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
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