- ISRAEL HOUGHTON & NEW BREED JESUS AT THE CENTER ALBUM FULL
- ISRAEL HOUGHTON & NEW BREED JESUS AT THE CENTER ALBUM PROFESSIONAL
Jesus At The Center, a live-recorded two-disc worship project that belongs up there with New Breed's other double-disc classics: Live From Another Level and Alive in South Africa. Now the group returns and this time they are bringing it back to the main focus. Through the past ten years, they've given us the church anthems, "You Are Good", "Friend Of God", and "Not Forgotten". While live projects have always been popular in the gospel community, there are certain artists whose projects stand out, and Israel Houghton and New Breed is in that group. The element of live worship is like no other the focus and goal is to capture the presence of God on CD in such a way that will live and be refreshing. Israel Houghton was born to lead, and his worship taking stylistic influences from Africa, the Middle East and South American contributes to his unique and distinctive sound which creates an unforgettable show-stopping performance.Israel Houghton and New Breed (Jesus At The Center ) - Reviews.
ISRAEL HOUGHTON & NEW BREED JESUS AT THE CENTER ALBUM FULL
There’s a youthful, exuberant and infectious energy which radiates through the hall as they bounce up and down the stage, each track full of passion and heart. With an arena full of people, every single one is on their feet rejoicing at the uplifting messages and songs which evoke so much emotion that their bodies are no longer their own as they devote their all to God. Accompanied on stage by a jazz band, backing vocalists and with guitar in hand, his soulful and raspy vocals resonate through the room reaching the hearts of the audience. His live performances are nothing short of spectacular, using a full on production, with a giant cross emblazoned in bright lights, Houghton means business. Having released over ten albums and bagged four Grammy Awards, Israel Houghton has built a strong and passionate following. Reluctant as he was, he found his voice and sound which led him to releasing his debut album ‘Whisper it Loud’ in 1997 through Warner Records. Playing drums in a church band, Israel was given the opportunity to step up to the forefront and lead worship using his incredible vocals. Encouraged by their new found faith in Christianity, they found their home within the church. Through hardships faced and being raised by a single mother who had been disowned by her family, only made the bond between Houghton and his mother stronger. With music running through his mother’s veins, it wasn’t long before Israel Houghton began on his musical journey. The compilation “Decade”, featuring songs from the singer’s 10 year music career, arrived in 2012, the same year Israel & New Breed released the album “Jesus at the Center: Live”. With a reputation as a pioneer of gospel music, in 2011 Houghton earned his second Grammy-Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for his solo album “Love God. Earning a host of rave reviews, the record topped the U.S. Returning to the studio, this time without New Breed, Houghton released the contemporary worship album “The Power of One” featuring guest appearances from tobymac, Mary Mary, and Chenille Franklyn. The band’s first Christmas release, “A Timeless Christmas”, was released towards the tail-end of 2006, followed by the Grammy-Award winning live album “A Deeper Love” in 2007. “Not Forgotten” was taken from the Israel & New Breed full-length “Alive in South Africa”, which charted at No. His single “Again I Say Rejoice” also earned the singer a second Dove Award for Best Contemporary Gospel Song, an award he would win for three years consecutively with “Not Forgotten” and “Turn It Around”. The full-length “Real” appeared in 2002, after which the singer issued his debut live album “Live from Another Level”, which earned Houghton his first Dove Award for Best Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year. Also in 2001 the singer recorded and released “Nuevo Generacion” and “New Season” on Integrity Records, following which Houghton produced Michael Gungor's critically-acclaimed album “Bigger Than My Imagination”. Two years later singer Israel Houghton released his debut solo full-length “Whisper It Loud”, followed shortly after by “Way of the World”.Īfter once again collaborating with New Breed Ministries, this time under the moniker Israel & New Breed, the group issued their debut, self-titled album in 2001.
ISRAEL HOUGHTON & NEW BREED JESUS AT THE CENTER ALBUM PROFESSIONAL
In 1995, alongside wife Meleasa and a handful of professional musicians and singers, Houghton formed the New Breed Ministries and began touring churches of the U.S. Looking to break down cultural and denominational barriers for people joining the church, Houghton found music a great way communicating his messages. Born and raised in Oceanside, California, prior to becoming a respected according artist Israel Houghton became a full-time worship minister in 1989.
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