Real Power

Stitchie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 1, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Lion of Zion Records
• ASIN: B00004VXRJ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,327 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Thank you for today

2. Solid Rock

3. Shopping

4. Give I Strength

5. War

6. Problems never get me down

7. U give me love

8. Call pon Him

9. Angels protect us

10. Cup of Life

11. My Rock

12. I'll wait on you

13. Do them no more

14. Softly & Tenderly

Editorial Reviews

Stan North, GospelFlava.com

His easy-going vibes, his penchant for unbridled stage kicks, his clever and downright funny lyricism and his engaging personality have endeared him to thousands.

Product Description

"Real Power" is Stitchie's first Gospel album. Refusing to imitate the world, this album reveals a more mature Stitchie with biblically sound lyrics and a powerful ministry. Although certain tracks capture his sound of old, the majority of the album is drastically different from his former projects. "Real Power" captures the energy of a Stitchie concert and the live musicianship far surpasses his computer programmed rhythms of the past. The album was engineered and mixed in the heart of Jamaica by 2000 Grammy Winner and five-time Grammy nominee, Barrington O'Hare. Smooth roots reggae is the foundation of "Real Power." A dash of dancehall, a touch of jazz, and the feel of black gospel combine to create this long-awaited album.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stitchie's Born-Again Debut!, September 22, 2000

By 

Peter Mung "reggae radio presenter" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real Power (Audio CD)

Reggae, like all forms of music, can get monotonous when one follows the same tried and true patterns over and over again. It's a fine line- the classic Studio One rhythms, for example, can still sound good today if used creatively. To go completely in the other direction, creating from the ground up without regards to what others are doing, usually produces most creative results. That's exactly what Stitchie has done here. Fusing bits of jazz, gospel, soul and rock with the main ingredient of reggae , he's delivered a musical masterpiece. The opening track, "Thank You Lord", is a beautful prayer-like testimony delivered soulfully by Stitchie who is accompanied by angelic background vocals and dubwize production. Check out the bouncy jazz figures that adorn "Shopping" as Stitchie combines singing with chanting in this song about aquiring the things of God, not material things, but wisdom and grace. You can't help but smile when you hear this playful but powerful tune. Live musicianship is prevalent throughout, including Fitzroy Bennett who displays blessed artistry on the guitar. His playing provides so much color and tastefulness throughout that it makes one rethink the function of the reggae guitarist. Though rythmically soild in the traditonal reggae sense, Bennett wails with rocking fervor, for example at the end of "Solid Rock"- very tasteful and powerful. How about that nice little jazz solo on "Shopping"? Another of the many highlights is "Do Them No More" in which Stitchie sings of the born-again experience with lyrics like "I'm a brand new person, brand new life, will do them no more- some things I used to do". At one point in this tune, Stitchie trades vocals licks with Shledon Bernard's flute to joyous effect- very cool! "Cup Of Life" is a sweet, melodic song in which Stitchie sings of his thirst for the Lord. "War" is rock-reggae with soaring backing vocals and rythmic chanting to encourage all Christian soldiers, "whether near or far". It gets so powerful, you wonder if your speakers will be able to handle the shear energy pouring into them! "My Rock" is a gorgeous hymn with a soothing nyabinghi-like pulse and "Give I Strength" has a classic reggae feel yet is done creatively. THIS IS AN AWESOME CD! Give praises unto the Father through His Son Jesus Christ! Hallelujah! IF YOU DON'T HAVE THIS CD, I SUGGEST YOU ORDER IT!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars music that impact my heart, December 30, 2001

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Ariel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real Power (Audio CD)

sorry but I had to write this in spanish ( I`m form Argentina ):
ok, muy buen "roots", melodias que te llegan a los huesos y letras que te impactan en el corazón, simple y directo.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME WORK OF ART !, July 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Real Power (Audio CD)

The "REAL POWER" Album is one of the best I have seen to date.

TOTALLY SPIRIT LED... AND DEFINITELY A KEEPSAKE.

The Bible Study and all the other feautres on this Album is excellent for all christians who strive to deepen their relationship with God.

I was so inspired to see the quality of work that was put into this album. I am so encouraged whenever I play this CD, and I certainly get a reality check.

"Stitchie", I salute you for allowing yourself to be used by the Lord to produce such an AWESOME WORK OF ART.

STAY HUMBLE AND REMAIN FOCUS ON YOUR MISSION...

EXCELLENT ALBUM AND I STRONGLY RECOMMEND "REAL POWER" TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS.

May the Lord Continue to Bless you and all your future projects.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MY BROTHER.