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 Soulfood While the album title is in no way linked to the hit movie or TV series of the same name, it is without question a bonafide hit. Blending all sides of the Gospel genre, Woolfork shows that a little well-placed diversity can delight even the most finicky listener.  While the album is a studio effort, it’s not obvious, as live instrumentation is peppered all the way through the album. A select duo of backing vocalists (Angel, Te’ and Faith) back Woolfork through the material.The Ohio native is known for igniting the hottest of praise parties, and starts things off that way with "Dance". The mid-tempo jam admonishes believers to be excited in their praise to God and urges listeners to praise Him from their experience. Infusing slick interpolations of Faith Evans' "All Night Long", Woolfork & Covenant set the stage for a party of significant proportions. The song has barely faded before the this project takes a different direction, as Woolfork shows greater musical maturity and diversity. Teaming with quartet legend Melvin Williams, "Lifted Me" is a quartet-styled number (yeah, you read me right), and is true to form —a perfect fit for Woolfork. Both he and Williams blend perfectly together on this down-home, hand-clappin' track. Then Woolfork effortless transitions to "Food Fo' Yo Soul", an acapella bit that takes us back to doo-wop days, and then to "Happy", Woolfork's first venture into neo-soul. In his inimitable style, he delivers thsi cut with authenticity and originality. With an Angie Stone-ish vibe, Woolfork shows that he's comfortable singing the Lord's praises in any format.
On Woolfork's previous projects, he's shown a love for the island sounds, and that’s heavily translated here on "Keep Praisin'". No question, he’s found his niche with reggae flavor and he brings the praise in a crazy way. Woolfork has never shied from personalizing his message. "Represent" challenges and reminds believers not to forget Whom we represent and to be sure to display Christ's attributes where ever we are. "He Can/He Will" speaks of the love of Christ and His desire to deliver from any and all situations. "The One (For Me)" is an urban slow jam where Woolfork expresses his love for Christ and his relationship with Him. "Got it Goin' On" continues the same vibe speaking of how Christ is all that and a bag of chips. "Over & Over" is a mega-hype jam that speaks of an unending love for Christ that causes us to give Him continual praise. This infectious song will be one that is guaranteed to get a number of spins in your CD player. Woolfork pens all of the songs on this project with the exception of "Use Me", which is written by H.R. Crump. The song is an impassioned plea for God to use us as willing vessels to accomplish His will on the earth. As the worship becomes imminent and obvious, Woolfork takes us straight there with "Worthy is the Lamb" and the hymn "I Surrender All". Both songs easily usher you into the Lord's presence and set the atmosphere for a great intimacy with the Father. Woolfork ends the 13-track album with a hidden track titled "Came 2 Praise", where he expresses more of his peronality, as he shouts out his favorite cities and provides us with some great humor to end the project. He even gives us an uncanny Bernie Mac impression which makes you wonder if Mac actually shows up on the project himself. Woolfork's latest release is his strongest yet, and another one of those must-have projects, and will bless you at any point in your walk. All in all, Soulfood is as it title alludes....true food for your soul. Marxan Records — review by Gerard Bonner—
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