Gospel Spotlight CD Review




Tye Tribbett"Fresh "  (Columbia)
"Fresh" is the highly anticipated solo debut from Tye Tribbett. The project reflects God's grace, redemption and restoration. Israel Houghton and Isaac Caree joins Tye on the project. Every cut is "Fresh," Tye hits a homerun!
Fresh: Rocckin', anointed and "Fresh." This single is powerful and life changing.
Take Over: This heart-felt track says it all Saints. Tye pours his heart out. It's sweet!
Best Cuts:You Alone|Your Blood| All For You|Champion| Keep Me |
5 Spotlights:          



Lisa McClendon"Reality"  (Infinity)
The Queen of Neo-Soul returns with a smooth new offering. She will not dissapoint her fans and will gain new fans with this effort. It's signature Lisa McClendon.
Thank You: Lisa thanks God for letting her be the woman she is today. This cut has an infectious groove.
Pause: A soothing ballad with Lisa McClendon putting the world on "Pause." The song has a thought provoking message.
Best Cuts: Please Help Me Now|Immabeme| Lust or Love| Makeover | Who I Am |
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



Various Artists"Bishop Leonard Scott presents My Worship Experience"  (Tyscot)
This unique Father-Son project combines the spoken Word of God and Modern Day Psalms of Praise. Let this CD track and receive a True Worship Experience! It's a double CD set.
I Need You Now: The first single from the album featuring Damita, Lil Mo and Phillip Bryant. This songs brings awareness of the true and living God.
Greatness Of Your Love: This is an awesome song of praise and worship. The presence of the Lord is on this song.
Best Cuts: The Heavens Declare Thy Glory-Darrel Harris|You Alone Are God-Deitrick Haddon| Give Your Life To Christ-Joann Rosario Condrey & Harold Rayford| The Joy Of The Lord-Lucinda Moore|Worship As A Life Style-Pastor A. Thomas Hill |
We give it 4 Spotlights:        



Jasper Williams "Landmark"  (Church Door)
Known for his powerful sermons, now Pastor Jasper Williams delivers a powerful Live CD/DVD. This old school project was recorded live at Salem Bible Church in Atlanta and backed by the Salem Bible Church Mass Choir.
I Am The Way: Denetra Moore is featured on this track. She takes the lead and takes the praise higher.
Down Through The Years: This song takes you back in the day. Let this throwback classic fill your heart with thanksgiving and gratitude.
Best Cuts:Until He Saved Me| Testimony | In His Presence|The Prayer|Sincerely When You Pray |
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



Various Artists"Gotta Have Gospel Ultimate Choir"  (Gospo Centric/Verity)
It's another installment from the Gold-selling series. The set includes some incredible choir songs from Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, Donald Lawrence, Richard Smallwood, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin and more.
Total Praise: It's the classic Richard Smallwood hit. What an anointed song.
I Speak Life.: Donald Lawrence and Donnie McClurkin slows things down with this great song..
Best Cuts: Victory-Tye Tribbett|Imagine Me-Kirk Franklin| Let The Praise Begin- Fred Hammond & RFC|Holy Is The Lord-Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir| Lift Him Up-Hezekiah Walker |
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



Israel Houghton "Love God. Love People" (Integrity) It's a return to a simple, foundational Gospel command: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbour as yourself. Love God. Love People blends the musical genres of worship, rock, funk and pop. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studio in London.
You Hold My World: Israel, Aaron Linsey and Tommy Sims hook up on this first Gospel single from the CD. The presence of God was captured on this track.
Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher): Take 6's Claude McKight, Joey Kibble and Mark Kibble are featured on this track.
Best Cuts: 
Mercies-Kirk Frankin| Others| Surprises-Fred Hammond |  Name Of Love
We give it 4 Spotlights:        



Fred Hammond & Family"Life In The Word"  (FHammond Family Ent.)
Fred Hammond continues to push the boundaries. He and Roy Campbell inked a deal with Universal. Fred Hammond steps away from the mic and into the role of mentor, visionary and producer, guiding an ensemble of young singers, worship leaders and vocalists.
You Do Great Things: The album opener and first single is rockin' and will get you moving.
Dwelling Place: This cut has all the elements of a classic-in-the-making. It's signature Fred Hammond.
Best Cuts: |Walkin'In Victory| Hiding Place| Need My Time With You |Home Inside My Praise |Life In The Word
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



VaShawm Mitchell" Triumphant"  (EMI)
VaShawn Mitchell releases a project that is fresh, energic and excising. Choir Director's you can find some good material in this project. This is by far VaShawn Mitchells best effort.
Nobody Greater: VaShawn's proclaimation of the greatness of God. It's his hot new single.
Be Fruitful: It's a sweet ballad. VaShawn is speaking blessings on your life. This cut is the center-piece of the album.
Best Cuts: You Reign |Chasing After You|Just Another Day | His Blood Still Works |Can't Take My Joy Away
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



