Donnie McClurkin-Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs Written by Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM PD Pastor Donnie McClurkin is back and he has come back on top so I guess he can retire on top like Michael Jordan.  I think he’ll be back again and again like Jordan too.  This is the follow-up-album to his very successful project, “Again”.  Now Pastor is planning on calling it quits after one more CD, then he’s giving his all to his church ministry in New York.  So hitting the Billboard Gospel charts at #1 and also the top of every other chart ain’t bad, like the new Billboard radio monitor Gospel chart and # 1 on R&R’s Gospel chart.  LOL, way to go!  He hit the charts with this double-CD set with over 52,000 units sold in the project’s first week.  This is THE album to have.  It’s got real church songs and there’s something for everyone.    “Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs,” is a comprehensive 2-disc that features a host of guest stars including label mates Joann Rosario & Richard Smallwood, Atlanta’s Gospel songbird Dottie Peoples, and tourmate Kirk Franklin who appears on a bonus track entitled, “Ooh Child,” the soul classic revisited.  “I Call You Faithful”, is the sing-a-long jam.  You won’t be able to stop singing YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!  You will love all of these songs.  Enjoy! Send us an email

	Mississippi Mass Choir- Not By Might Not By Power Written by: Joyce Davis (Joyce.Davis@genworth.com) This Choir just gets better with age.  Packed with 13 awesome songs.  They have something for every age group.  Starting with One More Day and then to follow that one with God Is Keeping Me.  Beverly Crawford is the guest soloist on The Next Time, Will Be The First Time and trust me, the Evangelist is ministering in this song.  We are then blessed with the church beat song I'm Not Tired Yet.  This song is so anointed that the senior of the choir Mosie "Mama" Burks is so energetic that I get happy just watching and listening to her.  I'm Still Here is powerful letting us know that it is not us but God that gives us enough Grace and Mercy to live another day.  When We Get Up and next followed by But By My Spirit.  If I Be Lifted Up is another old one that they bring back to the scene.  It is beautiful and thoroughly a blessing.  Victory Shall Be Mine is one that was made by the late Reverend James Moore and it still has the same affect as it did back then. You Brought Me is followed by A Place Called There.  Now we are getting to the one that truly is a blessing to me.  I just love Thank You For My Mansion.  This song will never die and I am glad that the Mississippi Mass Choir paid tribute to their founder on this project with this anointed song.  The last song is It Was Worth It All.  How appropriate an ending to the awesome project.  This project is highly recommended and if you do not have the DVD purchase that also to fully enjoy the music ministry of this awesome choir.

	New Direction-Send The Praise   Written: Joyce Davis Joyce.Davis@genworth.com This group from Chicago is back in such an awesome way that they will be included in Stellar Awards consideration again.  With the funky title You’re Welcome Here.  This song brings such high energy, that Youth Praise and Worship Teams should jump on this one.  I Came To Jesus is getting a lot of airplay and is hot. The leader is really singing under such a powerful anointing.  I came to Jesus, as I was, worried, wounded and sad.  This should take them to the top of the chart.   Peace is the next song on the project and is such a glorious song of meditation.  With lyrics when darkness comes, I will never leave you.  What a comfort to know that Jesus is always there for us.  I Got It, is just another hot song from this Stellar Award Choir.  I’ll Fly Away is a remake of a Hezekiah Walker hit that is done at a slower pace.  It is nice saints.  Fill Me Up is next on the project.  The beat reminds me of Rev. Milton Brunson’s My Mind Is Made Up, so that automatically makes it a hot track.  Jump, Get Excited is next.  This Choir is so high energy that I just vision them getting crazy for the Lord. After you have had a rough day they ask you to Hold On.  Awesome praise and worship experience can be manifested on this one.  Just Hold On.  God is going to show up real soon.  Next on the project is Shower Down, followed by Nothing Without You.  The last song on the project is Band Jam.  This is letting the musicians play under the anointing and it is awesome.  This is a must for any music collection.  New Direction, this was worth the wait.  God Bless.

	John P. Kee & New Life Community Choir-The Reunion Project   Written by Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM PD b_parker1340@hotmail.com This is my homeboy and real true friend, Pastor John P. Kee coming back strong with the original New Life Singers on the Reunion project.  If you enjoyed or was blessed by any of the past New Life projects, then this one is a MUST-HAVE!  With 20 years now under their belt, this choir is back with a studio- recorded album that features some of their classic hits and some new ones.  This choir was the first one that I played on air in the late 80’s when I first started in radio in Durham, NC and John P. Kee would call up to the station to say hello.  I have never forgotten that and we are still good friends today.  So this is a real Reunion, and on the project a lot of the original choir members came back for this CD including Men Of Standard members now, Isaac Caree and Lowell Pye.  Newcomer Tye Tribbett is on the project and no stranger to the NLCC is Vanessa Bell Armstrong.  One of my favorite songs on this double-disc CD is the tune, “Wave It Away”, I have always loved the original and now it’s at a new level.  Check out the medley of everybody’s favorites’, “Wash Me”, “Rain On Us”, “Sweeter”, and “Walk By Faith”.  The radio is bangin’ the latest single, “I’m Covered”, which is one of the new cutz and I like the jam, “We’re Back”.  Please enjoy all the classics and share this project with someone and watch God show up in your praise.  Oh yeah, pump up the mix of “Show Up/Right Here”!  Now this here is real Gospel Music from a real brother who is a real friend, biggups to you Pastor Kee.

