OMGoodness!!! I just bought Israel & New Breed's CD (New Season Live) today and WHOOOO GLOORRYYYYY!!!! :D

I LOVE this CD! :D

girl!!! "there's a lifting of hands" will have you slain in the spirit girl!!!

i went to israel's live recording back in november and it was a straight up deliverance service....i love him and anything to do with "lakewood"

These songs keep me going

1. Take the Pain Away- Gods Property
2. Safe in his Arms- Milton Brunson
3. God Is- James Cleveland
4. Dry Your Eyes- Brent Jones
5. Bless Me- Donald Lawrence
6. A Secret Place/Just for Me- Karen Clark Sheard
7. Annointed Song- Men of Standard

06

What do you know about that Men of Standard? A lot of people are sleep on them. That's tight!

Two of them, Isaac and Lowell (I think) used to sing in New Life with John P. Kee.

they sure did...i love issac's voice. i loved their first two albums, but wasn't too fond of the last one.....

...they have a 3rd album out?

Yeah bruh..it's called III. It has the song "Gotta Grip".. yeah I have been a fan of Men of Standard for quite sometime.. I think two of them might be originally from Greensboro NC(not sure). There harmonies are annointed...

...on my way to the recka sto (loosely translated: record store) :D

Dang, let me catch up! Umm, yeah, Isaak and Lowell did sing with John. I loved when they would harmonize with John. Anyway...I thought a lot of people were sleep on Men of Standard, but it's good to know they're not!

Tony...where you been?! That 3rd album has been out for a while, but none of them are as good as the first one! I'm still singing "Feeling Like Winter" and "Yeah." Those were my jams.

Who else are y'all listening to? I haven't bought anything new in a minute.

BET's Celebration of Gospel!
 

BET Continues to Make A Joyful Noise With Celebration of Gospel IV
By Adell Henderson, Special to BET.com

Posted January 25, 2004-- Well on its way to becoming producing more sequels then Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rocky,’ BET’s “Celebration of Gospel IV” won again, over the weekend, by way of another unanimous decision. A capacity crowd gathered at the downtown Los Angeles Orpheum Theatre to witness comedian Steve Harvey continue his tradition of mastering the ceremonies of this anointed taped telecast which will air Tuesday, February 24th at 9 p.m. (ET/PT.) This year’s joyful noises came courtesy of an assortment of seasoned songbirds including Cece Winans featuring the Born Again Choir, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Pastor Shirley Caesar, John P. Kee & the New Life Choir and Dr. Bobby Jones -- leaving soulful R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton as the only non-gospel artist to participate. “This is one of the best shows that BET does annually,” assures BET's VP of Music Programming Steven Hill. “There was more of a secular presence last year but this year we decided to really focus on gospel acts and gospel singers that don’t get enough recognition or notice and really use this show to catapult them.”

While most of the talent showed up at rehearsals dressed down in jeans, sweats, hats, ponytails and sneakers as soon as the music began the theatre immediately turned into church. Whether it was Cece setting it off with her choir and dancers perfecting her opening routine or Anthony Hamilton covering a Sam Cooke classic to let you know church is where he comes from or Pastor Caesar proving the point that she is still in a league of her own there was never a dull moment. The biggest shocker of them all came from 7-year old newcomer Jamia Simone’ Nash whose powerful presentation of “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” dropped jaws in rehearsals and earned her a well deserved standing ovation during the actual show. Most of the performers came early or stayed late to rejoice and support their fellow partners in praise. Nothing but love and smiles for miles decked the halls for the joyous two days of pre-production. Even after things got restless following a long day’s work you couldn’t find a prayer hater in site. With the theme of this year’s program being “We’ve Come This Far By Faith,” the show was consciously designed to spice things up a bit to remain fresh and keep audiences coming back for more. “This year we’re gonna do it a little differently,” says inspirational giant Donnie McClurkin.” We’re not going to do anything from our CD’s, we’re gonna do it mainly from our spirit. Our goal this year is to usher in the presence of the lord. Not too much to be commercial but to really bring the presence of God.”

Now with four years of successfully producing this joyous annual event, the Superbowl of spiritual music has made it evident that “Celebration of Gospel” is here to stay. “When they called me and told me that I was selected to be on this show this year I was so happy because I’ve watched them all,” confesses Grammy nominated veteran Vickie Winans. “I was sitting in rehearsals just screaming and hollering. The performances, Ricky Minor and the (house) band, everybody’s just phenomenal. The 4th Annual Celebration of Gospel is all that!” Be sure to tune in on February 24th and find out why.


I will be watching it! Will you?

Ricky Dillard
 

Ricky Dillard has a new CD out and it's ALL OF THAT!!

