Blessed & Highly Favored

Artist: The Clark Sisters From: One Last Time [Live] (2007 EMI Gospel) “Never let a day go by and not realize, if it had not been for the Lord who was on my side.” I love this song. It ministers to me greatly. It lets me know that I should not take anything for granted. I am blessed and highly favored. The sisters still have it. They sound as good as they always sound. Their harmony is just right. The lyrics to the song are right on time. They do their signature unison runs, which will have you rewind the song to hear it over and over. They have the classic vamp that culminates in a praise frenzy. If it wasn’t for Christ’s blood, it would have been me.

He Is

Artist: Onitsha From: Church Girl (2007 Stillwaters Recordings) “A love so precious, a love so true…” This is a good song to bob your head to. It also let’s you know what God is. He is our everything and Onitsha lists everything that God is, especially LOVE. There is a snippet of “Just A Little Talk with Jesus”. The snippet is smoothly intertwined into the song. Whatever I need, He is…

Erick Matthews

CD Review by: Gloria Adkins No Fear in Me Crystal Rose Records "I will not bow down..." This is a powerful CD that ministers to the heart of the Christian. It features songs like the uptempo "Survival". The song, "Get Out My Face," should be the national anthem for the Christian community as it ministers to us how to handle the attack of the enemy. There is a slow version of this song that features Erick's sister, Drea Randle. The song, "I Will Not Bow Down," is Erick's personal testimony. It tells of how the enemy tried to destroy him and keep him from his destiny. This song will minister to the listener as well, encouraging the listener to not bow down as well.

Kevin Davidson & The Voices

CD Review by: Gloria Adkins Language of the Millennium New Haven Records "Destiny is calling me... calling me..." Language of the Millennium is an excellent CD. The song, "War Zone" has the familiar riffs that Kevin Davidson & the Voices usually gives us. "I Am" has a nice beat that will have you bobbing your head. "Born To Win" truly ministers to you. It lets you know that God wants us to win. My favorite songs are: Look Up, Livin' On Top (just too funky), I Believe, and the praise anthem; Thank You. This is a CD worth having.

Sounds of Blackness (Christmas)

CD Review by: Gloria Adkins The Night Before Christmas: A Musical Fantasy Perspective Records "Time to celebrate, let's all come together to share our hearts of love that we feel for one another... Let's not forget why we're here... We give all thanks to who we believe in.” "Soul Holidays" is my favorite songs. This CD gets you in the mood for Christmas. No holiday subject is off limits including Chit' lings; which are told to dance in "Dance Chit'lins Dance." "It's Christmas Time" is a wonderful song that feels your heart with Christmas spirit. Santa gets a run for his money in "Santa Watch Yo' Step." "Breaking in people's houses ain't too hip."

Fred Hammond (Christmas)

CD Review by: Gloria Adkins Christmas: Just Remember Verity Records "This is such a strange way to save the world." "If it were up to me the season would never change, it would always stay the same." "Strange Way to Save the World" lets us know how awesome God is. It is a song that will have you think about the REAL MEANING of CHRISTMAS. "Christmas Everyday" is a song that will have you wishing it was Christmas everyday. This soothing song will bring a warm feeling to your heart on the coldest day. You know Fred has to tell you to "put your hands together" on "He is the Reason," with the Singletons doing background vocals, the song is sure to have you putting your hands together. This is a good uplifting Christmas CD. Just Remember...

Christmas with Shirley Caesar

CD Review by: Gloria Adkins Christmas with Shirley Caesar Sony Records "What are you gonna call your baby Mary?... God gave His Son and the Son gave His life... I'm gonna call my little boy baby, Jesus.” Shirley Caesar belts out another powerful CD, full of life, energy, and praise. She brings an enthusiasm to old Christmas carols that will have you wanting to sing with her. "Little Drummer Boy" is a song that you will want to sing with. Sis. Caesar makes the Little Drummer boy appear to play in this song. "What Are You Gonna Call You Baby?" lists the many names that Jesus has been called; Mary called her little baby Boy, "JESUS!"