Shawn Thomas's First Single From "Covered and Created" Debuts on UFC

Unashamed Faith Cafe is excited to be able to share with you all the new single "Hero" from the soon to be released two-disk CD "Covered & Created" by Shawn Thomas. Tune in this Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 8;00 pm EST and replays on Saturday, June 4 at 12 noon Eastern -- to hear the song "Hero". How to listen -- just click the link above that says "Click here to Tune in".

Openly gay Christian singer Shawn Thomas will release a two-disc collection of songs in July, and the first single is a cover of Mariah Carey’s hit, "Hero."

The song begins, "There’s a hero/ if you look inside your heart / you don’t have to be afraid / of what you are."

It’s a fitting message for Thomas, the author of "Unashamed: Coming Out of the Second Closet" and the artist behind seven previous solo releases and the 14-artist compilation "UP: Unashamed Praise." As an artist, author and speaker, Thomas relentlessly preaches the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and that God loves us as God created us – whether straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered.

Thomas, the son of a preacher, has studied music for more than 20 years, and now writes and produces his own work in addition to producing music for other artists at his studio in south Florida.

The new CD set, "Covered and Created," will feature a full CD of original work (created) and a full CD of cover songs (covered), and is set for release in July.

"Hero" will debut on this Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on www.rainbowworldradio.com, and will be played again on Sunday, May 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern and will replay Saturday, June 4 at 12 noon Eastern on www.unashamedfaithcafe.com. The music video – an animated effort that pays homage to Thomas’ status as a huge comic book fan – will be shown for the first time on www.rightouttv.com the week of June 6.

"I’m very excited about this new single and video, and about the upcoming release of ‘Covered and Created,’" Thomas said. "The songs I chose to cover are songs that have meant something to me in my life and in my faith — and a few of them might surprise a few people. The new original songs are more scripturally based than some of what I’ve written in the past, and my hope is that God’s message of love and grace comes through in those lyrics."

It has been three years since the release of Thomas’ last studio effort, "Worship and Desperation." The "UP" compilation was released in February.

Please stay tuned as further details are announced surrounding the up and coming release of "Covered & Created" by Shawn Thomas.

For more information, visit: www.shawnthomasonline.com

Amazing Grace by Nhojj

This video "Amazing Grace"shows us that Love holds no boundaries and that we are fee to Love whom we choose to Love.

Nhojj's website:
Nhojj

"UP" (Unashamed Praise) CD from Shawn Thomas

"UP" (Unashamed Praise) draws on imagery and language that speaks to the heart. There are 14 different GLBT Spiritual singers, songwriters, and groups appearing on this unique compilation project all sharing their love and faith for God.

Unashamed ("UP") website:
UnashamedOnline.com

Shawn Thomas's website:
ShawnThomasOnline

Joy in the Morning by Nhojj

Nhojj's voice as he sings has a wonderfully warm joy that embraces spirituality.

Nhojj’s website:
Nhojj.com

"Revisited Vol. 2" - Review

At a listen… an immensely reflective disk that digs deep into the songwriter’s emotions from years past through today.

“Revisited Vol. 2” is a compilation CD, which spans 10 years of music and 5 CD/albums. It celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Shawn’s first CD as an “out” artist appropriately titled “Out in this World”. It contains 17 tracks including 6 new recordings, one of which is a very cool updated version of “Out in this World.” Taken as a whole, these songs do a marvelous job of expanding even further Shawn’s desire to reach across the aisle and appeal to people of every spiritual tribe.

The most prevalent themes can be heard on tracks like “The Christ in You”, “What am I gonna do with You”, which give praises to the purest extent, coupled with skillful word phrasing from Shawn’s poetic playbook. Passionate about what he is doing, the creative process latches onto that passion and things just keep flowing. While his unique voice, along with spiritual influences and stellar lyric, combine to make heads nod and pews shake.

Shawn amalgamates the art of honesty with the beauty of faith brilliantly to create a humble message. Many of his musical compositions are clearly inspired by scripture while others tell personal life stories. “Revisited Vol. 2” is a great example of this -- in that the artist has found new and interesting ways to explore music while incorporating his love for God and that alone is impressive.

It is thrilling to hear an artist, such as this, reach the point in his creative evolution where he can stretch out, try new sounds and ideas without a safety net. In a nutshell -- Shawn has done just that with this compilation. Then when the resulting songs and album turn out to be something great, it’s even better.

This experienced musician has turned out yet another extraordinary CD laden with colourful poetic phrases, clever organic arrangements, and an all around ingenious spirit. With so much raw emotion and poignant phrasing dictating each line, “Revisited Vol. 2” is the pearl in Shawns’ treasure trove of recordings.

Shawn Thomas’s websites:
ShawnThomasOnline.com
AaronsRainbowProject.com

“Revisited Vol. 2” reviewed by Arizzona © 2010

"Out in This World '09" - Shawn Thomas

"Have You Heard This Song?"
Latest single from Shawn Thomas "Out in This World '09"

Such a fun song to swing hips, groove a little or even dance up a storm! This song can be found on his CD "Revisited Vol. 2", which features 17 tracks spanning 10 years and 5 CDs including 6 new tracks. This is an updated version of the original song that was record in 1999.