Benita Washington "The Word Remains"  (Shanachie)
This former Gospel Dream winner steps out with a more mature sound. She is a more confident artist on this 11 track project. The album is full of jams and soft ballads.
Grateful: A soft ballad showcasing Benita Washington's talent. There is a sweet message in this song.
The Word Remains: This is the title tune of the album. It shows the maturity and growth of this songtress as she drops her third album.
Best Cuts:Enough Is Enough|We Desire More| Faithul God|The Lord Is Exalted|Proverb 31 |
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet"My Life's Lyric"  (Quiet Waters)
DeWayne Woods returns after a very successful debut CD. His sophomore project gives you a peep into his soul. "My Life's Lyric" shows the mature growth of DeWayne Woods.
Living On The Top: DeWayne and this choir get you moving with this upbeat jam. Saint's now is the time to live on the top.
God Can: P. J. Morton is featured on this track. Put your hands in God's hand because He can. It's sweet.
Best Cuts: I Won't Be Afraid|Still Here| Good Times| Positive| What Kind Of Love |
We give it 4 Spotlights:        



Deitrick Haddon presents The Voices Of Unity"Blessed & Cursed "  (Tyscot)
Deitrick Haddon and his group Voices of Unity returns with the Blessed & Cursed movie soundtrack. It features brand new music and guest appearances from Lowell Pye, Jessica Reedy and Michelle Williams.
Judah (Let Me Hear You Praise): Clareta Jackson & Voices Of Unity is featured on this track. It an up-tempo praise joint and it rocks.
Don't Leave Me: Deitrick Haddon brings it home with this gospel gem. A mid-tempo groove that's on point, VA it's a hit.
Best Cuts: Breath Away-Damita|Praise In Da House-Lowell Pye & Jessica Reedy| Zion (Let's Go Up)-Eric Taylor|I'm Blessed-Deitrick Haddon| More Like You-Michelle Williams |
We give it 4 Spotlights:        



William McDowell"As We Worship: Live"  (Koch)
William McDowell's double-set CD is a praise and worshippers dream come true. From start to finish you will enjoy the songs on this album.
As We Worship: This is a sweet song of praise. It's the title tune of this double-set CD.
Closer/Wrap Me In Your Arms: Blanca Reyes joins William McDowell on this tune of worship. This is a nice ballad.
Best Cuts: Give Him Praise|Show Me Your Face| Come Unto Me| I Give Myself Away| Give Us Your Heart |
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



CeCe Winans"Songs Of Emotional Healing "  (PureSpring)
CeCe is in her element singing sweet songs that will heal your soul. It's music that will have you on an emotional high. Put this CD on and just let it track.
His Strength Is Perfect: CeCe drops a tune that will give you strength in any storm. It's signature CeCe Winans.
Comforter: This ballad is anointing and a good song to meditate on. Jesus is the true "Comforter" and CeCe is saying so.

Best Cuts:The Healing Part|It's Gonna Get Better| He's Always There|You Are Love|What About You |
We give it 3 Spotlights:      



Marvin Sapp "Here I Am"  (Verity)
The "pastor that sings" is back. "Here I Am" is a live recording that showcases the raw vocal abilities of the "pastor who sings". Coming off the history-making lead single "Never Would Have Made It" which was named the longest running #1 single, this new project will be considered his best.
The Best In Me: The first single from the project that is already being hailed as an inspirational classic. Another great song for Pastor Marvin.
He Has His Hands On You : A beautifully comforting song offering a reminder that whatever challenges people may face, it is all part of God's master plan.
Best Cuts: Here I Am | Comfort Zone| Fresh Wind| I Came | Don't Count On Me |
We give it 5 Spotlights:          



Various Artists" WOW Gospel 2010"  (Verity/Zomba)
Since WOW Gospel's inception in 1998, this 2-disc CD has receieve seven platinum and four gold-certified releases. This year’s edition includes James Fortune, Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Kirk Franklin, Maurette Brown-Clark, Smokie Norful, DeWayne Woods and many others.
Souled Out:  It's Hezekiah Walker's Stellar hit single. Rock with Hez!
I Trust You: The anointed music of James Fortune & FIYA takes it's rightful place on this album.
Best Cuts:  Fred Hammond Feat. John P. Kee - They That Wait | Donald Lawrence & Co. - Back II Eden | Maurette Brown Clark - It Ain't Over| Donnie McClurkin Feat. Karen Clark Sheard - Wait On The Lord | Smokie Norful - Justified
We give it 4 Spotlights:        



Deitrick Haddon, Damita, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Drew Sidora"Blessed & Cursed "  (A Tyscot Film)
Pain, Deceit and Triumph are some of the plot twists in the movie. A modern retelling of the dramatic Biblical account of Saul and David. A must see for Christian's.
We give it 4 Spotlights:        



LaToya Luckett, Tank, Essence Atkins"Preachers Kid "  (Foster's Film)
LaToya Luckett and Tank star in this movie about a young woman following her dream only to find out the harsh reality of life on the road. LaToya Luckett endures pain, but triumphs in the end. Tank puts on a memorable performs as well as Clifton Powell and Essence Atkins. Sain't if you have a daughter this is a movie she needs to see.
We give it 4 Spotlights:        


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