Kierra "KiKi" Sheard "Bold Right Life"  (EMI) Kierra "KiKi" Sheard is back and better than ever. "KiKi" continues along the road of success with another top notch CD. The upbeat songs are rockin' and the ballads are sweet. Kierra "KiKI" Sheard is back on track with "Bold Right Life." Praise Him Now: It's "KiKi" at her best. She lays down a sweet worship ballad of praise. Invisible: Kierra Sheard brings it home with this slow gospel jam. It's one of the best songs on the CD. Best Cuts:My Boyfriend|Love Like Crazy| Like David| Won't Hold Back| If It Had Not Been | We give it 4 Spotlights:

Kurt Carr & Kurt Carr Singers "Just The Beginning"  (Gospo Centric) Kurt and the famed Kurt Carr Singers, embarks upon his 6th effort. "Just The Beginning" is a 22-track, double disc effort that can be heralded as his best work to date. Kurt Carr continues fusing varying genres with the gospel message. There are some great Sunday morning anthems. Peace And Favor Rest On Us: Feel the true Kurt Carr sound on this tune. It's the lead single from the album. Bless Be The Rock: This is a traditional Sunday morning song. Kurt Carr and his Singers are at it again. Best Cuts: I Am The One|Right Time Right Place| Don't Let Your Light Go Out|Spiritual Makeover| How Great Thou Art | We give it 2 Spotlights:

James Ingram "Stand (In The Light)"  (Music One) Two-Time Grammy Award winner James Ingram drops his first inspirational project. It's the great voice of James Ingram worshipping and praising the Lord. Enjoy this CD. Mercy: Lord have "Mercy" is a stirring new ballad from James Ingram. This is the first single taken from the album. Yah Mo Be There: This Grammy winning song is a part of the album and it still sounds good. Best Cuts: If There's No Tomorrow|I Made It Through| My Redeemer Lives| You're Blessed| He's There All The Time | We give it 3 Spotlights:

Mary Mary"The Sound"  (Columbia) The new studio album from the platinum recording duo is pure gospel joy. It's Tina and Erica's first CD since a Mary Mary Christmas in 2006. "The Sound" is their best effort yet. Get Up: The hot track is an anthem of praise and empowerment. "Get Up" what are you waiting for, it's bumpin.' Seattle: This medium-slow funky gospel groove will move you. Could be their next big hit. Best Cuts:Forgive Me|I Worship| Boom| It Will All Be Worth It|Superfriend | We give it 4 Spotlights:

Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir "Souled Out"  (Verity/Zomba) It's been a three-year recording layoff for pastor and newly consecrated bishop Hezekiah Walker. Bishop Hez returns with Love Fellowship and their 13th release "Souled Out." Donald Lawrence helped produce this efforts as he handled eleven of the album's twelve tracks. Walker gets help from other industry friends who lend their talents to the effort. Marvin Sapp, DJ Rogers, Sr. and DeWayne Woods lend their vocals to the album. Souled Out: Hezekiah Walker and LFC takes it up another notch with his trademark groove. The first single taken from the CD. God Favored Me, Part II: Marvin Sapp is featured on this track. Keep your eyes on this urban ballad. Best Cuts: Oh Give Thanks|Triumph (Already Done), | You're All I Need| All Of My Help| It Shall Come | We give it 3 Spotlights:

Various Artists "Gotta Have Gospel! 6"  (Integrity) This CD is a great collection of top gospel songs from your favorite platinum & gold selling gospel artists. This is a spectacular two disc collection of 28 songs filled with the top Gospel songs of today. Gotta Have Gospel 6 also contains a bonus DVD that includes the very best in Gospel videos and in-depth interviews with your favorite artists. Hit videos include Marvin Sapp’s “Never Would Have It”, Deitrick Haddon, Mary Mary & Ruben Studdard’s “Love Him Like I Do” & Tye Tribbett & G.A.’s “Good In The Hood”. Heaven Knows: This is the big Deitrick Haddon hit. It's a great ballad. Good In The Hood: This is a Tye Tribbett jam that's on point. You have to check this tune out. Best Cuts: Not About Us-Bishop Noel Jones|With All Of My Might-Byron Cage| Jesus-Shekinah Glory Ministry|Praise On The Inside-J Moss| Say So-Israel & New Breed| We give it 4 Spotlights:

Paul Porter "A New Day"  (Light) The heart and soul of the famed Christianaires is going solo. Paul Porter get's a chance to take his ministry to the next level. You will still get the great Paul Porter sound and more. He does not disappoint with his new solo project. welcome to "A New Day" with Paul Porter. What Did You Do: Paul Porter gives you his signature sound on this track. It's the first single taken from the CD. You Are: Kingdom reigns as all praises are given to the King. Paul is truely into this cut. Best Cuts: If There's No Tomorrow|I Made It Through| My Redeemer Lives| c| He's There All The Time | We give it 4 Spotlights:

Various Artists "WOW Gospel Essentials" (Verity/Zomba) WOW Gospel is branching out this summer with a new product line devoted to the best & biggest Gospel songs in the past 10 years. The hugely successful Wow Gospel brand of products has sold over 25 million units. Stomp: This rockin' Kirk Franklin song makes the collection worth while. Open My Heart:The Yolanda Adams big hit that put her on the crossover map. Best Cuts: Stand-Donnie McClurkin| In The Sanctuary-Kurt Carr| I Need You Now - Smokie Norful |   I Need You To Survive - Hezekiah Walker We give it 4 Spotlights:

