Alabaster Box, A Kid's Point Of View

Consisting of ten multi-cultural and gifted vocalists hand-picked by Kirk Franklin, 1NC is an amazingly anointed group creating "colorless" music. This unique project boasts a variety of styles and stunning step-out vocal performances from each member. Highlights include hip-hop album opener "Movin' On," "Free," the Latin-tinged "Unconditional," "Could've Been Me" and "Be Like Him," recorded live in South Africa with native vocal group, Chosen. Track Listing: 1. Interlude 2. Movin' On 3. Unconditional 4. Interlude 5. Breath Away 6. Be Like Him 7. Nobody 8. Interlude 9. Donna 10. Free 11. Interlude 12. Hands Up 13. When You Fall 14. Could've Been Me 15. Interlude: Prayer In Schools 16. Lost Hearts 17. I Can't Live Without You 18. In Your Grace

A Kid's Point Of View

Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Dijon typifies the saying "Wise beyond their years." At the age of 8, Dijon took the stage at church and belted out a stirring rendition of "His Eye Is On The Sparrow," complete with runs usually heard from seasoned vocalists. Now, at age 14, Dijon is still ahead of the curve. Dijon's debut album A Kid's Point Of View is best described as his take on his own life. Songs such as Pressures, I Wanna Be More Like Him and My Potential highlight the typical life of a teenager trying to deal with various insecurities; but one who is secure enough in his faith to praise God in his music. The lead single, A Kid's Point Of View, is a semi-autobiographical story about Dijon's perspective on things during his parents' breakup. The poignant video to this single shows Dijon narrating what a kid sees and hears while their parents take the difficult steps towards ending their marriage. A Kid's Point Of View is an album for all generations. The catchy beats are sure to attract young fans, while parents will welcome the positive messages, Gospel classics and refreshing outlook.

Again

Following up his platinum-selling Live in London and More, (which featured the hit "We Fall Down"), gospel great Donnie McClurkin again with an album that caters to fans of Gospel, Christian, mainstream urban and pop. Recorded live to a standing room crowd at the Forum in L.A., Again includes "You Are God," "Clean Heart," "Thank You" and "The Prayer" (a duet with Yolanda Adams).

Alabaster Box

CeCe's stunning vocal energy delivers in this album of 12 new songs of praise wrapped in the theme of humility and surrender. Only CeCe Winans can deliver praise & worship with this combination of a modern sound, spirited horns, lush strings, harmonious choirs and R&B grooves.

Bebe Winans

In 1997, Bebe opened a new chapter in his highly acclaimed career with this release featuring the R&B sound that has pushed him into the spotlight. Track Listing: 1. In Harm's Way 2. So In Love 3. Love Is The Reason 4. Thank You 5. This Song 6. Did You Know 7. If You Say 8. Love's Coming 9. I Wanna Be The Only One 10. With All Of My Heart 11. In The Midst Of The Rain 12. Seeing For The Very First Time 13. Oh Happy Day

Behind the Glory

Cincinnati based K-Drama has found zealous favor with both churched hip hop heads and those in the street. Behind The Glory delivers the hottest hip hop sound with melody and hook saturated beats. Songs like “Let’s Luv Em” captures the need for Christians to do less judging and more lifting up; “Teeter Totter” encourages listeners not to backslide back and forth going up and down like teeter totters. “Honored” is a uplifting ballad were confidence and faith in Christ is the most important thing. According to K-Drama the recipe is simple, “street kids love this music because we bring the truth of Christ as well as let our flaws be known. The streets just want the truth.”

Colorblind

It’s been three long years and hundreds of tour stops since Dove Award-winning and Grammy®-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band released their critically acclaimed debut, Unclassified. Their second studio album, Colorblind, boasts some of the industry’s best producers, including Mark Batson (Dave Matthews Band, Gwen Stefani) and Pete Kipley (Mark Schultz, MercyMe). Robert reached a new level of comfort collaborating with many different songwriters on this album, while keeping his love of rock, R&B and Gospel genres front and center on the pedal steel. As the title suggests, Colorblind is not only for those fans who love Robert Randolph & The Family Band, but anyone who is appreciative of the different genres of music that this album represents.

Commanders of the Resistance

Five time nominee and two time Dove award-winning group “SoulJahz” returns as “The Washington Projects.” With a hip hop/soul/pop sound, this brother/sister duo from the nation’s capital connects with class and credibility on songs like “Move,” “Take it to the Streets” and more.

