israel & new breed jesus at the center album

It's chock full of new church anthems that breathe fresh air into the genres of Gospel and praise and worship.Īs usual, New Breed delivers excellence in production (with both Houghton and Aaron Lindsey at the helm) and band work and arrangements. With the world facing turbulent times, it's clear that Houghton is about bringing the church back to a state of worship. 'Jesus The Same' kicks off the album and instantly gives you that authentic praise and worship that Israel Houghton is so gifted at bringing. Jesus At The Center, a live-recorded two-disc worship project that belongs up there with New Breed's other double-disc classics: Live From Another Level and Alive in South Africa. Now the group returns and this time they are bringing it back to the main focus. Through the past ten years, they've given us the church anthems, 'You Are Good', 'Friend Of God', and 'Not Forgotten'. While live projects have always been popular in the gospel community, there are certain artists whose projects stand out, and Israel Houghton and New Breed is in that group. The element of live worship is like no other the focus and goal is to capture the presence of God on CD in such a way that will live and be refreshing. Your presence is Heaven to me.” Jesus At The Center will be available in stores and online on August 14, 2012.Israel Houghton and New Breed (Jesus At The Center ) - Reviews. Jesus, You’re the cup that won’t run dry. Cause, Jesus, You’re the cup that won’t run dry. His new single,“Your Presence is Heaven to Me,” speaks of finding contentment in Christ alone with lyrics such as, “Nothing in this world can satisfy. Houghton’s highly anticipated live album Jesus At The Center, is his first record released in five years.

He and his wife Meleasa founded New Breed Ministries, which is comprised of singers and musicians who are minsters at different churches, and they often perform with Houghton as “Israel & New Breed.”

Over the past decade the 41-year-old has received numerous Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, and lots of critical acclaim. In addition to being a worship minister, Houghton is a recording artist, songwriter, and producer. Not only did Israel make it into this world, but he has spent most of his life impacting it. “This lady came up to her out of the blue and said, ‘I don’t know you, and I don’t want to give you a hard time, but I was driving by and I really felt that I needed to come tell you Jesus loves you. ‘Let’s just chalk this up as a mistake and move on.” God however, had a different plan for Houghton’s mother and revealed it in a rather miraculous way. When my mother was 17, she got pregnant,” Israel said. The Texas native- who is currently leading worship at the Lakewood Church in Houston- came from a challenging upbringing and was almost never here to begin with.

Israel Houghton has been a full-time worship pastor for over two decades.

Israel & new breed jesus at the center album