“Worship Him” Donnell Russell Independent (release date: May 30, 2022) www.donnellrussell.com By Robert M. Marovich “Worship Him” is a blast of extroverted praise by New Orleans’ own Elder Donnell Russell. If it sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the late Bruce Ballinger’s classic hymn given a hyper-rhythmic arrangement. While the background singers get bluesy on the vamp, Russell flexes his preacher’s voice to declare his praise by lining out the many names for Jesus. His use of a portion of the Lord’s Prayer in call-and-response with his singers is another time-honored gospel singing technique. Altogether, “Worship Him” packs a wallop. No ...

Episode 146 Playlist Been changed – Chosen Wonders I appreciate you – Fred Perry & 2nd Generation Another chance – The McDuffies Someday – Shirley Murdock feat. Regina Belle, Beverly Crawford, & Kelly Price Love – Donnell Russell & Free Worship On and on – Darius Paulk feat. Janae Slack-Smith Waiting on you – Dominique Johnson feat. Ernest J. Lee He’s alive – Tametre Lawrence feat. Simply Praise Jesus let us be one – Roscoe Robinson God made it beautiful – Jason Clayborn & Atmosphere Changers feat. Daria Raymore Heal the brokenness – Mietta Stancil-Farrar God is good – Ethan ...

“Love” Donnell Russell & Free Worship feat. Jai Reed, Tonya Boyd Cannon, Cory Ricks & Caren Green The Rite Note Ent. (release date: June 5, 2020) www.donnellrussell.com By Bob Marovich Donnell Russell & Free Worship’s “Love” is a crossover single in lyric and melody. To a quiet storm R&B arrangement, the singers remind listeners that “when all hope is gone,” where there is “injustice and hatred,” love is the answer. The inevitable rap interlude portrays life without love. Short but smooth and brimming with talented featured soloists, “Love” is a song written with today’s problems in mind. It offers the ...

“Holy” Donnell Russell From the forthcoming EP Life’s Anthem www.donnellrussell.com An independent artist from New Orleans, Donnell “D’Russ” Russell has stepped out on his own after a decade of working with choirs, groups, and other artists, most notably with Billy Rivers and the Angelic Voices of Faith. Russell’s second solo single, “Holy,” is a mid-tempo Rhythm & Praise anthem on which he and his background vocalists get into call-and-response mode to lavish praises on the Savior. A few bars of the classic hymn, “Holy Holy Holy,” appear toward the end. Confident singing with conviction. Ideal for worship teams.