Following the seven-song EP
Well Done,
Unconditional is the first proper studio album from
Joshua Rogers, winner of BET's Sunday Best competition. The EP featured covers of songs recorded by the likes of
Andraé Crouch,
Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and
Mary Mary, but this set contains several songs co-written by
Rogers and Pierre Medor (who has worked with
Patti LaBelle,
Jagged Edge,
Brandy, and
Monica, among others), while Ursula Yancy (
Rihanna,
Tamar Braxton) contributes a pair. The healthy mix of reserved and upbeat material -- much more contemporary than traditional -- allows
Rogers' humble approach to shine through. ~ Andy Kellman