New Music Tuesday: Lecrae; Deon Kipping; Lexi; Mario Brown
Tuesday, music lovers favorite day of the week! Get into the new releases below…
Lecrae – “Gravity”
Lecrae is back with his hotly anticipated 7th studio album! “Gravity” boasts an all-star line up of artist features; a list which includes Mali Music, Mathai (The Voice), label mates Trip Lee and Tedashii as well as production from DJ Khalil, Street Symphony’s Heat Academy and The Watchmen. “Gravity” showcases Lecrae’s thought provoking lyrical technique, live instrumentation and amazing beats that will keep you wanting more and more. “Gravity” is the follow-up to 2010′s “Rehab” and the EP “Rehab: The Overdose,” which sold over 345,000 units combined as well as debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Hip-Hop Charts and No. 17 on the Top 200. Do yourself a favor, and stop by iTunes and check out the latest from Lecrae.
Deon Kipping – “I Just Want To Hear You”
Celebrated songwriter Deon Kipping is stepping into the forefront with his Verity Gospel Music Group debut. 12 track LP offers a fusion of pop, alternative, contemporary, and traditional Gospel sounds – representing the uniquely diverse musical styles in Deon’s repertoire, as he wrote and produced the project. “I wanted to do a project that was eclectic enough to keep you interested, but not so much that you don’t get it,” says Kipping. “There really is something for everyone on this CD, because my musical influences are so broad.” Deon’s probably written one of your favorite Gospel tunes. He’s written for Marvin Sapp; J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise; Byron Cage; Rance Allen and more. Be sure and stop by iTunes and get familiar with Deon Kipping’s debut LP.
Lexi – “Phenomenal”
Lexi back! The singer and TV host is making her Malaco debut with her new LP “Phenomenal“. “Burn It All Down,” the CD’s first single has already reached #17 on the Billboard hot Gospel songs and #13 on the Mediabase Gospel music charts. “Phenomenal’ marks the fifth studio album for Lexi, who also hosts a hit TV program, The Lexi Show, on The Word Network. Now Lexi is back with “Phenomenal” and prays that songs such as “Burn It All Down,” “None Like You” and “It’s You” will take listeners on journey of inspiration, love and faith. She offers, “I picked songs that applied to where I am now. The album really gets back to the basics. The songs talk about God and about getting back to what’s important and what’s important is Him. My songs point towards Him.” Stop by iTunes and check out the latest from Lexi.
Mario Brown – “The Mario Brown Project”
Gospel newcomer and Bronx Bridge/F. Hammond Music Artist Mario Brown’s first national project, “The Mario Brown Project” hit shelves today. The first single, “Glory” is currently impacting gospel radio. “We look forward to releasing Mario’s album” Said Santiago Cook-Brown, President of Bronx Bridge Entertainment, Inc. “His music is simply anointed. Furthermore, to partner with Fred Hammond Music on this project will push this album to another level. The praise and worship songs on this album with move the masses.” Mario opened for the 2012 McDonald’s Tour featuring Fred Hammond. “Mario is a wonderful artist and songwriter” said Fred Hammond. “I look forward to working with him and Bronx Bridge on the project. I expect good things to come his way.” Be sure to stop by iTunes and check out Mario Brown’s debut LP.
