Artist: Fred Hammond
Label: Verity Music
Reviewed By: Natalie Stewart*
He is one of the most anointed and talented contemporary gospel music
artists of our time, and he has produced another one of his
masterpiece solo albums loaded with nineteen gospel tracks of sheer
musical brilliance. Fred Hammond’s latest project, Somethin’ ‘Bout
Love, contains various musical styles that will feed the taste buds of
any gospel music lover. With love as the theme of this album, Freddie
keeps God as his foundation and focus while musically enticing you
with songs about brotherly love in the church, community and
ultimately the love between a soul and the Almighty.
On this successful project, Fred Hammond collaborated with other
musical talents including Pastor Marvin L. Winans Sr., Bryan McKnight,
Musiq and co-producers Baby Dubb (producer of MaryMary) and Coconut
(Marvin Winans Jr.). From traditional gospel songs like ‘I know It Was
The Blood’ to Stevie Wonder’s ‘Love’s in Need’, Fred leaves no musical
stone unturned. Minister Hammond has intelligently intertwined his
stylish flavour of gospel tracks that make you groove and move while
reminiscing on God’s love. With tight vocals and innovative
instrumentation that keeps you in the attitude of Praise and Worship,
Somthin’ ‘Bout Love has a little somethin’ for everyone!