The DW Project

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.”

Earl Jones Jr ., a psalmist who has been mentored by Reverend Wright, fuels This Is The Day ( Psalms 118:24 ), written by praise and worship songwriter/recording artist Tim Clifton .

Besides the newer material, there are two sets of hymn medleys presenting different vocal and instrumental temperaments.  Hymn focuses on the gentle but soulful voice of Sean Hall , who aptly handles songs like Revive Us Again and There Is A Fountain with elegant piano accompaniment. The Hymns incorporates a male trio including Hall, and a meatier organ accompaniment.  Beginning with solo turns on Tis ' So Sweet to Trust in Jesus and Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing , the later half transitions into masterful interaction between the three solid tenors on Crown Him Lord Of All .   

NO DW project is complete without Reverend Wright's passionate delivery on two tracks utilizing opposing musical approaches.  He Saved My Soul , an urban-flavored praise and worship song about the one who died on Calvary to give us life and set us free, features a duet with R&B vocalist Jaiden .   A revamped version of  What A Friend , another duet with son Dwayne "DW” Wright, puts the fundamental church service oomph on What A Friend We Have In Jesus.

As many gospel followers are aware, there has been a recent unfortunate turn-of-events for the Wright family as an auto accident took the lives of Reverend Wright's wife, Co-Pastor Betty Wright, and Danny Wright's grandson, Daniel ‘DJ' Wright Jr., while seriously injuring the Rev. Wright. However, this recorded body of work is impeccably timed by the Lord to begin the process of healing for those surviving members and their church family at Grace Tabernacle COGIC. Every track is graced with lots of testimony, fresh arrangements devoid of production gimmicks, and undeniably first rate musicianship and vocals from everyone involved.

The DW Project Exclusive Pre-Release is available at www.cdbaby.com . You can also visit this vocal and instrumental group at their MySpace page.