Percy and Ray Bady, sons of the Rev.
George E. Bady, have a successful music ministry reaching many
people through their singing and rapping of their own Gospel
music compositions. Ray Bady has come out with a new album,
MISSION K.O.B.(Keep on Believing).
Through these songs, Ray and Percy Bady's
Christian faith and dedication to Jesus shines forth, staying
true to the Mission Statement, stated in cut 1 of the CD. It
is set up like the beginning of a Mission:Impossible T.V. episode
or movie, only it is the Lord talking to Ray: "Ray Bady, your
Mission if you choose to accept is simple. You have been chosen
to tell a dying world, about the risen Savior, in a way that
only you can do. Tell them through song, but show them through
your life style. Now go in peace."
"Are you man enough? Are you tough enough?
Can you handle this?"
You Bet Ray is!! With some help from
his brother Percy, who performed and wrote some songs as well,
Ray Bady's CD introduces Jesus Christ, as being the source of
that joy, comfort, protection, grace and mercy, which can only
be found in the ever faithful, dependable Jesus Christ. Jesus
sees our needs, overlooks our faults, fills us with his love,
inspires us to walk the talk of the Christian Life, which keeps
us close to Him.
Through inspired lyrics combined with
the Badys' unique, creative style of upbeat Gospel music, that
is always different in every song,(never boring), and produced
in a "cutting edge" manner, this CD, in an entertaining way,
explores the qualities of Jesus, why belief in him is so important,
how this belief changes a person. Also explored are the struggles
Christians go through while walking the sometimes difficult
path with Jesus, giving their listeners some suggestions, that
have worked for them.
Besides being a terrific drummer / percussionist,
Ray Bady is also a talented singer and song writer, and the
combined talents of both Ray and big brother Percy have created
something that is faith inspiring, soul feeding , uplifting
and encouraging to the disheartened, discouraged Christian audience
and to those as well those who are seeking a hope, a joy, a
purpose in life that one can only find in Jesus Christ.
LIVIN' THIS KINDA LIFE (Lyrics
by Percy Bady & Raymond Bady, Music by Stereo).
A high energy, enthusiastic dance /
praise song sure to lift your spirits! Becoming a Christian
gives you a new inner joy, clearer vision of the truth, and
a sweeter, existence, walking the straight and narrow path with
Jesus Christ, a life style based on his word.
Lyrical Sample: I turned in my letter!
I gave up the game, Picked up my Bible, now I'm walking in Jesus
name. Nothing could be better than, the joy that I feel inside,
No longer feelin' empty, since I gave the Lord a try.
Chorus (Channel & Hook) : Everyday gets
sweeter, (than the day before). I can see more clearer,(now
that I have real joy) Livin' this kind of life, I can get use
to this, stay true to this, cause I'm lovin' this, Livin' this
kinda life.
Rap: Percy: (said with feeling) Livin'
this kinda life, cause I wanna see my Jesus one day. Livin'
so heavenly and lavishly, Given the Lord my life, cause it's
a small price to pay, to receive all he has for me. But, you
gotta walk the straight and narrow....
KEEP ON BELIEVIN' (Words &
Music by Percy Bady)
A testimony to Percy & Ray Bady's faith.
Believe, depend on the Lord, not on your job or your friends.
The Lord is ever faithful and never fails. This soulful rendition
with an easy Gospel beat is a joint effort, beautifully done
with piano, organ, strings, and a great back-up choir.
"When all else fails, keep on believin'!
" - Percy and Ray Bady.
Lyrical Sample: 1) Heard about a lady
who could see what lies ahead. Many came by thousands. just
to get their futures read. And I could just imagine the looks
upon their face. Filled with anticipation, about the words she
had to say.
I'll keep my heart my mind on heavenly
things. I'll trust and never ever doubt. I'll look to the hills
from which cometh my help, for I know my help comes from you.
That's why.
Chorus: (Hook) I'll keep on believin',
(I will) I'll keep on depending on you. Cause when all else
has failed, Lord you are still there! Yes you are! Bridge: Heaven
and earth shall all pass away, but your word will truly stand.
