Album Notes

• Bomani Armah - NotARapper.com
• Mixing style with substance is a hard job in the new millennium hip-hop world, but DC emcee Bomani Armah has proved time and time again that he can be musically relevant and socially responsible. From his lucid lyrics, colorful music production, and fashion forward look, Bomani is a part of the new wave of hip-hop music that's challenging the status quo.

• Rob Mercer - YouTube.com/RobMercerMusic
• Presents a stylistic approach to music.

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• Time For Prayer
• Written by Bomani Armah, Rob Mercer, & Matthew Shel
• As heard on
WAVA 105.1 FM

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Release Date: August 12, 2009
Label: © 2009 MTS Productions LTD (BMI)
Length: 21:49

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1. TIME FOR PRAYER – 3:09
(with Bomani Armah, Rob Mercer, & Markus Huber on Bass)

Bomani Armah (Songwriting/Poetic Vocals/Arrangement)
Rob Mercer (Songwriting/Vocals)
Markus Huber (Bass)
Matthew MTS Shell (Songwriting/Production/Engineering/Mix)
Cepahs Jackson (Mastering)
Recorded at MTS Music

BONUS TRACKS

2. FOREVER – 4:35
(with Kenny McNeil, Shelley Barnes, & Brian Morgenthaler on Guitar)

Kenny McNeil (Songwriting/Vocals)
Shelley Barnes (Songwriting/Vocals)
Brian Morgenthaler (Songwriting/Bass/Guitar/Arrangement)
Rob Mercer (Vocals)
French Connexion (Engineering)
Matthew MTS Shell (Production/Engineering/Mix)
Cepahs Jackson (Mastering)
Recorded at Assembly Line Studios

3. LATIN FUNK * – 5:27
(with Marcus Johnson)

Marcus Johnson (Songwriting/Keys/Strings/Bass)
Matthew MTS Shell (Songwriting/Production/Engineering/Mix)
Mike Watert (Mastering)
Recorded at Three Keys Studio 8121 & MTS Music

4. ANOTHER PLANET * – 4:07
(with Marcus Johnson)

Marcus Johnson (Songwriting/Keys/Strings/Bass)
Matthew MTS Shell (Songwriting/Production/Engineering/Mix)
Mike Watert (Mastering)
Recorded at Three Keys Studio 8121 & MTS Music

5. SHALOM * – 5:28
(with Marcus Johnson)

Marcus Johnson (Songwriting/Keys/Strings/Bass)
Matthew MTS Shell (Songwriting/Production/Engineering/Mix)
Mike Watert (Mastering)
Recorded at Three Keys Studio 8121 & MTS Music

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Album Art by Jared Rice & Matt Hoffman

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Genres:
(1) RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION
(2) SOUL/R&B
(3-5) URBAN JAZZ

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Album info:
The most interesting thing about the album "Time For Prayer" is that it ventures into new emotional territories.

Matthew’s last album, 2008's "Film Music – Inspiration for the Jaded Generation" had wonderful moments, but it was completely instrumental. Here, there's lyrical wit, such as with Boman Armah's line, "Science can’t find God even if they use the Hubble Telescope, they sell us dope, because it's hell to cope, skip your Rabbi, skip the Pope, send God a direct note."

And there's warmth. With Brian Morgenthaler's swooning guitars and Kenny McNeil's songwriting artistry, "Forever" sounds lushly romantic. So does "Shalom," with its truly unique bridge section, Egyptian Darbuka drumming, flute, and electronic rhythms.

Witty, romantic, life-affirming: This EP offers an inspiring experience.

The hard copy release of the album includes a hidden track not available on the MP3/iTunes release.

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• © 2009 MTS Music
http://MatthewShellMusic.com