	Lyle And Deborah Dukes The Harvest Life Changers Church Mass Choir- In His Presence Written by Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM NC b_parker1340@hotmail.com I love this powerful project from a hot choir that is just burning up the charts and Gospel radio and you will rejoice along with them when you catch hold of this one.  It was recorded live at the Harvest Life Changers Church, International in Woodbridge, VA under the teachings of Pastors and executive producers, Pastor Lyle Dukes and Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes.  This is a blessed ministry and a very good CD for you to enjoy.  I was truly blessed.  I had the pleasure to interview Pastor Lyle Dukes and he is a down-to-earth man of God who is so excited about what God is doing for his ministry.  Just place the disc in your player and you will see what I mean.  Pump up the church flavored tune, “We Praise You” and you better move to the radio-jam, “You’ve Got To Move” now that’s back in the woods ch’rch, I love it!  Other cutz to give a listen to are: “Sacrifice Of Praise”, the anointed  “The Wind of God” featuring Praise-n-Worship leader Stephen Hurd who will have you lifting up your hands to God.  Have some serious church with the choir tune, “Can I Get a Witness” and please enjoy the bass groovin’ cut, “He Promised” with LaShun Pace and look out for the soon to be video of the song, “God’s Chosen People”.  You will be in his presence when you get this project, enjoy. Send us an email

	James Fortune & Fiya-You Survived   Written by: Joyce Davis Joyce.Davis@Genworth.Com What an awesome talent. Being from Houston where he is well known nationally he is a new artist. He comes with first release entitled You Survived. It is an awesome project with 15 anointed songs. From We Welcome to My Dance, this project is off the chain. One of my favorites on the project is My Dance (Remix). Another nice one is I’m Still Here. God Can is so awesome letting you know that when all else fails, there is God who will not leave you nor forsake you. Praise Anthem is followed by another remix of Praise Anthem. You Survived the title song is so awesome that I hit repeat on this one. He’s Mighty and My Father Knows are so beautiful. Holy Interlude followed by You Are Holy. You can Make It is so powerful. After you have made it you find out about the True Love of Jesus and My Dance. For those of you that do not know much about this group, go out and purchase the project. You will be truly blessed, as I was when I finally located it. Send us an email

	Ron Winans- Family & Friends- A Celebration Written by Joyce M. Davis Joyce.Davis@Genworth.Com This is only the second installment that I have purchased from Ron Winans presents Family & Friends Series.  I was not disappointed when I started listening to this project.  Packed with 14 anointed songs that will truly bless you.  Starting with the foot pounding The Lord Has Been Good, I find myself moving to this one.  This is followed by The Katinas with My Fathers House.  Marvin Winans and Gladys Knight blend their awesome vocals on Can't Help But Love Him.  Finally Gladys is back to her roots and you can hear God using her when she sings.  Standing Here is next on the project.  My Help keeps it in the family with Ronald & CeCe Winans.  One of my favorites on the project is Salvation is Free by Vanessa Bell Armstrong. I just love to hear her sing.  I Made A Promise featuring Rance Allen, Marcus Cole Shaun McLemore, Ronald Winans and Agee Smith follows that.  What a powerful song. Promise Shout is next .  Redemption Draweth Nigh is next.  After all this you are still blessed with Safe From Harm by BeBe Winans. I just love this and meditate on the words on this one.  I Shall Not Die But Live is so comforting.  What better time for the saints than right now to have a song that simply states Walking in my Season.  No longer do I have to wait; I am walking in my season.  I claim this one for the power of just Walking in My Season.  Holy is the next song on the project.  I just love song that  reflects the Holiness of God and the holiness he desires for us to have. The final song is He Never Fails.  What an appropriate ending to such a wonderful project that God Never Fails.  What an awesome project that will truly be a blessing to any household.  It is truly a blessing in my household.  I just love this project.

	The Gospel Wonders-Self Titled   Written by: Joyce M. Davis Joyce.Davis@Genworth.Com New to the quartet circle is a group The Gospel Wonders.  This is a project is just the beginning of great things for these guys.  From I Feel The Spirit to Right Now Lord , you are going to be truly blessed.  The song that is getting a lot of play on the airwaves is the song Noah.  The story about Noah and the ark is beautifully displayed in this song. Look To Jesus is showing The Gospel Wonders Quartet style like your veteran Quartet groups.           Neily’s Groove is, followed by He Did. A powerful song, about the sacrifices God makes for us and the  love he has for us.  I’m On My Way, followed by I Need Thee.  I Need Thee is so powerful that I just sit and meditate on the words.  This is sure to be a hit.  Neily’s Still Groovin’ is next.  Good is the next song on the project that gives you that sure quartet beat.  Search is the next song on the project.  The last song on this awesome project is Right Now Lord.    This is a must for every music lover.  I love the flavor and the different ways they have blended the natural quartet with the, Contemporary quartet style that they deliver!

