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Even though he's still basking in the success of his first solo record, The Power of One, multiple GRAMMY, Stellar and Dove Award winner Israel Houghton is already moving on to greater things. On August 31, Israel releases his next anthology, Love God. Love People on Integrity Records. 
Featuring the musically masterful energy that has become synonymous
with Israel Houghton recordings, the album also reveals special guest
appearances by Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond and Take 6’s Claude V. McKnight III, Mark Kibble and Joey Kibble, as well as song co-writes with Meleasa Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Tommy Sims and Michael Gungor.
“Love
God. Love People. is a return to a simple, foundational Gospel command:
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and your neighbor as
yourself,” says Israel. “Virtually every song touches on this profound simplicity. It all comes down to ‘Love God, love people.’ Period.”
The
trio of producers also co-wrote five of the songs, including the first
Gospel single, “You Hold My World.” Three additional songs were penned
by Israel and his wife Meleasa. Love God. Love People. blends the musical genres of worship, rock, funk and power pop, and was recorded and engineered by Danny Duncan at Abbey Road Studios in London.
“I was living out a dream come true recording at Abbey Road,” says Israel.
“The ‘stomps’ on the famous staircase for ‘Name Of Love’ were just
absolutely special and unforgettable. And I wept several times while The
London Session Orchestra played ‘Others’ and ‘Hosanna.’ I later spoke
to some of the string players who were crying while they played…
absolute presence of God was captured!” Other album highlights include Israel singing Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher) with Take 6’s Claude V. McKnight, III, Joey Kibble and Mark Kibble, who arranged the track. Mercies features the unmistakable voice of Kirk Franklin, while Surprises is augmented by the talent of Fred Hammond.
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Already Got it!!! Awesome Music
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