During the mixing process, the tape is then played normally, with the end result being a 'backwards guitar' sound, with each note beginning with a swelling sound and ending with a hard attack. What's that? That's when during the recording process, the tape is played 'backwards' as the guitar track is being recorded. In particular, on "Brother's Love", Carlos handles the live 'backward guitar'. Reliant on guitar, there's some nice work from brothers Carlos and This one is underpinned by a simple, repeatingĤ-chord melody that easily latches itself to the memory.Ī fascinating project side-bar revolves around the instrumentation. On everything from computer technology to Dru Hill. Darrett's complex lyrics bring prophecy that touch The other artist debut here comes on "Draw Me Closer" from Given, a contemporary female trio that includes Felicia Darrett, wife of Montrel.įinishing the album is a progressive, fast-paced, hip-hop groove with vocals and rap fromĪnd spoken word from newcomer Marquis Fox. It's a poignant and honest confession ofĪ difficult broken marriage.
Tiffany Palmer and Duawne Starling combine in the startlingly beautiful duet, "Everythang", whileįormer Radical For Christ member Cynthia Pasley takes lead vocals (with Darwin Hobbs and Tiffany Palmer providingīacking vocals) on "Kind of Man That God Loves". Some names on J2K will be unfamiliar to all except those who examine the fine print of albumĬredits. Pye and Caree also appear with their regular counterparts on "Love" as Men of Standard do justice to this musical poetry written by Darrett and Collectively referred to as MILC for the purposes of this song, they combine for an appropriate and powerfully contemporary ode to Christian brotherly love. Simpson (all being former members of New Life Community Choir). Although he neverĪppears in the credits, credit must nevertheless be given to the Prince of Gospelįor being the source that originally brought together Darrett, Lowell Pye, Isaac Caree and Chris Kee is the common thread that ties together the "Brother's Love" cut. Vocal arrangement and the occasional mix of his own voice with the Detroit four. While this song is the only one on the album not produced by Darrett ( Mitchell Jones and Marcus Cole take that responsibility), Jesus while they can, "Before It All Falls Down". Anointed provides aĬatchy soul-pop gem in "Help Him Stand", and Commissioned brings a melodic plea for individuals to come to Which speaks to the account of the prostitute whom Jesus refused to condemn. Kim Burrell continues to delight, as she duets with Darrett on "Woman", a song Hot topics of relevance, and ones that are not standardly addressed in Gospel.Ī quick run-down of those distinctive Gospel voices taking part in this showcase reads like a 'who's who' of (See interview)Īlso unifying the project is its lyrical content, which, again like Darrett's solo debut, focuses on currently Volumes to the overwhelming strength of Darrett's artistry. What's more, this is the case even with such a large variety ofĭistinctively-voiced artists represented on the project. Itself onto all the songs performed on this disc.
(See review.) It's a sound and a vibe that burns
Marked his solo debut on the still vastly-underappreciated Chronicles of the Soul The result is a set that bears the unmistakeable Darrett sound the same edgy, throw-back soul vibe that Guitar and bass work on the vast majority of the songs. It most certainly is, for not only does Darrett produce and write (orĬo-write) nearly every cut, he also provides backing vocals and That this multi-artist compilation is not all his. Me A Seat" and "Prophetic Millenium 2000"), toss aside any doubt While Gospel's new-soul wonder Montrel Darrett only headlines two cuts ("Save In fact, J2K (Jesus 2000) is so complex and multi-faceted that it seems heresy toĬonfine its description to a mere review. It's one of the most distinctive and fascinating Gospel projects to arrive in some time.
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