"Out of all the cds I've purchased in 2003, Debra Killings, Surrender, is the best cd of 2003 so far. She's bring fresh music and innovation to the gospel genre (which has tendecies to be too cliche and repetitive by singing "I Made It" and repeating it 100 times). One of my favorite musical instruments is the acoustic guitar, and Debra is BRINGING IT. I love every song on this cd (Message In the Music, Change, Oh My God, Love, etc). You can add Debra to this new crop of urban artists who is multi-talented (she sings, writes, produces, and plays her own instruments) ala Tonex and Deitrick Haddon.Know doubt, you will not be disappointed with this project. Who do I compare her music to? (you know how we all like to compare). Debra's music is a fusion of Lauryn Hill, India Airie, Erykah Badu, and Alicia Keys."
Nice
T. Winston | 01/24/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album was okay. It had that neo/R&B vibe. I really haven't heard of Debra but when I heard her sing "Message in the Music" I decided to give her a try. My favorite songs were "Surrender", "Jesus", and "Because of Your Love". I definately thought she could do without those interludes. I don't know if those were her kids but it was very annoying. But overall this was a decent album."
A big bowl of hot buttery grits
Antonio Ollivierra | Detroit, Mi. | 08/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I would say neo, but this music rings of truly authentic soul gospel music. It has all of the main ingredients, the grit, the love, the pain and the joy. The rythyms are on the one two, nicely chopped drums laced with acoustic guitar melodies. Debra's voice is a breath of fresh air on every track. Do yourself a favor and buy it."
Always loved Debra Killings !!
keith | Virginia | 08/02/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hello,For my fellow family who did not know,Debra Killings has
been on the scene for a while now,She has been a background
singer for the groups TLC and Monica,I wondered
if she was going to ever bring a Album out and she did
thank GOD she decided to sing for the Lord.Her voice
has alot of soul and grace.Album Standouts even though the whole album is good1.)MESSAGE IN THE MUSIC "current song out"3.)SURRENDER 5.)OH MY GOD "this is a lovely song"6.)JESUS (Debra takes it to church on this song)8.)EVEN WHEN "gorgous"9.)DO RIGHT (awesome song,this is my personal favorite and Debra vocals really shine on this song)12.)BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE(featuring fred hammond)15.)A CHANGE (graceful song)Great Job Debra...welcome aboard"
Great overall cd
L. Jones | Groesbeck, TX USA | 04/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I heard the first single "Message in the Music" and I fell in love with Debra Killings's music. Jesus is such a beautiful song and so is Oh My God. My other favorite is "Without Him". Overall the cd is fantastic."