AARON LINDSEY IS COMING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Respected producer Aaron Lindsey has released his debut Christmas CD entitled Coming Home for the Holidays, on Whatbox Global Media, available via download at www.aaronlindsey.com.
The 11-track project, featuring Lindsey in rare form, is sure to become an annual favorite. Displaying the essence of Aaron Lindsey his precise skills are showcased on multiple instruments including keys, accordion and bass, while rich vocals ring out on standout tracks as "When I Get Home (No Place Like Home)," written especially for his wife Adrian, and the New Orleans Zydeco fusion cut "Down Home Louisiana Merry Christmas."
To date his most notable work is the RIAA gold certified Thirsty which he produced for Pastor Marvin Sapp with an unprecedented 105 weeks in the Billboard top ten breaking numerous number-one Billboard gospel and number one radio marks. In addition, the song "Never Would Have Made It" set a new record for the longest running single in the history of the R&R charts, and sold over 1,000,000 ring tones. In addition, he has written, produced or co-produced on 2009 projects – Byron Cage's Faithful to Believe, Israel Houghton's Power of One the new Marvin Sapp's single "The Best In Me" and DeWayne Woods' new single "Livin' On the Top."
When asked why the sudden release of a Christmas album Lindsey answered as any happy married man would, "I did this record in three weeks solely to keep my promise to my wife who was in need of new holiday music."
Other favorites include the jazz-infused instrumentals "Let It Snow," "Silent Night," and "Holiday Getaway," the perfect tunes for a ride on the coast, and the more traditional "Angels We Have Heard On High/O Come Let Us Adore Him," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Christmas Prayer (Watch Over)" that instantly puts us in the mood for hot chocolate and marshmallows.
Couple of things dropping today. Also a few links to other singles/releases available.
JOR'DAN ARMSTRONG - CHAMPION | available online 11.09
Jor'Dan Armstrong is what is missing from gospel music today. He comes equipped with a new sound for a new generation that has its own way of expressing praise. As a middle school music instructor and co-founder of a music non-profit organization, Armstrong witnesses on a daily basis how music can impact lives. He hopes that his debut album, "Champion," will do the same.
Jor'Dan Armstrong is a 23 year old native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attends Times of Refreshing World Outreach Ministries under the leadership of Dr. Calvin N. Emery. Armstrong is an outstanding vocalist and percussionist who has been performing since the age of five. Over the years, he has perfected his gifts by playing in various music departments throughout Louisiana. Armstrong has expanded his musical range by showcasing his vocal, production and songwriting talents on "Champion."
"Champion" outlines a dynamic testimony of struggle and triumph, which ultimately highlights Jesus Christ as being our definitive Champion. This album depicts everyday situations that will appeal to the saved and draw in the lost, which is the ultimate goal. Armstrong strives to gain attention with his innovative sound and change lives with the message of salvation.
Jor'Dan Armstrong exudes creativity at its best! His "urban gospel music" sound offers a fresh perspective to many who have not been interested in gospel music before. However, his message is relevant and poignant enough to interest even the most traditional gospel music lover.
Imaginative and soulful best describes the multi-sound patchwork that makes up Armstrong's sound. "Champion" begins with a proclamation of seeking God with the song "Where You Are," which brings a pop appeal to worship. Listeners will be left spellbound with such ground-breaking hits as the hip-hop driven "Drive Me Crazy," the alternative-rock based "Take It Away," and the free-spirited "Glad I Got You," all of which have contagious beats and an infectious message.
Jor'Dan Armstrong's goal is to broaden the scope of who gospel music can reach. With a variety of musical influences such as Prince, Tye Tribbett, Paramore and The Dream, his sound and message has already begun to reach mass audiences! Armstrong's music is helping listeners find the champion in each of us through Jesus Christ.
TRINITEE 5:7 - LOVE, PEACE, JOY AT CHRISTMAS | in stores 10.27.09
GRAMMY® nominated, Dove® and Stellar® Award winning recording artists, Trin-i-tee 5:7 are set to release their first Christmas album, Love, Peace, Joy at Christmas on October 27, 2009. The Spirit Rising/Music World Music CD/DVD holiday collection contains top seasonal classics performed by the acclaimed and the best selling trio in gospel music history.
