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Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz. The group scored several hits on the Billboard R&B chart and Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the 1990s. One of the group's current members is Cynthia Johnson, who rose to fame with Lipps, Inc in the early 1980s.
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Throwback Grooves: Ministry of Sound [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:41 |
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing | 4:06 |
All Night Long | 3:59 |
Somebody Else's Guy | 3:51 |
House Masters: Frankie Knuckles [2015]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure [Frankie Knuckles Classic Mix] | 8:24 |
90s Anthems: The Ultimate Collection [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic |
1978-2012 [2013]
Song | Duration |
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When Jesus Left Birmingham [*] | 3:56 |
The Trevor Nelson Collection [2013]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:43 |
Back to Reality [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:21 |
Back to Life: '90s Soul, Groove & Club Classics [2011]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | 3:45 |
Live and Remastered: 20th Anniversary Box Set [2011]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure | 8:15 |
The Sounds of Blackness [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Testify | 4:44 |
Hey Jude | 4:22 |
Ministry of Sound Anthems: R&B [2010]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | 4:11 |
On the Rural Route 7609 [2010]
Song | Duration |
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When Jesus Left Birmingham | 3:58 |
Pure Swing [Universal 2010] [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:46 |
I'm Going All the Way | 3:46 |
The Spirit of Christmas [2010]
Song | Duration |
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O’Come All Ye Faithful |
Total 90s [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:44 |
The 3rd Gift: Story, Song and Spirit [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:56 |
Reflections [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On | 6:39 |
Ultimate Gospel [2008]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:41 |
Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:19 |
Ultimate Gospel: In the Spirit [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:19 |
Ultimate Gospel: Testify [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:04 |
20th Century Masters [2007]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:40 |
Optimistic | 5:21 |
Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:22 |
Testify | 5:00 |
The Pressure, Pt. 1 | 6:06 |
I'm Going All the Way | 4:53 |
Penthouse: La Nuit Luxure [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure [Frankie Knuckles Classic Mix] | 5:03 |
Ultimate Christmas Soul [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Away in a Manger | 3:17 |
20th Century Masters: Best of Gospel, Vol. 2 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:41 |
Body + Soul Gospel [2 CD] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:41 |
Dance Machine 1991-1992 [Bonus CD] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:18 |
Feeling Good [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:21 |
Luxury Style Smooth R&B/Hiphop Trax [2006]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way |
Ministry of Sound: 15 Years [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure [Classic Radio Mix] | 3:34 |
Southport Classics [2004] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:20 |
Hed Kandi: The Mix 2006 [2005]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure, Pt. 1 [CJ Mackintosh Mix] | 8:06 |
Original 80's Groove Selection [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:21 |
Renaissance: The Classics [2005]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure, Pt. 1 [Album Version] | 6:38 |
Street Soul Anthems [2005]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | 5:53 |
Beginner's Guide to Gospel [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:21 |
Hed Kandi: Disco Kandi 01.04 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe [Classic Gospel Mix] | 7:51 |
No. 1 R&B Hits, Vol. 3 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Testify |
The Night Before Christmas, Vol. 2 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Silent Night | 3:55 |
Holiday Love, Pt. 2 [Instrumental] | 3:18 |
All Through the Night [Instrumental] | 3:45 |
Holy Are You Lord [Instrumental] | 3:49 |
Collection [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:45 |
The Pressure (Pt. 1) | 3:43 |
Testify | 4:15 |
I Believe | 4:39 |
I'm Going All the Way | 4:12 |
Love Train | 3:21 |
The Pressure [Frankie Knuckles Classic Mix] | 8:24 |
Gospel: The Essential Album [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:20 |
Jazz FM Presents: Inspired, Vol. 2 [2003]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way [Brixton Flavour 12"] | 5:50 |
More Gospel Blockbusters [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:04 |
The Battle Is the Lord's |
Motivation [2002]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure, Pt. 1 [Sound Factory Mix Revisited] | 8:36 |
Music Is...A Reason to Celebrate [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:20 |
Soul Symphony [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Yes We Can Can [Ragtime Reggae Remix][*] | 4:35 |
