The heartbeat of the soul that connects Africa to America
Sounds of Blackness covers gospel, soul, and jazz in this magnificent work that depicts the history of black music.
The overwhelming chorus work and heavy percussion awaken the energy at the source of the music. This masterpiece effortlessly transcends genre boundaries and perfectly encapsulates the festive and spiritual qualities of music.
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20 TRACKS:
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1)
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Hold On (Pt. 1)
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2)
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I'm Going All The Way
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3)
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Ah Been 'Buked (Pt. 1)
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4)
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I Believe
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5)
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Hold On (Pt. 2)
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Everything's Gonna Be Alright
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7)
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Sun Up To Sundown
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8)
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The Lord Will Make A Way
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He Took Away All My Pain
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10)
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A Place In My Heart
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The Harder They Are The Bigger They Fall
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12)
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The Drum (Africa To America)
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13)
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African Medley (Royal Kingdoms, Rise, My Native Land)
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14)
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A Very Special Love
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15)
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Strange Fruit
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16)
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Black Butterfly
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17)
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You've Taken My Blues & Gone
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18)
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Livin' The Blues
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19)
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Ah Been 'Buked (Pt. 2)
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20)
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I'm Going All The Way (7" Radio Mix)
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Executive-Producer - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
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Producer - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (2, 4, 6, 8 to 12, 14, 16, 20)
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Mixed By - Steve Hodge (2 to 4, 6, 8 to 12, 14, 16 to 19)
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Recorded By - Steve Hodge
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Mastered By - Brian Gardner
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Producer - Gary Hines (12)
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Management - K. Leon Saunders
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Recorded By [Assisted By] - Jeff Taylor (6)
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Artwork [Cover Art] - Brent Rollins
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Booking - Saunders & Associates
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Photography By [Sounds Of Blackness Photography] - Sandy May (2)