The Refuge
$5.00
The striking aspect to the album is how apt the title is to the Truce members. Their background stories are tough and difficult, adding strength to the running theme of finding a source of refuge in God. Birthed out of the Nicky Cruz Outreach in New York and surrounding areas, the intention of the album is certainly outward looking. Truce are developing-talents with their musical gifts, lending the album a generously eclectic feel, although there is a strong hip-hop element. Radio play of the gritty rap track “Let’s Ride” on NY stations has helped lift the profile of the collective. The rest of the album treads a fine balance between hip-hop and gospel soul. It’s not so much Gospel Gangstaz as more “old-school” Kirk Franklin. Some of the music does sound dated, but it’s the lyrics and heart behind this project that push this album along. This is truly a real insight into a mission that is clearly changing lives.
Carl Knightly –
This is my favourite album of all time. The title track is particularly electrifying. God bless this ministry.
Maylin Esquea –
In 2007 this Cd turned me back to Jesus. I was going through so much . Lost sad depressed. My friend that lives in Rochester N.Y had gone to an event and ended up purchasing and mailed it to me to Florida, she did not know I was going through some motions . That’s how God works . Every song on here is fire and truth. Touched me in every way .
Thank you. How I ended up in here is because my daughter who is 22yrs old asked me today “ mom what’s the name of the Cd you would non stop play in the car when I was younger,” she was 7 yrs old then. I was like Truce Nicky Cruz cd she said yes . I was so shocked 😀 she wants to listen to the songs and here she knowing some lyrics . We are on YouTube listening to the songs cause at one point in the streets i gave mine to someone, and I knew I would never lose touch with Truce and now my daughter wants Truce. Parents never doubt that our kids are not listening and paying attention noticing parents on fire for God. At some time in life they will seek God . Thank you God . Thank you Truce . Thank you Nicky Cruz . Thank you Nicky Cruz OutReach.
“ true Love is what you got for us Lord.”
Love , Maylin