Crystal Aikin

That variety of music styles on her CD manifested on her CD as a mix of Urban Contemporary Gospel and Contemporary Gospel sounds with a splash of Traditional Gospel and a touch of Rock and Jazz.  Although she says she loves every song, Crystal does admit to having three favorites on the project, “My first favorite is the powerful ballad “What If,” produced by PAJAM.  When you listen to the words it’s really an awesome song.  What if God said no?  What if he opted to not die?  What if he opted to not give us healing?  What if he opted not to give us miracles?  Do you know what kind of world and situation we’d be in?  It’s a song that provokes thought and thankfulness for God’s presence in our lives.

Another one is “The Cloud,” produced by Derek Clark.  It has a rock feel to it.  And it’s an encouraging song for anyone who feels down, ashamed, unworthy and hopeless.  The song talks about how the clouds have rolled away and your sins have been erased. So say goodbye to yesterday.  Say good-bye to days of gray!

Then there’s “He’s So Worthy” by Asaph Ward.  This is a certifiable ‘gospel joint!’  It’s full of energy and spectacular rhythm, but what grips me about the song is that it has a praise and worship feel.  The music is slamming but what gets me more are the words, because He’s worthy of all the praise and all the glory. It provokes you, no matter what you might be feeling at that moment; you’re like ‘Umph! He’s so worthy!’”

Other stand outs on the project include the mid-tempo, contemporary “Lord You Reign Forever.” Produced by Dre & Vidal, it’s a soothing song that reminds you that the Lord reigns high above your circumstance and He will always be there for you. 

The Dre & Vidal produced jazz tinged ballad “Turn to Him” is a testimonial tune about a soul being lost and confused and finally turning to God through prayer to be saved.

The tear evoking, soul-piercing traditional ballad “Even Me,” produced by Gerald Haddon, tells the story about how God will use the broken and seemingly unworthy individual to accomplish his perfect will.