Surrender
Daniel Young Music Ministry
Young Entertainment 2008
www.myspace.com/danielyoungmusicministry
Detroit’s Daniel Young may be an independent artist today, but he’s most assuredly a major label talent.
Surrender, the sophomore release by the Daniel Young Music Ministry, is well nigh flawless. This fresh, young singer/songwriter and his combo of well-honed musicians deliver one energetic song after another, each crackling with crisp arrangements, strong pacing, expressive singing and skilled musicianship.
I can’t say enough good things about this project. From “Praise,” which opens with a quick-step interlude that riffs on the congregational rouser, “Praise Him,” to “Don’t Leave,” a lovely praise and worship ballad about the Rapture, the album never drags, never slows, never disappoints, and leaves the listener wanting more.
Surrender confirms Young’s acknowledgement that the mighty production team PAJAM is among his musical influences, as many of the tracks chug along with J Moss flash and swagger. The close and sometimes complex harmonies sung by the background vocalists speak to Young’s fealty to the Winans and Take Six.
Lest one think that Surrender is all sound and no substance, sound Biblical references and stories are peppered throughout the praise and worship lyrics. Young calls what he does “rhythm and praise,” and both are ladled out in equal measures.
The most conventionally gospel-sounding of the album’s fourteen tracks, and the most radio friendly, is the bluesy, quartet-style “I’m So In Love with Jesus.” The song showcases a duet between Young and a fine gospel singer, Tamela Hunt. Immediately following, “I Give” finds Young balladeering with the smoothness of an anointed Major Harris.
Young’s first CD, 2006’s Let You Know, produced two singles, “Awesome” and “It’s Mine,” that reached the top of the Detroit gospel countdown. Surrender is poised to move the Daniel Young Music Ministry from a well-kept secret in the Motor City to national recognition. And deservedly so.
Four of Four Stars
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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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Glory to God!!!
I love the project! I agree with the writer!
Detroit is sleeping on Daniel Young but God is going to expose him to the nations for His Glory!
Praise GOD from Whom all Blessings Flow,
Rev. Daniel Young is a very special young man. I would like to testify that this CD is truly a GODsend During a recent illness there were many days I wanted to give up but anointing on this melodious CD “Surrender” took me through with song after song of praise and worship to our Savior. Let me tell you that as a member of the choir @ Kadesh Bapist Church We are blessed to witness just as much anointing and fervor every time he ministers. Thank God for this young mans ministry. His music should be blasted form a loud speaker. May God continue to use Daniel and his family.
Rev. Sandra Gibson
Praise GOD from Whom all Blessings Flow,
Rev. Daniel Young is a very special young man. I would like to testify that this CD is truly a GODsend During a recent illness there were many days I wanted to give up but anointing on this melodious CD “Surrender” took me through with song after song of praise and worship to our Savior. Let me tell you that as a member of the choir @ Kadesh Bapist Church We are blessed to witness just as much anointing and fervor every time he ministers. Thank God for this young mans ministry. His music should be blasted form a loud speaker. May God continue to use Daniel and his family.
Rev. Sandra Gibson
All I can say is,the combination of Anointing and talent is a serious GOD SENT combination that has gripped Rev. Daniel Young, and all nations shall know him from the fruit he bears
Trustee Larry Bedell