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. It was released in 1995. The album was nominated for a National Association of Independent Recording Distributors and Manufacturers Award, in the "Gospel/religious" category. "Mama" was a minor hit, and became a popular song to play on

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. It was named "Song of the Year" for the 1996 National Parents' Day; Staton performed the song for the Clintons at a Parents' Day event.

Production and promotion

The album was produced by Staton's son, Marcus Williams. "Mama" was written by Staton in 1992. Staton promoted the album by appearing on

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's ''Our Voices'' Thanksgiving program.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that Staton "punctuates the Lord's praises with songs that are firmly rooted in everyday concerns and issues ... there's nearly always a fire burning in Staton's voice when she sings, a tone of unwavering passion and commitment." ''

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'' thought that the album "combines the best elements of taton's musical past gospel heart, Southern enunciation as sweet and measured as molasses and upbeat disco rhythms."

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noted that "'The Blood' and 'I Want To Grow' express light jazz elements, while 'Rapture Me' is pure funk."

Track listing

References

{{reflist Candi Staton albums 1995 albums