The DW Project

By Peggy Oliver

The Wright Family is one of the most distinguished and anointed families on the gospel scene. Sons Donny , Derrick , Dwayne & David Wright , along with Danny Wright are abundantly blessed with gospel genes from their father Reverend Timothy Wright , considered a major force in the direction of the contemporary choir sound. As David states on the liner notes for the Exclusive Pre-Release regarding all his brothers; “They all have each others back and God has our back.” On this independent project, The DW Project Singers, cover a lot of ground - the ever faithful hymns, many touches of contemporary gospel, an instrumental demonstrating the brothers' diverse musical abilities, and some back-to-basics church service music.

Between the brothers, they have logged many years of service to the church community, especially in their native New York , with musician mentors like Melvin Crispell , James Hall , Butch Hayward , and naturally, their own father. They have also participated in some of Reverend Wright's recordings with The New York Fellowship Mass Choir , including one of gospel's influential recordings from last year, Jesus Jesus Jesus.   The poignant title track recalls personal tales of struggling victims still calling on the Almighty during post-Hurricane Katrina events.

Let this exclusive worship time begin with Mighty God , recognizing He's the only one available full time when all our friends are gone or fail us.  The vibe is similar to Israel Houghton & New Breed 's approach of cross cultural and congregational worship.

He Was There states God is always available during those difficult days and under any difficult circumstance. Jessica Price lends an encouraging message without the over the top lead voice. 

Taking a roller coaster, funky rhythmic ride, Free declares that believing Christ died for our sins and receiving Christ into our lives gives us the ultimate freedom. Jmica 's sensitive tenor is punctuated with delightful squeals. 

Demetrius Griffin , known as the ‘Baritone of Gospel,' bridges the gap between classical, jazz, and gospel for his composition, I Need You . The eight-minute piece is a stirring musical and praise experience capturing Griffin 's pure heart in remaining a new creature in Christ: “I need you to talk to me so I won't go astray.”