“Send the Praise Up” – Roslyn (Cherysh 2005)
From the CD Yet Dreaming
www.roslynministries.com
Hearing this song without knowing anything about the artist, you would be certain the voice was coming from a male tenor. The voice, however, is that of Ohio-based contralto Roslyn. A former commercial jingle singer who triumphed over personal demons and is now Praise and Worship Leader for Deliverance Christian Church in Canton, Ohio, Roslyn is a rock-bottom deep singer with plenty of soul.
Among the growing accomplishments on Roslyn’s gospel CV is her portrayal of the legendary Mahalia Jackson on stage.
While most reviewers have singled out “Everyday” and “Live Your Dreams” for radio play, I believe the standout performance on Roslyn’s debut project Yet Dreaming is “Send the Praise Up.” It’s a lively gospel dancer that includes – on one version – a superb rap introduction. I prefer the version with the brief rap, but either variation stands on its own. It’s Roslyn’s testimony that sending praises up sends the devil back down.
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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