Generation J - Secret Place

By Cherisse Stephens

Word Records

There is a group of new kids on the block! Their names are Leslie, Adrienne, Pierre and Aaron, better known as Generation J. Their not really new, they’ve been giving God the praise for some time now. I had a chance to listen to their new CD entitled “Secret Place”. It’s evident that these young folks have been there… in the Secret Place.

The CD starts off with awesome sounds of Goin Up Yonder/Get Ready! No ya’ll, not the traditional way, but with funk and flare. I love this cut. It’s gets you ready to give God some praise. It reminds me of the movie “Sister Act” when the kids take off their robes and change the music to a more contemporary version. Well, this song has reggae, funk and just plain ol rhythm. I love the different versions of music this song gives us. Get Ready cause this one will have you waving your hands and magnifying the Lord.

I Give You My All written by Aaron, Pierre Leslie, Adrienne, Ben and Deborah is off the chain! It simply lets the believer know that we’ve got to give God our all. Chris Rodriguez is giving it to us on the lead guitar. I love the catchy hooks and grooves that this song has. Generation J definitely has a sound that’s unique and different. It’s like God breathed some fresh air on us and gave us Generation J. The song has a spot where somebody’s child sings a line; it’s so cute! Do it ya’ll!

Intercessory Prayer is a deep tune that will put you in the mood to seek God. This group of singers are young, but it’s evident that they have a relationship with the Father. They’re not just singing a bunch of words, but they really sing about what will get us to the throne room of God. The instrumentation on this number is so beautiful just as the vocals. [The song says that Intercessory Prayer from the Holy Spirit, I believe, The Answers to the Mysteries of my tongue, I receive]. You have to know God to even come up with lyrics like these.

Dance is one of my favorite songs on the CD. The song makes you wanna….well, you guessed it; Dance. It starts off with a Spanish intro; just in case you don’t know Spanish they say, “God I thank You, Your Love has set me free, I want to dance for your glory forever Amen”. It’s really a cool intro. I thought I was at the movies for a couple seconds. But then they pump it up with awesome, hot tracks and encourage the listener to Dance. It is evident that Generation J is gearing this tune toward the young folks. I saw them perform this one live; and let me tell you, you’d better be in shape if you want to keep up with young folks. Come on, Dance with Me!

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