ALBUM DESCRIPTION

Flowmasters records partners with Lion of Zion Ent. and GospelReggae.com to release J Prince's solo debut "Renaissance."

In a market over-saturated with releases, it's often hard to sift through all the songs and find the gems. And given this tumultuous climate of the music industry, it's even harder to break a new artist. J Prince is one artist that you can't afford to overlook!

When I first heard clips from J Prince's freshman release, I was sitting on a train riding through Germany with Sherwin Gardner. While Sherwin may have produced a dozen albums last year, this is the one that he was most proud of--and rightly so.

It is transcendent

At first listen, I was blown away by the project. The production was excellent (as I've grown to expect from Sherwin and his Flowmasters crew). But beyond that, something was different... At first, I couldn't put my finger on it and then all of a sudden it hit me--It is transcendent. This guy transcends boundaries and has created a distinct project that can reach a multitude with an authority and passion that can only be associated with the Spirit of God.

From the edgy "With God" to the passionate "Nah Turn Back" and the worshipful "Love of God", this diverse album is truly all things to all men. When it comes to songwriting and production, it can rival anything in the mainstream--especially some of the dance anthems like "Need You," and the hardcore dancehall slams like "Nah Beg." It's also replete with a few songs that are sure to be hits come carnival season. Overall, "Renaissance" is well-rounded, yet definitive.

The bright future of gospel reggae

Not since Sherwin himself came on the scene with "Leaning" years ago has there been an artist that can ride soca, dancehall, roots, culture, dance, hip-hop and praise with such ease--all while maintaining his own unique style and sound. His vocal texture is rich, his delivery is fiercely authoritative and his message is overt and uncompromising. Listen to me carefully when I say that this guy a shining example of the bright future of gospel reggae!

Review by Mark Mohr

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