Showcasing the group's charismatic and inspired talents, the package includes 11 tracks and a bonus DVD of five holiday classics performed by Trin-i-tee 5:7 from the recent TV special, Gospel Music Channel presents Christmas at Union Station. A special bonus track by gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson rounds out the collection.
Produced by Music World Production team The Bama Boyz (Beyoncé & Solange), Love, Peace, Joy at Christmas is sure to have something for T57 fans and all Christmas music lovers around the world.
Love, Peace, Joy at Christmas includes season standards, "Joy to the World," "Winter Wonderland," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "The Christmas Song," "Little Drummer Boy," a jazz inspired rendition of "White Christmas," a soulful remake of Michael Jackson's "Give Love on Christmas Day" and Contemporary Christian favorites "Mary Did You Know" and "Welcome to My World" are pleasant surprises. Brian Courtney Wilson lends his re-recorded Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" as a bonus track to the package. Live recorded performances on DVD include, "Winter Wonderland," "O Holy Night," "Silent Night," "This Christmas" and "The Christmas Song."
In less than a decade Trin-i-tee 5:7 have become the best selling trio in gospel music's history. The gifted artists launched their career with a #1 gospel album debut and have since achieved award winning results, critical accolades and global cross-over appeal.
THE CLARK SISTERS - A CLARK FAMILY CHRISTMAS | in stores 10.06.09
The Grammy®-winning Clark Sisters are throwing a Yuletide musical fest and they have invited their family and friends to join them for the musical celebration, A Clark Family Christmas, which is now in stores and available online now. Joining Twinkie, Karen, Dorinda and Jacky for this warm as cocoa holiday treat are Karen's talented children, Stellar Award winner Kierra Sheard and producer J. Drew Sheard. The Clarks' cousins, J. Moss and Bill Moss Jr., also show up for the family reunion.
Under the production wan of Asaph A. Ward (who's produced various members of the Clark family as well as Kim Burrell), the sizzling live production was recorded on a hot summer night at Detroit's Arturo's' Jazz Theater where the close-knit family sang with all the cheerful merriment that December 25th usually brings.
The sisters recorded their first holiday project, New Dimensions of Christmas Carols, back in 1978 near the beginning of their career. They lift three songs from that album and bring them into the 21st century. Jacky reprises "Silent Night", the group shows off four-part harmonies on an a cappella recap of "O Come Emmanuel" while Karen and Kierra dust off "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" with a smooth jazz treatment that adds a new twist to the bluesy take Twinkie and sister Denise delivered on their original rendition of the timeless tune.
J. Drew Sheard, who played drums on the whole set, wrote the New Jack swinging "Beautiful Christmas" that features Kierra Sheard on lead vocals. Several of the kin grab select verses on their celestial interpretations of "Silver Bells" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Perhaps, the most fun song of the night is the Clark Sisters' rendering of the "Chipmunk Song" that shows off not only their tight harmonies but also their sense of humour that finds the siblings laughing at themselves as the song closes to a rousing audience applause.
The eleven-track project is rounded out with Twinkie declaring a "Celebration" on the mid-tempo R&B-infused track of the same name, J. Moss reclaiming Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" while his brother Bill Moss Jr. turns in a majestic reading of David Meece's lush 1980 classic "We Are the Reason".
The Clark Sisters are gospel royalty. Since 1973 when they made their national debut, they have recorded 15 albums as a unit and numerous solo projects. They are best-known for their classic hits "Miracle", "Is My Living in Vain?" and "You Brought the Sunshine" that was a Top 20 R&B hit in 1983. After a recording hiatus in 1994, the sisters reunited for the 2007 comeback CD Live One Last Time. The best-selling CD produced the no. 1 gospel radio smash "Blessed and Highly Favored", the Top Ten hit "Livin'" and earned them three Grammy® Awards.
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