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We begin the New Year by looking at the new CD by
Apostle J L Cash & Praise.
The CD is titled I Need To Hear From You. What a power pack
CD. It is a live recording with some studio tracks mixed in.
Apostle J L Cash & Praise
are the new addition to the MCG label.
For those that have never heard of this group here is a little background (as
taken from their webpage) – The group started “in the mid-1980's as a revival
crusade team. Apostle J. L. Cash and PRAISE have brought joy to many throughout
their travels around the continental U.S. and abroad. Through numerous
recordings, concerts, prison ministry and revivals, their unique and rare
musical gifts produce a positive message that enraptures the spirit and brings
delight to the hearts of those that encounter the experience of this group.
Their music has been described as R & B gospel with a contemporary flair, but
traditionally anchored. Apostle J. L. Cash and PRAISE have shared their
gifts of music from concerts at the Pentagon in our nation's capital, to remote
villages of Central America. The group was featured in Tyler Perry's first
stage play, "I Know I've Been Changed."
The group is also scheduled regularly at The House of Blues, downtown Disney to
offer an unforgettable praise and worship experience to hundreds that attend the
Sunday Gospel Brunch. They have appeared on the set of ABC's "Extreme Makeover
Home Edition," by special request, to lead thousands of well-wishers into praise
and worship while awaiting the unveiling of one of their newly constructed
masterpieces. Apostle J. L. Cash and PRAISE also came highly recommended for
singing in New York's "Lion King", Broadway in preparation for the opening of
one of their shows in their Winter Tour schedule of 2006. Also for leading an
unforgettable "Gospel Mass" for Ogilvy and Mather of New York's marketing and
design team at Full Sail Performing Arts School and Disney's Animation
Auditorium.” To put it succinctly, Apostle Cash and Praise are an awesome
group.
The first thing that will strike you about this CD is that the songs (and
arrangements) incorporate the soulful sounds of the 70’s, inspirational lyrics
and blend them exceptionally well with what we know as “gospel quartet” music.
The group’s previous CDs are We Come To Praise Him, Thanks For Making Me Wait,
and A Sacrifice of Praise “Live.” The Sacrifice of Praise was recorded at the
House of Blues in Orlando, Florida.
The new project beings with "It's What We Do." The other
tracks are "Let It Go," "Got To Believe," "Let
It Rain," "Leap Of Faith," "Standing In The Need Of
Prayer," "Everything’s Gonna Be Alright," "Thanks
For Making Me Wait," "Lord I Lift Your Name On High," "I
Need To Hear From You," "No, Not One," and "The Lord
Will Make A Way."
Apostle Cash
sings lead on all tracks. He is joined by Prophetess Darleena Wright on "It’s
What We Do" and "I Need To Hear From You."
Evangelist Sharon Langley-Webber and Prophetess Darleena Wright join
Apostle Cash
in sharing lead duties on "Everything’s Gonna Be Alright."
Evangelist Sharon Langley-Webber and Yolanda Cash share lead duties with
Apostle Cash
on "No, Not One."
It would not do justice to the project to only point out one or two of the
songs. All the songs will grasp your attention. They all have great
messages that will minister to you. They will encourage you, uplift you,
and have you praising our Lord and Savior. In addition, if you liked Al
Green then you will thoroughly enjoy this CD. If you liked Teddy
Pendergrass then you will be playing this CD over and over. If you liked
the arrangements of many of the songs of Marvin Gaye, The Dramatics, Earth, Wind and Fire,
The Manhattans, and many of the other secular bands and groups of the 70’s you
will thoroughly enjoy this CD.
Make no mistake about it this is a CD full of gospel music. It has
the words to encourage you and that ‘old school’ arrangement that may have you
reminiscing about days gone by. What a powerful combination.
Apostle Cash
is indeed an extraordinary vocalist.
Overall this is a great project and should be in your collection. You will not be
disappointed. We give
Apostle J L Cash & Praise’s
I Need To Hear From You a 9 out of 10. Click
HERE to purchase the CD. Click on the
title to hear "Let
It Go."
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