Troy Johnson - I Will

Wednesday 1st February 1995
Troy Johnson - I Will
Troy Johnson - I Will

STYLE: R&B
RATING 5 5 5 5 5
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 3724-414
LABEL: Word 701949160
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1


Reviewed by Karl Allison

Troy Johnson is a man with an impressive history. Once signed to Motown, he's also been with RCA before committing his music to the CCM scene. He's clearly a major talent, but here offers an album that is not quite as good as the sum of its parts. He's gone some way towards stepping beyond his R&B roots by recruiting an interesting variety of producers. The Gotee Brothers (including Toby McKeehan) have kicked in some strong dance rhythms and more surprisingly, John and Dino Elefante have given several tracks a rocky edge. The result is an album that's good in places. On the up side is the opener, the old Marvin Gaye song "What's Going On" and the one truly successful rock track "(In The) Garden Of My Father's Heart", an Elefante-penned power track. On the down side is a voice not particularly suited to the sustained straining of rock ballads, too many sugary lyrics and a heavy-handed swipe at mainstream Christian popsters in crossover, where Troy exhorts them to "crossover from compromise to commitment." All in all, this sounds like an imperfect vehicle for a very talented man.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Joan Ajala in Nigeria @ 13:02 on May 27 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_txflrBDU

I found that's my Jesus on youtube (SEE ABOVE LINK) after searching for it for about 20 years!!!



Posted by val in huntsville, al @ 08:03 on Aug 15 2010

I met Troy Johnson back in 1996. He truly is a man after God's own heart. where is he now? We all want to know. my prayers are with him.



Posted by Phirah in .... @ 02:10 on Jan 10 2010

I Remember we had a bomb fire at bolsa chica beach and TROY JOHNSON him self sang seeds of life and THATS MY JESUS that is my cut although it is hard to find his music I REALLY LOVE THAT SONG!!!!



Posted by Julian Claassen in Cape Town, South Africa @ 23:15 on Jul 19 2009

Troy Johnson is truly an amazing talent. The Michael Jackson influence is clear in his voice, and he has done well keeping his own sound. I'd love to receive news from him and would love if he could produce and release another album.

My favorite song of his is "I will obey." What an awesome song!



Posted by Troy White in Dalton GA @ 18:44 on Aug 9 2007

It is good to know that Troy is alive and well. Over the years I have been wanting to replace all of his tapes, but I was advised that they were out of print. Would some please contact me asap advising where I locate all christian songs he has ever song. Especially, That's My Jesus and I Will Obey!!!!
Thank you



Posted by sister Jay in NC @ 05:34 on May 21 2007

God bless you,
I am so excited to have found someone who is interested in Troy J's music. His voice is awesome. To God be the glory. What happened to him?



Posted by Jay Morey in Minneapolis, MN @ 00:59 on Jul 23 2006

Troy Johnson is a talent all of his own. What a voice and what tunes -- we'd love more from this artist!



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