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Brian Courtney Wilson's new album So Proud debuts as # 1 on Billboard Top Gospel Album Charts. Wilson wrote the song, "So Proud," which is one of my favorite tracks and also the title of the album, three years ago in dedication to remembering to keep going no matter how hard it gets, remembering your value, remembering the people who stuck by you through your hard times and and remembering that God has always made a way for you. According to Wilson's official webpage's information on his current album,
The inspiration for this project came three years ago when Wilson penned “So Proud,” the title song and the CD project’s first single. The song is about remembering...remembering the reasons why you should keep going when the days seem the hardest...remembering your value when people cast you aside...remembering the people who did not give up on you when you feel like giving up on yourself...and most of all, it's about remembering that the reason we have so much to remember is because God has always been there to make a way through the people in our lives.”
Most of the other songs featured on the album were produced by GRAMMY-nominated and multiple award-winning producer and songwriter, Stan Jones.
Wilson's previous album, Just Love, featured hits such as "Just Love," "All I Need," and "No Other," with sounds ranging from fellowship and praise to worship, then to uptempo sounds with hip hop elements. The last album left you wanting more with a song closing the album consisting of less than two minutes. It is safe to say that Wilson picked up where he left off without disappointment, as a listener.
One of my favorite tracks on the album is "Grab and Hold." This song presents a soulful sound with a strong message to never give up, to hold on and hold tight to God's hand when situations get tough.
"He Still Cares is another one of my favorite tracks, and it offers a smooth, relaxed sound. According to Wilson's site:
“He Still Cares,” the second single from the CD project, was written by Stan Jones, who considers this song an extension of “All I Need.” This song offers a message that even when you’ve had a touch from the Master, you still may go through trials and tribulation. But you must believe that God still cares for you, and He will give you what you need, when you need it, to make it through.
"Unspeakable Joy" is a great song on the album with a traditional piano and choir sound. This praise and worship song expresses the gratitude that we share for all of the things that God has done for us and the unspeakable joy we feel experience because of the sacrifice God made for us when he sent his son to die on the cross for us.
Wilson graced us with another deep, praise and worship album. Do not miss out, check it out!
Mary Mary February 7th 2012
Feb 7 2012 11:16AM
Posted 15 days 8 hrs 17 mins ago
Siblings Erica and Tina Campbell bursted throughout the gospel music scene with crossover hits in 2000 and have been non-stop ever since. Their energetic sound is one of a kind with this dynamic duo, captivating the eyes and ears of non-christian's, intriguing them to want to listen to what these soulful sisters' message is all about.
Their first hit "Shackles (Praise You)" paved the way for their continuous, melodic, inspirational tunes along with hits such as "Heaven," "Yesterday," and "God In Me", which featured Kierra Sheard. Now twelve years, three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, an NAACP Image Award, a BET Award and seven albums later they are still at the chart topping with their new album Something Big.
The first single off the album "Walking," entered the Top 10 at the Urban AC after just nine weeks on the radio. "Walking" can be heard on the radio currently, it's sound is cool, head-bopping and inspirational with lyrics encouraging people to take their time and walk, no matter how long it may seem it's taking. Another hit on the record is "Something Big," the title of the album, which is has a soft, yet hard core rock 'n roll sound, it is definitely a head banger. "Something Bigger" follows with a Black-Eyed-Peas sound, it is definitely a pop inspired song taking "Something Big" to an even higher level musically.
My personal favorite on the album is "Slow Walk." This song has a fun play on words as it introduced scenarios that we all have or will face and it encourages listeners to walk slowly and take their time. This song is slower paced but still with a fun, funky up-beat. Check out Tina and Erica of Mary Mary for yourself with their new hit album, Something Big!
“It’s about making music that touches both adults and young people,” says Erica. Adds Tina, “It’s about spreading good news for the world but doing it in the Mary Mary way: banging beats and melodies, intertwined voices and messages of hope.”
The beautiful, young and talented Kierra Sheard is no stranger to success in the gospel music industry and is back on the scene with her fifth album, Free. Kierra is not only a Grammy nominee and Stellar Award winner, she is a writer, producer, and college graduate. She is known for her bold, God-fearing representation of how young people can and should be. Kierra is also known as a "daddy's girl" and her new album is her first off of her parents' new family music label, Karew Records.
Kierra is the daughter of soulful and successful gospel music recording artistsKaren Clark Sheard (of the legendary Clark Sisters) and Bishop J Drew Sheard of Detroit, Michigan. Kierra first hit the music scene at the age of nine and has hit the ground running every since, with her acting debuts in films including Preachers Kid. Her hits include "Love Like Crazy," Praise Him Now," and "Invisible." The live-recorded album bursts open with a lively, energy-bursting, guitar string plucking, "I am Free," which sets an exciting tone for the rest of the album. "Free" beautiful loved ballad, with tear-jerking lyrics that are guaranteed to give you chills. Number 11 on the album, "Believers Evolved," has a hip-hop sound and is geared towards young people, Kierra encourages listeners to not be afraid to be themselves on this track. My personal favorite on the album is "Lane" featuring JDS. This track is an immediate head-bobber and has an up-beat, finger-snapping tune to it and of course the lyrics are inspirational and encouraging as always with Ms. Sheard. The album features S.O.M., James Fortune, Mali Music and JDS. Every track on the album has a praise and worship feel with a more mature sound but yet still relatable for the young adult crowd that Kierra created and carried with her throughout all four of her previous albums. Don't miss out, check this album out and keep your eyes and ears open for more from the amazing young artist.
The Grammy Award nominated, Dove and Stellar Award winners are the best selling female gospel group of all time. What use to be a transcendent trio is now a dynamic duo, now consisting of only members Angel and Chanel.
Angel & Chanelle is an uplifting album as the two New Orleans natives captivate listeners with their two beautiful and very unique voices. Angel can be recognized by her high range soprano voice while Chanelle's unmistakeable raspy yet smooth tenor tone forms a chill-bringing experience as you listen to their album.
"Over and Over" featuring P.J. Morton is a beautiful ballad about God's grace and how he continues to bless. This is the first single off the album. Their second single, "Heaven Hear My Heart" is a more uptempo song with a laid back feel, with the catchy chorus "Je Vous Aime" which means "I love you" in French. Trinitee 5:7 has been expressing their feelings on God's love for people no matter who they are and they display that in this song, saying that they "love everyone." The third single off of the album "Bring Your Praise" is a funky, exciting song that makes you want to clap your hands and do a dance. This song encourages you to bring not just any praise but your best praise for whatever your blessings are and as Chanelle states in the song, if you can not think of anything else to be thankful for, "Be thankful that you're breathing." The album also features the remix to the chart topping song "God's Grace," originally written and produced by R. Kelly and now produced by Ne-Yo which was featured on the self-titled album that was name one of the 30 Best Selling Gospel Albums of All Time by Billboard Magazine.
This is a fun and hip album with a mature sound that almost anyone can relate to. Trinitee 5:7 has continued to bring excitement to gospel music as these two beautiful women grace us with their distinct voices in melodic, upbeat and inspiring tunes. This album was released in May 2011 so check it out and if it is still sold out on the shelves tune into to Star1310 or whatever station is in your region and you're sure to hear them banging in your speakers.
