Veronica Petrucci feat. John P. Kee
From the album Made It Out Alive
Gospel veterans Veronica Petrucci and John P. Kee collaborate on this slow, dramatic call to expect blessings and great things to come.
Petrucci’s supple soprano contrasts with Kee’s raspy interjections as together they build to the song’s emotional apex. “How many know that a high percent of your faith is fear,” Pastor Kee shouts, and congregant Petrucci answers by chanting “I won’t be afraid,” climbing the musical stave as she declares victory. The song’s condensed energy forces Kee to exhale a gospel “whoo” at the conclusion.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.