Name: The Heavens Are Telling by Karen Clark Sheard
Brand: Karen Clark Sheard
SKU: 075596289467
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 4 (77 reviews)

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Powerful, inspirational, and just downright gifted, Karen Clark-Sheard was already a successful artist as part of the Gospel Hall of Fame group the Clark Sisters when her 1997 solo debut Finally Karen launched her into a whole new stratosphere of popularity. The combination of her energetic voice with R&B/hip-hop-infused gospel songs pushed that album and its follow-up, 2nd Chance, to levels of crossover success rarely experienced by a gospel artist. Clark-Sheard's third disc, The Heavens Are Telling, incorporates the best elements of her previous outings by showcasing six new live performances alongside five new studio tracks. Rarely does this formula coalesce into a solid listen, as one set of tracks tends to overshadow the other; but in Clark-Sheard's case it works well as the enormity of her voice and depth of her message remain consistent throughout. Recorded in Detroit at the church where her husband serves as senior pastor, the live tracks (which successfully blend in studio overdubs) bristle with energy right from the start, as Clark-Sheard's commanding voice thrillingly demands attention in the jubilant R&B workout "We Acknowledge You." She maintains that joyous intensity on each successive live track, diversely moving through songs like the upbeat Stevie Wonder-ish "Glorious (Make the Praise)" and the gorgeous pop/R&B gospel ballad "God Is Here." The studio tracks, although more urban in tone, comfortably follow as the invigorating hip-hop of "Go Ahead" leads the way with guest Missy Elliott reshaping her songs "Work It" and "Slide" into praising raps. Once again working with her 2nd Chance writers/producers, Clark-Sheard effortlessly sings a set of songs that any R&B diva would be ecstatic to record -- especially when many of them are settling for mediocre retreads. Whether in the studio or on the stage, Karen Clark-Sheard sounds completely in her element and in command and totally committed to her music, her audience, and her message. Although her talent was already apparent as part of the Clark Sisters, it seems that going solo further enhanced her gifts and The Heavens Are Telling lets her rising star shine brilliantly. ~ Aaron Latham

1. We Acknowledge You

by Karen Clark Sheard

Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Drums: Calvin Rodgers; Performer
Guitar: Joey Woolfalk; Performer
Arranger: Cedric Thompson; Composer
Horn Arrangement: Chris Mcdonald; Composer
Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Rob Preston; Production
Engineer: Randy Poole
Mark Williams; Production
Executive Producer: Warryn Campbell
Karen Clark Sheard
Jay Brown
Sylvia Rhone; Production
Additional Vocals: Erica Mccollough
Latrice Pace-speights
Blanche Mcallister
Dwayne Woods
Yolanda "sha" Simpson
Troy Bright
Quince' Howard
Vanessa Williams
Michael Young; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Safiya Lewis
Troy Bright
Ayana George
Yaneley Arty; Other
Mixing: Chris Conway
Donald Lawrence; Production
Musical Director: Cedric Thompson; Production
Production Coordination: Amir "aj" Murray
Charles Harris; Production
Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Additional Engineer: Brent King; Other
Organ: Larry Johnson; Performer
Saxophone: Mark Douhit; Performer
Strings: Nashville String Machine; Performer
Trombone: Chris Mcdonald; Performer
Trumpet: George Tidwell
Mike Haynes; Performer
Vocals: Melonie Daniels; Performer
Composer: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Chris Mcdonald; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Producer: Donald Lawrence; Production
Programmer: Steve "supe" White; Production
Recording: Mike Pierce
Chris Conway
Azuolas Sinkevicius
Big Mo Recording, Md
Big Mo' Recordings
Derek Downing
Manny Sanchez
Dwayne Drain
Big Mo Recording; Production
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
M D: Big Mo Recording; Other
Musical Director Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Other

