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Coming in to work on the train yesterday, I happened across Metro Newspaper's 'Start Here' article in their Music and TV section (completely by accident, I might add).

From what I can deduce it's a quick guide to niche music trends away from the mainstream eye, and if the writing in this instalment is anything to go by, the series is worth taking seriously as it's well researched...

This edition was titled 'An Essential Taster of 21st Century Gospel'.

It had a balanced and concise appraisal of contemporary gospel music, smartly citing Jahaziel's 'Ready To Live', Four Kornerz's 'Soulectric', 'The New Sound Of Gospel' double CD as well as a couple of US albums (Kirk Franklin's 'Fight of My Life', Lecrae's 'After The Music Stops') as great introductions to the modern gospel sound.
 
Even more impressive was the (uncredited) writer's point about how progressive the contemporary gospel sound (and movement) actually is:

And of 'Ready To Live' (singled out for particular praise) there's even more articulate gushing:

Sadly I couldn't find the story on Metro's website, so you have just today to find (and keep) that paper if you have it, or come back and enjoy it here. Click on the page below to read it...

 The MOBO Awards might have been dismissed by Leona Lewis and Dizzee
 Rascal but the 2008 ceremony at least proved its worth as a barometer for the
 differing fortunes of certain traditional genres.

 While the jazz category relied upon a tired selection of established names and bland
 balladeers, the gospel nominees were a forward-thinking bunch.

 For many, gospel music may still be associated with Sister Act-style singalongs yet
 while the message has stayed constant, the music is always evolving...

 Motivated by mainstream rap's misappropriation of the Lord's name, it praises Jesus
 over a slick Hip-hop and Dancehall-influenced backing that even the more ardent
 atheist couldn't ignore

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