Tye Tribbett

Produced entirely by SoundCheck, the production entity consisting of Tye and his two brothers, Stand Out firmly establishes the unit as strong songwriters and state-of-the-art producers.

The album's title song, a reflection of the album's overall philosophy, is an intentional up-tempo track that delivers a powerful message. "It's the militant approach to doing things," says Tye, referring to the punchy drums and brazen horns in the track's arrangement. "We gonna get in a lot of trouble, but I'm ready," Tye admits. "This song is about issues that are going on. I'm not lying. My point is I'm going to make it a little uncomfortable, that's what Jesus did. This word is uncomfortable. Everybody is not going to love it. Somebody got to do it and I'm just bringing up topics."

Tye isn't alone on his journey. Throughout the album, you can hear the crowd's welling enthusiasm as Tye is joined on-stage by some very special guests. Gospel great Kim Burrell lends her jazzy vocal talents to "He Has Made Me Glad," an updated reimagining of a old church song with Tye creating a unique new arrangement, as if to prove that he can do a "churchy song," he states laughing.

"Look Up" features gospel singer Kiki Sheard and presents, for the first time, a full-length version of a song that was originally a snippet on Tye & G.A.'s Gospel chart topping album, Victory Live! The public called for extended version and according to Tye, "I felt the pressure to write it as a full song." Giving all praises to the One who supplies all of our needs, the song emphatically urges us to look above for direction.

One of Tye's personal favorites is a song originally created during a session for another gospel singer. "The keyboardist played and I started crying," Tye explains. "I just couldn't give it away." "I Need You" is a euphoric worship song with light rock guitar influences that simply acknowledges the Father's place in Tye & G.A.'s ministry and life.