	The Andrews Brothers-Free Indeed   Written by:Bobby Parker, 750AM WAUG NC b_parker1340@hotmail.com I was simply blown away from these brothers when I placed the disc in the playa. They are indeed Gospel music’s best-kept secret cause I did not know of their flow til I received the single in the mail. Where have you guys been? Oh my bag…they are from Dallas Texas and these boys are bad! Real Brothers, Chris and Eric Andrews are coming out with a bang even though they have been pounding the pavement in the industry for a long while, now it’s their time with a hot new project entitled, "Free Indeed". The Andrew Bros have received numerous Awards in Texas but now the world is getting’ ready to receive their fresh crisp soulful style of Gospel. Turn up this CD and let the funky urban jamz bump the your speakers to uplift you to a happy spirit. Check out the neo-soul Prince, DeAngelo flavored selection, "Higher" then pump up the Churchy hard hittin’ cut, "Saved Sanctified" featuring the talented Tonex. I’m jammin’ the title cut at my station, "Free Indeed" and the Texas love is all over the song, "Soldier" featuring Kim Burrell. When you see these guys in person you will take notice and now their music is going to get some attention as well. Biggupps to the Andrew Brothers and thanks for the interview, I love the project. Grace-n-Peace!

	Demetrius Tolefree-Saved: The Revival   Written by: Bobby Parker,WAUG 750AM NC This is a nice sounding new project from an anointed brother name, Demetrius Tolefree.  I like this CD from a new music ministry that adds some upbeat and uplifting songs to the industry.  Tolefree has a soulful voice and a strong message to deliver.  Tolefree is from the Bay area and the project is produced by David Jackson.  This is a serious church album with all types of music styles.  Check out the hard-hittin’ contemporary gospel tune, “Thank You” and the mellow church classic, “Oh, How I Love Jesus” and the groovin’, “Calling You”.  You have to check out the ‘ole revival tune, “Granny’s Medley”, a cut that Tolefree’s grandmother taught him. (I like it!)  My mind is made up and I am really enjoying this CD.  Now it’s time for you to go get Saved…the Revival.

	The Texas Boyz-Only The Strong Survive Written by:Joyce M. Davis Joyce.Davis@Genworth.Com The Texas Boys introduce us to their sophomore project Only The Strong Survive.  Anyone that loves Quartet Music would love this project.  From the opening song  You Can Depend On Jesus till the last song Thank You For Being There.  What a powerful song letting me know that I can Depend On Jesus.  When are then delighted with  Hold On.  Any song with a title Hold On is letting us know that no matter how bad it gets we just need to hold on.  Only The Strong Survive is truly an awesome song that is a reflection on our relationship with Christ Jesus.  Don’t Stop Praising God is such a simple song but what power it delivers.  The Bible does tell us that let everything that hath breath Praise The Lord.  Pray The Devil Away is also a powerful song on this project.  We are then blessed with a Medley with songs like No Friend Like God, I Need Your Help, Victory Shall Be Mine and Glad To Be In The Service.    Two Faced Church Folk is next on the project that when I listened to I went ouch!    Lord We Praise You.  You Give Me Joy  is followed by I Still Love You.  I Found The Lord  and Thank You For Being There end this awesome project. This is a good project.  If you love Quartet Music You will love this project. Send us an email

	Michael Brooks & Royal Priesthood-Self Titled   Written by Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM NC Michael Brooks is a legendary figure in the industry and one of the original members of the contemporary group Commissioned, at least he told me himself that he was in the ROOM.  He has worked with them and he formed THE female group of Gospel, Witness, which his lovely wife is a part of, the talented Lisa Page Brooks.  Now this songwriter, producer and also he’s a Pastor is back with his own choir, the Royal Priesthood, with a very inspiring project.  I love the radio jam, “Nothing Too Hard For Him”, the hard guitar-driven cut, “Great King” and the house party cut, “Be Encouraged”.  The 10-track CD is full of great songs and you will enjoy it as well and if you’re ever in Detroit check out Pastor Brooks at the Restoration Ministries.  Grace-n-Peace!

	Lori Perry-Wrote This Song   Written by:Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM PD Do you like Jazz music and you’re also a Gospel lover?   Well you will go head over heels over this spiritual offering from Lori Perry, it’s a masterpiece for the Master and I am really enjoying this sound that can be heard all over Gospel radio stations throughout the country.  This project is full of wonderful music with that gospel jazzy R&B flavor and Lori is no stranger to good music.  She started out with her sisters in the group called Perri.  It took a few years for her very own solo project but now is the time and man it was worth the wait.  Lori calls her style GoJazz, which is the combination of Gospel and Jazz music and she will take you on a pleasant journey with this sound and her silky voice.  Just check out the title track, “Wrote This Song”, a smooth jazzy tune about a song that she wrote to Christ.  It features George Duke and it will bless many listeners.  Check out the radio favorite, “I Found It In You” NICE!!  Just when you thought that she couldn’t get any smoother, listen to “Nine Eleven” featuring the Harp sounds of Jeff Majors.  I love this GoJazz…GoLori.

