“Help Me Now”
Lisa McClendon
From the BluSoul Entertainment CD Reality (2010)
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Stellar and Dove Award nominee Lisa McClendon defines cool in style and voice.
On “Help Me Now,” from her fourth CD Reality, Lisa is in a bit of a fix. She asks for support from The Man Upstairs, stat, in her neo-soul voice that sounds like Erykah Badu consumed in wispy but fervent prayer.
At one point during the song, Lisa enters a church and, using a metaphor, asks God whether it’s okay to commit suicide. In his snappy, eye-twinkling response, The Man Upstairs shows characteristically good-natured fatherly firmness. Great answer…He’s just keepin’ it real.
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.
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