With over a decade of creating progressive
Gospel music, Deitrick Haddon is gearing
up for his forthcoming Zomba Gospel release
REVEALED, which will
be in stores state side on 2nd September
2008.
Produced by Dre & Vidal
(Alicia Keys, Usher), Warryn Campbell
(Kanye West, Mary Mary) Tim &
Bob (Bobby Valentino), and
Percy Bady (Kirk Franklin, Fred
Hammond), REVEALED is a genius work that
continues to solidify Haddon as one of
the most prolific and talented artists
in the Urban Gospel genre.
Relevant to present day life, issues,
and emotions, REVEALED is a musical kaleidoscope
that will speak to the hearts and minds
of both the “churched” and
the “unchurched” alike. “I
believe that Gospel music can be just
as big as rock and fill stadiums around
the world. But our music has to reach
beyond our religious beliefs to connect
on a greater level. I wanted to speak
to everybody,” says Haddon. “That
influenced my approach to the songs of
Revealed. They are not ‘religious’
songs so much as spiritual songs that
can connect to everybody.”
The first two singles being released
off the CD are “The Word”
and I’m Alive.”
On both, Deitrick’s trademark sound
of contemporary Gospel with an urban edge
abounds greatly. “I’m Alive,”
a spiritual testimony of endurance and
motivation, speaks words of encouragement
to listener’s hearts. Embedded with
funky drum arrangements and acoustic guitars,
Haddon attests that you can pull through
any trial with the strength of your faith.
The second single, “The Word,”
is a passionate ballad that will move
listeners to display love in their everyday
lives.
REVEALED also includes the super hot
“Love Him Like I Do,”
featuring Ruben Studdard and
Mary Mary. The single
has become one of 2008’s hottest
R&B Gospel anthems, and earned Haddon
a BET Award nomination for Best Gospel
Artist. Peaking at #9 on the Billboard
Hot Gospel Songs chart, this popular single
maintained a chart presence for over 32
weeks.
Written by Tim & Bob, “Reveal
My Heart” is a classic
remake of Case’s 2001 “Missing
You,” and “Soul
Survivor” is Deitrick’s
personal story of triumph in which he
sings, “I could have been six feet
under, but God is good, he’s a wonder.
I’m a soul survivor.”
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