NEW YORK (Sparrow records) - In the wake of an extraordinary 12 months that saw his debut CD, I Need You Now, hit gold, gospel phenomenon
Smokie Norful is preparing for the release of his second album - to be titled, NOTHING WITHOUT YOU - due in stores October 5.
Norful has been busy in the studio this year. The upcoming album features the fruit of his labor - soon-to-be classics handcrafted by Norful along with a host of legendary producers including the multiple award winner George Duke, who lends the CD's title track, "Nothing Without You." Other producers contributing to the CD include gospel music producer brothers, Cedric & Victor Caldwell ("Power" and "God Is Able"), Alex Asaph Ward ("I Know The Lord Will Make A Way" and "Continuous Grace"), Myron Butler ("Healing In His Tears"), GRAMMY award winner Tommy Sims ("In The Middle"), The Underdogs' Antonio Dixon ("I Know Too Much About Him"), Percy Bady ("I Understand" and "Worthy") and Josiah Bell ("Can't Nobody"). Norful also lent his production skills to the CD, co-producing the tracks, "I Know Too Much About Him" (Antonio Dixon), "Can't Nobody" (Josiah Bell), "Healing in His Tears" (Myron Butler) and "Worthy" (Percy Bady).
In typical Norful style, the new disc has something for everyone: from testimonial ballads to foot-tapping, hand-clapping Sunday morning church. There is a love ballad inspired by Norful's wife, Carla, as well as urban-inspired grooves floating throughout.
"The past two years of my life have truly been an example of God's goodness and faithfulness," says Norful. "I can honestly say that this has been one of the most rewarding periods of my life - spiritually, personally, professionally - and the new album is a testament of my continued commitment to carry my gospel message of hope into the world."
The initial pressing of the Nothing Without You will be a Limited Collector's Edition that will include a live video track of the hit single "Can't Nobody." The Limited Collector's Edition package will come in a colored jewel box and will be further enhanced with a link to www.smokienorful.com. The Limited Collector's Edition package will be deleted after the initial production run. Smokie's EP, Limited Edition (released last fall), will be pulled upon release of Nothing Without You.
To learn more visit SmokieNorful.com.
