Love UnstoppableFred Hammond
Release Date: 09/29/2009
Original Release:
2009
# of Discs:
1
J&R Item # 1083840_CD
UPC # 886974334125
Label: Verity
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Performer: Fred Hammond
Artist: Michael Bethany; John P. Kee Producer: Michael Bethany; Fred Hammond; Ray Hammond Distributor: Sony Music Distribution ( Notes: Photographer: Christian Lantry. Few figures on the contemporary gospel scene have commanded as much respect and admiration as Fred Hammond. The producer, vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and minister parlayed time as a member of the Winans and Commissioned into a successful solo career and gospel entertainment empire, along the way perfecting an energetic, spiritually-charged, cutting edge style that drew from funk, rock, disco, jazz fusion, and smooth R&B. The 2009 album LOVE UNSTOPPABLE delivers a mix of studio and live tracks which find Hammond refining his unique brand of urban praise and worship with uncommon variety and passionate faith. The raucous "Awesome God" and "They That Wait" are straight-up churchin' music featuring furiously foot-stomping grooves, while other tracks explore a variety of genres; the moody "Lost in you Again" veers into Seal/Peter Gabriel territory, while "Thoughts of Love" rides on a silky Latin groove reminiscent of Sade. Regardless of the musical setting, however, Hammond's anointed lyrics take center stage, summoning the faithful with music that is as joyous as it is sophisticated. Few figures on the contemporary gospel scene have commanded as much respect and admiration as Fred Hammond. The producer, vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and minister parlayed time as a member of the Winans and Commissioned into a successful solo career and gospel entertainment empire, along the way perfecting an energetic, spiritually charged, cutting-edge style that drew from funk, rock, disco, jazz fusion, and smooth R&B. The 2009 album Love Unstoppable delivers a mix of studio and live tracks which find Hammond refining his unique brand of urban praise & worship with uncommon variety and passionate faith. The raucous "Awesome God" and "They That Wait" are straight-up churchin' music featuring furiously foot-stomping grooves, while other tracks explore a variety of genres; the moody "Lost in You Again" veers into Seal/Peter Gabriel territory, while "Thoughts of Love" rides on a silky Latin groove reminiscent of Sade. Regardless of the musical setting, however, Hammond's anointed lyrics take center stage, summoning the faithful with music that is as joyous as it is sophisticated. ~ Pemberton Roach
The Dove and Stellar award-winning singer/composer/producer Fred Hammond brings masterly musicianship, sweatily exuberant vocals, and, most importantly, utter sincerity to his recordings, and has become one of the most important figures in contemporary gospel. He first garnered attention as the Winans' bass player in the early 1980s, and then went on to found the popular gospel group The Commissioned. By the mid-'90s he established himself as a powerful solo artist and producer, as well as the head of a major gospel production company, management firm, and record label. Hammond also heads a non-profit ministry, although his upbeat and soul-stirring music alone has ministered to millions of seekers.
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