» CMSpin: Israel Houghton Recovered From Back Surgery Is Ready to Release A Deeper Level

Great read here on the cusp of Israel & New Breed's new CD being released after Labor Day. No early sighting of the disc at church last night. This weekend could be a different story, however.

Excerpt of the article here ... more in the main link above. Worth my own interest is Jonny Lang, Chris Tomlin, and Darlene Zschech being included on the disc. Lang, in particular, joins Israel on a tune that is WELL suited for his talents. See the first song in the two-fer from this video. Now, on top of the already great job Israel does with it, add in some Jonny Lang. That song looks to be amazing based on that calculation. I literally cannot wait to hear what Lang adds guitar-wise.

Back surgery is not enough to keep Israel Houghton from going full throttle towards the release of Israel & New Breed's sixth Integrity Music release, A Deeper Level, on September 4, 2007.

Following back surgery on Friday, August 10 in Houston, Houghton has fully recovered and is back to work maintaining a full promotional and touring schedule as well as fulfilling his worship leader duties at Lakewood Church, all leading up to A Deeper Level's release date.

"Thanks to everyone for your prayers," Houghton said. "What was a very minor procedure turned in to a major outpouring of love."

An outpouring of critical acclaim and sales success are expected to follow the release of A Deeper Level on Sept. 4. A Deeper Level was produced by the award-winning team of Israel Houghton and Aaron Lindsey. The CD is packed with energetic praise and worship songs but also shows a contemplative and prayerful side to Israel & New Breed reflecting the group's desire that A Deeper Level moves listeners to deeper worship that leads to acts of compassion and justice.

A special part of A Deeper Level is the A-list Christian and gospel artists who make guest appearances on the CD. The 2006-7 Dove Award Artist of the Year Chris Tomlin co-wrote and provides a vocal on "I Know Who I Am." Grammy Award-winning Jonny Lang displays his world-renown guitar skills and smooth vocals on the acoustic "You Are Not Forgotten" while West Coast rap veteran T-Bone guests on "With Long Life." International Worship Leader Darlene Zschech also appears providing a prayerful introduction to the song "Deeper."