2. We Are Not Ashamed (feat. Mary Mary)

by Karen Clark Sheard, Mary Mary

Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Featured Artist: Mary Mary; Main Performer
Drums: Calvin Rodgers; Performer
Guitar: Joey Woolfalk; Performer
Arranger: Cedric Thompson; Composer
Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Rob Preston; Production
Mixing: Donald Lawrence
Chris Conway; Production
Organ: Larry Johnson; Performer
Engineer: Mark Williams; Production
Executive Producer: Warryn Campbell
Sylvia Rhone
Karen Clark Sheard
Jay Brown; Production
Musical Director: Cedric Thompson; Production
Producer: Donald Lawrence; Production
Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Additional Engineer: Brent King; Other
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Piano: Cedric Thompson; Performer
Vocals: Melonie Daniels; Performer
Composer: Andrae E. Crouch; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Larry Gold; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Programmer: Steve "supe" White; Production
Recording: Azuolas Sinkevicius
Manny Sanchez
Mike Pierce
Derek Downing
Big Mo' Recordings
Big Mo Recording, Md
Dwayne Drain
Big Mo Recording; Production
Additional Vocals: Vanessa Williams
Yolanda "sha" Simpson
Troy Bright
Quince' Howard
Latrice Pace-speights
Erica Mccollough
Dwayne Woods
Blanche Mcallister
Michael Young; Other
M D: Big Mo Recording; Other
Musical Director Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Ayana George
Troy Bright
Yaneley Arty
Safiya Lewis; Other
Production Coordination: Amir "aj" Murray
Charles Harris; Production

3. Glorious (Make the Praise)

by Karen Clark Sheard

Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Drums: Calvin Rodgers; Performer
Guitar: Joey Woolfalk; Performer
Arranger: Cedric Thompson; Composer
Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Rob Preston; Production
Engineer: Mark Williams
Randy Poole; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Brown
Karen Clark Sheard
Sylvia Rhone
Warryn Campbell; Production
Musical Director: Cedric Thompson; Production
Additional Vocals: Michael Young
Vanessa Williams
Yolanda "sha" Simpson
Troy Bright
Quince' Howard
Latrice Pace-speights
Erica Mccollough
Dwayne Woods
Blanche Mcallister; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Ayana George
Yaneley Arty
Troy Bright
Safiya Lewis; Other
Organ: Larry Johnson; Performer
Mixing: Donald Lawrence
Chris Conway; Production
Production Coordination: Charles Harris
Amir "aj" Murray; Production
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Additional Engineer: Brent King; Other
Piano: Cedric Thompson; Performer
Saxophone: Mark Douhit; Performer
Trombone: Chris Mcdonald; Performer
Trumpet: Mike Haynes
George Tidwell; Performer
Vocals: Melonie Daniels; Performer
Composer: Martha Munizzi
Israel Houghton; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Producer: Donald Lawrence; Production
Programmer: Steve "supe" White; Production
Recording: Derek Downing
Mike Pierce
Big Mo Recording, Md
Azuolas Sinkevicius
Manny Sanchez
Big Mo' Recordings
Chris Conway
Dwayne Drain
Big Mo Recording; Production
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
M D: Big Mo Recording; Other
Musical Director Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Other

4. The Heavens Are Telling

by Karen Clark Sheard

Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Drums: Calvin Rodgers; Performer
French Horn: Katie Hagen
Beth Beeson; Performer
Guitar: Joey Woolfalk; Performer
Arranger: Cedric Thompson; Composer
Horn Arrangement: Chris Mcdonald; Composer
Conductor: Chris Mcdonald
Cedric Thompson; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Rob Preston; Production
Engineer: Mark Williams; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Brown
Karen Clark Sheard
Sylvia Rhone
Warryn Campbell; Production
Additional Vocals: Vanessa Williams
Yolanda "sha" Simpson
Troy Bright
Quince' Howard
Latrice Pace-speights
Erica Mccollough
Dwayne Woods
Blanche Mcallister
Michael Young; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Ayana George
Troy Bright
Safiya Lewis
Carl Gorodetzky
Yaneley Arty; Other
Mixing: Donald Lawrence
Chris Conway; Production
Musical Director: Cedric Thompson; Production
Production Coordination: Charles Harris
Amir "aj" Murray; Production
Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brent King; Other
Organ: Larry Johnson; Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Piano: Cedric Thompson; Performer
Saxophone: Mark Douhit; Performer
Strings: Nashville String Machine; Performer
Trombone: Chris Mcdonald; Performer
Trumpet: George Tidwell
Mike Haynes; Performer
Vocals: Melonie Daniels; Performer
Composer: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Chris Mcdonald; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Producer: Donald Lawrence; Production
Programmer: Steve "supe" White; Production
Recording: Derek Downing
Big Mo' Recordings
Big Mo Recording, Md
Mike Pierce
Azuolas Sinkevicius
Manny Sanchez
Chris Conway
Dwayne Drain
Big Mo Recording; Production
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
M D: Big Mo Recording; Other
Musical Director Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Other