Determined

On a periodic table, CO3 represents carbon trioxide, one of the most explosive elements, while in Biblical pretenses it stands for the incredibly moving third chapter of Colossians, which is centered around a life of love, compassion and commitment to Christ. In a strictly musical sense, the duo comprised of vocalist/acoustic guitarist Chad Little and vocalist/bassist/keyboardist Dave Romero is indeed on fire, blending remarkably rich harmonies, a wide variety of southern fried genres, an intricate balance of acoustic and electric instrumentation, capped off by powerful production. When it comes to matters of the heart, it's obvious the group intends to make an impact, crafting lyrical masterpieces rippled with relevant tales of hope, encouragement, faith and flat out fun.

Disappear Here

LA Symphony has experienced a very long journey to the starting line. Disappear Here will be the first album marketed and distributed exclusively by Gotee Records (The End Is Now, their last release, was licensed to the CBA). With guest appearances from the legendary Posdnous (De La Soul), Madlib, and DJ Babu among others, the album contains 13 well-crafted, pop sensible hip hop tracks.

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Free to Worship

For Fred Hammond it has been that kind of year. The end of 2005 saw his first co-executive produced movie The Gospel become both a hit movie and soundtrack. Then he moved lock, stock and recording studio from his hometown of Detroit, MI to Dallas, TX. In addition, his brand new release this year marks the 25th anniversary of Fred’s career as a recording artist. According to those in attendance at TD Jakes Potter’s House Church in Dallas in April, it was a praise party like no other. The reason was clear, Fred Hammond was recording his new CD, "Free to Worship." Joining Fred Hammond on stage that night were several gospel and R&B luminaries. A special highlight on Free To Worship is the duet Fred did with Ruben Studdard, "Just a Closer Walk." Free To Worship includes much of Hammond's live performance at the Potter’s House Church, plus some very special, brand-new studio recordings.

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Get Ready: Best of T.D. Jakes

With new praise songs "Draw Me Nearer" and "I Surrender All" and 11 favorites, Get Ready is urban praise at its best. A compilation from albums "Woman, Thou Art Loosed," "Sacred Love Songs" and "Live From The Potter's House," this album is filled with passion and energy of one of the nation's top spiritual leaders.

God & I

The first reggae artist to have a #1 hit on the Billboard Dance chart ("The Programme"), this Jamaican music legend has influenced young musicians in genres from reggae to rap and hip-hop. In 1997, this former Rastafarian turned his life over to Christ, and his music has never been the same. On God & i, his second GospoCentric project, Papa San's celebrated lyrical mastery and rhythmic authority rise up once more in an explosion of joy and spirit-filled enthusiasm. As a legend in his own right from the worlds of reggae, Dancehall and rap, Papa San has now become a standout in the gospel field. In addition to appearing on Kirk Franklin's platinum-selling the The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, he's performed live onstage with the likes of BeBe and CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Trin-i-tee 5:7, and Hezekian Walker.

Heavenbound Christian Oldies

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Hero

Kirk Franklin is a true original. Hot on the heels of a second run of The Hopeville Tour, the most successful gospel tour of all time, multi-platinum selling gospel artist Kirk Franklin is back with perhaps the most masterful, inspired offering of his career, aptly titled Hero. Already hailed as the most anticipated gospel release for 2005, Hero is a bold and courageous display of an artistic genius at his best. Kirk delicately experiments with samples of nostalgic R&B classics blended with his famous signature styles in "Keep Your Head," and "Lookin For You." Core gospel fans will be riveted by "Brokenhearted," "The Appeal," "First Love," among others. The most impressive feat resides in Kirk Franklin's core music skill - his ability to weave powerful and profound lyrics with cutting edge musical styles evidenced in tracks "Hero," "Imagine Me," "Without You," "Shout," and "Why." Special guests include Yolanda Adams, Sheila E, TobyMac, Sonny (P.O.D.) and more! Everyone should have a Hero, and Kirk Franklin offers his own.

Hits

In their 12-year career Out of Eden has had ten Top 10 radio singles, sold over 1 million albums, received thirteen Dove Award Nominations and played in front of thousands of fans all over the world. They have performed with everyone from Destiny’s Child to Michael W. Smith and have been honored to perform at many major events and crusades including the Billy Graham Crusades. The Hits includes all of their biggest hits spanning their career plus one brand new song. Gotee is pleased to bring you an album that honors the group that started it all.

Holy Hip Hop (Volume 5)

Holy Hip Hop: Taking The Gospel To The Streets, illuminates 2007’s best Ministers of the Gospel as voted by the Holy Hip Hop Global Community. Holy Hip Hop: Taking The Gospel To The Streets, Vol. 5 satisfies the growing demand for spiritually enlightening music in both Christian and secular cultures. This Grammy and Stellar Award nominated CD Compilation series continues to gain popularity and fans through its uplifting message, just like WoW and X.

