“God Made Me”
Mississippi Mass Choir
From the Malaco CD Then Sings My Soul (2010)
http://www.malaco.com/

The always-radiant Mississippi Mass Choir, now 250 members strong, does something a little different on their latest single, “God Made Me”: they baste their traditional sound with a more contemporary gospel vibe.

Benjamin (Benji) Cone III, son of Rev. Benjamin Cone, Jr., leads “God Made Me” with shouted encouragement and affirmations while the choir builds to a resounding thunder.  Miss Mass returns to its traditional roots while repeating the concluding line, “My soul says yes,” like straight outta COGIC.

The song encourages listeners to lift their low-bowed heads and know that they are not victims but conquerors…reminds me of the old saying, “God made me. God doesn’t make junk.”

7 Comments

  1. Anonymous September 27, 2010 at 3:19 am - Reply

    LOVE IT!!! Just heard it for the first time today and will make the CD purchase tomorrow. OUTSTANDING!

  2. Anonymous October 25, 2010 at 8:20 pm - Reply

    Me too – just wish I could get it as a ringtone

  3. Anonymous October 30, 2010 at 11:39 am - Reply

    I love this song, such an inspiration. It is my theme song for the remainder of 2010. Be Blessed Mississippi Mass Choir.

  4. Mina Kecia November 10, 2010 at 3:20 pm - Reply

    I heard this while driving home and it gave me so much encouragement after a long days work. I bought the CD online as soon as I got home. This is a must have cd for your gospel collection.

  5. Mike Woolfolk December 11, 2010 at 2:38 pm - Reply

    I hate that I missed the recording session for this CD. I can’t wait to buy it! I love the Mississippi Mass Choir like family. So inspiring!

  6. Anonymous January 18, 2011 at 2:15 am - Reply

    This single is truly a Blessing! I praise God for Gospel music and the Mississippi Mass choir. I am grateful that the Lord inspired someone to write this song for this season. What a MIGHTY GOD we serve!!!!

  7. Anonymous April 20, 2011 at 2:58 am - Reply

    for some reason i am just getting to hear this inspirational song, and now when i hear it, it touches something so deep inside, that it overwhelms me tremendously. I feel this song, and it speaks to my soul like no other lyrics. thank you for making this song. I am C.O.G.I.C. and it’s like being at church every time i hear it. GOD MADE ME, SO I KNOW IM WONDERFULLY MADE!!!

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