	A7-Selftitled   Written by: Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM I know these guys…they are BAD!!   Bad meaning awesome and they sing with or with any music.  These guys are real brothers and all their names begin with the letter A, Antonio, Alonzo, Arcelious, Alexander, Andronicus and Antipas.  Okay that’s only 6 brothers ooooooh the 7th is the presence of God therefore A7.  They were called the A-Boys back in the day but now they are here with a fresh awesome sound on this self-titled project.  The album is full of R&B, Jazz, and some Hip Hop.  The CD includes collaborative productions between A7, 4x Grammy Award-winning producer, my homeboy and fellow church member Michael Mathis and hip-hop producer DJ Wilson.   Bring In The Noise with Praise and check out cut 1 of A7’s hot CD, “Bring In The Noise”.  These guys have voices that can go up against any R&B group but their focus is to minister Jesus to the people and encourage the saints…see what I mean on the jam, “Cry No More (Teary Eyes)”.  Put your hands on this one, “Church Time In The South” AAAAAMEN!!  I am truly in love with the radio slow cut, “Don’t Walk Away” which is sooo smooth.  So don’t walk away from this CD.  Biggups to A7!

	Tunesha Crispell-Just As I Am   Written by: Stanley Bray In an age when gospel music is being heavily compromised, it is exciting to know that some are yet holding fast to the gospel music banner.  Tunesha Crispell is one who refuses to abandon her God-given gift for temporary pleasure, but wholeheartedly proclaims the wonder of God through this solo effort.  As a featured vocalist on several projects of James Hall and Worship and Praise, Tunesha takes the same delivery and creates a solid project that will motivate the heart and soul of man.   The CD begins with the aptly titled “C.O.G.I.C./Apostolic Medley,” arranged by Melvin Crispell.  The medley sets the tone for the remainder of the project – an exaltation of the faithfulness and greatness of God.  Tunesha embraces the prayerful “Dwell in Me.”  She majestically approaches God and implores Him to be with her always.  “Just As I Am” is transformed from a Sunday-morning hymn to a heartening desire to please God.  The background singers punctuate the message of the song with the poignant words “Here I am.”  Tunesha excitedly ministers how God can do the impossible in one’s life.  “Saved,” another hymn arrangement, is simple, yet declares the beauty of life through being saved by God’s power.  The singers import the listener to a place of sincere worship and victorious praise.    Other highlights include the bass-laden, groove-fused On My Way, the declarative Open My Mouth, and the sweetly ministered Victory in Jesus.   With Melvin Crispell at the helm of the production, a solid band and an urbane group of background singers, Tunesha introduces a lively and encouraging message to the world.  Each song is approached with godly fear as she expresses God’s awesome.  Tunesha, do not change.

	Mary Alessi-MORE   Written by Joyce Davis Joyce.Davis@Genworth.Com When I started listening to this project I thought I was hearing Martha Munizzi.  Mary Alessi is so awesome in her songs.  You are blessed with 15 Praise and Worship Lyrics that are just beautiful.  I must admit that one of my favorites on the project is Praise The Lord.  This is one I will send to our Praise Team.  Israel blends his flavor on You've Made Me Glad.  I just meditate on these songs and try to get into the Holy of Holies on Filled With Your Spirit.  More is so awesome that it just releases worship to God.  Can you image worshiping God with all of you.  That is what Mary is asking us to do.  I Worship You With All Of Me.  Wow this is so powerful.  We are then blessed with Pray.  This is so beautiful. We are treated to another song by another song made famous by Israel titled Another Breakthrough.    Lord Of The Breakthrough is awesome.  I am believing God for a breakthrough.  In Him I Live is the last song on this marvelous project.  It took a while in getting this project, but it was worth it.  If you do not have this project, please purchase it so you can be blessed, as it is still a blessing for me.

	Fortitude-Self Titled   Written by Bobby Parker, 750AM WAUG NC Four hot new young men who CAN sing are about to make some serious noise in the gospel industry and as far as I am concerned they have already done that not everybody else has to play catch-up.  These guys are HOT, ANOINTED & FRESH!  Yeah, they do remind me of a young Commissioned and one of them sounds like and looks like Marvin Sapp(very uncanny), but they are Fortitude.  Produced by Roger Ryan, Berris Bolton, Derek Allen, Alex Ward, and Desmond Pringle...WOW, I wish my debut album credits looked like that.  These are very humble and can sing til the power of God comes down.  I was so blessed to see them showcase at the GMWA and they blew me away.  Just check them out and you too will see what I mean.  The entire project is great.  Cut 1-10.  Pump up jamz like, "He's Alright", "He Will Supply", "My Faith" and they did an awesome job on the Winans' classic, "The Question Is".  I love the album now you get yours.  Grace-n-Peace!

