Doug & Melvin Williams ADuets @(Blackberry) The Williams Brothers have assembled some of Gospel’s stellar performers on this project. Guest artists on the album are Yolanda Adams, Harvey Watkins Jr., Joe Ligon, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Marvin Winans, Lee Williams, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar and more. Both Doug and Melvin do a great job performing with each artist on their particular duets. It’s another one of those projects you can put on and let track.

Cooling Water: It’s the first song on the project and is the first single released. This medium tempo tune features Lee Williams of the Spiritual QC’s.

Just To Say Thank You: A good song to meditate on and Praise God. Doug and Melvin are performing this duet together.

Best Cuts: After the Storm-Doug & Yolanda, Be With Me Jesus-Melvin & Harvey Watkins Jr., You Are The Reason-Melvin & Lydia Brice, Helpless & Hopeless-Doug & John P. Kee

We give it 4 Spotlights:„„„„                                                                                                                        

Various ArtistsAThe Gospel Divas@(Tommy Boy) Saints you are going to enjoy the Divas on this album. Tommy Boy Gospel defines a diva as D-diverse, I-innovative, V-virtuous, A- anointed. This word describes these women of gospel on this project. Each diva gives you their signature sound as they showcase their talents collectively. Some of the divas featured are Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Kim Burrell, Damita, Lexi, DeLeon, Angie and Debbie, Vickie Winans, Dottie Peoples and Yvette ‘Zsa ‘Zsa Williams.

I Won’t Let Go: This ballad is a hit! Beverly Crawford makes this tune happen.

Celebrate: Saints this praise joint is slamming! Lexi lets you have fun Praising the Lord.

Best Cuts: I Can Feel Him-Damita, Nothing You Can Do-Nancey Jackson, J.E.S.U.S-Vickie Winans, Runnin’-Shelly Gaines

We give it 4 Spotlights:„„„„                                                       

Billy Preston AMusic From The Heart@(MCG) Known as The Fifth Beatle and having recorded several R&B hits, Billy Preston is going back to his roots with a gospel album. Billy delivers an R&B and urban sound on this album. Billy Preston fans will enjoy this offering.

Honor Him: A laid back worship and praise groove with a tight message. Billy is honoring Him with this cut.

Dr. Watts: Billy is jamming for the Lord on this cut. The message, Praising the Lord is there on this medium tempo track.

Best Cuts: Profit, God Is Good, Tell Me Why

We give it 3 Spotlights:„„„

Tramaine Hawkins “Still Tramaine” (Gospocentric) It has been seven years since we have heard from Tramaine. We have been awaiting Tramaine’s return to the gospel music scene and Saints her return is not a disappointment. This album is filled with beautiful music. Tramaine belts out some great tunes with her powerful voice. She is “Still Tramaine” with a more mature sound. Most of this project is filled with slow cuts.

Justified By Faith: Tramaine is back with a powerful voice and a song with a real message. This is the first cut and single, but it is far from being the best cut on an album full of hits.

It’s Your Power: A beautiful duet with Walter Hawkins that should warm the hearts of Tramaine and Walter fans. Feel the power of God on this track.

Best Cuts: All Is Not Lost, I’m Stronger, Over There, I’ll See You Again, By His Strength

We give it 5 Spotlights:„„„„„

Richard Smallwood & Vision “Persuaded - Live in DC” (Verity) This project was recorded at the Jericho City of Praise in Landover, Maryland. Richard Smallwood produced this album with help from Steven Ford and they give gospel music a different flava, an orchestra sound. The album opens up with an orchestra prelude followed by an anthem of Praise and then Richard captures your spirit with the first single from the album “My Everything” (Praise Waiteth). Smallwood treats the Saints to a concert of praise and worship. He also delivers a wonderful piano solo, “ It Is Well With My Soul/Come Ye Disconsolate”. This is one of those projects that grows on you.

Calvary: This tune will move your soul. Maurette Brown Clark, Darlene Simmons and Carlene A. Hatchett brings this tune home. It’s a pretty tune.

My Everything (Praise Waiteth): You find yourself in the presence of the Lord as you listen to this song. Richard has a huge gospel hit on his hands. You will find yourself playing this song over and over again.

Best Cuts: Psalm 8, Oh Lord We Worship You, Hold On Don’t Let Go, Your Love Divine, Persuaded

We give it 4 Spotlights:„„„„