[Cleopatra] follow the standard formula for R&B success: hip-hop beats, dance-inducing bass grooves and soaring vocal harmonies.
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Here Is Our Praise
Freda Battle , and Freda Battle and the Temple Worshippers Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FP2ZRQ Release Date: 2006-06-27 |
Tracks:
- Sing For Joy
- For All Ypu've Done
- Here is Our Praise
- Everyday
- Worshippers & Warriors
- How Great is Our God
- Over & Over Again
- Psalms 47
- Hallelu
- I Know the Plans (featuring Israel Houghton)
- Right At Home
- Hear Oh Ye People
- And Praise
Album Description
Stellar production and songwriting join forces in Here Is Our Praise, the sophomore release from Freda Battle & the Temple Worshippers. Freda transitioned from a regional artist to a national artist with her debut release, Serious Praise, in 2002. She is now preparing to go global with her collaboration with internationally recognized artist & producer, Israel Houghton, on her latest offering. Houghton infuses Freda's signature worship songs with a sound that elevates Here Is Our Praise to `another level', exuberant and unrestrained gospel music that will move you beyond your own experience in praise. Featuring thirteen tracks that are poised to redefine the worship experience, Here Is Our Praise is already one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2006.Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2006-10-26
I really like the whole CD, but a few of my favorites include Here is our Praise, Everyday, How Great is our God, Over and Over Again, and Hallelu. The title track is awesome, and ministers not only to the listener, but to God. I like How Great is Our God. It's ironic that I heard the original song about a week ago. Before that time, I never heard the song. Over and Over Again talks about how God shows His love over and over again. I wish Hallelu were a little longer. Purchase Here is our Praise, you WILL NOT be disappointed.
Side note--I was surprised to find this CD in Wal-Mart as their Gospel section sometimes has a limited selection.
LIVE & IN LIVING COLOR.......2006-09-18
GREAT PROJECT.......2006-06-30
This project, is her best effort yet, collaborating with mega producer Israel Houghton!! A very radio friendly, contemporary cross-over project!! Which will be loved by those not familar with her. For those whose been familar with Freda for sometime might be hesitant at first or this project might take awhile to grow on due to not really capturing the 'Freda Sound'! I truly believe this project is going to put her on the map as one of the pre-eminent female worship leaders in America alongside (i.e. Judith McAllister, Martha Munizzi, CeCe Winans, Junita Bynum)
Another hit for Freda was the guest appearances by Israel Hougton on 'I Know The Plans' alongside April Thompson, who has tremendously grown vocally! Not to mention her sister Deborah Thompson on 'Great Is Our God'! Gospel luminary Parkes Stewart did a wonderful job on 'Right At Home/I Love'. It was nice to hear Boston native Clarence Powell on 'And Praise' a favorite of Freda and on 'God Has Ascended'. Another remake on 'For All You've Done' took me a minute to get used too with clashing vocals between Freda and Kerry Strong! It would've been nice to hear more from Kojo Littles who had a short cameo guest appearance towards the end of the song!
The only thing i really miss from this project is the lead vocals of soprano Shirley White! As well as group newcomer tenor Jason Hardy, whose has yet to show the world what he's capable of!
WONDERFUL PROJECT! GREAT SONGS! EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM THIS GROUP!!!
A Good But Not Great Release from A Great Writer and Arranger.......2006-06-30
I looked forward to hearing "Here Is Our Praise" believing this project may give her a platform that has previously not been available to her. Israel Houghton's name may give her the wider audience she deserves but I don't think his influence has enhanced her uniqueness one iota.
I am a long time fan of Freda and formerly sang and collaborated with her for more than seven years. I have known of her music ministry since we were both teenagers (A VERY LONG TIME AGO). I have always appreciated the spontanaeity and the gospel infused contemporary sound that accompanied her music. Her previous releases with Freda Battle and Family #1 and #2 and the two previous Freda Battle and the Temple Worshippers contain more of Freda's essence and spirit than does this release. Something is definately amiss. Her freedom and spirit seems too contained for me. I fear that this offering by Rev. Battle was designed to sound urban-radio-friendly. Sorry Freda, like Bishop Jakes says, you need to be loosed, honey.
