Jason Champion - Reflections
Former singer of hit R&B duo 'Men At Large', Jason Champion, changes gears from secular music to Gospel with his solo debut "Reflections". The contemporary sounding flow of Gospel touches off another side & perspective of Jason, as he takes his vocal skill & share into a devotional, creative essence of beautiful compositons.
Track Listing:
~ Always
~ Find A Reason
~ Friend Of Mine
~ The Life featuring Michael Champion
~ I'm Sorry
~ For Better Of For Worse featuring Paula Champion
~ Reflections
~ Father You
~ He Is The Way
~ Ain't So Bad
Mr. Champion received help in the production dept from Warren "Baby Dubb" Campbell & many others, as well as co-wrote several tracks on the LP.
"Always" (hear song sample on our news page) jumps right into the groove & words of encouragement. Uplifting message that may play on your senses, especially with the current state of our economy & various trials many of us face. Check out the lyrics; "Find A Reason" drifts into a reminder of keeping your self-esteem positive, regardless of daily pressures one might face. And he sends the message over a nice mid-tempod beat & melody; Michael Champion's duet in "The Life" continues the powerful landscape of keeping to the spirit of devotion & praise. The same is reached in "Friend Of Mine"...
Check out the old school approach, something to a sound of Motown legends, "Jackson 5", in "For Better Or For Worse". Mrs. Paula Champion is showcased to a different feel for a Gospel Tune. I liked this one for many reasons, possibly because of that old school flavor written all over it! Nevertheless, the song spoke for itself. I especially marked "*" on "He Is The Way" - a special slow ballad of praise & direction.
The rest of the CD was unique & different from many, other Gospel projects out there today. Its more contemporary & wholesome, with evidence of Jason Champion's vocal, songwriting talents taking center stage. I enjoyed his connection to "Men At Large" from the 90's to the production credits of the late Gerald Levert (& others). And to hear Mr. Champion's vocal range highlight the Gospel genre is quite refreshing. Good Job Brother Champion & I wish you Godspeed on your new release...
Terrill J. Hanna
The Urban Music Scene
Myspace: Jason Champion
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