	Charles Davis & The Clouds-Trust In Jesus   Written by Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM PD Quartet fans get ready for a hot new CD just for you, it's coming from the debut project from Charles Davis & the Clouds out of Clayton, Alabama. They have been singing for over 20 years and now God have may a way for the nation to hear their ministry. The voices of these anointed men will bless your soul and it will have you standing up for Jesus and singing along with this hot traditional-flavored album. The Clouds have that old-school, but new 2005 jammin' upbeat gospel to deliver to the saints and you will enjoy what they have to offer. Producer Glen Stevenson worked with this group, the same man who co-produced heavyweights Doc McKenzie and Lee Williams. The project was recorded live in their home state in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Just place the disc in your player and you will hear the awesome Quartet-flava coming out of the speakers and you will put your hands together...can't help it... I LOVE IT! Rock wit the Clouds on cut 1, "Few More Days", an upbeat groovin' tune that every male chorus in churches around the country will be learning and tearin' up their Sunday services with. Turn it up on other stand out cutz like the title cut, "Trust In Jesus", "Doing Fine" and "Hard Times". Then you gotta check out the urban-soulful ballad, "Broken Pieces", oh they don't get in a hurry on this one, it's nice and mellow and these men can SING!!! 12 hot traditional cutz, trust me, go get your copy of "Trust In Jesus" from the new Clouds and enjoy.

	Voices of Unity-All Star Edition Review written by:Marcus Wilson gospoman05@hotmail.com It’s been nearly three years since we last heard from the Voices of Unity (V.O.U), the powerhouse vocal ensemble of Deitrick Haddon which brought a fresh new futuristic sound into the gospel music industry during the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Since their last album, Supernatural, Deitrick has experienced probably the greatest success of his career with his 2002 solo debut on Verity records, titled Lost and Found. Now in 2004, Deitrick returns to the Voices of Unity to record All Star Edition for Tyscot Records. This CD was produced by mainly by Deitrick Haddon, who wrote or co-wrote 11 of the 12 songs on the project. Other producers on this CD are Horace Jackson and David (Da Da) Haddon. Since it has been so long since we have heard from V.O.U., one may ask if V.O.U. still has the unmistakable flavor and uniqueness that was clearly evident in Supernatural and their 1999 release Chain Breaker. Rest assured that V.O.U. still retains their signature sound that made them so popular, and this can be heard in the opening track, "Are You Ready". This R&B/hip-hop flavored track features the always astounding vocals of Deitrick and Damita Haddon, and is enhanced by a rap from Natalie Sims, Andrew Hall, and Brian Hippolite. Other tracks such as Who Is It and When God display V.O.U.’s ability to make quality gospel music with gospel rap. Perhaps where V.O.U. shines the brightest on this album are on the contemporary church styled songs, "We Invite You In" and "My Soul Say Yes". The former is a slow worship ballad lead by Clareta Jackson, while the latter is an upbeat, highly contagious song of praise to the Lord, lead by Damita Haddon. Both of these songs could easily find a place in the worship services of several churches nationwide. Deitrick returns to the forefront in the song "I Just Can’t Praise You Enough", another standout on this album. Deitrick’s vocals are always excellent, and this song is no different as he brings this song to life while showcasing his vocal range at the same time. Sean Hardin has his turn at lead in the song "Jesus is a Rock", another high point on the album. "Encourage Yourself" is lead by Melody Armstrong, daughter of Vanessa Bell Armstrong, who also makes a guest appearance on this song. Overall, All Star Edition is an outstanding comeback CD for the Voices of Unity. There is something on this project for all music tastes, whether it is R&B, church styled gospel, or slow ballads. This album more than anything else makes a statement that V.O.U. is not going anywhere anytime soon, and the best is yet to be seen for this All-Star gospel group.

	Dorothy Norwood-Stand On The Word Gospel's greatest storyteller is back with a awesome project entitled "Stand On The Word"! Who is it you ask? None other than Dorothy Norwood. On this project she has an array of gospel guests such as Albertina Walker, LaShun Pace and Evelyn Turrentine-Agee and the Birmingham mas choir background of Prince Yelder and the Disciples For Christ.Norwood continues as "The World's Greatest Storyteller" with the cd title track, "Stand On The Word". She has a part one and two to the title cut. Another great track on the cd is "Heaven's Door".It's alive with traditional melodies and harmony from The Disciples For Christ Choir.An acappella start of "Holy Spirit" is a back and forth of vocals between Norwood and LaShun Pace, and Pace shows out. Albertina Walker enters on J. McNeal's "God Is Our Creater", a low tempo cut just right for Walker.Kind of reminds me of some of her earlier work. Ending is Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, who gives her voice to "Trust Him". The Disciples of Christ break down the lyrics with a guitar groove, while Norwood and Turrentine- Agee gives testimonies on verses. Stroll down "Old School Blvd" and Norwood makes the crowd go wild with spoken word and hymn singing. Then she moves right on into "God's Delay Is Not a Deny", where she talks about Jesus healing of the woman with the issue of blood to show us how to wait on God. The song is written by both Norwood and Prince Yelder.Dorothy Norwood has done it again! So go out and Stand On The Word with her!

