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Chicago Mass Choir – My Soul Says Yes

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Title: My Soul Says Yes
Artist: Chicago Mass Choir
Label: New Haven
Formats: CD, Digital
Release date: July 31, 2020

 

There’s truly no sound like that of the gospel mass choir and the Chicago Mass Choir embodies the very spirit and essence of this tradition. With thrilling heart thumping, hand clapping, foot stomping songs, the choir takes you back to the “old time way,” to quote the late Bishop G.E. Patteson (former presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ denomination). My Soul Says Yes, the choir’s 17th album release, continues this legacy through their creation of songs that further their mission of giving back to their community and the world.

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Joshua’s Troop – Another Chance

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Title: Another Chance
Artist: Joshua’s Troop
Label: New Haven
Formats: CD, Digital
Release date: November 23, 2018

 

One of the most amazing things about gospel music is how uniquely it is communicated, depending on the generation.  Joshua’s Troop, fortunately, has the opportunity to speak to this generation of gospel listeners through their high energy and high praise music. Infusing contemporary hip-hop and spoken word elements with familiar gospel sensibilities, Another Chance brings Joshua’s Troop’s message of redemption to today’s youth. Produced and co-written by legendary gospel talent Percy Gray, Jr. (New Direction, Chicago Mass Choir), “Another Chance is electrifyingly eclectic—featuring songs of encouragement, evangelism, repentance, testimony, worship, and even a rousing a cappella piece.” Continue reading →