Bishop Eddie Long returns to the gospel music arena with a new release tomorrow, only this time, he’s not presenting the New Birth Total Praise Choir. This project, The Kingdom Vol. 1 Featuring GW’s, is coming from Bishop Eddie Long & Friends.
If you were hoping to add another churchy project to your collection, you may want to amend your expectations a bit– nearly all of these tracks are laced with hip-hop beats without a choir or ensemble in earshot, though, I don’t think you’ll notice their absence.
The Kingdom features some heavy-hitting guest artists to capture your attention, including Mary Mary on the easily danceable ”Give God Something”, Tye Tribbett on “Down With The King,” an old-school-flavored joint that is slightly reminiscent of his hit, ”Good In The Hood,” and Dorinda Clark-Cole on the classic R&B-influenced “Wrapped Up In You,” which reminds me a lot of DeBarge’s “All This Love,” a soul music favorite.
The rest of the project bounces from rap to more soulful ballads, at all times featuring artists with a clear passion for using their gifts to glorify God. Executive Producer James E. Jones, a former Def Jam executive, says he wanted to “make a difference in the gospel music world” with this 11-track project. You’re definitely going to wanna check it out.
Again, it’s in stores tomorrow, but you can listen to some sample tracks NOW at the official website by clicking here.
Make sure you come back here and lemme know what you think!
smh....i guess this is another 'gospel' album for the world..??!!! lol **okay dats not fair, I should listen to it first** but with this write up I'm skeptical already!!! lol
Ewwwww Bill! LOL What did I say?!
see below, I copied from above: If you were hoping to add another churchy project to your collection, you may want to amend your expectations a bit– nearly all of these tracks are laced with hip-hop beats without a choir or ensemble in earshot, though, I don’t think you’ll notice their absence. LOl!!
LOL. I'm sayin'... you won't notice it cuz, as I say in the next paragraph, there's some heavy-hitting guest artists...
lol..well u know us COGIC folks like dat good churchy music!!! lol...to each his own!!
I'm interested to hear what kinds of lyrics this album boasts. I can deal with Hip Hop beats, laced with a little more bass drum and a little less organ if the right message is attached. I think one of the reasons I really like J. Moss is because he has really eclectic tracks. They're not all straight gospel choir songs, but they minister. I'll remain open minded.
The albumn is HOT! It has something for everyone on there... MY PASTOR James Jones produced it! And honestly it is REALLY good music, something that is needed right now. Yea it is unconvential but SO WHAT! The single I love, and the song with Dorlinda Clark is really nice... the song with Tye Tribbett is nice too... I like the whole albumn it has touch my heart and I think after you hear it you will agree!
I am purchasing this album, it's sounds nice. The song with Dorinda Clark is a WINNER.