The McClurkin Project | We Praise You

The McClurkin Project | We Praise You
By Candace Walker
(Special Review from BellaOnline.com)

“Meeting the McClurkins”

If you got a chance to listen to the debut project of the McClurkins simply entitled “The McClurkin Project” you heard the beautiful harmonious sounds of the McClurkin family members and a group of their friends that was just like family to them. With the wonderful tune “Holy Unto Your Name” led by Olivia McClurkin there was no doubt that this ensemble group was one to look out for in the future. Until that CD many had only known of the musical talent of Donnie McClurkin but the world took notice that the entire family was gifted when the McClurkin Project was released.

Now their much anticipated sophomore CD is out and the power packed title song, which was recorded, live in Queens, NY, “We Praise You” is climbing the charts. Written and led by Andrea McClurkin-Mellini this high spirited, drum pounding, horns tooting, praise groove jump starts the CD and gets things moving. “With our hands lifted up and our hearts filled with praise we praise you” sings Andrea and company and that is the worship tone for the entire project. The banging R&B joint “You Are An Awesome God” led by Ms. Olivia again (co-written by her daughter Crystal…did I say talent ran in the family?) is a funky bass bumping song if there ever was one. From the tune “As Long As You’re There” which is flavored with Donnie’s tenor to the beautiful ballad Touch Me this project is one that will be a praise and worship classic for years to come.

Go here, BellaOnline.com to read an “interview” with the McClurkin Family.

Reviewed by Candace Walker of BellaOnline.com