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"Elwood, the CD is
outstanding! The wife and I listened to it every time we get a
chance."
--Earl Gavette
Staford, VA
"If you Love God,
this CD will get heavy rotation in your CD Changer!"
-- Donte Banks
Writer
GospelCity.com
June 23, 2004 issue
"The thing that caught my ear
in USL latest project was the indefinable presence of God that pours out
of each track not to say anything about the musicianship and tight harmony
that makes you want to pull your car to the side of the road and just
praise Him."
--Reggie Dabbs
National Youth Speaker
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"I visited your CD Baby
web page and I liked what I heard."
-- Arthur Watkins
Scouting Representative
Syrup Factory.com
"I bought a couple of your
CDs at the Urban Youth Institute and I could not wait to email you to
tell you that the CDs are awesome. Keep up the awesome work you
are doing."
-- Sherry Morton
Department of Developmental Services
"SOMEBODY SIGN THESE
GUYS...their upbeat sound gets the attention of youth in schools,
correctional institutions and recreational facilities-regardless of their
social or economical background."
Release Magazine
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"P*Funk doesn't have
anything on URBAN STREET LEVEL when you consider the positive, eternal
significance
these Minneapolis natives are
having for the Kingdom of God."
-- Christian Citizen
Newspaper
Dayton, Ohio
"...Live!! captures the
group performing its unique brand of hip-hop flava."
"I can't believe Elwood
Jones and his incredible URBAN STREET LEVEL hasn't blown up big as a house
yet, this guy is the George Clinton of Christian Music."
-- Thom Granger
CCM Magazine
"USL's desire for Racial
Reconciliation is carried through in all the work that they and their
ministry team do.....Reaching across racial and religious barriers, this
ministry is meeting the needs of hundreds of youth on a monthly basis."
-- Family Hope Services
Minneapolis, MN
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"I was floored with your
live song "Cleanse My Heart."
-- Edison G. Moore Jr.
IM4Radio.com
"Inner city hearts could
use a good double dose of Urban Street Level's LIVE!!! Their urban hip-hop
and R&B Sounds will impress you with their sincerity and their energy."
-- Worship
Leader Magazine
"USL does it again!
This album is a must for your current worship collection. USL Live 2 is a
fresh worship experience that doesn't leave you empty. From beginning to
end you'll nod ya head, open your heart and encounter worship that invites
you to join in. Thanks Urban Street for
taking us to another Level of Worship."
-- Fred Lynch
Josh McDowell Ministry
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"As a national youth
communicator I am afforded the opportunity to experience almost every
variety of youth outreach and ministry. Urban Street Level
clearly remains my band of choice. Because of their integrity in
worship, unique blend of music styles and their ability to reach every
student and culture, USL stands head and shoulders above most Christian
bands."
--Steve Fitzhugh
Motivational Speaker
National Youth Speaker
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
"USL's desire for Racial
Reconciliation is carried through in all the work that they and their
ministry team do.....Reaching across racial and religious barriers, this
ministry is meeting the needs of hundreds of youth on a monthly basis."
-- Family Hope Services
Minneapolis, MN
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"You know I have been
listening to your cd a lot lately. In particular this evening I
rode from Reston to home (about a 40 minute drive) and listened to the
same song over and over again. . .(I Could Sing Of Your Love).
She talks about the grace of God when that truck started speeding
behind her. . .then there is another lady in the background that
starts singing that literally makes the hairs on my back stand up - I
really feel the presence of the Lord whenever I hear that song.
It has made me cry a few times. I pray for God's blessing on the
group!"
--Katie Martin
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"Never before have I
heard such a compelling urban 'funk' contemporary Christian CD with so
much ability to draw me into worship. The fusion of 70's funk(bass)rifts
and 21st century hip-hop flavors provide all the genre and
entertainment I need while effortless bringing me before the Throne of
God. This new project uplifts my soul and fortifies my Spirit to live
from the strength of Christ that is always at work in me. I Could Sing
of Your Love Forever, my inner radio plays it and my voice starts to
sing it, Step by Step as I press in and on to follow Him. I am
recommending this project to Youth and to those in Youth Work. The
music will provide inspiration and enjoyment for anyone who hears it."
-- Michael C. Worsley
World Vision, Inc.
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"The thing that stands
out to me is the way USL compels young people to praise and worship God.
The key to any successful ministry is the commitment to serving God even
when you are not in front of those who you minister to. ...Knowing Elwood
and Betty for over ten years, I can without a doubt say that these two
people and those who they bring in, are committed to ministry all day,
every day. ...Anyone wanting to utilize this ministry will be blessed!"
--Juliane Montgomery
Spirit Music
Productions
"We celebrate and
appreciate the unique gifts that USL demonstrates in challenging urban
youth to lives of faith and witness."
--Jon Kranka
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"Disc 1 gets started
with a nice Jazzy intro. Let's Rock is the first tune to catch you. A
little later on the group does their rendition of Open The Eye's of My
Heart Lord. Next up is The Air I Breathe. Marie Barnett wrote this one.
It's a beautiful moving melody that speaks of the Lord being everything. USL does a nice rendition of this popular praise and worship song.
Other notables on disc
2 include, Every Move I Make, I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever and the
very popular, Dance Like David, that many will remember by Fred Hammond.
USL places their mark on this tune.
Urban Street Level Live
2 is simply a worship experience. You'll tap, clap, pray, and worship with
them while listening to this project. For any fan of praise and worship
music, this one is a must!"
-- Jimmy Reno
Manhunt Music |
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