The soul of gospel awakens the true sound
The overwhelming vocal ensemble powerfully sings of faith and hope.
Sounds of Blackness's album boldly blends traditional gospel with the essence of modern R&B and hip-hop. Its refined sound and soulful vitality envelop the listener in profound emotion and joy, embodying the miracle of music.
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17 TRACKS:
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1)
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Chains
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2)
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Optimistic
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3)
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Ah Been Workin'
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4)
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The Pressure Pt. 1
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5)
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Testify
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6)
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Gonna Be Free One Day
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7)
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Stand
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8)
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The Pressure Pt. 2
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9)
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Your Wish Is My Command
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10)
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Hallelujah Lord!
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11)
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We Give You Thanks
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He Holds The Future
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13)
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What Shall I Call Him?
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14)
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Better Watch Your Behavior
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15)
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Please Take My Hand
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16)
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I'll Fly Away
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17)
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Harambee
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Backing Vocals - Sounds Of Blackness (1 to 9, 11 to 13, 15, 16)
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Vocals - Sounds Of Blackness (10, 14, 17)
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Drum Programming - Lance Alexander
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Lead Vocals - Ann Nesby (1, 2, 4, 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 13, 15)
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Drum Programming - Jimmy Jam
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Keyboards - Jimmy Jam
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Bass - Terry Lewis
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Executive-Producer - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
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Producer - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (2, 4, 5, 8)
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Engineer [Chief] - Steve Hodge
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Mixed By - Steve Hodge
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Mastered By - Brian Gardner
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Mixed By - Dave Rideau
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Congas, Timpani [Tympani] - Gary Hines
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Drum Programming - Gary Hines
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Producer, Conductor, Arranged By, Music Director [Musical Director], Piano - Gary Hines
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Bass - Mufundisi Joseph Young
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Lead Vocals - Carrie Harrington (1, 2, 12)
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Backing Vocals - Core Cotton (5, 12, 15)
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Organ - Billy Steele
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Trumpet, Piccolo Flute - Larry Sims (2)
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Bass - Robert 'Speedy' Pittman
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A&R [A&R Administrator] - Sonya Kates
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Keyboards - Lawrence Waddell
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Drums, Percussion - Trenon Graham
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Recorded By, Engineer [Maintenance] - Brad Yost
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Flute, Balafon [Balifon], Alto Saxophone - Franklin Wharton
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Backing Vocals - Shirley Marie Graham (5, 9, 12)
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Tenor Vocals - Terence O. Frierson
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Tenor Vocals - Russell B. Knighton Jr.
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Bass Vocals - Rev. Ira Conley
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Alto Vocals - Jennifer Whitlock
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Tenor Vocals - Michael L. Bowens
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Soprano Vocals - Dorothy A. Brown
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Baritone Vocals - Freddie Winston
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Baritone Vocals - David Brim Young
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Alto Vocals - Dorothy Shelby
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Baritone Vocals - Geoffrey Jones
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Tenor Vocals - Robert Edwards
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Soprano Vocals - Kellie Hickman
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Tenor Vocals - Willie Wesley
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Alto Vocals - Lisa D. Russell
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Soprano Vocals - Wanda Lewis
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Bass Vocals - Gregory Sears
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Drum Programming - Chico Cockrell
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Bass Vocals - Rojeem Taylor
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Bass Vocals - Timothy W. Lee
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Tenor Vocals - Dr. Robert J. Jones
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Soprano Vocals - Cheryl D. Warder-Reeves
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Tenor Vocals - William H. Smith
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Troy Werth
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Harp - Robin Berry
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Soprano Vocals - Angela Henderson
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Guitar - LaSalle Gabriel
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Baritone Saxophone - David Wright (4)
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Soprano Saxophone - David Wright (4)
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Keyboards - Jeanine McAdams
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Congas, Timpani [Tympani] - Kevin Whitlock
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Guitar - Soli Hughes
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Copyist [Horn Charts], Tenor Saxophone - Louis J. Wilson
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Soprano Saxophone - Louis J. Wilson
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Backing Vocals - Spirit V (1, 3, 6, 13)
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Vocals - Spirit V (10, 14, 17)
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Bass Vocals - Gordon Bruce
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Soprano Vocals - Renee J. McCall
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Soprano Vocals - Jayn R. Bell
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Alto Vocals - Kimberly Gayle Brown
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Art Direction, Design - Rowan Moore (2)
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Coordinator [Production Coordination] - Susan Owens
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A&R [Administrative Assistant] - Debbie Morrison
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Photography By [Front Cover Photo] - Stuart Watson (4)
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Photography By - Tom Berthiaume
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Performer - MGS
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Liner Notes - 大伴良則