5. God Is Here

by Karen Clark Sheard

Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Drums: Calvin Rodgers; Performer
Guitar: Joey Woolfalk; Performer
Arranger: Cedric Thompson; Composer
Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Rob Preston; Production
Mixing: Donald Lawrence
Chris Conway; Production
Organ: Larry Johnson; Performer
Engineer: Mark Williams
Randy Poole; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Brown
Karen Clark Sheard
Warryn Campbell
Sylvia Rhone; Production
Musical Director: Cedric Thompson; Production
Producer: Donald Lawrence; Production
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Piano: Cedric Thompson; Performer
Additional Engineer: Brent King; Other
Vocals: Melonie Daniels; Performer
Composer: Israel Houghton
Martha Munizzi; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Programmer: Steve "supe" White; Production
Recording: Derek Downing
Big Mo' Recordings
Chris Conway
Big Mo Recording, Md
Azuolas Sinkevicius
Manny Sanchez
Mike Pierce
Dwayne Drain
Big Mo Recording; Production
Additional Vocals: Troy Bright
Yolanda "sha" Simpson
Latrice Pace-speights
Quince' Howard
Vanessa Williams
Michael Young
Blanche Mcallister
Dwayne Woods
Erica Mccollough; Other
M D: Big Mo Recording; Other
Musical Director Conductor: Cedric Thompson; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Ayana George
Yaneley Arty
Troy Bright
Safiya Lewis; Other
Production Coordination: Amir "aj" Murray
Charles Harris; Production

6. You Loved Me (feat. Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)

by Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra "kiki" Sheard

Featured Artist: Kierra "kiki" Sheard
Kierra Sheard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Drums: Calvin Rodgers; Performer
Arranger: Karen Clark Sheard; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rob Preston; Production
Guitar: Joey Woolfalk; Performer
Organ: Larry Johnson; Performer
Engineer: Mark Williams
Randy Poole; Production
Executive Producer: Karen Clark Sheard
Sylvia Rhone
Jay Brown
Warryn Campbell; Production
Mixing: Donald Lawrence
Chris Conway; Production
Producer: Donald Lawrence; Production
Additional Vocals: Vanessa Williams
Troy Bright
Quince' Howard
Latrice Pace-speights
Erica Mccollough
Dwayne Woods
Blanche Mcallister
Michael Young
Yolanda "sha" Simpson; Other
Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Joel Smith-basss; Performer
Unknown Contributor Role: Troy Bright
Ayana George
Yaneley Arty
Safiya Lewis; Other
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Vocals: Melonie Daniels; Performer
Composer: Keithpelzer
Jill Scott
Keith Pelzer; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Donald Lawrence; Composer
Additional Engineer: Brent King; Other
Production Coordination: Amir "aj" Murray
Charles Harris; Production
Programmer: Steve "supe" White; Production
Recording: Mike Pierce
Chris Conway
Manny Sanchez
Azuolas Sinkevicius
Big Mo Recording, Md
Big Mo' Recordings
Derek Downing
Dwayne Drain
Big Mo Recording; Production
M D: Big Mo Recording; Other

7. Go Ahead (feat. Missy Elliott)

by Karen Clark Sheard

Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: J. Moss
Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Composer: Paul Allen
James Moss; Composer
Executive Producer: Karen Clark Sheard
Jay Brown
Warryn Campbell
Sylvia Rhone; Production
Mixing: Todd Kozey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Producer: Paul 'pda' Allen
J. Moss
Walter Kearney; Production
Recording: Dwight Levens
Haki Turner
Pajam; Production
Additional Vocals: Pda
J. Moss
Missy Elliot; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Safiya Lewis
Yaneley Arty; Other

