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- AUDREY GORDON - Mi Assignment -

Audrey's sophomore album, Mi Assignment may not add up to her debut album ..Still Waiting in terms of length, but where it falls short in length, it makes up in weight. With excellent writing skills, terrific vocals which is reminiscent of none other, and backing tracks that compares to the likes of Sly and Robbie, this artist is well on her way to the top.

Opening her album with "Mi Assignment', clearly shows that this artists is in for the long haul. A unique song and delivery.

When asked to explain the lyrics to the song she says that, "There comes a time when you have to get yourself freed from people, while at the same time not offending them or God. The enemy uses your own people to test you and bring you under, but sometimes you have to stare the devil in his face and stomp him out as his mission is that you forfeit God's purpose for you"

Re-visiting the same rhythm as Mi Assignment, Audrey drops the bomb on track two. Born Again Girl is indeed one great track that stands out all on its own. As a soca fan, I can hear Gordon killing this song on a soca rhythm as well.

Gordon speeds up the track a notch here, which leaves you with a song to really bounce to. It is well produced with a catchy and mesmerizing beat.
The vocals are nicely done here too, and should do well even on mainstream media. Gordon collaborates with synthesized "Girlie" which is a unique and very clever idea that I have not seen done on gospel recordings prior to this.

We asked Audrey why this direction. "The song was supposed to be done by two females, she said, but at the last minute the female singer could not make it and I had already booked the studio time, so I went to the studio and knew I had to do some quick changes to the song arrangement. I decided to just sing all parts and synthesize the voice there. I thought of some names and Girlie popped into my head. When the engineer made the first change to the voice, I could not believe how much it sounded like Girlie. May his soul rest in peace. And it was not even done on purpose either, so we left it at that. People have even asked me who the male DJ is"

Born Again Girl is very well produced, terrifically rendered and very well written.

"One Man Woman", a hard hitting song that was made popular by Gem Myers in the '80. The song was a huge hit. It was published by AGR music out of Jamaica and the song written by Asley Grub Cooper.

Audrey stated that the rhythm had always appealed to her until she finally decided to write a song on the rhythm.

The publisher/owner of the song and rhythm was contacted and Audrey's team was granted permission to use the track on some conditions. I believe that those in the Gem Myers camp would be very proud of this number as well as the way she was able capture the Mi Assignment track on the same rhythm.

You're Good, Yes, is soothing and very appealing. It is one of my favorites on the album. It brings a lingering affect that Audrey’s songs are known to do.
"Mark Giles who is the producer wrote the first two verses and asked me to add a third verse, so we share writing credits. It is one of my favorites too, she added"

Oh Zion is a traditional song that Gordon has added portions to make a lovely cover version. "While we were still in the process of doing the first two songs as a single release, I woke up one morning with the song "No One Cares For Me Like Jesus' just going on in my head. It was so strong and commanding that I could not resist the urge to add it to the album”.

That is how the record has become an eleven track album. It was never intended to be that way. I have songs that I have written that I need to record but I have not added any of them to the album. All the songs on this album are a spur of the moment thing, it was nothing that was thought through, it just ended up being this way, which is good. I want to be unpredictable too and be able to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit at all times, so if I am going to do something and He decides to make a change to another direction, I want to be that flexible to follow"

None Like You is calming, soothing, and simply beautiful. It is another one of my favorites and Gordon rides this rhythm with a self assured and settled prowessness.

This is one of two rhythms that Gordon has brought in from her debut album, which shows her ability and versatility to use a single rhythm over and over to make different sounds and vocal deliveries without becoming redundant.
Gordon declares her love for her savior on this track very candidly. Here she speaks of His love and the way He has meticulously orchestrated the paths of her life and how fearfully and wonderfully made she is. This is a song for keeps and deserves to be in everyone's library.

He is Born is a song about the birth of Jesus Christ, with a very infectious and catchy chorus line. It will fit well around the Christmas season as well as throughout the other seasons of the year.

I Am Free, is Gordon's signature song from her debut album and URS compilation Vol. 1. Enough cannot be said about this classic track. Splendid, awesome, lovely, wonderful, great only describes it that little much.

Take a listen for yourself; it is one of those Gospel songs that will last until the end of time. Every time you listen to it, it has a new freshness to it, it never dies. Some songs lose their luster after a time, but this was made to last.

Welcome Medley is missing the background vocals that these church medleys are known for and would allow Gordon to really shine on this track.
The vocal delivery however is top notch here and will appeal to many church audience as well as the secular arenas.

On track 10, Your Grace and Mercy Gordon lays down the vocals to this number like a season veteran and awesome worshipper.

A very convincing delivery and heartfelt as is also evident throughout the rest of the album.. Although my taste buds are not usually towards the traditional numbers, I must say Gordon nailed it here and has caused me to appreciate the traditional side of her even more. I listened to this track numerous times and each time continues to see a new beauty in it.

Her versatility is to be noted. Jazz and R&B are future genres that I hope to hear Gordon deliver and I am sure she will do quite well, even though she has a great reggae voice.

Mega Mix recaps all the song on the album, except Your Grace and Mercy. This is a new and innovative way to end an album…wrapping it up in fine style.

THE PROS & CONS:

PROS: The album and artist will certainly last and will find a place among the best of reggae legendaries, whether gospel or secular.

CONS: Short, in comparison to…Still Waiting, but sweet.

Piérre Dusanne... - MusicAction Incorporated (May 12, 2006)

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