Out of Eden
Love, Peace, & Happiness

The wait is finally over !!!!! Whew!!! Yes, the new Out of Eden is here. Out of Eden fans have been anticipating this latest effort for some time and I can assure them that they will not be disappointed.

The album starts off with a bass bangin, dirty south, ridin' wit ya' crew type jam, "Make Way", which is perfect for hip hoppers. The song (which I assume because of it's placing on the album and lyrics) serves as an intro to the rest of the album.

The album also includes the anthem Soldiers. This upbeat dance tracks serves as a charge to the body of Christ to stand up for Christ and not to be afraid.

Ballad lovers will also feel right at home with this record. The album is composed of many songs with powerful messages including a heart to heart from the groups lead singer Lisa Kimmey.

The track "Should a Listened" is about a mistake she may have made in choosing a relationship and how she regrets not listening to the advice of her family. It will truly serve as an excellent testimony to young women.

Overall the album is great. The harmony of the girls' voices is awesome. You can hear that they are truly more than a singing group. They are family. The lead track will ensure its play at youth groups and social events, Christian or Non Christian, and the ballads will serve as an excellent accompaniment to one's reflection time.

Righteous Corner Productions - I'm Free

Righteous Corner Productions, a British based record label has decided to toss it's creative hat into the ring of Caribbean gospel music with the release of I'm Free, a compilation of stellar reggae vocal contributions from the regions best.

The 14 track CD features new and original reggae/dancehall/culture tracks.

Stand out Tracks include "Result of I Wish", a chapter two or continuation of the original "I Wish" from reggae toastmaster Prodigal Son.

His former Main Street Label mate and five time Marlin Award Winner Chevelle Franklyn also contributes two solo tracks; the title track "I'm Free", and "The Things I Do".

Chevelle also teams up with Prodigal on his track "Result of I Wish", taking the listener back to their collaboration on "Here Comes the Train", from Chevelle's five time Marlin Award-winning CD, "Joy".

Other tracks that peak are Judy Mowatt's "My Lord and Savior", "Trust in the Lord" by Osmond Collins, "Walk in His Promise" by Sylvia Tella, and "Serve the Lord" by Kimberly Williams.

Manifest
"The Manifestival: Music from My Heart"

The carnival usually comes to Nassau, once a year. But with the Manifestival, the fun never stops. Lavard Parks a.k.a "Manifest" has managed to create a hip hop album that is truly all that it's name suggests 'Music from his heart.

The Manifestival is a hip-hop album. What does that mean? Will it have hard lyrics? Will it have rappers that you don't understand? Will it be nothing more than repetitive beats? Well the album does just the opposite, showing the many sides of hip hop music.

The track "in these days" features an addictive hook and speaks about difficulties Manifest had as a young rapper. The album also features a remix of this song right before "Headbangers".

"Headbangers" is a song, which speaks about being sold out for God using the metaphor of a "Headbanger", someone who really connects with his or her music. To help with the message of this version of the song, it contains elements of the rock n' roll genre.

The softer side of Manifest is shown on the tracks "One Hope" and "Mama". In the latter Manifest talks about the memories he has of his mother who passed away and how he misses her.

The only thing that I suggest that Dunamus Soundz work on is their vocals. They come off sounding a little rough around the edges sometimes. The Manifestival is a welcome addition to the Bahamian Rap Genre. With Manifest's lyrics, beats, and great background singers, it is guaranteed to be a hit for years to come.