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GOD, LOVE & ROMANCE offers urban praise and worship as only Fred Hammond can, complemented by is an impressive opus into matters of the heart, from a Christian perspective. The 19-track, 2-disc set was inspired by Hammond’s life and by simply observing the world around him. “It’s been on my heart for about four years, and I was encouraged by my good friends Pastor Mike & Dee Dee Freeman (Spirit of Faith Christian Center, Temple Hills, MD) to finally do it,” Hammond says of his decision to record a collection of love songs. “A lot of times as men with Christian beliefs we don’t talk about the things that are really important to us in love relationships. I believe God uses not only my triumphs but He uses my tribulations, turmoil, and trials to help other people go through what they are going through.”

James “Jazzy” Jordan, EVP Verity Gospel Music Group says: “Fred brought this project to us with a strong conviction that it was something he needed and wanted to do. He is very passionate about using his music, and his experience, to help mend relationships and help to correct the high divorce rate in the black church. Fred Hammond is an artist unafraid of charting new territory, and supporting his vision is what we set out to do. The Verity Records staff worked tirelessly and creatively to introduce the CD to the public in a compelling way so that his vision was understood in the marketplace, and we are happy that Fred’s vision and the label’s efforts have landed us at the top of the charts.”

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“I knew I had to do this record. I knew it was time for me to share my heart about love. I knew that the body of Christ needed to hear these songs, but I honestly didn’t know how it would be received. I always say that I’m a ‘step out of the boat’ kind of artist, and I am grateful for everyone who has stepped out with me to support this CD. It is humbling and it is heartwarming and it is a reminder that when God gives you something – to move on it, even if you don’t fully understand what He is doing,” says Fred Hammond of the high chart debut.

GOD, LOVE & ROMANCE was produced by Fred Hammond. The CD’s first single, “I Feel Good” is Top-10 at Gospel radio. Hammond’s first nationally televised performance of the single airs this Saturday, February 11, at 7 p.m. on The Stellar Awards’ national broadcast on Gospel Music Channel.

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Fred also discusses the challenges of dating, and wanting to make music about love from a God perspective. Find out how to order Fred Hammond’s new album God, Love & Romance right here.

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As usual, Hammond voice and production are as uplifting as his lyrics in “I Feel Good,” and he feels this type of song is needed now. Hammond explains, “In the midst of the harsh times that most of us are facing–be it economic, health-related or family–this song “I Feel Good” is a decision.” He adds, it’s a decision “that no matter what is going on around me–today at this moment, my mind is made up and making a declaration that “I FEEL GOOD!”

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In 1991 Staten and Brooks left the group and were replaced by Marvin Sapp, Maxx Frank, and Eddie Howard, Jr.. By 1994 Howard had left the group and Williams left a year later. Hammond also left to pursue a career with the choir Radical For Christ. He was replaced by Montrell Darrett. By 2000, Marcus Cole and Chris Poole had taken the place of Sapp and Darrett on the group’s last studio album. In 2002 Commissioned released a reunion album recorded live at the Straightgate Church in Detroit, MI on October 26, 2001 which brought back most of the group’s former members and featured most of its greatest hits. The group performed live on stage during the 2002 Stellar Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.

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For more than 25 years, music listeners around the world have known Fred Hammond as a talented songwriter, bassist and vocalist. He is also known throughout the music industry as a gifted musical arranger and producer. But, his work with Face to Face Productions Cor poration, the company for which he is both founder and CEO, has earned him the title the “Babyface” of gospel.

Few gospel artists can boast of the consistency of sales, radio airplay and concert appearances that Hammond has achieved over the course of his career. As a solo artist, founder of the pioneering urban group, Commissioned, and his work with Radical for Christ combined, Fred has sold over 7 million albums and these endeavors have made him a mainstay on Billboard’s Gospel Chart top 10, along with frequent appearances on the magazine’s Heatseekers and Music Video Sales charts. In addition, as if that were not enough, Hammond’s work as a producer has landed him in the #1 spot among gospel producers according to the Gospel Music Round-up. Throughout his professional career, Hammond has maintained a reputation for excellence, racking up numerous awards and nominations including the Grammy, BET, N.A.A.C.P. Image, Stellar, Dove, and GMWA Excellence Awards.