Jonathan McReynolds – Life Music: Stage Two

Description

Life Music: Stage Two is the sophomore full-length album by the American contemporary gospel singer and songwriter Jonathan McReynolds, released on Entertainment One Music in 2015. The album was recorded at Rax Trax Studios in Chicago, Illinois, except tracks 3 and 12 recorded at Dream Studios in Los Angeles, California; track 2 recorded at The Corner Studios in Noho, California; and track 7 recorded at MSR Studios in New York City, New York. Produced by Jonathan McReynolds (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 13). Mixed at Final Mix in Burbank, California, except track 3 mixed at Lyricanvas in Nashville, Tennessee.

‘Life Music’ was the title of the Chicago-based gospel man’s first album and now ‘Stage Two’ presents the now college teacher in a more mature frame of mind. There are some outstanding tracks here: «Whole» should gain radio airplay with joint vocals from international artist India Arie to help the cause. There is also a duet with Chantae Cann on «Maintain», a ballad on being dependent on God. Jonathan’s voice at times reminds me of Bruno Mars and this is demonstrated on «The Way That You Love Me». The album also showcases Jonathan’s songwriting talent, «Limp» portraying heartening candour as the singer “keeps on walking with his limp” as he battles with his struggles. ‘Life Music: Stage Two’ presents a developing artist who writes music that relates to his audience. I look forward to future releases. [Stephen Luff, Cross Rhythms, January 2016]

> Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/life-music-stage-two/1015477014)

CD tracklist:

01. Got My Love
02. Gotta Have You
03. Whole (feat. India.Arie)
04. Maintain (feat. Chantae Cann)
05. Pressure
06. Christ Representers
07. The Way That You Love Me
08. Full Attention
09. Limp
10. Oh!
11. Stay High (feat. Derek Minor)
12. All Things Well (feat. Israel Houghton)
13. Jesus (feat. Corey Barksdale)

Note: Issued in a three-fold digipack, incl. separate booklet. Also released as a Limited Edition Deluxe Edition (a Walmart Exclusive) featuring two bonus tracks; “Christ Representers (Unplugged) and “All Over The World”.