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Mandisa sings a beautiful song that inspires me, “Overcomer,” so when I was given a chance to review her new cd, “Out of the Dark,” I was so excited to hear her new songs. I’ve also been following her since she was on American Idol, and I always look forward to hearing her new music.
About Mandisa
Mandisa wrote her song “Overcomer” in 2013 to encourage her close friend Kisha, who was battling breast cancer. Mandisa really believed and prayed that God was going to heal her, but when Kisha went to be with Jesus in 2014, Mandisa’s foundation was shaken in a way she never expected. She fell into a deep pit of depression for close to 3 years, shutting out her friends, family and the rest of the world. Mandisa believes if she had kept going down that road she was on, she would not be here today… but God stepped in and lifted her out of that pit by using her close friends to communicate their love for her and God’s love for her. This album is Mandisa’s way of letting her fans into her story – it’s called ‘Out Of The Dark’ because that is exactly where God lifted her out of!
You can watch her talk openly about this on Good Morning America last week here: Mandisa Overcoming Depression.
She also shares the story behind her new Out Of The Dark CD on YouTube:
Song list for “Out of the Dark CD”
- Voicemail Intro
- I’m Still Here
- Out Of The Dark
- Unfinished
- Bleed The Same Intro
- Bleed The Same
- Comeback Kid
- What You’re Worth
- Dear John Praise Report
- Good News
- Prove Me Wrong
- Mothdisa Interlude
- The One He Speaks Through
- Shine
- My First Love
- Shame Off
- Keep Getting Up
- Back To Life
This CD is so neat and so unique! There are 4 tracks where it’s either Mandisa speaking or other people sharing encouraging words with her, and us. It’s also such a beautiful and honest set of songs. She shares with us her journey of coming out of her depression. She is also joined by Kirk Franklin, Toby Mac and Jeremy Camp on some of her songs. As I was listening to the CD, I would think, that’s my favorite song; and then I would hear the next one and think the same thing. So, I’ve narrowed it down to 5 favorites.
“Unfinished” is a really encouraging song about how when you feel discouraged, you need to pick yourself back up and remember that God is not done with you yet. There’s even an acoustic video for it on YouTube:
“Bleed the Same” is prefaced by a message from Kirk Franklin. The song is about all of the racial tension going on in the world, and how we all need to remember that “we all bleed the same.” I just thought this was outstanding!
“Prove Me Wrong” is such a beautiful, honest look into what Mandisa felt and still feels about the loss of her friend. Anyone who’s ever lost someone, especially someone too soon, can really relate to this song.
“The One He Speaks Through” is a wonderful song about how God can use you in ordinary situations to help someone when they need it and to “accomplish His perfect plan to reach the world.” When I’m subbing, I always try to see the needs in those children and hug them when they need a hug, and listen when they need someone to listen to them.
“My First Love” is a song that I loved signing along with. It’s about how when we’re discouraged and in a dark place, we need God to show himself to us and bring us back to Him, our “first love.”
I think there’s something for everyone on this CD. There’s so much encouragement on here for whatever you’re going through, knowing that someone else went through it too, and made it to the other side. There are upbeat songs that you just want to get up and dance too, and then there’s slower songs that just make you feel cared for and understood. It’s just a great CD!
Where to Find the Out of the Dark CD
You can purchase Mandisa’s Out Of The Dark CD on THIS LINK. It has links to various sources of the cd, like iTunes, Google Play, etc. It’s also available on Amazon.
Giveaway Information
I am also running a giveaway for you. You have a chance to win a free copy of Mandisa’s Out Of The Dark CD. This giveaway is open to the US. All you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below, fill out one option or as many as you want. The giveaway ends at 12:01 a.m. eastern time on 05/27/17.
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Stronger and Unfinished are my favorites. She puts on a good show, too. I saw her with Casting Crowns a few years ago.
Amber, that would have been an awesome show to go to! I like Casting Crowns too.
I love Stronger. Mandisa is awesome. Love her !
Kelly, that is a great song!
Love Overcomes! I’d love to own this cd! Thanks for the chance!
Good luck, Brooke!
I would love to hear her songs
Timothy, her songs are very beautiful and inspiring. I’m sure you would enjoy them.
Love Mandisa!! Love Overcomer, Good Morning Song, and Unfinished!! 💗
Heather, that’s neat that you like Mandisa too!
Overcomers is a good one, but I don’t have a favorite.
Chickie, that is a good one; I like it too.
Sounds like some great music. I am embarrassed to say that I hadn’t heard of Mandisa before now. I will definitely check out her music!
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Kristi, I think you’ll like listening to Mandisa. She has such a beautiful voice and songs with powerful messages.
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Mandisa and her music has always been such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing a wonderful giveaway.
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Susan, I’m glad you’ve found Mandisa’s music inspiring also. It’s nice to find music that helps you have a better day.
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Out Of The Dark is one of my favorites!
Gloria, it is a good one!
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