★★★★★
It is truly and astounding achievement if an artist can sustain both career longevity and the respect of other artists, and is one that usually reaps many rewards down the road. Through his distinguished career that included the founding of the first gospel choir at his alma mater, Howard University, Richard Smallwood deservedly has been recognized with Stellar, Dove and NAACP Awards, as well as induction into the Gospel Hall of Fame...
- www.soultracks.com
2015-06-30
★★★★★
With his integration of classical music dynamics and mass choir intricacies, Richard Smallwood is one of gospel music's groundbreakers. Since he first led and recorded the Richard Smallwood Singers in the early eighties, the composer/pianist has remained faithful to his signature praise and worship style. Hymns like "Total Praise" and "Center of My Joy" are two of many reasons why Smallwood has remained relevant and respected in the contemporary urban worship community...
- www.soultracks.com
2011-09-05
★★★★★
The album is still cooling from the CD presses, and it's already being hailed as the best Richard Smallwood project to date. That's quite a claim, considering the variety of excellent recordings and honors that the Washington-based artist already has on his resume. However, the claim is valid. With his third project with the 21-member ensemble Vision (including the Stellar-winning Christmas project), Healing ?Live in Detroit has all the hallmarks of a Smallwood project...
- www.gospelflava.com
2010-12-07
★★★★★
Richard Smallwood's Memorable Moments collects 10 of the pianist/vocalist/songwriter's finest inspirational songs, including "In The Shelter," "What's He Done For Me" and "Center Of My Joy." Smallwood's urban gospel delivers a message of faith and hope that has become popular in churches across America.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Contemporary Black gospel styles, with "Center of My Joy."
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Recorded in 2005 at various venues including the Hammerstein Ballroom in N.Y.C., this vibrant, spiritually uplifting two-disc set celebrates the renowned multiple Grammy and Stellar Award-winning performer's quarter century as a recording artist. Between the concerts and the album's release, Richard Smallwood cemented his place in his genre's history with his induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Piano-backed urban pop-gospel.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
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