Hooked On The Hits

What better artist to launch the new Hooked On The Hits series than with Fred Hammond? He's had more number one radio songs than any artist in Gospel music. Fred's favorite songs have been selected from his best selling CDs to give you 16 Fred Hammond classics. This disc is a "must-have" for Fred Hammond fans.

Hope Dealer

Memphis-bred Mr. Del continues to elevate via his sophomore EMI album titled: Hope Dealer. Hope Dealer is a powerful collection of soul-riveting holy hip hop street ministry combined with trunk rattling beats. Following in the path of Mr. Del’s 2005 debut album titled: The Future; Hope Dealer holds steadfast to Mr. Del’s tradition of high energy, vivid life-telling rhymes that bring the Gospel to the streets in a way that only Mr. Del can do. Hope Dealer preaches life and not death and a must have CD for 2007 and beyond.

Incredible

The long-awaited follow-up to Mary Mary's platinum-selling debut, Incredible showcases Tina and Erica Atkins' stellar songwriting and vocals in a distinctively urban groove. Includes "In the Morning," "You Will Know" and "I Try."

Introducing Ayiesha Woods

Ayiesha brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music with the polished presentation of a veteran musician. It was the nimble lyrical delivery on her independent solo release that found its way onto Jamaican Radio Airwaves where Gotee Executive, Toby Mac first heard Woods’ song “Crazy.” After a few inquiries to the Program Director, Toby obtained contact information for Ayiesha and promptly called her. Ayiesha quickly realized that this was the opportunity she had been praying for. For years, she had felt a deep calling to serve God with her musical talent, to reach people with her songs—to bring her own brand of diversity, quality and purpose into music. And now, with Introducing Ayiesha Woods, she’ll be able to do just that on a wider scale than ever before.

Last Days

The Stellar-Award winner returns with his best work yet. Those who enjoy the ministry of artists like Tonex and Kierra Sheard should give Smith a spin. Track Listing: 1. Let Us Break Bread Together 2. Thank You 4 Your Love 3. Free Your Mind 4. All Because of You 5. Who You Like? (Skit) 6. How Can You Say? 7. I Can't Tell You Why 8. Why Do You Defy Me? 9. You Remind Me 10. Read My Book (Skit) 11. Last Days 12. I Will Be the One 13. So Whatcha Think? (Skit) 14. New Babylon 15. Just Between Us 16. You Like That Run (Skit) 17. 24, 7, 365 18. When You Pray 19. My Soul Cries Out 20. When You Pray (Reprise)

Life By Stereo

J.R. presents the antithesis of an infamous heavy metal album of similar moniker, Death By Stereo, with Life By Stereo —signifying God’s use of music as a medium to communicate LIFE rather than DEATH. Life By Stereo centers on the human existence, its trials and the healing balm of the gospel message. Like the book of Psalms, J.R.’s pen scopes the lamentations, woes and triumphs of the whole person. Transcending generation and genre, the album ministers in a style all its own—fusing eclectic neo-soul, urban gospel and contemporary styles. And J.R. sings with a soul-stirring grit and maturity. Building on the foundation of his debut album, Metamorphosis, J.R. has himself undergone a transformation. It is revealed in the artistry of this album’s jam-packed array of percussive beats and explosive lyrical delivery. The Outkast-meets-Stefani “Not a Slave” hones in on the perils of a past life ruled by sin contrasted with a present life ruled by the Holy Spirit. However, the softer side of Life By Stereo is clearly an indication of his thought-provoking study of God’s word. “The Getaway”-a song that runs in smooth motion, recalling the vocal styling of John Legend—is about escaping the “business” of everyday life to hear God speak. Life as a soap opera surfaces in “When the Thrill is Gone” which features Gospel Hip Hop heavyweight Lecrae. But, “Ok/Alright” is a refrain of victory for all believers who have experienced rescue from a corrupt lifestyle. Continuing that vibe is “Say Yeah”—a sure head-nodding favorite. The worshipful prowess of J.R. is brought to the live instrumental cover “Never Lose” by Tim Hughes—author of “Here I Am to Worship.” The bass booster groove favorite is sure to be “On Tonight”—announcing the arrival of the weekend and a time to celebrate the glory of new life in Christ on the dance floor. Life By Stereo is a conduit of God’s messages on living—how to live, cope in and celebrate…life. An instant classic-this project has the rare quality of being musically relevant, timeless and evoking the feeling that years from now, we’ll all want to play Life By Stereo.

Lifetime

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