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SHELIA MOORE PIPER Christian Soul Artist- Shelia Moore Piper returns with her new album entitled “Are You Ready Chapter 2” from the Bdm/Ugroove Music label. It is comprised of 12 new powerful and annointed tracks, with popular songs like “Get Excited” (the hit single), “It’s Time” “Clap It Up” produced by award winning producer Dre ‘Drathoven’ Atkins and the title track “Are You Ready” featuring vocalist ‘Erin Stevenson’, Bringing listeners 47 mins worthof excellent listening. In addtition to Shelia Moore Piper’s own gorgeous, sparkling vocals, “Are You Ready Chapter 2” also features towering talents of Tachina Danielle, Monica Williams, Derrick Leon and Gene Moore Jr. Shelia’s music is spiritually inspired, and every song on this, her most spectacular work to date, has its heart and soul in un waveringfaith and praise of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Establishing an independent record label and production company with her husband Glenn ‘GP’ Piper, Busin Da Devil/Ugroove Music in 2004, as a vehicle to increase the effectiveness of her ministry, she released her Debut album ‘Tha Story Told Twice’ in 2009. Breaking new grounds and perhaps carving outa new category in gospel music she labels “Christian Soul”. With signature songs like “Single Lady” And “Rest Your Mind the album recieved numerous airplay from various stations including KROI- FM (92.1), which is the former home of the Yolanda Adams Morning Show. When you spend time with Shelia you begin to understand the subtle intensity of her music. “Music is a ministry, and its my ministry,” and it was this passion and conviction that inspired Shelia Moore Piper to deliver her current release “Are You Ready Chapter 2”. Abody of music that is inviting,reflective, and encompasses a universal messgae of worship self love, and hope. Piper deals with these themes directly and with endless finesse. Her voice is soulful, feminine, and guided by her impeccable ear and good taste. Her range is exceeded only by her precision. she is never guilty of being showy, or of oversouling. “Are You Ready” stretches over a variety of styles, utlizing jazz and soul undertones, often dealing 18 PAGE | ICONIC MAGAZINE