"I Am God" Video By Everett silver

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 Everett Silver - Gift Of Love

STYLE: Gospel
RATING
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 22601-12424
LABEL: Masterpiece MCR0020
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Tom Lennie

A native of Washington DC, but now resident in South Carolina, where he serves as a youth leader for the Church of God in Christ, Everett Silver is clearly a talented young singer/songwriter. He has already ministered alongside the likes of Shirley Caesar, Larnelle Harris and The Winans, and has appeared on various television broadcasts. This recording, which appears to be his debut, is a fine airing of his repertoire - around half of which tunes were written or co-written by the man himself. Everett's vocals are distinctive, with a smooth, silky sound uncannily akin to that of Stevie Wonder. His musical styling isn't dissimilar either - mainly flowing, soulful ballads which are easily engaging yet comforting to the ears. Of these, the prophetic, self-penned "I Am God", stands out and is repeated later as a "Live Mix" version. The delicate and acoustic, though short-lived "Gift Of Love" is another gem. Other tracks - notably "World's In Need Of L.U.V.", with an added rap, and "Power Of Love", contain definite elements of funk, at which genre Silver seems finely adept. "The closing track is a gospel rearrangement of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and is dedicated to all American troops in Iraq (of whom his own sister appears to be one). On all tracks, the main man's silky, versatile vocals and the proficiency of this set's production make it an above average gospel release.

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 Everett's vocals are distinctive, with a smooth, silky sound uncannily akin to that of Stevie Wonder. His musical styling isn't dissimilar either - mainly flowing, soulful ballads which are easily engaging yet comforting to the ears. Of these, the prophetic, self-penned "I Am God", stands out and is repeated later as a "Live Mix" version. The delicate and acoustic, though short-lived "Gift Of Love" is another gem 

 Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Everett Silver, Sr. is truly a renaissance man. Everett has performed for The Bobby Jones Diamond Awards, The Gospel Music Workshop of America, the Dove Awards, The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the 1988 Presidential Election Debate. Everett has ministered alongside Vickie Winans, Shirley Caesar, Babbie Mason, Tramaine Hawkins, Commissioned, Larnell Harris, The Winans, and has appeared on various television broadcasts such as Nashville Gospel, the Ed Gerald Show, and the Gospel Network. Everett latest project is The Gift of Love. Previous project, Do Right has brought forth much success including an award presented by the 2006 Ohio Recognition Independant Artist, 2010 NC Gospel Announcers Guild Male Vocalist of the Year.