Deitrick Haddon

Church on the Moon
Verity

Grammy-nominated artist Deitrick Haddon’s 10th album, “Church on the Moon,” again bends the labels that we might apply to his musical style. Haddon once referred to his music as “gospel soul,” but here we have elements of techno, R&B, soul, hip-hop and funk. None of this gets in the way of the Full Gospel preacher’s message.
Salvation, right-living, Holy-Ghost filling and God’s grace are as out-in-front as a Sunday sermon from the pulpit. If you’re a fan of modern music, you’re going to love this CD.

I asked my stepson Jeff Bates to give me a younger person’s take on this CD. Here’s what he wrote: “Deitrick Haddon reinvents what you think of as contemporary Christian music. ‘Church on the Moon’ is a journey from Motown to modern.

“He starts off with techno style — hard-hitting, energetic tracks that must be played loud — then levels out with smooth vocals at a slower tempo that inspire top-down crusin.’

“Through the various musical styles, one common thread remains; the Christian message is undeniable.”

Yeah, what he said!