8. Praise Up

by Karen Clark Sheard

Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Willie Wood
Karen Clark Sheard
Kierra "kiki" Sheard
J. Moss
Sean Reed
Angelique Starks
Audra "dodi" Alexander
Daaphne Gineyard
Eric (bshop) Taylor
Jeane Lavant
Yvonte Graham; Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Vocals: Ramiyah; Performer
Composer: James Moss
Paul Allen; Composer
Engineer: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Executive Producer: Karen Clark Sheard
Sylvia Rhone
Warryn Campbell
Jay Brown; Production
Mixing: Todd Kozey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Producer: Paul 'pda' Allen
J. Moss
Walter Kearney; Production
Recording: Pajam; Production
Additional Vocals: Pda
J. Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Safiya Lewis
Yaneley Arty; Other

9. I Owe

by Karen Clark Sheard

Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Willie Wood
Karen Clark Sheard
Kierra "kiki" Sheard
J. Moss
Sean Reed
Angelique Starks
Audra "dodi" Alexander
Daaphne Gineyard
Eric (bshop) Taylor
Jeane Lavant
Yvonte Graham; Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Vocals: Ramiyah; Performer
Composer: James Moss; Composer
Engineer: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Brown
Sylvia Rhone
Karen Clark Sheard
Warryn Campbell; Production
Mixing: Todd Kozey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Producer: Paul 'pda' Allen
J. Moss
Walter Kearney; Production
Recording: Pajam; Production
Additional Vocals: Pda
J. Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Safiya Lewis
Yaneley Arty; Other

10. Sometimes

by Karen Clark Sheard

Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Willie Wood
Karen Clark Sheard
Kierra "kiki" Sheard
J. Moss
Sean Reed
Angelique Starks
Audra "dodi" Alexander
Daaphne Gineyard
Eric (bshop) Taylor
Jeane Lavant
Yvonte Graham; Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Vocals: Ramiyah; Performer
Composer: James Moss; Composer
Engineer: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Brown
Sylvia Rhone
Karen Clark Sheard
Warryn Campbell; Production
Mixing: Todd Kozey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Producer: Paul 'pda' Allen
J. Moss
Walter Kearney; Production
Recording: Pajam; Production
Additional Vocals: Pda
J. Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Safiya Lewis
Yaneley Arty; Other

11. Don't Change (feat. Kiera "Kiki" Sheard)

by Karen Clark Sheard

Primary Artist: Karen Clark Sheard; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Willie Wood
Karen Clark Sheard
Kierra "kiki" Sheard
J. Moss
Sean Reed
Angelique Starks
Audra "dodi" Alexander
Daaphne Gineyard
Eric (bshop) Taylor
Jeane Lavant
Yvonte Graham; Performer
Performer: Karen Clark Sheard; Performer
Vocals: Ramiyah; Performer
Composer: James Moss; Composer
Engineer: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Executive Producer: Jay Brown
Sylvia Rhone
Karen Clark Sheard
Warryn Campbell; Production
Mixing: Todd Kozey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Willie Wood
Haki Turner
Dwight Levens; Production
Producer: Paul 'pda' Allen
J. Moss
Walter Kearney; Production
Recording: Pajam; Production
Additional Vocals: Pda
J. Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Safiya Lewis
Yaneley Arty; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

Not available

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Gospel, Jazz, Christian, CCM, Contemporary Gospel, New Age, R&B, Soul, Christian R&B

Label

Elektra Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 3, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

75596289467

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The Heavens Are Telling

1. We Acknowledge You

2. We Are Not Ashamed (feat. Mary Mary)

3. Glorious (Make the Praise)

4. The Heavens Are Telling

5. God Is Here

6. You Loved Me (feat. Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)

7. Go Ahead (feat. Missy Elliott)

8. Praise Up

9. I Owe

10. Sometimes

11. Don't Change (feat. Kiera "Kiki" Sheard)

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The Heavens Are Telling

Product information

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1. We Acknowledge You

2. We Are Not Ashamed (feat. Mary Mary)

3. Glorious (Make the Praise)

4. The Heavens Are Telling

5. God Is Here

6. You Loved Me (feat. Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)

7. Go Ahead (feat. Missy Elliott)

8. Praise Up

9. I Owe

10. Sometimes

11. Don't Change (feat. Kiera "Kiki" Sheard)

Technical Specifications