I’ve been listening to Jonathan Butler since I was a kid (I still sing his hit single, “Lies,” like it’s CURRENT R&B). Anyway, most of the gospel community was decades late to the party, only appreciating him when he did “Falling In Love With Jesus.” Still, better late than never.
Which is why I need to highlight that we prolly Slept On his most recent gospel album, Brand New Day. It was released in 2007, but it didn’t get nearly enough recognition, in my book. The album is just great music– great singing, songwriting, arrangements and musicianship. It’s got an acoustic/jazz vibe to it and I reeeeaaally enjoy it.
Here’s the title cut, “Brand New Day,” a jazzy track with an infectious drive… LOVE it:
And this, “You Are My Everything,” is a beautiful worship song. Just very well-done…
Who has it already? Who passed on it and why? Who wants it NOW?!
Holla at me!
Oh, and there’s talk that a compilation greatest hits project is soon comin’ from him…
This was sooooooooo slept on! The radio station in my area only played the lead single "Brand New Day". This is a great project!
Skip "Brand New Day", give us a stream of "Lies", lol. Seriously, Brand New Day was a nice project though.
Wow, just hit me again, "Lies" was the jam!!!
I am sorry everyone, this needed to be slept on. I only cared for 2 songs on this cd. I prefer the previous project instead. Don't get me wrong, Jonathan can SANG and he is anointed, but this cd was a negative.