Shawn Thomas’s websites:
ShawnThomasOnline.com
AaronsRainbowProject.com
To Purchases CDs or Multimedia

Unashamed Faith Cafe - Announces - Voters' Choice Awards 2009 - Recipients

SPOTLIGHT - Unashamed Faith Cafe - Announces - “Voters’ Choice Award 2009” - Recipients

Album of the Year goes to Shawn Thomas for “Revisited Vol. 2” – “Revisited Vol. 2” spans 10 years and 5 CD/albums of music and included 6 new tracks. It also spun the single “Out In This World ’09”
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Single of the Year goes to Cheryl A. Bragg for “Rain Down Holy Spirit” from her CD “With All Of My Heart”
http://www.whosoevermusic.com/

Video of the Year goes to Dan Manjovi for “Things’ll Get Better” - Which stems from his CD “Woke Up This Morning” and also appears on the compilation CD “United For The Ride Vol. 1”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoVpE9FpwYM

Unashamed Faith Cafe -- "Voters' Choice Awards 2009"

Unashamed Faith Cafe is now accepting your votes until December 31st, 2009 for "Voters' Choice Awards 2009." To submit your vote -- please respond by using the link below.

CAST YOUR VOTES - HERE

Good luck to all the nominees!

The Categories are as follows:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

Shawn Thomas - "Revisited Vol. 2"
Pastor Debbie George - "Shining Through"
Pastor Dale Jarrett - "Into His Presence"
Nick Granato - "In Real Life"

SINGLE OF THE YEAR:

Cheryl A. Bragg - "Rain Down Holy Spirit"
Ray Boltz - "God Knows I've Tried"
Skott Freedman - "Stay"
Roger Anthony Mapes - "We Are Angels"

VIDEO OF THE YEAR:

Shawn Thomas - "The Christ In You"
Dan Manjovi - "Things'll Get Better"
Terry Christopher - "Wade In The Water (Morry C. on guitar)"
Mike Rickard - "Sweat"

Merry Christmas and Peace of Christ to you all

Dan Manjovi Music LLC -- "Somethin's Comin' My Way"

Unashamed Faith Cafe is very honoured and pleased to be able to debut and aire..."Somethin's Comin' My Way" by Dan Manjovi (feat. Grace Hightower vocals) on Sunday Nov. 15, 2009 at 8-9pm EST on Qnation.fm

"Somethin's Comin' My Way" by Dan Manjovi (feat. Grace Hightower vocals) is featured on the soundtrack for the award-winning film “Precious"

The movie Precious garnered the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival 2009 and is now in major cinemas. "Somethin’s Comin’ My Way" is used in this film.

Dan Manjovi is a highly visible New York based singer, songwriter, composer and a friend, who has two independently released CD’s -- "Dan Manjovi", 2005 and "Woke Up This Morning", 2008.

In other notes... His song "Things’ll Get Better" is included on the CD “United For The Ride, Vol. 1” checkout this CD
United For The Ride Vol. 1

Manjovi is currently finishing the score for a new musical comedy "I Am, I Will, I Do" for which he has written the book, music and lyrics.

Congratulations!!! To quote myself -- "Dan’s music lies somewhere's between can’t get enough and must have it."

My Review -- Dan Manjovi -- Jazz Infused-Renaissance Musician

Dan Manjovi's website:
DanManjovi.com

Revisited Vol. 2 - Shawn Thomas

“Unashamed Faith Cafe” -- is SO excited to announce that Shawn Thomas has just released a new CD, "Revisited Vol. 2." It spans 10 years of his music since he "came out" as an artist and 5 CD/albums. This compilation features 17 songs and 6 of them are new recordings. Two of the recordings "The Other Side" and "Out in This Word '09" can be heard on Shawn's website. He hopes you will enjoy the new arrangements and new songs.

The songs' lyrics are much more than just mere little words, they are bits of faith filled wisdom stemming from a place of heartfelt and soulful encouragement.

Shawn Thomas's websites:
ShawnThomasOnline.com
AaronsRainbowProject.com

The Christ In You - Shawn Thomas

"The Christ In You"by Shawn Thomas--is meant to encourage, comfort, and open hearts; drawing the worshiper in all of us into Christ’s presence within ourselves.

"The Christ In You" message has just the right amount of enthusiasm and emotional delivery required for the spirit and mood of each word to leads us to think about and evaluate our own internal walk with the Lord.

Yet at the same time it's comforting to know that someone else can see or sense the Christ in you.

Shawn Thomas’s websites:
ShawnThomasOnline.com
AaronsRainbowProject.com

"The Christ In You" Reviewed by Arizzona © 2009

"United For The Ride Vol. 1" - Review

“United For The Ride Vol. 1 comprises of supporting artists from across the United States and Canada that have combined their musical offerings, hope, love, strength, perseverance and courage with their commitment to the GLBT community’s efforts in the continuing fight against HIV/AIDS.” – Terry Christopher

These powerful yet intricate compositions stem from true inspiration of the artists. They are sure to lift ones soul from the negativity of life in this world, and into the presence of positivity. "Braking The Cycle" strikes from the heart to the very centre of the HIV/AIDS message. Wonderful song!

The last song on the album lets us know that in a world of uncertainty, we ought to remain humble and loving toward ourselves then “Things’ll Get better.”

“I hope those that hear “United For The Ride Vol. 1” will experience healing and a desire to support this very worthwhile cause. Should HIV/AIDS ever be eradicated, these songs would be the only thing associated with this heartbreaking disease that anyone would be upset to see disappear.



"The vaccine against HIV infection is Education."




For further info on this amazing project and CD spearheaded by Terry Christopher, please visit United For The Ride Vol. 1

“United For The Ride Vol. 1” reviewed by Arizzona © 2009