If resilience feels hard to find, fall into Terrence Lamar’s LP, HELP OTW, which blurs the lines between RnB and gospel, using the arcane choral timbres of gospel and the sweet, affectionate soul of RnB to sign, seal, and deliver pure transcendence from the weight you are trying to outrun. In the standout single, Calvary, the independent Michigan inspirational soul artist becomes a brother in arms to each soul searching for a salve.
His sense of soul defies placement between old-school and contemporary; Terrence Lamar is a timeless conduit of feel-good finesse. Even if the euphonic production exhibits him as a cinematically graceful contemporary artist whose career carries the scope to reign across the airwaves, stand at the vanguard of a prestigious choir, and rack up sync deals as he steals hearts beyond his nation.
Rooted in faith, perseverance, and overcoming difficult seasons, Calvary turns spiritual endurance into something tactile. Lamar’s voice holds the maturity and consolation of someone who understands the valley without surrendering the promise of ascent. Across HELP OTW, he writes from the place where hardship becomes testimony and melody becomes shelter, leaving enough room for wounded listeners to recognise their own fight without feeling preached at.
Calvary is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Apple Music.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