To Grover, With Love [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Inner City Blues | 4:54 |
To Grover, With Love [Bonus Tracks] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) | 4:53 |
Back to Black: 1900-1999 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 3:47 |
Blues & Soul, Vol. 12: 1990-1999 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:21 |
Solid Gold Soul Inspiration [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:04 |
Optimistic | 5:20 |
The Very Best of Sounds of Blackness [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure Part 1 | 5:18 |
Love Train | 5:25 |
Good Times [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic [Album Version] | 5:17 |
Back to Love [Import] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic [Album Version] | 5:23 |
Billboard Modern Gospel: Contemporary [1999]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:39 |
Hed Kandi: Back to Love [1999] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic [Album Version] | 5:22 |
INCredible Sound of Trevor Nelson [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:21 |
Reconciliation [Pamplin] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Thank You | 5:02 |
Testify!: The Gospel Box [1999]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:41 |
WOW Gospel 1999 [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:02 |
We Rocked the World!: Jesse Ventura and Minnesota Rock on! [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:05 |
Street Jams [1998]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | 4:12 |
Brand New [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Don't Let Go) | 5:29 |
Hold On | 5:29 |
Hercules [Original Soundtrack] [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Zero to Hero | 3:57 |
Jackie Robinson Tribute: Stealing Home [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:27 |
New Soul Grooves [1997]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | 4:12 |
Time for Healing [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:30 |
Love Train | 3:21 |
Hold On (Don't Let Go) | 5:17 |
Crisis | 2:38 |
Hold On (Change Is Comin') [Roger Troutman Remix] | 4:11 |
Trouble on the Dancefloor [1997]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure, Pt. 1 [Classic Mix Radio Edit][Edit] | 3:41 |
First Kid [1996]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure, Pt. 1 | 6:04 |
Enter His Courts: 10 Choirs in Praise [1995]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe | 4:39 |
I'm Going All the Way [1995]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | |
A Very Special Love |
Journey of the Drum: Remix Collection [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | |
I'm Going All the Way | |
I Believe [Old Skool Mix] | |
Pressure |
A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield [Warner Bros.] [1994]
Song | Duration |
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Amen | 4:43 |
Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum [1994]
Song | Duration |
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I'm Going All the Way | 4:52 |
I Believe | 4:39 |
A Very Special Love | 5:21 |
Dance Zone: Level 2 [1994]
Song | Duration |
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I Believe [Classic Gospel Mix Edit] |
Wild Night [1994]
Song | Duration |
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When Jesus Left Birmingham | 3:56 |
World Cup 94 [English] [1994]
Song | Duration |
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Gloryland | 4:09 |
Human Wheels [1993]
Song | Duration |
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When Jesus Left Birmingham | 3:56 |
Human Wheels [Bonus Track] [1993]
Song | Duration |
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When Jesus Left Birmingham [*] | 3:56 |
Hard Fax [1992]
Song | Duration |
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The Pressure |
The Night Before Christmas: A Musical Fantasy [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Away in a Manger [Luther's Cradle Hymn] | 3:17 |
Away In a Manger | 3:19 |
O Come All Ye Faithful | 3:21 |
O'Come All Ye Faithful | 3:23 |
Children Go | 2:37 |
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town | 1:50 |
The Evolution of Gospel [1991]
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:19 |
The Pressure, Pt. 1 | 6:04 |
Testify | 4:58 |
The Pressure, Pt. 2 | 5:42 |
The Pressure, Pt. 1 [1991]
Song | Duration |
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Pressure Pt. 1 |
Gospel Remixes: 9 Favorite Gospel Hits
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 7:06 |
Kings and Queens: Message from the Movement
Song | Duration |
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We Shall Overcome [Instrumental [Instrumental] | 5:36 |
The Essential Guide To Gospel
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:20 |
The Very Best of Sounds of Blackness
Song | Duration |
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Optimistic | 5:19 |
The Pressure, Pt. 1 | 6:05 |
Testify | 6:05 |
I Believe | 5:49 |
I'm Going All the Way | 4:52 |
Hold On (Change Is Comin') | 4:21 |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Hold On | 5:29 |
Optimistic | 5:20 |
Hold On (Don't Let Go) | 5:16 |
Yes We Can Can [Ragtime Reggae Remix; Bonus Track] | 4:35 |
A Place In My Heart | 10:15 |
I'm Going All the Way | 4:52 |
'Til I Found You | 5:15 |
Soul Holidays | 6:00 |
Time for Reparations | 3:21 |
Juneteenth Celebration | 3:26 |
WOKE | 4:00 |
#URGONNAWIN | 3:45 |
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