Sparrow Records
2007
True Beauty
About This Album
Gospel music is a rare thing to see on American Idol, and even rarer post-Idol. Mandisa, the ninth-place finisher on season five, opted to stick to what she does best: praising her Lord through her voice. Dedication can be heard in every note of True Beauty, and she never loses her poise or chops throughout the record, something that many of her Idol peers tend to do after the show. What's an even bigger feat of True Beauty is that it's catchy, entertaining, and passionate at the same time. Album openers "Only the World" and "True Beauty" could slide into any radio station across the country. Even better, they actually produce a positive message for those who listen. Instead of singing about money in the bank, Mandisa chooses to promote a healthy body image by diving into the beauty of the soul, where it truly counts. Afterwards, she glides into "God Speaking" and "Voice of a Savior," which will melt any heart. She minimizes the backup vocalists and heavy production, letting herself shine through and distinguishing herself from most of her Idol contemporaries. Perhaps the strongest track on the album is the fifth one, "Love Somebody," which features the talented gospel rapper tobyMac.
Track List (try tracks 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 and 10)

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