Deitrick Haddon - REVEALED

Connecting hearts and minds is what Deitrick Haddon has been doing since launching his Gospel music career years ago. The GRAMMY nominee and two time Stellar and Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence Award winner has returned with an album that has already started experiencing award success. Revealed features an array of spiritually inspiring songs that address a number of issues faced by everyone.

Haddon's musical ministry continues to evolve. With each new release, the messages of hope and interconnectedness with God during crucial times in life, are heard and felt on each track. On the soulful, groovy tune, 'Go With Me,' Haddon challenges listeners to put their feet in front of each other and take a step out on faith. The album's opening track, 'Where You Are,' approaches the issue of faith from another angle. The song speaks from God's perspective: "I want to be right there/Where you are/Trust in me/ I want to be right there/Where you are." During such troubled times, Haddon says the message of Christ is important.

"It's funny how when tragedy happens, everybody prides themselves on helping each other," says Haddon. "That influenced my approach to the songs [on] Revealed…they're not 'religious' songs so much as spiritual songs that can appeal to everybody."

Revealed could be considered an album that addresses everyday issues. The musical tapestry speaks to the heart by encouraging, admonishing, declaring praise and a sharing with listeners of various backgrounds. Tracks, such as the emotional, R&B-flavored, 'Running To You' is a conversation between the author and God, while 'I'm Alive' is a declaration of being alive in Christ. The lyrics on 'Running To You,' acknowledge God's greatness and recognizing that humans are limited.  "Oh, I'm wiling to go all the way/ And I'm willing to seek your face/ So I'm running, running back to you." The heartfelt cry to God is both touching and rejuvenating, as it lends words that are often sought, yet hard to express. Haddon has managed to reach the hearts and minds of listeners.

Taking on the world, Haddon belts it out on what could be considered the title track, 'Reveal My Heart.' The revolutionary musical arrangement includes eclectic rock with crunching drum beats creating a refreshing originality. The song is an emotional conversation with God that stripes away religious pretenses. "I wanted to…remove all the walls that we have set up as Christians," says Haddon. "Often times, we put up a façade that everything is wonderful – everyone else is messed up and we're the ones that have it all together. I wanted to break up all that!"

The complete album includes over 12 tracks and features a number of collaborators. Haddon pours his heart, talent and vision on Revealed. Tracks include the politically-minded 'Jesus For President,' reminding listeners to keep their eyes on Christ during the 2008 historical American presidential campaign. Other tracks include the urban, contemporary number, 'Love Him Like I Do' featuring Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary. The single has become one of 2008's top R&B Gospel anthems and earned Haddon a BET Award nomination for Best Gospel Artist.

One of Haddon's best on Revealed is undoubtedly the refreshing track, 'Let Me Go.' The evangelical tune speaks of spreading the gospel around the world. The verses share a testimony, saying "…Things I'm not too proud to say/But today's a brand new day/I've got to fight to sing my song/It's like I'm spinning round and round/…My father wants me back…Let me go in His name." It is the desire of every Christian to spread the gospel around the world, as Jesus commissioned. Haddon's message to the world is summed up in this song and in his own words. "My purpose is to lead [the] gospel and present it to the world as touchable and reachable," Haddon says.

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