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 ...

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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 .... Full review

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.... Full review

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.... Full review

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.... Full review

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... Full review

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.... Full review

"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 ...

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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.... Full review

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... Full review

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.... Full review

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.... Full review

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.... Full review

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".... Full review

"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 ...

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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... Full review

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 ... Full review

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... Full review

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 ... Full review

"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... Full review

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... Full review

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 ... Full review (with audio clips)

"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 ... Full review

"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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

"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... Full review

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... Full review

Christmas albums are here, and we've got the reviews. Check out the season's Gospel offerings, from the traditional to the contemporary. And be sure to keep checking back as more are added.... Full review

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"... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review & EXCLUSIVE AUDIO DOWNLOAD

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... Full review

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...

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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 ... Full review

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... Full review

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 ... Full review

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 ... Full review

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 ... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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 ... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review and ONLINE JUKEBOX

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

V. Michael McKay writes "More Than You'll Ever Know", as Byron Cage takes the mic over a scaled back piano and guitar arrangement, before the song builds to a full-fledged hand-raiser with full vocals and organ added in. The traditional low-key bump of "I've Got A Reason", while tipping the hat to... Full review

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... Full review

"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... Full review

"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... Full review

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 .. Full review

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.. Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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"... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

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... Full review

You may have heard Cali on the Disney network; she’s in their mix of upbeat, pop-styled artists geared to their teen programming. On her self-titled debut, Cali incorporates the urban pop sounds that seems to dominate Radio Disney and brings the message of Christ and love... Full review

Free Chapel worship leader Ricardo Sanchez delivers an energetic praise and worship project on Integrity Music, with the participation of Israel Houghton as special guest, songwriter, music director and producer... Full review

On Open Book, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. enlists the help of heavy hitters such as Tye Tribbett, Lisa McClendon, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Trip Lee, The Tonic and others. T.R.U.T.H. calls for Godly men to stand and take their rightful positions in society on the banger... Full review

As an accomplished lead vocalist and pastor, Marvin Sapp appears most comfortable with a live audience. The Commissioned alumnus has no problem jamming with the best of them, as evidenced on “Magnify”, “Power”, and the deliciously infectious... Full review

The Ambassador gets things started off right with “Our God”. The song, produced by J.R., is an uplifting, victory praise anthem that will have your head bobbing to the beat. “Trust In Him” featuring Robert “Don” Barham, has the CM crew rapping with a live band in the studio... Full review

"All For You" brings a breath of fresh air to praise with its simple words and easy-to-follow vocal harmonies, making it a prime candidate for churches to include in their regular worship rotation... Full review

DKUN Frost and his producers make sure that there were plenty of bangers on this one. "Not Ashamed" calls on believers to preach the Gospel and not hold back. It’s an infectious cut complete with the piano samples... Full review

The album starts off with fire with a heavy, hardcore, rock-influenced beat in “Jesus Christ is Lord”. Zion thanks the Lord for saving him and vows that he won’t compromise the truth. This is truly... Full review

Out of North Carolina, Todd Curry & Focus enter the scene with a thoroughly urban, thoroughly street-savvy project chock full with jams and grooves... Full review

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