Grammy-nominated songwriter Alvin Garrett announces the release of The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe), set for release on September 3. The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) is the expanded version of Alvin’s fourth studio album, The Lightness Of Love (HILL Entertainment), and has been featured by People.com, American Songwriter, USA Today, Urban Music Scene and FOX Soul’s “The Book Of Sean.” The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) expands with four new tracks, including “Flowers,” a tribute song to those who tirelessly sow seeds in others and their communities, shared today, ahead of National Nonprofit Day, listen here: https://alvingarrett.hearnow.com/flowers.
The rising Inspirational Soul artist delivers The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe) with a sophisticated voice and his soulful blend of intricate arrangements and expressive melodies, translating easily into new songs including; “Flowers,” “Forever,” “Make You Happy” and “It’s So Good.” Garrett wrote “Flowers” after discovering the healing power of gratitude in his own life.
“Having personally survived the pandemic, I felt a strong desire to honor those who have influenced my life and career, and those who are planting good seeds in their communities,” Garrett explains. “With this song, I encourage everyone to honor their heroes by giving them gratitude and ‘Flowers’ while they can receive them.”
Garrett himself works closely with one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation and work training agencies, The Dannon Project, a nonprofit organization serving several at-risk populations. Garrett teaches an innovative songwriting therapy program called “The Write Life,” harnessing the power of music and songwriting to enhance the programming and services provided by The Dannon Project.
Alvin’s acclaimed album, The Lightness Of Love (HILL Entertainment) was hailed as an album that reaffirms the importance of love, connection and unity, and quickly garnered praise from fans and critics alike;
“Alvin Garrett believes love is the great unifier – and he proves it on ‘The Lightness of Love'” – People.com
“In a world full of darkness, Alvin Garrett found the light” – Celebrity Secrets
“Garrett’s songwriting, captivating smile and stinging vocals are reminiscent of soul music legends Sam Cooke and Al Green. – BMetro
an artist with the ability to “…harness the call for change…” (Gospel Music fever)
“managed to capture the spirit of today’s climate with a few simple words” (WTUG-FM Tuscaloosa, AL)
Most recently, the triple-threat singer/songwriter and producer released the music video for the title track, “The lightness of love“, featuring guest co-star Meredith Lilly, the state director of U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock of Georgia and former campaign manager for President Barack Obama. Earlier this year, he performed his moving, self-penned song “It starts in the heart” as the opening of the 56th annual Selma Bridge Crossing, one of the largest annual civil rights commemoration events in the world.
Alvin co-wrote the first #1 single on the Billboard Gospel Airplay charts this year “Patiently Praising” with Fred Jerkins III of DarkChild Gospel (Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston), and has amassed several awards including a Grammy nomination, a Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award. The Alabama native has an impressive career that has taken him to the forefront of soul and R&B as a professional bassist and producer, arranger and songwriter for Joe, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia Barrino, Ruben Studdard, Jordan Knight, Deitrick Haddon and more. For more information, visit www.alvingarrett.com.
Tracklist of The Lightness Of Love (Deluxe)
1. “Hold on to me”
2. “Go together”
3. “Weak point”
4. “My gift to you”
5. “Inside”
6. “Forever”
7. “The Lightness of Love (feat. Kim Scott)”
8. “Make yourself happy”
9. “Bat Beat”
10. “It feels so good”
11. “Flowers”
All Alvin Garrett Lyrics
Music mixed by Mixtape Seoul
Produced and mixed by Alvin Garrett
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Author: Herb Longs
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