There’s no situation that he cannot move you from.
“I want people to understand and to know that God is still in the wind-blowing business. The two current singles are already making an impact on radio and online, “God Can Do Anything,” and “Wind Of God,” work in tandem as tentpoles holding up the album. Other noteworthy highlights include the deeply personal “In Control,” and CCM leaning “Oh My God.” Written by Curtis Glenn & Freedom Movement, Mitchell heard this song and thought about how often we say or hear the phrase ‘oh my God.’ “This song makes me think about how God surprises us … you know when we need Him to step in, and He does!” The song features Khaya Mthethwa, one of South Africa’s rising stars. We should praise God at all times, understanding that with Him, anything IS possible.” “It proclaims the total message of the project … The POWER of God. The wind to move a situation the fire to purify the water to cleanse … so when you listen to every song, it incorporates all of that together.”ĭriving home the theme of God’s ultimate power, the 13-track project kicks off in high gear with “Anything Is Possible,” a signature call and response track, ideally suited for today’s praise & worship teams. But it is also GOD’s elements that He sends. “So over the last 20 years, those elements have played a big part in my development personally and musically. “When I talk about ‘elements’ most people think of the periodical chart or nature, or things of that sort … I think of the elements of life �" like depression or joy, or rejection or love … the ups and downs of life,” explained VaShawn. From the standout singles “God Can Do Anything,” “Wind of God,” and “Anything Is Possible,” to “Oh My God,” “My Praise,” “In Control,” the songs weave together the overall message of God’s unending, and limitless reach. I realize there are specific elements in life and elements of God that allowed me to get to where I am.” “I purposely want to write music regarding my personal story, and how God used elements like fire, wind and rain to speak to me at times in my life that needed to be spoken to.”ĮLEMENTS presents listeners with captivating, high-energy, and creative songs that point to God’s omnipotence. The multiple Grammy, Dove & Stellar Award winner and nominee said, “I was looking back at the twenty years, and thinking about my start in music, and what I’ve accomplished.
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It is ELEMENTS that offers a culmination of the full breadth of his 20-year career with a fusion of pop, rock, gospel, and the signature Chicago gospel sound that has defined him. Mitchell’s music has evolved, and it was his career-defining hit, “Nobody Greater,” that gave him not only his most significant hit but the vision for reach beyond the walls of the church. I attribute the process to God … He has allowed me to see everything, experience everything, and grow from everything I’ve been through to this moment.” From the choir to praise and worship, to traveling the world internationally, it has definitely been a huge journey. “That was all training ground for what I experience today. “God has allowed me to go on a musical journey from the choir director and teacher, to writing music and writing for other artists and working behind the scenes,” he said. It’s these attributes that endure on ELEMENTS, Mitchell’s first full project in three years.īorn in Harvey, Illinois well regarded as the ‘birthplace of Gospel music,’ the imprint of Chicago is clear throughout Mitchell’s life and music. Combining impassioned lyrics, and stellar musicianship, VaShawn Mitchell has cultivated a hallmark sound that has always been and continues to be affirming, inspiring and produces power-filled songs.