This is not to say that the project is not enjoyable or nice to listen too, but I would much rather hear the soaring soprano of absent soloist Shirley White than the purrings of Parkes Stewart anyday. Perhaps I am biased, but then again this is MY review. They have mixed in Clarence "Tank" Powell, Parkes, Israel another Thompson sibling...Why not throw in a little more of Freda's spirit in there? To say it in the cultural vernacular; "Freda do not need Israel Houghton. Well, maybe his name and influence.... Freda has everything he's got and some. Everything except his clout.
Freda has written more exciting compositions than the one's contained here. I wish all of you could hear them. My faves on this CD are "Sing For Joy", "For All You've Done" and "Hallelu", the last two were previously released on another Temple Worshipper's project. Soloist April Thompson seems to have grown as a vocalist and sings with more confidence than on previous recordings. Towards the end of "I Know The Plans" (her duet with Israel Houghton) she gets a little lost in the mix. I also like "And Praise" a personal favorite of Freda's. It gives a glorious glimpse into the day the saints crown Jesus King of Kings on the Great Coronation Day. Good.
I wish for Freda a producer and production that is closer to her energy level and anointing. Spontaneous worship and praise with a biblical emphasis. The production seems a little muddled and not as sharp in sound and clarity as it could be. I wish the choir vocals were a little sharper and less restrained.
All in all a good effort for Freda and the Temple Worshippers. Those who buy it will see it as gold. Those of us who remember and know, will see it as gold colored, brass. Likeable and inspirational. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
THE BEST ALBUM OF 2006 THUS FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-06-28
Hit Songs: Sing For Joy, For All You've Done, Here Is Our Praise, Great Is Our God, Over & Over Again, I Know The Plans (featuring Israel Houghton), and Right At Home!!
Do I hear Stellar Awards?? Dove Awards? and Grammys!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
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Drawn Windows
Keefe Marzell Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FG66C0 Release Date: 2006-05-30 |
Tracks:
- More is Pleasure
- Now & Forever
- Love Thinking of U
- Vintage
- Never Learn to Swim
- Drawn Windows
- New Jazz Swing
- Through the Night
- Enter Slowly
- Goodbye Terome
- Vintage (My Prospective)
Album Description
Smooth JazzCustomer Reviews:
Drawn Windows/Keefe Marzell.......2007-02-15
An outstanding collection of the incredible Vintage band's most impressive works.......2006-07-07
Smoothjazz.com Review.......2006-06-16
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For My Good
Surel Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FGG5TO Release Date: 2006-05-30 |
Tracks:
- You Can't Have It
- For My Good
- My Vow To You
- Beyond My Faults
- Eyes
- Pleasing
- Saying Goodbye
- No Love Like Yours
- What Is Man?
- Because He Lives
- Gold (featuring Tonex)
- Daddy's Little Girl
- Daddy's Little Girl (Remix) (featuring Tonex)
Album Description
inspirationalCustomer Reviews:
A little erica badu and a touch jillscott equals surel.......2006-07-26
All the songs that are produced by Erine Green:
"MY VOW TO YOU"
"EYES"
"SAYING GOODBYE"
"DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL"
The rest of the cd is good but these among the best and are in constant repeat. the best song on the cd i loved and adored was "EYES".hey it was worth it just to hear this song.The cd has a more of a jill scott feel with a little of erica badu feel..good debut.
Much awaited for..........2006-07-16
To tell the truth..........2006-06-28
I believe people that think her cd is great would appreciate Shei Atkins " life In Stereo' Much more.
The Erykah Badu of Gospel is here.......2006-06-06
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Comin' Atcha
Terry Harrington Manufacturer: Danwell Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000009RDL Release Date: 1998-08-18 |
Tracks:
- Bolivia
- If I Should Lose You
- Sweet Geogia Brown
- Midnight Waltz
- Walkin' Da Rail
- No More Blues
- You've Changed
- It's You Or No One!
