Souljahz...in the army of the Lord!

This is a strong debut from this brother/sister trio from Southern California. See their website.

"What Souljahz can do, as evidenced by the sixteen selections of their 2002 freshman release, The Fault Is History, is to present their powerful and persuasive message in a wide array of musical settings and with an instantly accessible vocal style that is as irresistible as it is original. From 'Let Go,' the magnificent musical manifesto that opens the album, through such standout tracks as 'The Color Hate,' 'Poor Man,' 'Keep Risin' ' and 'Jubilee,' The Fault Is History paints an unflinchingly honest portrait of today's world even as it celebrates the faith, hope and love that can transform that world."

Much of this album was produced by Tonex. You'll even hear him "screaming" a bit in the background. LOL! Enjoy!

Pirouette1196

Souljahz
The Fault Is History

Mid-week Praise Break: A mix of old & new school!

Tyrone Block and The Christ Tabernacle Combined Choirs

All For Me

(courtesy of Lippe...thanks!)

(Tracklisting is located in comments)

The Soweto Gospel Choir

Voices From Heaven

(courtesy of Gene...thanks!)

A7

A7

(courtesy of Da_MeTHoD...thanks!)

(Tracklisting is located in comments)

Tye Tribbett & G.A.

Ideas & Concepts

(courtesy of Marcus...thanks!)

Various Artists

The Masters of Gospel

(courtesy of Gene...thanks!)

(Tracklisting is located in comments)

Kim McFarland Post

Hello everyone! How have you all been doing this week, blessed I pray. We haven't been able to post the donations but will do so very soon, so please be patient with us. There is a new password and for those we haven't emailed yet, it's on the way, but feel free to email a reminder to us. In case you all haven't noticed, compilation albums won't be password protected, like the one in the Mass Choir post. Hopefully this way, it will make those a bit happier that aren't able to donate and/or give them a sampling of what's on the artist's albums. I'm also sorry about the lack of updates, it's not that we haven't received donations (we've been blessed with many), I've just been a bit busy.

So I had to do a Kim McFarland post, just had to. Ms. McFarland is blessed to have a such a beautiful voice to minister with. For those who haven't heard of her, she's featured on Walt Whitman's We Are One (which she co-wrote with Whitman),on the the album We Are One. She's also well known for singing with the late Rev. Milton Brunson in his famed choir, The Thompson Community Singers. I think the first time I heard her minister was when she led I Tried Him, I Know Him, (one of my all-time favorite songs...I know...I have alot of favorites, I can't help it...hehe :-) ).

Nuthinbutgospel featured her song, New Life as one of the old school tracks a few months ago, and I bought the album after hearing it. The title track, sounds like a song by The Anointed Pace Sisters, and has a wonderful message about having a new life in Jesus. Another track that brought back some memories was Yield Yourself (I had no idea she recorded that, because I used to get excited when I heard it on the radio back in the day), a track for those who like the stylings of Mary Mary may enjoy listening to.

All in all, McFarland's debut album won a place in my heart and onto my heavy rotation list as well. So guess what...had to have her second one, Amazing. I purchased it a few weeks ago and didn't like it as much as her previous album...but I may need time for it to grow on me. There's a medley with her singing the songs that she's well known for, We Are One, For The Good of Them, I Tried Him, I Know Him, and In My Name, but the two that stand out in my opinion are Amazing and Intercession (written by the one and only V. Micheal McKay, that may be why I was blessed by it, he's a talented writer and composer).

So I pray that you all enjoy these offerings and let me know what you think about the albums in the comments. Gotta go, but have a blessed evening!


Lilmama

Kim McFarland

New Life

Kim McFarland

Amazing

Songs I Remember...

I know this post may not be for most, but I wanted to share this walk down memory lane...with those of you who actually remember and sang these hymns :-) God bless...

-Unclewich

Amazon.com:
"A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless readings of "I'll Fly Away," "Softly and Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art," "Are You Washed in the Blood?," and "The Old Rugged Cross," all as beguilingly unpretentious as any of his country hits. Instead of an all-star duet, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." In the end, what began as a private bequest becomes a moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience." --Rich Kienzle

Alan Jackson - Precious Memories

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Youth For Christ

Youth For Christ

Love Comes In All Colors

Youth For Christ

The Struggle Is Over

(courtesy of Big L...thanks!)

Now, I looked online for a review of this album with no such luck. So, I can't comment on the album, although it's strange that there was no buzz about this album along with the lack of reviews for it too. However, I know this album will be a blessing, how come? I fell in love with this choir with their debut release, Higher which didn't have the pomp and circumcstance as most newcomers do as far as promotions goes, but they did have Troy Sneed writing, directing, and producing, and that was certainly enough. Their follow up album, Love Comes In All Colors, was an excellent sophmore release in my opinion, you could tell the growth and maturity through the lyrics as well as their voices. Like, Higher, I can play that cd from beginning to end, so I except nothing less from The Struggle Is Over.

There's a full clip of the title track at Nuthinbutgospel.com , so check that out when you get a chance. And if you were able to pick this album up, please post your thoughts on it here in the comments, thanks!

Overflowing with donations

Bishop Carlton Pearson

Live at Azusa, Vol. 2: Precious Memories

(courtesy of David...thanks!)

Vanessa Bell Armstrong

Peace Be Still

(courtesy of Jerome...thanks!)

Jules Bartholomew and JudaCamp

Juda Muzik Project

(courtesy of Kordaye...thanks!)

Tremaine Hawkins

To A Higher Place

(courtesy of Ariel...thanks!)

Virtue: Testimony

Here it is, the new Virtue. Check out my review of Testimony.

--Pirouette1196

P.S.

Check out Tribe of Judah's review of this album too!

Virtue

Testimony (2006)

Rachael Lampa Post

I discovered this young lady back in the summer of 2000 when I was perusing the Christian bookstore for some new music. I saw the CD cover of Live For You and just knew I had to buy it. I didn't even preview the tracks. I just bought the CD and was not disappointed at all! Rachael's voice reminded me of a young Mariah Carey, very sweet, but strong with a great deal of range.

I will upload her latest CD, Rachael Lampa (2004), when I get it. :-)

Enjoy these offerings!

--Pirouette1196

Live For You (2000)


Kaleidoscope (2002)


Blur (2002)

Rachael Lampa

Rachael Lampa

(courtesy of beewize2...thanks!)

A Lil' Bit 'O Rap...

Good afternoon! Here's a little somthin' from one of the local guys here in S.C. Goes by the name C-Style, and I had the pleasure of hearing him perform some of these tracks during one of our Youth Revivals a few years back. It's not a big production by today's standards, but back in 1999 it meant something to have your own CD :-) All joking aside, I liked C-Style's personality from the start...he didn't consider himself to be some type of star in the making. And although he was a young man trying to make his mark in the music industry, he didn't allow that to cloud the view of his true purpose...to try and win souls for Christ.

-Unclewich

C-Style: Souljafied

"WWW"...

Spend your "W"ednesday "W"ith Clara "W"ard and The Clara Ward Singers...

-Unclewich

Clara Ward and The Clara Ward Singers - Meetin' Tonight

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