Smokie Norful to Release new CD "Life Changing" on October 3

New Project Reflects Grammy Award-Winning Artist’s
Revitalized Outlook On Life

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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Smokie Norful will release his third full-length CD, Life Changing, on October 3, 2006. Considered the “Voice of Inspiration,” Smokie Norful once again lives up to his name by delivering work that is expressive, heartfelt, and passionate. The new project is a regeneration of the EMI Gospel artist, and was inspired by a series of life-changing events that have taken place in Norful’s life over the past few years: fatherhood, pastoring a rapidly growing church, and experiencing musical success. “Since reconnecting with ministry and the true nature of my call (preaching), I have literally seen life change.in a wonderful way!” states Norful, while discussing the genesis of the project. “For me, this project is truly a rejuvenation of Smokie Norful. It is part of a series of events that have been life changing for me. I hope that listeners will be inspired to be better.to do better.to worship better.as a result of these songs.”

Life Changing will not only delight current Norful fans, but will create a legion of new ones, as it is infused with Norful’s renewed passion for songwriting—containing musical selections ranging from praise and worship to traditional to urban pop. Norful has teamed up with new business partner and co-writer, Jason Tyson to form the new company, “One Wordd Productions,” which will focus on songwriting and production. Tyson also co-wrote more than half of the Life Changing project. Once again, Norful collaborates with producers Tommy Simms, Percy Bady, and Cedric and Victor Caldwell, all of whom worked on his 2004 Grammy Award-winning sophomore CD, Nothing Without You. Bady wrote Um Good (pronounced Mmm.Good), the quirky-titled but compelling first single from the forthcoming 10-track release. Additional songs featured on the project include the piano-driven ballad Run Til I Finish written by Norful; the traditional I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice; and the Caribbean-influenced Great and Mighty (produced by Bady). Life Changing also includes the Tommy Simms-produced Where Would I Be, a contemporary, mid-tempo ballad; and the upbeat, praise and party song, Celebrate, another song penned by Norful. The diverse singer/songwriter also includes a rendition of the Whitney Houston hit, Run To You (from The Bodyguard film soundtrack)—changing the lyrics to focus the attention on his ability to run to God for restoration and strength to face whatever challenges life sends.

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