It’s no wonder that this album entered the Billboard Top Gospel Album Chart at #1 as it really lives up to its title. This is Tye’s second straight #1 gospel debut and was produced by him, his brother, Thaddaeus and Dana Sorey. The message conveyed here is all about living the faith life, being in the world but not conforming to its standards and thus standing out. Groovy tracks include Hold On and Look Up featuring Angela White and Kierra “Kiki” Sheard. Rock-laced tracks include Prodigal Son, Let Us Worship and So Amazing and worship tracks include Bless the Lord (Son of Man) featuring Jon Owen, Hallelujah, He has Made Me Glad featuring Kim Burrell, Chasing After You (The Morning Song). The album also consists of a musically animated track - I Made It Through and hip-hop bonus track - Good In The Hood which affirms that there is still good in the hood despite all the negative press. This is Tye and his awesome choir-Greater Anointing’s (G.A.) best offering till date and much can be desired of this radical praiser who is raising the standards in the gospel music scene.

by Nonye Chidomere<nonye@str8up.co.uk>

This 14-Track Praise and Worship album by Cece (7-time Grammy Award Winner) which ascribes glory and honour to God is her 8th solo album tol date. She wrote/co-wrote 8 of the songs with various producers amongst whom include Tommy Sims for PMI Productions, Christopher Capehart for Awspire Entertainment Group, Alvin Love III(her son), Luther “Mano” Hanes for Riverphilo Productions and Percy Bady for Bad Bady Productions. Tracks to check out include Thy Will Be Done, groovy tracks Worthy and Waging War, The Test of Time, fast-tempo track I’ll Live for You, slow-tempo track laced with some jazz and solid instrumentation, Bless His Holy Name, Falling In Love and Million Miles. It can be said that Cece’s aim to encourage the body of Christ has been achieved in this album.

by Nonye Chidomere<nonye@str8up.co.uk>

Third album from Nigerian-born songwriter, worship leader and radio presenter and currently No 1 on HMV Gospel Music Charts. This 11-track album showcases the production talents of both Muyiwa and EMMA Award winning producer, Eddie Martin whose production credits include Whitney Houston and Jennifer Lopez. It is a superb blend of rock, pop and soul rhythms laced with American Indian, African lyrics and beats declaring God’s love and faithfulness. Stand-out tracks include the defining track of the album–Hey Ya! American Indian-flavoured, Never Forget, Oh Lord Our God and God Of Miracles with lyrics expressed in Yoruba (Nigerian language) and fast-tempo African melodies, Holy Is The Lord, Your Mercy Endureth Forever, Safe In His Hands, We Command You Nations, Lift His Name On High and Let There Be Light. Muyiwa’s desire to declare God’s love in song from a worldwide perspective further stamps his mark as a force to reckon with in the UK contemporary gospel music scene.

by Nonye Chidomere<nonye@str8up.co.uk>