Pick of the Week: A New Thing "PSALM 23 Detroit to NYC" (Whasdat Music CD Promo)

When providing feedback to the label on the promo, we wrote: 'One word: masterpiece'. Unquestionably "PSALM 23 Detroit to NYC" by A New Thing (an international collaboration of vocalists and musicians led by Hayley Thompson) plays in the same league as the most memorable gospel house classics such as "I shall not be moved" by The Underground Ministries featuring Kenny Bobien, "Joy to the world" by 3rd Ministry of Faith featuring KT Brooks or "God helps those (who help themselves)" by Jasper Street Company to name just a few. To make it the short, the uplifting spiritual vocals (lead: Carllie Jaxen, background: Eric King, Teyonee Reed, Jeanne Harris Parks, Keir Coleman Ward, Lee McPherson and Toni Washington), grandiose orchestration and masterly arrangement and production truly make this a gospel house masterpiece...