Humble beginnings marked the start of a mission that would affect thousands across the country. Three young girls, singing at any opportunity, began a service that allowed them to share a secret with any who would listen. With releases selling 400,000 copies, Out of Eden's childhood passion now maturely walks them up in the steps of credibility.
 Out of Eden are an urban gospel group of soul sisters who are actually sisters! Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey grew up on stage performing with their mother who was a classical pianist. They were born in Richmond, VA between 1975 - 1980.
Within their genre are a number of gospel girl groups - there's Mary Mary, Trinitee 5:7, Virtue, Angie & Debbie Winans, Ramiyah and others. Yet few can boast of the consistency that this amazing band of sisters have had.
They dropped their very first album in 1994 on the Gotee Records imprint. Unlike most, not only have they stuck with the same record label, they have consistently dropped hit album after hit album, accumulating six albums in twelve years.
In 1994, they released their first album, Lovin' the Day under the Gotee label. The album was widely succesful, and the girls have since followed it up with five more albums.
The trio's fifth album, Love, Peace, and Happiness, was released in February of 2004 and has pushed their total album sales over the "one million copies sold" mark. They are known for their beautiful harmony, precise production, and their ability to cater to diverse audiences. Gotee Records states that this album "exhibits energetic songs that exude inspiration and feed the soul."
Out of Eden has had the opportunity to share the stage with Destiny's Child, The Pointer Sisters, CeCe Winans, DC Talk, and Kirk Franklin, just to name a few.
Their songs have been used in many screen successes such as Eddie Murphy's "Dr. Doolittle," Christina Aguilera's Diary, and The Chris Rock Show. They also appeared on the primetime UPN show Moesha (starring Brandy) and have been featured in several major magazine features and cover stories.
Recently, the group had the opportunity to sing an old hymn acappalla at a Focus on the Family Chapel Service. They were so stunned by the response, that they decided to do something different than they had ever done before.
After much prayer, meditation, and council, the girls decided to return to the music that first inspired them to sing -classic hymns.
Andrea explains the process of finding just the write hymns for their album: "There are so many emotions that the songs evoke, which is how we narrowed down the list to those that made the final cut. The words are so inspiring and have held up over time, so we tried to pour our entire hearts into them."
The album, released on March 29, 2005, marked the first time the multi-talented Lisa was the sole arranger and producer of an album.
"As I arranged and produced these songs," admits Lisa, "I was so moved, so struck to the core of my being, reading these incredible lyrics from people who weren't trying to sell records, had no business motives, no due dates; they just wanted to glorify God. They were moved to write and to compose because of the experiences they had at the feet of Jesus. Their lyrics are so different from anything I've ever written or from a lot of what I've heard. Instead of self-centered lyrics, each word is God focused."
Out of Eden has been nominated for three Dove awards:
::Urban Recorded Song of the Year for Soldiers
::Urban Recorded Album of the Year for Love, Peace, and Happiness
::Special Event Album of the Year for Absolute Favorite Christmas
Albums released:
Lovin' the Day (1994)
More Than You Know (1996)
No Turning Back (1999)
This is Your Life (2002)
Love Peace & Happiness (2004)
Hymns (2005)
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