“Praise On My Lips”
Sonja G. Whitmore & the High Praise Chorale Ensemble
From the Twin Diamond Springs Production album Praise On My Lips
2006
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Remember Sonja Whitmore, the composer of “More Abundantly?” The gospel song that propelled Ricky Dillard and the New Generation Chorale to superstardom in the 1990s? The song that turned four-part gospel choral singing into an Olympic sport? What has Sonja been doing lately?
The Texas-born and Chicago-bred singer/songwriter has a solo project and ensemble of her own now. “Praise On My Lips” is the first single release from Sonja’s eponymously titled album, featuring her High Praise Chorale Ensemble. While “Praise On My Lips” is not as high-octane as “More Abundantly,” it is nevertheless a pleasing rapid-tempo high praise lifter reminiscent of 1990s Chicago Mass Choir workouts. The “High Praisin’ Saints” cut that immediately follows “Praise” on the album is even more frenetic. Had it been edited to the end of “Praise On My Lips” instead of being a reprise track, the whole package would have made for an incredible out-of-body musical experience. Nevertheless, gospel music fans take heed: Sonja is back!
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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