Darwin Hobbs is especially popular for his spirit moving song 'He's able' which has taken the breath of Nigerians away. The song indeed has been an inspiration for many, many, many gospel singers.
- Sheffieldhottie
His debut solo project (Mercy) was characterized by an anointing pieced together in soulful song with the help of producers Fred Hammond and Victor and Cedric Caldwell (see review).
Darwin Hobbs turns around swiftly on Vertical, his sophomore project with EMI Gospel, by combining both some of the same, and some fresh twists too.
Production mainstays Victor and Cedric Caldwell return to the fold, and join forces with Tommy Sims, whose Positive Movement production house has blown notorious in recent years. A fascinating choice of guest artists also marks this effort.
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Crucial to the album is the groovified "Cast All Your Cares", which harnesses the writing hooks of Angie Winans and the brothers Caldwell, is powered by the guitar finesse of Paul Jackson Jr., and features a strong chorus supporting Hobb's soulful delivery on lead.
The familiar voice of Donna Summer graces "When I Look Up". It's a softly soaring AC ballad about the liberty that Jesus brings, with Hobbs intertwining his pipes with Summer's exquisite phrasing over subtle bird twittering effects and a soft rhythm track. Written by the Caldwells with up-and-comer Hallerin Hill, it's a quiet full force gale, complete with backing vocals from Angie Winans.
Continuing on the guest artist theme, former Doobie Brother turned solo artist Michael McDonald joins his husky soul with Hobbs' rich tones on the head-bob track, Everyday. Fueled by musical elements of the Gap Band's "Outstanding", the Tommy Sims composition is an urban delight. Check these lines:
Surely the mercy of your love is in this place
I know that every day, come rain or shine
That it's mine all mine.
—from "Everyday"
On "So Amazing", Hobbs turns the tables on those who can't refrain from constantly comparing his vocal vibe to that of Luther Vandross. With his Gospel cover of this Vandross hit, Hobbs boldly tackles this comparison issue head on. No doubt he could easily be mistaken for the crooner, but with Hobbs' spirit of sensitivity infused throughout, there's no comparison on the deeper level. Virtue softly provides sweet backing vocals.
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald contributed vocals to a couple of The Winans' projects (Decision and Back 2 Back) back when.
He's primarily known for his work with The Dobbie Brothers and Steely Dan, plus his own solo work.
Other hits have come in collaborations with James Ingram, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Donna Summer (who also appears with Darwin Hobbs on this Vertical project).
Hobbs has stated that on this project, "every song was written strategically to represent some aspect of our relationship to God and His relationship to us" —hence the title Vertical, indicating that relationship.
So it's no surprise then, that the jewel in this CD jewel case is the medley of praise and worship ("Praise Medley"). It's on this soft, 8-minute, vocals-focused cut that Hobbs truly astounds with his range and selection of expression. The fact that he doesn't need vocal dramatics to do this speaks volumes to his gift. Holy praise tunes included are "El Shaddai", "You Are Holy", "You Are My Hiding Place" and "Great Is Your Mercy".
Set your alarm clock now, because you certainly don't want to sleep on this project. There's so much to love on this disk that you may not be able to handle it in one listen.
I'm still reeling.
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I Give You Praise
Darwin Hobbs Lyrics
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and where You lead me, I will follow,
and, with all my heart,
I give You praise.
For life, for health and strength,
for giving peace, in midst of sorrow,
I, will lift my voice, and give You praise.
has changed my night, into a thousand rainbows.
And through, Your love I've found more strength,
than I've ever known.
You are, my dwelling place,
And where you lead me, I will follow
And through the cold, and through the storm, I will give you praise
Lord, You are, my dwelling place,
my present, help
and for, these things I give, You praise;
for this I give You praise.
In Darwin Hobbs's song "I Give You Praise," the artist expresses his deep devotion and gratitude toward God. The lyrics are a testament to the transformative power of faith and divine love. The opening line, "You are all I need," sets the stage for the rest of the song, emphasizing the artist's complete reliance on God. He pledges to follow wherever God leads him and to give Him praise with all his heart.
As the song progresses, Hobbs lists the reasons why he praises God. He thanks God for life, health, strength, and peace, even in the midst of sorrow. He declares that God's love has transformed his life and brought him more strength than he ever knew. Finally, he acknowledges that God is his dwelling place and his present help, and for these things, he gives Him praise.
Overall, "I Give You Praise" is a powerful expression of faith and gratitude. It is a reminder to listeners of the many blessings we have in life and the importance of giving thanks to God. The song's beautiful melody and powerful lyrics make it a timeless classic that has touched countless lives over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
You, are all I need
You are the only thing that I need in life
and where You lead me, I will follow,
I will follow you wherever you lead me
and, with all my heart,
I will give you my whole heart
I give You praise.
I will praise you
For life, for health and strength,
I praise you for giving me life, health, and strength
for giving peace, in midst of sorrow,
I praise you for giving me peace during times of sorrow
I, will lift my voice, and give You praise.
I will lift my voice in praise to you
Your love, that's sent from above
Your love comes from heaven
has changed my night, into a thousand rainbows.
Your love has brought color and joy into my life
And through, Your love I've found more strength,
Your love has given me more strength than I ever knew I had
than I've ever known.
I have never experienced this kind of strength before
You are, my dwelling place,
You are where I find my home
And where you lead me, I will follow
I will follow you wherever you lead me
And through the cold, and through the storm, I will give you praise
Even when times are tough, I will still praise you
Lord, You are, my dwelling place,
Lord, I find my home in you
my present, help
You are my current source of help
and for, these things I give, You praise;
I praise you for all of these things
for this I give You praise.
I praise you for everything
Writer(s): Richard Smallwood
Contributed by Joshua F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amanda Moreira
Você é tudo que eu preciso
e onde você me guiar, eu seguirei
e com todo meu coração
Eu te louvo.
Para a vida, para saúde e força,
por dar paz, em meio a tristeza,
Eu levantarei a minha voz e te louvarei.
Seu amor, que é enviado de cima
mudou minha noite, em mil arco-íris.
E através do seu amor eu encontrei mais força,
do que eu já conheci.
Você é minha morada
E onde você me leva, eu vou seguir
E através do frio, e através da tempestade, eu vou te elogiar
Refrão:
Senhor, tu és a minha morada
meu presente, ajuda
e para estas coisas eu te louvo;
por isso te dou louvor.
Tyra Harris
Good cover to Richard Smallwood's classic!
n
Tyra Harris lol amen, school them
Kristin Patrick
His voice is so anointed it reminds me so much of Luther Vandross...
Patricia Johnson
Amen 💙❤️😇
n
Kristin Patrick just as long as he does not sell out like Luther
Dutt Boyz
Kristin Patrick how sway
denise walker
Just found this song..beautiful!
Anita Easterly, PhD
One of my favorite worshippers of all time his he so anointed!!!
Patricia Johnson
Amen ❤️💙💚
Rayford Hickman
I've been an audio engineer since the early 80s and in the Audio recording world , someone coined the prase "he or she nailed it"( perfect in every aspect) the elements of this production fits that description.