Kim Burrell also has a new CD out. I didn't know she was working on a new album. Check it out!

Has anyone heard New Breed/Israeal Houghton new CD "Live From Another Level"? I peeped it in the store the other day, but didn't have time to check it out.

Re: Ricky Dillard
 

What is the name of the CD? I love me some Kim Burrell!

I have it is really good.

But I can't stop playing "Falling in Love With Jesus".. it truly is the best thing I've ever done:)

I LOVE THAT SONG!!

My favorites are:

Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers - I Almost Let Go (that song is my testimony. I am emerging from the nadir of my life and this song brings me to tears EVERYTIME I HEAR IT)

Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir - I Need You To Survive (a facilatator played this song during a sorority workshop on sisterly relations~there was not a dry eye in the room)

Re: Re: Ricky Dillard
 

The cd is called: Back to Church (something like that).

I'll tell you now...it's not as good as Worked It Out and No Limit, but it doesn't matter because I'm a huge Ricky fan.

I love Falling In Love with Jesus...it's a beautiful song.

I Need You to Survive is the most simple and beautiful song I've heard. It gets me through...

It is excellent!!! Actually, my sisters and I attended the live recording here in Atlanta when he did it back in November. The cd has really been minstering to me this week. I love "Rise Within Us" on Disc two and "Easy to Love You" on disc one. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

Also, check out Tonex. It is one of the best cds I have ever purchased.

Glad I read this thread
 

I dont know why I hadn't read this thread before...I was trying to think of who sung "I need you to survive" and sure enough when I opened up this thread there it was! HOWEVER, I'm upset with yall because I got a list going here of CD's to pick up (ever since my conscience start getting to me about downloading ;)

Thanks errybody!!:D

There's a song I like and I have no idea who sings it (it was on a mix CD I was given)

It starts (Fairly new song I gather): Siiiiiiince, Jesus came in (into my life), There's been a change in meeeeeeeee.

I need more lyrics, Abaici...

Yeah, I knew you would. But, she repeats that for most of the song. I don't know te whole song. I'll come back.

I Worship You Because of Who You Are- Vicky Owey(sp).. wonderful worship song

Has anyone heard Fred Hammond's new cd? I wonder how it sounds. :rolleyes:

huh? what? why Fred ain't call me, cause I have all his other stuff?

Seriously, what's the CD title, when did it drop?

Yeah, I'm with Tony on this one soror...when did Fred's new cd drop because I'm usually current with his stuff. Or are you talking about his last album with "Show Yourself Strong," "That Ain't Nothing," and "Show Me Your Face?"

Fred Hammond's newest album is titled "Something 'bout Love" and is supposed to drop in June 2004, but no specific release date, beyond that. This is according to gospelflava.com

Thanks! :D

I heard Fred has a cut on there with Musiq Soulchild. Im going to get it as soon as I get some money!!!!!!!!!!!

I just bought Fred Hammond's new album, and after a cursory run through, I pronounce it tight. If you like FH you'll love this. He has a duet on one song with both Marvin Winans and Brian McKnight, and also does (with Musiq) a remake of "Love's In Need" from Stevie Wonder's Songs In the Key of Life.

I may give a more complete review later.

*delph998, read your email, homeslice....then provide some answers :D *

I bought it today and I really like it so far. It's not necessarily a typical "praise and worship" album, it's more contemporary Christian album...but it's TIGHT!!! My favorite song is #9 "I Will Find A Way".:D

If you guys love gospel music, check out this site:

http://www.nuthinbutgospel.com/

The webmaster keeps it updated and always stays abreast of all of the newest gospel music.

I like Say the Name-Martha Munnizzi (sp?) Stewart
and I never sleep on ANYTHING by Fred! that's my boy for gospel music.

For those going to LV
 

Karen Clark Sheard (sp?) and Hezekiah Walker will be the Gospel Fest artists.

That sounds like Kim Burrell...or it could be Tonex...I need more lyrics to help ya!

Summer 2004 Releases...
 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Tonex- Out The Box (2 CD Set)
Fred Hammond-Something About Love
Ricky Dillard and New G- Unplugged:The Way Church Used To Be (Actually this came out in the spring)

My #1 Pick of Summer 2004:
****drum roll please****

TYE TRIBBETT AND GA-LIFE!!!! RUN TO YOUR LOCAL STORE AND GET THIS PROJECT! IF YOU DON'T BUY ANYTHING ELSE THIS SUMMER. BUY THIS ONE!!!

This is one of my favorite sites! Look out for Elder Edward Donalson III & True Worship listed in the independent artists section. Lew should be posting up clips from the CD soon. TIGHT PROJECT!!! How do I know? I sang Alto on it!!!! :D