HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT URBAN STREET LEVEL (USL):
"LIVE" CD:"P*Funk doesn't have anything on URBAN STREET LEVEL when you consider the positive, eternal significance these Minneapolis natives are having for the Kingdom of God."
-- Christian Citizen Newspaper"
...Live!! captures the group performing its unique brand of hip-hop flava. I can't believe Elwood Jones and his incredible URBAN STREET LEVEL hasn't blown up big as a house yet, this guy is the George Clinton of Christian Music."
--Thom Granger CCM Magazine
"I was floored with your live song "Cleanse My Heart." -- Edison G. Moore Jr. IM4Radio.com
"Inner city hearts could use a good double dose of Urban Street Level's LIVE!!! Their urban hip-hop and R&B Sounds will impress you with their sincerity and their energy." -- Worship Leader Magazine
"SOMEBODY SIGN THESE GUYS...their upbeat sound gets the attention of youth in schools, correctional institutions and recreational facilities-regardless of their social or economical background." -- Release Magazine
If you enjoy sounds of Brand New Heavies, Ericka Badu, Parliament Funkadelics or Bobby Caldwell, then you will enjoy this project. It has the mixer of raw hip-hop beats with cool jazzy grooves. The ballards and testimonies are anointed and will bring you in the presence of God. This CD is a must for people who just enjoy good music. This CD features Bass Guitarist and Producer Elwood Jones. It also features Brian Kendrick and Freeman Darnel Davis aka Baby D from Excelsior Choral Ensemble. Kenny Passmore heads up a strong cover "What You Won't Do For Love" by Bobby Caldwell. Background vocals are Julian Montgomery from Spirit Music Productions and Tonya Hughes from Minneapolis Gospel Sound. It also includes the late David Hughes, the National Recording Artist. The project includes Nessey Davis on Guitar and Keys. This CD includes production work from Chris Heille, Producer and Songwriter for National CCM Artists Tammy Trent and Go Fish. Vocalist, Sherry Jones of Minneapolis, MN is heard on several tunes and most noted on the song "I Worship You" and for her testimony, which is a must to hear. USL has performed their brand of music with artists, such as: Fred Hammond, Newsboys, Darryl Coley, Bob Carlisle, Cross Movement and T-Bone to name a few.
WHAT URBAN STREET LEVEL IS ALL ABOUT!
In 1991, Elwood Jones and his wife Betty founded Urban Street Level. Sherrie Jones joined USL in 1997. The name Urban Street Level was chosen to capture the essence of the ministry. USL takes the gospel to the streets of rural, urban and suburban areas throughout the country. Elwood's sincere heart for seeking and leading lost young people to Christ has led his desire to form the music ministry in a way that would make the gospel acceptable and received by youth and young adults in urban communities across the country. He was determined that a music ministry which utilizes a blend of hip-hop and R&B sounds, which could bridge a cross cultural gap, would be the most effective way to accomplish his goal. USL inspires people of all ages in praise and worship. Urban Street Level has ministered in music with artists, such as: Angelo & Veronica, Bob Carlisle, Bruce Carroll, Clear, Cross Movement, Darryl Coley, Dave Parker, DII, DOC, Fred Hammond, Gritz, John P. Kee, Kelly Williams, Marvin Sapp, Mike E., Nancy Jackson, Newsboys, Nujoi, Salvador, Shades of Blue, Submission Band, Sup-The Chemist, Tammy Trent, Tommy Walker, Troy Johnson, and many others. Urban Street Level has toured over 50 cities in the United States and their music can be heard across the country. Elwood and his wife Betty presently reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. They have been ministering together in the music ministry for over 15 years. Elwood is the Director of Music at Zion Church, located in Largo, Maryland, under the leadership of Keith A. Battle, Senior Pastor. Betty is the Praise and Worship Leader and the Design Coordinator at Zion Church.
"LIVE" CD can be heard on radio stations Heaven 1580 AM in Washington, DC; KMOJ 89.9 FM in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and New York and New Jersey's Number 1 Hip Hop Gospel Radio Station "Gospel Vibrations" 89.1 WFDU/FM.
"LIVE" CD and other USL CD's are available and can be purchased at Jesus Bookstores and For His Glory Christian Bookstores.
Chek out USL's website: www.urbanstreetlevel.com
Urban Street Level's Contact Information:
P.O. Box 47098
District Height, MD 20753
E-Mail Address: ejonesusl@aol.com
For Bookings:Elwood Jones (301)322-1807 (301)967-6061
Music & Field Representative:
Karen Dickerson
mercy49@hotmail.com
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