Morton’s tasteful production skills with the seemingly effortless, golden-toned vocalizing of JoJo Martin, the result is nothing short of magical. The legendary quartet crooner eases into the 21 st century with a smooth, mid-tempo comeback, which boasts earnest lead vocals and a contemporary choir backdrop that is as much of a throwback as it is a fast-forward. Luther Barnes and the Restoration Worship Center Choir (Shanachie) The storyline parallels with the raspy voiced singer’s own personal battles over the last few years, with a triumphant declaration and Tye Tribbett cheering her on.ġ5. Tye Tribbett (19 Recordings)Ī sonic, philosophical, upbeat track provides a cross-section of New Orleans horns and marching band pageantry. Al Green’s early ’70s Hi-Records output, with its swirling organ fills, dribbling drum pattern, tasteful tambourines, and earthy vocal exchanges.ġ4. “I Made It” by Fantasia, ft. Mother Shirley and Deacon Hamilton visit Memphis on this old school soul-styled, mid-tempo, track that mirrors the Rev. “It’s Alright, It’s OK”  by Shirley Caesar, ft. Vickie Winans’ nephew is currently known for the R&B-brushed self-affirmation “I’m Good†that artfully sampled Zuelma’s 1975 cover of The Jackson 5’s “Wanna Be Where You Are.†But, the hidden gem on his Grammy-award nominated sophomore set, Listen, is this explosively raw piano ballad that is a career defining moment. Watch Pharrell and Kim Burrell perform on The Tonight Show below.ġ2. Henson as well as Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. The song is lifted from the soundtrack to the film Hidden Figures that stars Empire‘s Taraji P. Pharrell maintains the snappy, retro, ’60s Motown sound he perfected on “Happy†for this ditty, which is uniquely tailored to Burrell’s signature jazzy syncopation and vocal gyrations. Courtesy of SeaQ Management.ġ1. “I See Victory” by Pharrell, ft. It’s hard to believe that Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s native son could have improved upon last year’s automatically lovable track, “We Made It.†But, he does just that on this urban electronica jam that boasts a devotional message and a booming bassline, echoing both dancehall king Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh†and Slave’s “Just a Touch of Love‖if that’s possible. Photo by Roy Cox Photography.ġ0. “So Much Luv” by Jor’dan Armstrong (SeaQ/Good Guys) The veteran singer charts new waters in the praise and worship realm, with this uplifting cry for a spiritual outpouring amid a fusion of electric guitars raspy wails and a thunderous, heavenly choir. Roderick Giles and Grace (Bryan’s Songs/CE Music) This Chicago son shines like the sun in Soweto on top a balmy, open-air rhythm, with poignant musings, such as, “There’s beauty in my brokenness.” The lyrics are instantly singable, relatable, and spiritually comforting. “Joy” by Vashawn Mitchell (V Man/Motown Gospel) Photo courtesy of Daystar Television Network.Ĩ. Bri (Briana Babineaux) performing on “The Brian Carn Show†in Ft. The 23-year-old Louisiana native and The Shade Room celebrity brings hungry vocals to this gumbo, which bubbles with a succulent roux of Latin jazz and adult R&B spices. “My Everything” by Bri, also known as Briana Babineaux (Marquis Boone/Tyscot Records) It’s a daunting task to follow-up a record as big as the platinum selling “Take Me to the King,” but Kirk Franklin, who penned both melodies, provides his high school classmate Tamela Mann another dramatic anthem, which shows off her formidable belting skills.ħ. “God Provides” by Tamela Mann (Tillymann, Inc.) One of the finest singers of any genre, Wilson has an incomparable voice–warm as velvet, yet rough as sandpaper–that absolutely inhabits this song of surrender, with deep passion that is only enhanced by the distinct drumline and the celestial backing vocals. Courtesy of Karew Records.ĥ. “I’ll Just Say Yes” by Brian Courtney Wilson (Motown Gospel) Kierra Sheard (Karew Records)Ī Detroit church youth choir teams up with the pastor’s daughter for a festive and downright simple track, which is criminally alluring with its percussive drum breaks, joyous horn lines, and an intense lead vocals. She rewards the gift with a bravura performance, fronting an electrifying choir on a transcendent urban inspirational anthem. The legendary R&B bassist gives the iconic alto (or second soprano, to some) her finest musical moment in a long spell. Yolanda Adams (Yamaha Entertainment Group)
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