Verity Records' 7 Sons of Soul, one of the hottest singing aggregations to hit the genre, has been strongly influenced both by traditional quartet sounds and the current contemporary vibe evidenced on their brand new release, Witness. This dynamic ensemble invigorates the tradition of great male voices that have distinctly defined Gospel music throughout generations. Whether it was the sounds of The Sensational Nightingales, The Mighty Clouds of Joy or The Winans, male groups have been an integral part of the popularity and the staying power of Gospel. Today is no different, and 7 Sons of Soul has deftly merged the old with the new to create a musical blend that is uniquely their own.
Comprised of six progressive young men on fire for the Lord, the Washington, D.C.-based 7 Sons of Soul are bringing Gospel music to a new generation while showing the world that real men rock the mic for the Lord. Cliff Jones, Dave Lindsey, Deonte Gray, Kenneth Epperson, Doug Hayes, and Sam Kendrick are a band of brothers whose individual struggles are transformed by Christ into a collective strength that resonates throughout their music.
The Stellar Award nominated group is remembered for songs like "Run On," "Prayer Changes" and "He Can Change Your Day;" and fans who loved the sextet's debut will have even more to smile about on the group's sophomore release. Jones, the group's founder and leader, explains what listeners have to look forward to on the new musical offering. "The first record was introducing the 7 Sons of Soul," says Jones. "It was letting people know who we were. This time around we felt, as young men, that we wanted to witness, especially to other men. We wanted to show the world that we do love Jesus and we want our music to transcend the boundaries of the church, to reach people who may never walk through church doors."
Witness, a grand 16-song project, accomplishes that mission. Hitting a variety of topics that any person can relate to, Witness truly has "something for everybody." Because of the emotion and true experiences that the group poured into the making of this CD, the project speaks boldly to the hearts of men while speaking passionately to souls from all walks of life. "Men are the head of the family. Right now, in our society, the man is in a troubled state," says Jones. "The purpose of Witness is to minister to the head so we can effectively minister to the rest of the body. There are many men who are killing, stealing, selling drugs and who are locked up. Although it's tough for us to make changes with what's happening in our society, I believe Jesus can help us do it. It starts with touching somebody else; witnessing is the first step in helping people to make those changes."