	Gerald Hinton & The New Redeemers-You Don't Know How Blessed You Are   Written by Bobby Parker, WAUG-AM NC It’s been a long time coming but God works things out in his own time.  Now it’s Gerald Hinton’s time…Congrats fellows!  This is one of the most exciting projects out today from Raleigh, NC native, Gerald Hinton, who I grew up on his music, and now he’s bursting into the mainstream with his first class quartet/R&B style music for the rest of the country to grab hold of.  Rev. Milton Biggham of Savoy records saw this group and signed them right on the spot because of their unique sound of the gospel.  Check them out for yourselves.  Hot cutz: “Go The Distance” (HOT!), “You Don’t Know How Blessed You Are”(It makes you think.), and give a listen to “I Owe”.  This is a Great CD for the young and the young at heart.  You will be blessed.

	Gary Mayes & Nu Era- Go Tell It Volume 2 This is my boy right here! Houston's very own Gary Mayes is not playing and is set to be one of the next big gospel artists on the scene. His contemporary and church style music will have you moving in no time. Gary's first volume the NE X-perience will be in stores all over the nation real soon off of Light Records. But let me talk about this second volume. This volume includes Christmas music and music for all year round. Mayes is a great producer, instrumetalist, singer and writer. He really reminds you of Kirk Franklin and is referred to as the "P. Diddy" of gospel. On this tight gospel album he include not only the talented Nu Era but guests such as Kim Burrell, Nikita Clegg, Gene Moore Jr. and Shawn McLemore. Kim Burrell throws down on the hot cut "Go Tell It". Other great tracks include Silent Night and All Ye Faithful. Nikita Clegg of the Kurt Carr Singers comes in with "Don't Forget The Baby" and does it all good. The infectious wonderful track "Celebrate" will have you and the whole place on fire for the Lord. At the end of the cd he also throws in "We Worship Thee" and "My Love 4 You". Pick up a copy of this cd and you will not regret it. Also listen to the hidden tracks on the cd as well.

	Tonex-Out The Box   Written by: Bobby Parker,WAUG-AM NC Out The Box is the long awaited project from gospel's music prodigy Tonéx and the Peculiar People. He is an awesome artist who many thought would not make it in the gospel industry but he has made it and now is out of the box finally.Out The Box is a two disc live-recorded album from Verity Records, and is the third and best release yet from Tonéx and is unlike no other to date. There are a variety of music styles, including Gospel, Praise and Worship, rock and some Broadway as well. Recorded in Tonéx's hometown of San Diego the cd features Kirk Franklin, Sheila E, a great band and The Peculiar People a multicultural 30-voice praise team. The production is provided by T-Bizzy, with Marcus Hodges and Steve "The Chef" Russell. On the first disc which is subtitled San Diego City, the intro comes from Yolanda Adams ,Tonéx jumps right into the rock/Gospel "Trust Theory", with The Peculiar People doing backup vocals. The fire keeps going with "Alive", which features a horn treat from The Jackson Five's "Dancing Machine". During this, Tonéx and the people talk about Jesus resurrection in a story which includes chant, song and a lot more. Then after that immediately comes the reprise, "Alive 2", featuring Tonex's high pitch voice and the electric guitar by Tim Stewart of hip hop crew, 4th Avenue Jones. "Work on Me" has some good gospel feel and to me it will be sung by choirs all over the nation. Tonéx just shows out with his clever song "Games" and the whole song is the theme music for the Family Feud game show. The cut is to notify people of Christ's coming return. "Children's Bread" is all about deliverance. Ms. Tonex comes in near the end with great ad-libs. Tonéx goes back to some old throwbacks with "Real With U", "Why?" and "Taxi" as well as radio cuts "Personal Jesus" and "God Has Not 4Got". My boy Kirk Franklin plays the piano as Tonéx sings and testifies about how God has brought him out. On the disc two subtitled San Diego County, Tonéx moves into Praise and Worship mode,with the hip hop slam jam "Nureau Ink". Then there's that track that you remeber if watched 2004 Stellar Awards won't forget —"Todos Juntos" The Southern California District Choir and Sheila E. add some Latin flavor. Then she even speaks some Spanish. "Believer" is a awesome choir song that will have you all over the place. Then the worship wind comes through with "Your Word" with Morpheus doing vocals with Tonéx and "The Spirit Realm". The first radio single from the album, "Make Me Over", is a just that a make over for the saints. Radio is blowing this masterpiece up! Kirk Franklin also helps out on the radio favorite with Tonéx on "Since Jesus Came". Studio cuts include "God Is Love" and "Doesn't Really Matter" featuring Ink Delegate Applejaxx and "Ain't" features Wyzeguys on bass guitar. "Thank Q" is a a thankful attitude track. Hey there is one bonus track on the project. I think its "That Devil Lyin'", and reminds you of "My Baby Daddy". Out The Box, is properly named because that is what Tonex has done.The 36 track album speaks to all. This one of the best albums I have heard yet and Tonex will be getting some awards I guarantee you, I hope he does three more before it's all done. Watch out for the hot DVD!

