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“He Didn’t Give Up On Me”
Curtis Branson
From the Stew Records CD I Still Have a Praise (2008)
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“He Didn’t Give Up on Me” is a gratefully rendered acknowledgement of God’s commitment to, and faith in, His people when they face tribulation and even after they “mess up, gave up the right for the wrong.” Chicagoan Curtis Branson delivers this lovely and inspirational gospel ballad with a humble cry lodged somewhere in the back of his throat.
The simple and honest message, and its presentation by Branson, whose voice combines the huskiness of Michael McDonald and the plaintive shout of Marvin Sapp, follows in the footfalls of Sapp’s 2008 smash, “Never Would Have Made It” in its emotional intensity.
Branson is an experienced music minister who has served as a director of the Combined Choir at Bishop Larry D. Trotter’s Sweet Holy Spirit Church on Chicago’s southeast side. He has recorded with Chicago-based but nationally-known artists such as VaShawn Mitchell and William Steward III & V.O.P.M., and performed with Angela Spivey and the Voices of Victory. I Still Have a Praise is his second CD. - Bob Marovich
The material is strong throughout, with the title cut an obvious draw among the more traditional offerings. With its snazzy title, church-stompy pace and Woolfalk’s sizzling electric guitar, it easily sears the lead vocals of both Bishop Trotter and Curtis Branson who declare the message of our victory in Jesus Christ over the devil and all his works. No wonder there’s a reprise - GospelFlava.com
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Branson released his Debut album “I Still Have A Praise” this fall, 2008.
After years of mastering the piano, Branson was offered his first job as a musician at the First Corinthians M.B. Church with the youth choir. Branson would then move on to become the Minister of Music at the Greater Star MB Church. A couple years had past and Branson decided that his song ministry should reach beyond the wall of the church buildings and in September of 1996 at True Macedonia MB Church is where he gave birth to Total Praise Ministries (Community Choir).
Over the years Branson has become a household name throughout the local Chicagoland churches and his resume speaks for itself. Branson has worked as the Minister of Music for several Churches over the last few years: Liberation Christian Center of Chicago, IL. under the leadership of Bishop James E. Dukes. A member and director for Sweet Holy Spirit Church combined choir under the leadership of Bishop Larry D. Trotter. Also, a member of the National Praise Team of The United Covenant Churches of Christ (UCCC) under the leadership of our presiding bishop, Bishop Larry D. Trotter.
Branson has done work with the likes of all sorts of artist. In August of 1994 thru 1995 Branson was the Assistant Music Director for the hit stage play “My Grandmother Prayed for Me”. Branson has recorded with Vashawn Mitchell (Grace and Mercy) September 2001, William Steward III & V.O.P.M. (I Love You) May 2001, Bishop Larry D. Trotter and The Combined Choirs of Sweet Holy Spirit (Tell the Devil I’m Back) October 1999. He has also performed with Keith Butler & Delegation for Christ Choral, Angela Spivey and the Voices of Victory & Tee and The Company Choir, just naming a few.
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