The singer and songwriter of
contemporary gospel known as Sherrell Mitchell has released his
latest EP record, “The J.L.M. Project.” The record contains nine
new tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes,
making Mitchell's new record closer to a full length release than
just an EP. It has been proudly published as an independent album
without the support of the corporate music industry. Stylish,
earnest, full of rhythm and bringing endless amounts of soul, “The
J.L.M. Project” is a spiritual journey and an extremely joyful
noise.
Originally from the music hotbed of
Louisiana but living now in Seattle, Sherrell Mitchell cites as main
artistic influences some of the most inspirational singers ever to
grace the stage. These include Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Israel
Houghton, Take 6, Aaron Lindsey, James Fortune, Terrance Vaughn, Cora
Jackson, Tamala Mann, and Tasha Cobbs.
Sherrell Mitchell's own sound blends
the best qualities of these into an amalgam all his own. While gospel
often tends toward the traditional (occasionally erring toward the
predictable) Mitchell's “The J.L.M. Project” is unique and often
surprising in its creativity and newness. Even the opening track,
“God's Chosen People,” is enough to show the listener that this
album isn't your everyday Christian music release. It's a colorful,
funky, spirit-driven groove through a soundscape intended to
celebrate, to praise, and to encourage.
In addition to the considerable talents
of Mitchell, himself, “The J.L.M.” project boasts songwriting by
Austin Anderson, Shalonda “Lala” Mitchell and Sylviann Estrella,
as well as the work of Kevin “Rappin Rev” McAfee, Leonard Jackson
Jr. (Guitar), Rasheed (mix/mastering), and cover art by Hung Pham.
Asked to describe the themes of his new
album, Mitchell writes, “'The J.L.M. Project''s main theme/message
is that no matter what comes or goes in your life, always remember
that Jesus Loves You.”
“The J.L.M. Project” is the most
recent release from Sherrell Mitchell since his contemporary Catholic
mass with gospel music overtones, “the Mass of New Vision,”
arrived at digital music shelves in September of 2014. He has
performed in such far-flung locales as Alaska, Idaho, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Canada.
“The J.L.M. Project” by Sherrell
Mitchell is available online worldwide now.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
“The J.L.M. Project” by
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