	7 Sons of Soul-Self Titled It's been a long time coming but they are finally here... The 7 Sons of Soul! They debut off of Verity Records and they smoking the gospel radio airwaves and flyng off shelves all over the USA. They are God's perfect number and the six man group truly are sons of God. The 7 Sons of Soul have a great quartet presence with modern grooves that make you move. The dynamic vocalists include Cliff Jones, Deonte Gray and David Lindsey, together with Paul Edwards, keyboardist Sam Kendrick and bassist Nathaniel Fields have a wealth of experience out of Washington D.C.The cd starts off with the old school sounds of "Amazing Grace" and moves forward with more. The hot songs on the cd on radio now include "Run On" and "He's Coming Back". Also Fred Hammond and PamKenyon Donald, "What Is This?" reminds me a little of Walter Hawkins song but the song is off the chain. Also the sons go get the country boy and dedicates a song to the late great Willie Neal Johnson with "Show Me The Way".I recommend this cd to everyone because if you want quartet gospel with a modern twist this is the cd for you. Plus the 7 Sons of Soul truly have vocal soul power!

	Tachina Danielle-Still Here Tachina Danielle is one of gospel's newest hit senstations! I can say that because I know good gospel music when I hear it and she is slammin. Tachina Danielle is taking the nation totally by storm with her new release "Still Here".Contemporary gospel with a mix of traditional, pop, and soul which will uplift, encourage, inspire, and speak to your heart and soul. Each song was created to touch the inner spirits of all ages and genres.  Her dynamic style is like no other including urban to worship music and it will surely be a favorite of all. Some of the project's hit songs are "Get Behind Me" which will truly move your spirit and feet as you remind the devil where he belongs. "He Did It All" is a slow worship style song where you can lift your hands and think on all the Lord has done. And the hot song "We Shall Be Changed" is plain church where you will be reminded of your eternal place in God.I believe she will be picked up by a major record label soon.I strongly recommend you pick up this project and I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

	Israel & New Breed-Another Level   Written by: Marcus Wilson Now in 2004 Israel and New Breed return for their third recording Live From Another Level.  If you thought that his last two albums were groundbreaking, you will definitely not be disappointed in this offering.  Live From Another Level follows in the same form as New Season, except this time around it’s twice as better.  This offering, produced by Israel Houghton and Aaron Lindsey, is not one, but two CDs which contain 21 tracks and nearly two hours of nonstop praise and worship that is sure to usher you into the presence of God.             The first disc is aptly sub-titled Higher and is filled mostly with upbeat praise music which will take you higher level in the presence of God.  “Come in From the Outside” starts out the first disc in good fashion with its catchy chorus and horn section.  The party only intensifies with “Again I Say Rejoice”, which is the first radio single from the album.  The next few tracks continue in the same form to elevate the listener to a higher level in God without a single dull moment.             Bishop Joseph Garlington makes an appearance towards the end of this disc to bring a spoken word on the awesomeness of being God’s friend.  He then leads the sincere worship song “So Easy to Love You”.  Here we see a glimpse of what the second disc, sub-titled Deeper, will mostly consist of: heartfelt worship that will take you deeper into the presence of God.  The first disc ends with the beginning of “Friend of God”, the first track of the second disc.             The second disc picks up right where the first disc leaves off with Friend of God, another song that has ‘radio hit’ written all over it.  This song is without a doubt one of the best tracks of the project.  After this song, Israel and New Breed enter into the presence of God through heartfelt worship.  The theme of being friends with God continues with the song “Friend”, which is another one of the best tracks of the CD.  The lyrics of this song are simply amazing.             “…There will never be a Friend, as dear to me as You             There will never be another, closer than a brother             Friend, always worth the wait, as faithful as the day, To say we are friends…” The worship experience continues with wonderful worship songs such as “Another Breakthrough” and “Breathe into Me”.  Among the worship songs, the one that stands out the most is Israel’s cover of the song “Here I Am To Worship.”  This song is well on its way to being a worship anthem nationwide and possibly even worldwide.  The CD ends in celebration with the title track “Going to Another Level.”             There has been much excitement surrounding the release of this CD and rightly so.  This CD is easily among the best gospel releases of 2004.  This CD surely will give Israel and New Breed the recognition that they deserve for bringing us high quality gospel music for the 21st century.

	DeAndre Patterson-Self Titled DeAndre Patterson is truly a new voice for a new day in gospel music. DeAndre Patterson is best known to many gospel fans for his dynamic hits such as "He's Alive" and "I Made It". Well he is back in 2004 with a new project off of Tyscot Records and the project to me opens up with a great start. These powerful cuts such as "Give Him Glory," "I Believe," "I'm Movin" and "Great Things." begin the power packed cd offering. Patterson gets personal with God on tracks such as "Grateful," "In the Chamber," and "Trace His Hand." Patterson is now being established through great radio airplay and will certainly be a powerful worshipper and psalmist for the gospel music industry. Track one was written by Percy Gray Jr. and a host of good musicians of the project such as Maurice Fitzgerald, Calvin Rodgers, Rick Robinson, Phillip Feaster and Derek "Buck" Buckingham. I recommend you purchase this cd and give God the praise and worship while you’re at!