Darwin Hobbs "Free"  (Tyscot) The power behind Darwin Hobbs' fifth CD, Free, may be surprising to some. For Darwin Hobbs, the devil on earth was the sexual abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his mother’s now deceased husband. Now that he has gone public with his story, Hobbs has fashioned Free as a work of personal catharsis, his escape from the darkness, a bat out of the private hell of silence that suffocated his spirit for many years Free:: This song is becoming a radio favorite for its austere, memorable melody and potent expression of Hobbs’ liberation from the abuse. He's Able: This hot number is effective as the album’s concluding moments, with Voices Of Unity joining him. "He's Able" is a redemptive resolution signifying Hobbs’ release from the grip of his haunting past. Best Cuts: Heal The Land|Crosswalk| I Repent| Your Grace is Enough| Who You Are | We give it 3 Spotlights:

Deitrick Haddon"Revealed"  (Verity/Tyscot) Deitrick Haddon is one of gospel music's most talented writers and producers of our time. It seems like with each album Deitick gets stronger. This could be his best work. I'm Alive: Signature Deitrick Haddon, Another great song form the producer extrordinar. Go With Me: Rockin', this up-tempo tune is hot! It's the best of Deitrick Haddon. Best Cuts: It's Raining|Running To You| I Need Your Help| One Blood| The Word | We give it 4 Spotlights:

Various Artists "World Baddest Choirs"  (Light) The compilation CD is filled with powerful choir songs. Twelve church-service-to-go tracks are found on the album that brings a twist to the Gospel choir movement with selections from Youthful Praise featuring James JJ Hairston, James Hall and Worship & Praise, and B. Chase Williams & ShaBach. Incredible God, Incredible Praise:: Youthful Praise featuring JJ Hairston hit you with their signature praise anthems. King Of Glory: James Hall and Worship & Praise drop this classic tune. Best Cuts: Awesome God- Youthful Praise featuring JJ Hairston | Caught Up - James Hall and Worship & Praise | Take A Trip - B. Chase Williams & ShaBach |Deliver- Youthful Praise featuring JJ Hairston| He Will Answer - B. Chase Williams & ShaBach | We give it 4 Spotlights:

21:03"Total Attention"  (Gospo Centric) PAJAM presents 21:03 once again as the trio is now ready to minister to a broader audience with the ability to show more dimensions, (Torrence, Evin and Jo 'Rel) will get you with the soulful ballads and the cutting edge hard-hitting dance tracks. Cover Me: Fred Hammond, Smokie Norful and J. Moss add grace to this ballad. It should be another big hit for the group. Brace Up: This is a jam, with its riviting drum beats. (with that hint of Prince's "When Doves Cry") PAJAM's pda (Paul D. Allen) guests on this song. Best Cuts: Everybody Can't Go|Holding On To You| Free|You| Riverside | We give it 3 Spotlights:

Damita "No Looking Back"  (Tyscot) It's Damita's second solo album. The music ranges from Urban, R&B, Contemporary Pop, Contemporary Adult and Reggae. Brother-in-law Gerald Haddon along with Tim & Bob handles the production. No Looking Back: Sweet! This is the title cut and the first single taken from the CD. The song as a medium groove. Pray: She delivers a fresh new sound on this track. It's all about prayer if we are going to make it through. Best Cuts: Midnite|I Will Trust You| Crossing Over| I Won't Complain| Say Yeah | We give it 3 Spotlights:

James Fortune & FIYA " The Transformation"  (Black Smoke) It's the groups sophomore album and the title reflects spiritual maturity and musical growth. The message on this album is about the changes that God has made in the lives of James & the FIYA. I Trust You:  This infectious cut is nice. It has phones lighting up at radio stations. It's a great ballad. The Blood: James Fortune is a fan of traditional gospel and his stirring remake of this Andrae Crouch's tune is evident. Zacardi Cortez leads this powerful tune. Best Cuts: F.I.Y.A| New Day | You Want To | I Owe It All| Just To Worship We give it 3 Spotlights:

VIP Mass Choir and John P. Kee "Live In Miami "  (Verity) The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir (V.I.P.) and Pastor John P. Kee unite for their seventh project "LIVE IN MIAMI". The 12 track CD features Fred Hammond, Lowell Pye and Nikki Ross, Earnest Pugh and LeJuene Thompson. Yes We Can: John P. Kee and Lowell Pye trade lead vocals on the upbeat first single. This song proclaims ‘it’s gonna get better / it’s gotta get better / we can make a difference/ yes we can.’ The Glory: A lively track that finds Fred Hammond ushering listeners into worship as only he is gifted to do. Get your worship on. Best Cuts: Lowell Pye-I’m Covered|Nikki Ross- Our God| Earnest Pugh- Just For Me|LeJuene Thompson- Favor|Jason Nelson- Praises | We give it 2 Spotlights:

Jason Champion "Refections "  (EMI) Jason Champion has enlisted Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell and Gerald Haddon to help produce a tight album. Prepare to rock and groove from begining to end. Always:: The Lord will be there "Always" so don't worry is the theme of this song. JasonCampion drops a rockin' urban jam. I'm Sorry: It's a song asking for forgiveness. A medium to slow tempo song with a messge and a groove. Best Cuts: See More Of Him|Who Can Pluck Us | 2nd Coming| Joyful Noise| Go Buck | We give it 3 Spotlights: