Summer is steaming up across the land, and speakers are primed to pump out the grooves. But what to play? There's a flood of new joints that continue to spill everywhere. It can become overwhelming, so we thought we'd offer some advice. Before you rev up that jeep and get ready for some bounce and blast, peek below.

We put our heads together, and came up with this. Here's what Gospelflava.com recommends, by way of summer jams:


"Up There"
Youthful Praise
Evidence Gospel / Light Records
Coko out front and Youthful Praise backing up, this one is cold —perfect for summer. Quickly, you'll find yourself singing along, as if you were a choir member. (album review)


"Let Go and Let God"
Keith Wonderboy Johnson
Sony Gospel
This song is full of energy and the resounding sound drives you into a sway of worship as Wonderboy lets loose. (album review)


"Noah"
Gospel Wonders
ChurchHowse Music
The message delivered in this song is sure to cause each listener to think about their destiny. These young men are puttin it down for the Lord with their unique blend and mix.


"All Day"
William Murphy III
murphy3ministries llc
Produced by Warryn Campbell and sung by one of Gospel's best voices, this sun-bright tune, filled with chunky percussion, is an all-out jam that is essential for anyone's summer, or winter for that matter. William Murphy's street psalm about 24-7 living in Christ will hit hard for every sincere believer. (album review)


"Take My Hand"
Jamie Jones
Genesis
One of the most soulful albums out there right now, Jamie Jones (lead singer of All-4-One) makes an outstanding solo debut on the Gospel side. "Take My Hand" from the Illuminate project easily makes the year's highlight reel. (album review)


"You Can Depend On Jesus"
The Texas Boyz
Blackberry Records
Powerful! The Boyz are back, the beat is strong and you will finish the cut wanting more. So press repeat. This is a real toe tapper.


"S.N.A.P."
Kierra Sheard featuring Dona Vigor and T-Bizzy.
EMI Gospel
The beat is infectious. Kierra's vocal riffs are intoxicating. The message is clear. Snap out of whatever you are going through with the help of prayer and the Holy Ghost. This is a cut that you need to download while you can from kierrakikisheard.com, since it's not going to be released on the full project, slated to drop in September 2004.


"Joy"
New Breed
Uprok Records
Rap duo New Breed delivers a sizzling performance perfectly seared on both sides to appease any hip hop appetite. This savory rendition is marinated with tangy layers of groove that make it essential for a memorable summer. (album review)


"Undignified Praise"
Stephen Hurd
Integrity Gospel
The beat is strong and packed full of energy. Stephen Hurd's praise-stocked debut on Integrity Gospel is characterized by this number. It may be undignified, but when has that stopped you? (album review)


"There Is A Balm"
Youthful Praise
Evidence Gospel / Light Records
Awesome. Melonie Daniels and Charisse Nelson-MacIntosh go back and forth over Youthful Praise's power-soaked mass vocals, in a rising build that threatens to blow away the summer's humidity. (album review)


"Because of Who You Are"
Martha Munizzi
independent
This is one of the best worship experiences ever recorded. Munizzi's phenomenal voice takes this song to a new level of praise. It's just perfectly laced. (album review)


"Since Jesus Came"
Tonex & The Peculiar People with Kirk Franklin
Verity
What do you get when you combine the most recognizable Gospel figure of the 90s and the hottest sensation of the millenium? A jam for the ages that has the best of both Nureau Ink and the Nu Nation. (album review)


"Focus"
L. Spenser Smith & Testament
Emtro Records
This exceptional urban slow jam puts this amazing Southern choir on the map with a simple message reminding us that Christ should be the object of our focus. It's the right jam to rock on a cool summer evening. (album review)


"Hymned Up!"
Dert
independent
The outlandish syncopations on this one are creatively spicy. Dert produces an innovative track of relief from the brutal summer heat, leaving listeners soaking wet with fluid instrumentals and interjections of faith. From the album Fledgling.


"No Way (G.A. Chant)"
Tye Tribbett & G.A.
Sony Gospel
There's "No Way" that you can go through the summer without rockin' this hotness in your ride. It's the "G.A. Chant" and with Tye Tribbett's energy, drive, and that unmistakable M.U.D.. It's a summer force to be reckoned with. (album review)


"God Gonna Work It Out"
The Christianaires
Marxan Records
Can't beat a good traditional beat. This strong message of hope, delivered by Paul Porter, reminds that no matter what, God can and He will, work it out.


"We Just Roll Deep"
The Tunnel Rats
Uprok Records
The Tunnel Rats flip the script by interchanging their rap styles to accommodate any SUV's sound system. The drum pattern is infectious and guaranteed to set off a block party right.


"Take It To Da Streetz"
Mr. Del featuring W.O.G.
Holy South
Definitely heavy dirty south, the track is found on Mr. Del's Worldwide Holy South Compilation. Featuring a timely Earth, Wind, & Fire sample, this track will keep you bouncin' all summer long. (album review)


"What U Came 2 Do"
E.Nez featuring CK
Holy South
This underground urban masterpiece features that serious Northeast street funk that will keep you vibin' for a long time to come. E.Nez and CK pack a power-filled punch and trade rhymes like they were Bad Boys for Life. (album review)


"Surrender"
The Singletons
Verity Records
Harmonious and beautiful, with a soft melody which makes this groove a quick favorite, it's worth pulling this one back up to the top for the summer and beyond. (album review)


"Loved On Me"
Fred Hammond with Marvin Winans Jr. and Warren Campbell
Verity Records
Campbell-produced, this one is full of a catchy lyrics, a smooth midtempo beat mixed with a hint of dancehall. Fred's always-butter vocals don't hurt. (album review)


"Crossover"
Lecrae
independent
A new vibe, a new jam, from new artist Lecrae, this one is hot! The production is reminiscient of something that Darkchild would do. Church dance teams get ready. (album review)


"Rise Up"
The Cross Movement
Cross Movement Records
This jungle-infused, pulsating track will leave your speakers charred! The Ambassador of The Cross Movement heats up this "summer anthem" with his hot ad-libs and blazing chants. (album review)


"Presence of the Lord"
Byron Cage
Gospo Centric Records
Just the musical background alone makes for good listening, but it also has Cage's vocals hyping the lyrics with his unique interpretation. (album review)


"Str8 Up Awesome"
Rawsrvnt
independent
Rawsrvnt is a new talent to be reckoned with. This cut is a culmination of fire and ice with a smooth, relaxing vibe smothered with a slow-burning, edgy flow. Look for this joint on the new Gone Fishin' album.


"God is Good"
Ray Harper's Reign With Him Ensemble
independent
This song speaks for itself. It's hot, pulsatingly upbeat and so very necessary. If you want to turn up your speakers and blast the devil out while your driving in the streets... play this one.


"Don't Change"
Kierra Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard
Elektra Records
It's Kierra and Karen. Need we say more? It's on Karen's The Heaven's Are Telling album. (album review)