	Ricky Dillard & New G-UNPLUGGED...The Way Church Used To Be Oh yes somebody has surely pulled the plug! Ricky Dilliard and New G takes us back to church the way is use to be. The Chicago based choir director and choir takes us to another level of energy in Christ never seen before. In late 2003, the cd was recorded live at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Morgan Park, and produced by both Dillard and Michael Taylor with co-production from Erron Williams and Derrick Hearns. Do you you remember when you first got saved with the hot track "Take Me Back"! Also I hear a old favorite of "I May Not Have This Chance" a remake of Darius Brooks. LaShun Pace guests stars on the Myrna Summers song “Oh How Precious” and new Tyscot artist DeAndre Patterson is in charge as worship leader on the back in the day favorite titled, “Testimony Medley”. This project will surely make it's mark in 2004 as one of the best choir albums. Ricky and New G may have pulled the plug but I'm still feeling electricity and having good old fashioned church at the same time. Get this cd for your collection today!

	Deitrick Haddon-Crossroads Written by Marcus Wilson gospoman05@hotmail.com   This track is titled “7-Ds”, and it features a rap by Brian “BJ” Hyppolite.  This track is followed by the danceable “God is Good”, which is also the first radio release from this CD.  If you liked Sinner’s Prayer (and who didn’t) from the Lost and Found CD, then you will love “God Didn’t Give Up” from the Crossroads CD.  This song packs a powerful message which will have you thanking God that He didn’t give up on us despite of what we may have done. Crossroads is filled with guest appearances on different tracks, ranging from guest singers and choirs, to guest rappers and pastors.  One noteworthy track is the title track which features a rap from Natalie “Lady Life” Simms.  This track is simply tight and is a definite standout on the CD.  Rance Allen makes a guest appearance on the traditional styled “Had Not Been”.  The soul-stirring track “Amen” is a powerful song about Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and is graced by the Without Walls International Church M.V.P. Youth Choir.  Pastor Paula White is featured on the closing track “Walls are Tumbling”, enhancing the track with preaching and exhortation. Other standout tracks on this CD include “What Love”.  This song has a hot beat and a great message which sings about the awesome love of Jesus.  The almost Isley-styled “Stir the Gift” is arguably the most creative song on the CD and one of the catchiest tracks as well.  This song is very contagious and very easy to fall in love with. Deitrick Haddon has shown incredible momentum from his start with the Voices of Unity in the mid 1990’s up to this point in 2004, and he is showing no signs of slowing down.  Crossroads is an album that you will absolutely love.  It is awesome from beginning to end, and it is one of the strongest gospel albums of 2004.

	Out of Eden-Love, Peace, & Happiness   Written by Chris King Out of Eden-"Love, Peace and Happiness" It is the their fifth cd project in ten years and the female contemporary gospel trio has done it again. Andrea Kimmey Baca, Lisa Kimmey and Danielle Kimmey release energy and harmony to the project, with a mix of powerful lyrics and heart felt thoughts.The cd starts off with "Make A Way" with Mr. Del which will have you moving all over the place. The title track "Love, Peace, and Happiness" is filled with praise and worship which is hot on gospel radio and tv now. Other songs include the hot song "Soldiers" and many more like "Could've Been Me", "I Know", "Just the Way" and the ballad "Sincerely". Out of Eden is signed with Gotee Records and will truly give you love, peace, happiness and a lot more. For more go to Gospel Flava!

	Minister Timothy Britten & Shabach Praise Co.-Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus   Written by Chris King The music director for the late Rev. James Moore is here and has a story to tell you. The new JDI Records artist Minister Timothy Britten and Shabach Praise Company debut entitled “Cant No Body Do Me Like Jesus” featuring the new smash new hit “ Victory Shall Be Mine” and the title cut … “Cant Nobody Do Me Like Jesus”. Recorded at his home church of Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Interdenominational Faith Assembly, Britten writes and produces much of the material on the project. The Shabach Praise Co. really do their job and sing up something. This album is a hit and will have you coming back for more and more I guarantee you. And hats off to Minister Timothy Britten because he is another JDI Records award winning artist in the making!

	Bishop Neal Roberson-My Story My Testimony     Written by Chris King My Story, My Testimony with Blackberry Records artist Bishop Neal Roberson was recorded live at the Livingston Centre for the Performing Arts, in Morton, Mississippi, with producing from Alphonso “Cheeseburger” McClain.The warm and exciting songs "You've Been So Good", and a reminder that God "Didn't Have To Do It But He Did" and "Don't Let The Devil Ride". On radio charts, the beautiful songs mostly written by Clarence Roberson "Press My Way" and the classic LA Mass Choir song "That's When You Blessed Me".You can really tell Bishop Roberson has the true passion of a dynamic gospel singer. For more go to Gospel Flava!

	The Williams Brothers-Still Here   Written by Chris King The Williams Brothers new project "Still Here" is one of the best yet. It features Paul Porter on "I Felt A Change" and the song "Still Here" reminds you that you are still here no matter what the problem. And for a traditional twist listen to the foot stomping church song "Good To Me". Plus while you walk this journey listen to the hot and old school favorite "Walk With Me" as well. And the song "Tell Somebody" is burning up airwaves on radio. I recommend this group and cd to all gospel fans everyone. It is a must for your collection and you won't regret it. Check out the songs and cd at www.thewilliamsbrothers.com