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Arise is the first release from singer/songwriter/worship leader Felicia Rives. While walking through a very trying time in her life, Felicia found strength in writing down the declarations and promises of God. The end result is a powerful collection of praise and worship songs that are sure to point hearts and minds to the ever abundant grace of Jesus Christ.
The album opens up with an award-winning praise anthem entitled "To Be Praised". "Worship Him Now" is an up-tempo praise song with an urban-latin feel to it. Award winning "Wonderful" declares the glory and greatness of the name of the Lord.
"Arise", the title's selection, was birthed out of a time when Felicia constantly had to remind herself to "look to the hills" and stay out of the pit of depression. "We Adore You" is yet another award-winning worship song that is sure to be a congregational favorite.
"Beautiful" is a song that crosses cultural boundaries and ministers about how beautiful we are in the sight of God, despite how men may look at us. Telling the story of how Christ loves us so much he was willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice, "Selfless Love" is a powerful ballad backed by a gospel choir. The album ends with another powerful ballad titled "Holy" which is simply a declaration to God of His glory and greatness.
Other worship songs include "I Will Be Still" and "Great Are You" which are also directed at the heart of God. This album is sure to also minister to the hearts of those who will grab a hold of it.
- Felicia Rives
Discography
Arise - November 2007
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While the name "Felicia Rives" may be new to the music industry, it is already a name that has left its mark in the area of praise and worship. Calling herself a "songwriter who is blessed with a voice", Felicia's heart is to write songs that reveal more and more truths about the Father, regardless of people's race or background. "I want to write songs that reveal the love of God to unbelievers and cause them to want to give their hearts to the only Unconditional Lover." Her diverse musical background enables her to writes songs that cross over racial and generational boundaries. Her songs have already received recognition from prestidgious songwriting competitions such as VH-1 Song of the Year, Great American Song, Songwriter Universe and GMA (Gospel Music Association).
Felicia has had the opportunity to grow in ministry by serving on the praise and worship team at World Changers Church International where Pastor Creflo A. Dollar resides as the Senior Pastor, and she is currently a member of the Creative Arts Department at Atlanta City Church where Pastor Rick Snow is the Senior Pastor. While growing in her ministry, Felicia's anointed voice has opened doors allowing her ts sing background for others such as Perry Reid (formerly known as "Pebbles"), Fred Hammond, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Stephen Hurd, Debra Killings, V. Michael McKay, Byron Cage and Phil Driscoll. Felicia's greatest pleasure comes from serving her three beautiful girls - Triniti, Alisa and Bria.
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