Myron Butler and Levi - On Purpose (Deluxe Edition) (2016)

The gospel powerhouse strikes a balance between funky flair and thoughtful balladry with On Purpose. While the collection is grounded in the high-energy gospel that put the group on the map in the ’00s, it also finds them exploring more reflective modes of worship. The ecstatic electro-funk powering “Unconditional” is balanced by “I Am Who God Says I Am,” a lush meditation on the importance of having faith in the Lord’s plans for you. That theme returns on “You Call Me,” which also serves as a moving showcase for the group’s silkily undulating vocal arrangements. Dallas-based choir director, vocal arranger, producer, and backup singer Myron Butler worked for Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, and Ted & Sheri before organizing his own vocal group, Levi, signing to the EMI Gospel label, and making his debut with their first album, Set Me Free (November 8, 2005), which peaked in the Top 20 of the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart and won four Stellar Awards. Stronger (August 28, 2007), the group's second album, reached number two. Next came Revealed … Live in Dallas (March 30, 2010), featuring guest stars Franklin and Smokie Norful, which proved another Top Ten hit.

Tracklist:

01. Best Praise
02. Heaven's Rain
03. Nobody Like Our God
04. Let Praises Rise
05. More Like You
06. Unconditional
07. I Am Who God Says I Am
08. On Purpose
09. Living Water
10. You Call Me
11. I Give My Life Away