WE PRAISE YOU - THE MCCLURKIN PROJECT
Seven years after the five-sibling McClurkin Project’s self-titled debut became a springboard to solo stardom for Donnie McClurkin, the now-famous brother reunites with his four gifted sisters for a project of genuinely classic proportions. Brother Donnie’s influence is still pronounced and profound — as co-producer, writer of seven of the 13 songs and lead vocalist on two — but it’s his sisters’ stunning prowess, as both lead and ensemble singers, that transforms “terrific” into “transcendent.” The title track (co-written by Andrea) is an explosive, celebratory tour de force, and “You Are an Awesome God” (by Olivia and daughter Crystal Fythe) a joyous, R&B gem. As the McClurkin Project soars on Donnie’s devastating, anthem-for-the-ages “As Long As There’s You,” it becomes clear that “We Praise You” is a landmark achievement.
