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 The Password  The follow-up to the underground classic 20 Yrs. 3 Mths. & 12 Days is The Password, which has has CJ picking up where the initial release left off, and then travel to a totally different musical stratosphere.Jones offers 15 tracks that range from ballads to funky R&P to a virtual crunkfest, and is guaranteed to keep your attention throughout the entire CD. Fantastic as a songwriter and with the ability to fuse slammin' beats with meaningful and prolific lyrics that relate candidly to the heart of the Christian experience, CJ is the real thing. "Stay Saved" is a bonafide smash hit that identifies numerous situations that test a believer's ability to do the right thing. From impatient people to road rage to poor customer service, Jones provides an honest account of very real situations that challenge a believer's love, and then offers encouragement to simply "stay saved". It’s a classic that could quickly become the theme song for 2005. "Okay" is a song of affirmation that addresses the situation of a believer looking to find a safe spot with his mate. Addressing the real insecurities that all believers occasionally face, CJ testifies that we can be properly affirmed and encouraged by our brothers and sisters. This song really highlights Jones' vocal dexterity —the man can really blow! Who needs Reality TV when you have 'reality music —a term that would aptly describe this effort from Jones. He continues to talk about real issues in songs like "Cute", where he deals with the rejection of intimacy with an attractive female in favor of staying true to his commitment to Christ. This very real battle is one to which all single Christians can attest.  Continuing with the relationship them, Jones describes the ultimate female as the "Holy Ghost Girl", someone with a blend of external beauty and internal virtue. This song is off the hook and can help any single male looking for that promised “good thing”.Jones is no stranger to the uptempo jams. The leadoff cut, "On the Floor", is a dance floor invitation to get your praise on. No age limits here, as CJ invites youth ministries along with the mothers and deacons. "Everybody Dancin'" is perhaps gospel's closest answer to Andre 3000's "Hey Ya!". This distinctly hand-clappin', foot-stompin' church groove gets a 21st century twist that's representative of the Southern innovation found in his Atlanta hometown. Speaking of the ATL, Jones contributes a song with that title that testifies of the universal appeal of the Holy Spirit and His ability to touch and operate in every major city in the nation. It's another hot one!! Then CJ gets decidedly crunk on "Warrior", decreeing to stand firm and fight the enemy victoriously. This war cry is laced with dirty South funk that will stomp a spiritual mudhole in the Devil's camp. Check out the hilarious skit titled, "What's the Password?" that serves as the perfect segue into "The Password: Jesus", which cites Jesus as the password. Continuing in the spirit of all that is good and crunk, Jones enlists the help of Holy South leader Mr. Del to provide the lyrical flow. This partnership proved to be lethal on Mr. Del's HolySouth Worldwide effort and continues to be a potent combination on this track. This one is another one that'll get several spins in the CD player. Jones even drops something for all of the steppers with "Love Song", a throwback to the 70's era of R&B that reminds us all that we can't have love without our Savior. Without question, The Password defies the sophomore jinx and proves to be an amazing piece of work for Jones. This project continues to highlight his multiple musical gifting while showing his true passion to see souls won to Christ. Indeed, Jesus is The Password and this effort is slated to burn up the airwaves.
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