Kee trades lead vocals and then wraps harmony into the mix as he duets with Hammond on this prayerful ballad, which also features Timiney Figueroa-Canton and Nikki Ross on vocals. In the traditional vein... 
"I'm Still Standing" is simply supreme, as it's all about the fortitude to remain steadfast. Written by the talented Kevin Bond, sharp vocals and triumphant musicality make this a blazing track. Bond also goes as far as to succinctly blend in Donnie McClurkin's "Stand" towards the song's latter bars to raise the level of brilliance... 
The lead single "Stronger" is one of those funky jams one has come to expect from the pen of Myron Butler, and it's as infectious as it is encouraging.
The talented Deonis "Pumah" Cook writes the guitar-driven, rock-tinged, "I Live", which further .. 
The 15-track album (12 songs) was recorded in studio with production from Harvey Watkins Jr. and Stan Jones, and deftly mixes together stompin' drives and soulful ballads. Prime among the slow cuts is "Get Aboard", a poignant cut.. 
The album starts up with three up-tempo, urban contemporary-jazz fusion songs in "With Praises", "More of You", and "Praise Your Holy Name". All three songs are praise and worship influenced and possesses an infectious vibe of catchy hooks that sets the... 
Ministree shines the brightest on their slower numbers. "Fullness of Joy" is a lovely ballad with references from several different verses of the Psalms. The title track is an easy listening gem with Ministree's harmonies blending nicely. "For You Are Worthy" is a... 
There are several memory lane medleys on the project. Felicia Coleman Evans dons her impressionist cap leading a tribute to former choir members featuring "All That I Owe", "Oh How Wondrous", "The Name of Jesus", "I'm a Soldier" and "He's My Everything"... 
On the ballad tip, "Worthy Lamb" makes an impression, with its swelling vocal backdrop and soothing strings providing the musical bed for Dijon's smoothly rendered praise over top. Written and produced by Alex Asaph Ward, the song is one of many project high points... 
Get ready to nod your head on "Good News Music". It's a feel-good cut featuring the whole Much Luvv fam (minus S.O.M.). Mark J shines on this one with his old school approach. "Shoulda Seen It Comin" will keep the heads nodding with its infectious synth bass line and knocking beat. The song's potency is fierce... 
Coming Again is a 11-song effort from newcomer Ralph Ford that reflects his varied musical influences. With elements of jazz running through much of his material, the singer-songwriter, producer and director bases his vocal composition on scripture and leans on instrumental accompaniment that... 
Coming off of a season fraught with vocal challenges, including the temporary loss of her voice, Rosario joins with producers Aaron Lindsey, Fred Jerkins and Chris Rodriguez to triumphantly deliver a 10-song set that she uses to declare her testimony and her faith. The vibe is a meld of urban and...