A new era in gospel music has begun....
7 SONS OF SOUL..... New Album coming soon!!

Verity Records 7 Sons of Soul, one of the hottest singing aggregations to hit the genre, has been strongly influenced both by traditional quartet sounds and the current contemporary vibe evidenced on their brand new release, Witness. This dynamic ensemble invigorates the tradition of great male voices that have distinctly defined gospel music throughout generations. Whether it was the sounds of The Sensational Nightingales, The Mighty Clouds of Joy or The Winans, male groups have been an integral part of the popularity and the staying power of gospel music. Today is no different, and 7 Sons of Soul has merged the old with the new to create a musical blend that is uniquely their own.

Comprised of seven progressive young men on fire for the Lord, the Washington, D.C. based 7 Sons of Soul are bringing gospel music to a new generation while showing the world that real men rock the mic for the Lord. Cliff Jones, Dave Lindsey, Deonte Gray, Kenneth Epperson, Ronnie Lindsey, Matt Tucker, and Joel Tate are a band of brothers whose individual struggles are transformed in Christ by a collective strength that resonates throughout their music.

The Stellar Award nominated group is remembered for songs like Run On, Prayer Changes and He Can Change Your Day. Fans who loved sextets debut will have even more to smile about on the groups sophomore release. Jones, the groups founder and leader, explains what listeners have to look forward to on the new musical offering. The first record was introducing the 7 Sons of Soul, says Jones. It was letting people know who we were. This time around we felt, as young men, that we wanted to witness, not just to other men, but to everyone. We wanted to show the world that we do love Jesus and we want our music to transcend the boundaries of the church, to reach people who may never walk through church doors.

Witness, the 16-song project, accomplishes that mission. Hitting a variety of topics that any person can relate to, Witness truly has something for everybody. Because of the emotion and true experiences that the group poured into the making of this CD, the project speaks boldly to the hearts of men while speaking passionately to souls from all walks of life. Jones says, Men are the head of the family. Right now, in our society, the man is in a troubled state. The purpose of Witness is to minister to the head so that we can effectively witness to the rest of the body. There are many men who are killing, stealing, selling drugs and locked up. Although its tough for us to make changes with whats happening in our society, I believe Jesus can help us do it. It starts with touching somebody else; witnessing is the first step in helping people to make those changes.

Making sure to lift up the downtrodden, the group weaves the theme of holding up our fellow man with the track, You Can Make It. The song supplies a dash of inspiration wrapped in a relaxed, mellow vibe. Its hard for the listener to walk away from this tune with a saddened heart. Songs like Im A Man, penned by Jones, Lindsey and Gray, are transparently belted out from the perspective of a godly man just doing the best he can. The contemporary flair of the song is a great complement to the inspiring lyrics.

Witness deals with issues related to family and friend relationships as well as basic everyday life, bringing a realism to gospel music rarely before seen. Praying 4-U, the lead single from the project, relays a message of brotherhood. The memorable track is bouncy, uplifting cut written in the spirit of propping up a troubled friend. Incorporating a down home church feel along with a Tony Toni Tone Tony meets Rev. Al Green sound; the song finds Jones belting it out with gusto.

Lindsey believes that although a number of songs are sung from a mans viewpoint, theres much for the female audience to enjoy and relate to. I believe songs like One Of Those Days is an encouragement to men and women. We all have those days when things dont go quite right. Thats when its time to get on our knees and say God, I need you, says Lindsey.

Clap Your Hands is certain to be a favorite of quartet fans. Reminiscent of times before padded pews and air-conditioned sanctuaries, the song stays true to the original form many gospel music lovers still adore. Penned by Jones and Bobby Burwell, head of the groups Soul World Entertainment, this one begs for toe-tapping and, of course, hand-clapping. Other traditional tracks include the quartet-inspired Trouble In My Way, Stand By Me and Thank You Jesus.

The title tune, Witness, sees the young men singing unashamedly about being witnesses for Christ. Its a song about being a living testimony through word and deed. With textured background vocals laid over a slow, but slick urban groove, the track flaunts excellent production and great songwriting. Jones says, Dave came up with the initial track. At the time, we were thinking about using the song for another artist. But the song was so good, I thought, We cant give a hit away! Shortly after, all of us were talking about what we wanted to say in this project. We all agreed that we wanted to be witnesses this time around. Since it was the first song we wrote for the new project, we knew that Witness would be the theme for this album.

And inspiration is what its all about. These six young men minister to inform people of the goodness of God and to tell the world of the great things He has done. In each of their lives, theyve come to know God in a very personal way. As successful African American men, each of them is a role model and a testament to what can be done with Gods direction.


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