- El Cajon
- Good Buddies
- Not WIthout You
- Lover Man
- Rachel's Dream
Customer Reviews:
THE REAL DEAL.......2002-06-15
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Lord You Are My Everything
Derrick Pearson Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OZ2D2Y Release Date: 2007-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Lord, You Are My Everything
- Be Strong
- I Cry Unto Thee
- O Lord My Strength
- The Stone Has Been Rolled Away
- You Are There
- Keeper
- Go To God In Prayer
- Worthy Is the Lamb Of God
- Hold On (Trouble Won't Last Always)
- The Encounter Pt.2
- Sweeter Than the Day Before
- Bonus Track 1
- Bonus Track 2
Customer Reviews:
everything is good.......2007-05-26
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Healing: God's Medicine
Dr. Ed Montgomery Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AQKYP0 Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
Tracks:
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Meditations
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Bridgjette Taylor
Bridgjette Taylor Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AQKYVE Release Date: 2006-01-24 |
Tracks:
- Little Bridgjette's Wish
- Love Lifted Me [Full Version]
- Hey Child [Remix] - Rob G, Bridgjette Taylor
- Anything
- Right There
- Confrontation
- Rejoice
- That One
- City Streets
- I Still Believe
- Worship You
- Trust Him
- True Love
- Is That Gospel
- True Love [Remix] - T. Gray, , Bridgjette Taylor
- Never Gonna Let Me Go
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Comin' Atcha
Cleopatra Manufacturer: Maverick ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000007ND6 Release Date: 1998-06-30 |
Tracks:
- Cleopatra's Theme
- Life Ain't Easy
- Don't Suffer In Silence
- A Touch Of Love
- The Bird Song
- Thinking About You
- What You Gonna Do Boy?
- The World We Live In
- Dying Rose
- Two Timer
- I Want You Back
Customer Reviews:
One of my top five albums.......2007-04-29
Listen to:
7) Bird Song
6) The World We Live In
5) Dying Rose
4) Don't Suffer in Silence
3) Life Ain't Easy
2) Touch of Love
1) Whatcha' Gonna Do Boy
I really miss those days when people actually HAD to sing to sell records. I look forward to your solo album Cleopatra Higgins... You rock!
They only deserved a little more credit than they got........2005-09-15
Nice album.......2005-07-05
When I bought this album I had two reactions. I was absolutely addicted, this music is R&B Grooves at their finest, and the music is very melodic. It's also cheerful and vibrant, and the lyrics are nice, But on the other hand I think Cleo's lead vocals are just too 'forced'. Take the song 'The world in whcih we live', she sings the first minute of that in a natural manner. I think her natural singing voice is perhaps the most beautiful singing voice (outside of operatic singers) I have ever heard. But because her usual technique is to force her vocals out and try to have a 'big voice' that she doesn't have her voice loses the innocent, quaint beauty it should have. The backing vocalists sing straight-forward and although she has to put more in it than a bakcing vocalist, I think she puts too much effort in her singing. Like I said, the first minute of 'the world in which we live' (track 8) is great singing from her, very easy and simple. I can't believe no-one in the studio told her she should sing with a mroe natural technique.
Such pretty voices.....A smooth sounding album.......2004-01-29
Comin Atcha!.......2004-01-23
This is a must have album for all r&b fans!!!
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World Wide God
Prenestine Williams Porter Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Dist Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HLDESW Release Date: 2006-09-19 |
Tracks:
- World Wide God
- Brand New Blessing
- I've Got to Tell It
- Walk With Me
- Just for You
- I Can't Forget
- I'm going Home
- God is Good
- I Know Someone
- Stellar God
Album Description
Prenestine Williams-Porter's first national release "World Wide God," on the Motor City Praise Records label, featuring "The Queen of Gospel" Grammy Award Winner Albertina Walker and the anointed Stellar Award Winner Evelyn Turrentine- Agee, has catapulted her into the national spotlight with no end in sight. Her motto is, "I am blessed to be a blessing" and she affirms her only desire is to use her God given talents to bless others and to be a servant of the Most High God.
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Heart and Soul (Nexus)
Parkes Stewart Manufacturer: Comin Atcha Music, Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000255LWU Release Date: 2004-06-01 |
Tracks:
- My Soul
- Help Us
- This is My Story
- Free
- Trust Him
- My Brother
- My Soul (Reprise)
- Radio/Video
- Prayin Man
- Brown Eyes
- Personality
- Song For You
- Comfort & Peace
- Always
- CP PC (Reprise)
- So Beautiful (Powerful Woman of Purpose)
Customer Reviews:
Excellent cd.......2004-06-29
beats are smooth and lyrics are very good. Vacal arrangement is also excellent. Its easy to realate to what he talks about in his songs.
Wonderful.......2004-06-01
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