I'm Walking

On Saturday, I got in my car to run some errands. I turned on 104.1 and got a nice dose of good music. The beat was hot. The melody was catching. The vocals were on point. And to add the cherry on top of the icing on the cake, the message had substance.

Mary Mary has a new single out. It's called, "Walking." This is my song! It's my theme for the last stretch of this year! It sounds like CeCe Peniston meets 2010. I know that's a weird combination, but you have to hear it. Their album is set to drop February 2011. Ahhhh! Why can't it come sooner?

I am a lover of music. When I became serious about the Lord, I wondered how I was going to ever give up my beloved Jay-Z, Three Six Mafia, Beyonce, and the rest. (Yes, I said Three Six Mafia. I'm from Alabama..... Don't ask questions.) But as time went by, my desire to listen to those things quickly dwindled. I do still listen to some secular music. It is not ALL bad. I still think that Jay-Z is #1 in his game. I still adore Beyonce's vocals. And at times, if I catch my little sisters playing some Be, I will stop and do a dance with them, all in fun. However, my world doesn't revolve around that music anymore.

For me, music was my sanctuary. I had a song for every mood I was in, every situation I went through, and every person that I knew. Instead of praying, I would turn up my music and ride. I would let the reverberating beats and melodic goodness penetrate me until it drowned out whatever was on my mind. Music was my god. Now, I take my issues to the Lord. I take my joys to the Lord. For me, music was a bad thing. See the difference?

Anywho, I digress. But I am always excited about Mary Mary because they are innovative. I love gospel music. I LOVE my oldies: Mississippi Mass Choir, Rev. James Cleveland, Richard Smallwood, Georgia Mass Choir, etc. But I honestly get tired of hearing choirs 24/7. And I get tired of hearing cheesy songs. Why do we have to be cheesy for the Lord? Why can't we have exceptional production on gospel music also? I don't see a crime in it. That's why I love Jay Moss, Canton Jones, Mary Mary, Damita Haddon, and G.I., just to name a few.

Call 104.1 or your local christian radio station and request "Walking" by Mary Mary. You won't be disappointed.

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