Hezekiah Walker’s Azusa The Next Generation has the Gospel industry buzzing, and has landed the artist his first Soundscan #1 debut. The album debuted #1 on Billboard’s Gospel and Christian/Gospel charts, and #30 on the Billboard Top-200. It is the highest Top-200 debut for a Gospel album so far in 2013.
The first single, EVERY PRAISE has broken theTop-10 at Gospel radio and remains a favorite in major markets around the country and the Gospel industry continues to rave about the song:
“This is a song that every church needs to prepare themselves to hear on a regular basis!”
– Pastor John Hannah 1390 WGRB-AM Chicago
“Hot song! Super for a congregational song! I can hear local choirs singing this now! Instant hit!”
–Tony Gee PD WFMV-FM Charleston
“Once again Hezekiah Walker delivers an anthem choirs will sing throughout the nation and the world! Every praise is a easy song to grab hold of. Our listeners love it already!”
–Michael Gamble, Director of Programming, Sheridan Gospel Network
“Every Praise” Refreshing, relevant, and realistic praise. “The sound of the Kingdom….”
–A. Jeffrey LaValley
AZUSA THE NEXT GENERATION includes exceptional collaborations with artists. Donnie McClurkin, who is featured on the song “Breakthrough,” says that AZUSA THE NEXT GENERATION is one of Hezekiah Walker’s best projects yet. “It is proof that his longevity is based on his creativity and his integrity to Gospel music,” says McClurkin. “The album reaches multiple generations and reestablishes choir music in America and around the world. I believe the best of Hezekiah Walker is not seen yet, but this is definitely a part of it.”
AZUSA THE NEXT GENERATION is in stores now.