So I'll keep on believing! Keep on depending! Know that you'll
always be there.
SIMPLE THINGS (Lyrics by Percy
Bady and Ray Bady)
"It's not so much what you say to
people, it's the way you lead your life."- Percy & Ray
Bady
Ray's sweet, clear voice brings this
song to life, over quiet chords and instrumentation, and easy
Gospel beat. Interesting harmonies can be heard in the chorus.
Lyrical Sample: 1) Have you ever, thought
about what it means, to go without. No food to eat, a place
to sleep, someone to care, about your needs. And have you ever
wondered why some people live, some people die. Never knowing
the meaning of, what it means to truly love.
Chorus (Hook) The Simple things,1,2,3.
That mean everything, A,B,C. Like a penny, a dime or some of
your time, 1,2,3. That means everything, the simple things.
Bridge: You see it could be a word, a
smile or greeting, Hello. Maybe a helping hand or just some
sharing OOOh.....The simple things...things that make you thankful...
HE'S ABLE (Written by Percy Bady / Music
by Lilly Mack) - Piano, organ, electric guitar, easy percussion,
strings.
A reminder to all that the Lord is in
control of all circumstances. Romans 8:28 - And we know that
in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose.
Lyrical Sample: 1) I have no need to
worry, I have no need to fear, He will fight all my battles,
if I just keep still. I won't move, I won't bend or bow. Cause
I know he is able...
2) And though sometimes I struggle, there's
a war deep within. I know the Lord is my refuge, on Him I can
depend. So I'll keep the faith, I will watch and wait. Cause
I know that he's able.
Chorus: I know that he is able, to deliver
me now . I know that he is Able. Able, Able. Believe that he
is Able, (to do all that we ask him). I know that he's able
to deliver me now.
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SAY, UMM! (Written
by Ray Bady / Music by Ray Bady & Lilly Mack) A
rhythmic, upbeat dance - praise song, thanking the Lord for
all the wonderful blessings he gives believers of Jesus Christ,
Lord and Savior.
Lyrical Sample: 1) I'm thinking about
the times, the Lord has rescued me. Could've been dead and gone,
or livin' under Wacker street.....You better stop tripin' on
the small things, And thank the Lord for who he is.
Channel: I get excited every time I think
about how the Lord has set me free. How he loosed my chains
and everything that had me bound, and how he set my soul free.
Hook: Things that make you say um um
um um um! Like His joy, like His love, like His peace, like
the cross, that he bared, on Calvary! Like the blood, that he
shed, when he died, knowin' that, He's comin' back, for you
and me.
Things that make you say um,um,um,um,um,um!
Brand new Mercies every day, and it's written on my face. Don't
deserve all your love, but you send it from above. For my faults
you died, for my sins you died.
Things that make you say um ,um,um,um,um,um!
Don't know why, why you love me, don't know why, why you want
me, don't deserve it, deserve your love, but I need it, gotta
have it.
GOD DON'T WANT NO HATERS IN THE CHURCH
(written by Ray Bady/ Music by Ray Bady / Lilly Mack) - Interesting
rhythm in synthesized beat & drums, strings, other misc. instruments.
Points out that is impossible to dwell
in hatred and be an affective witness for Jesus Christ, which
is the mission of all believers, to show His love, draw people
to Him.
. Luke 6:27-28 - Love your enemies, do
good to those who hate you, bless those you curse you, pray
for those who mistreat you. (Why?) Luke 6:35-36. Because the
Lord is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful just
as your Father is merciful.
Lyrical Samples:
1) 5 o'clock in the morning, something
bothering me. How can I love God who I ain't seen, and my brother
I can't stand to see. See we got a work to do, can't do it by
hate'n on you. Just remember to bless them, I'm talkin' bout
the one who been hate'n on you!
Chorus: God don't want no haters off
up in the church. You say why? I'll tell you why, cause each
one should just reach one.
2) Don't be consumed by the mess your
hear, but delight yourself in his love. Be a witness to someone,
show them that real loves comes from above.
Bridge: Gotta stop being fake, too many
souls at stake, We need to keep it real, stay on an even keel,
Gotta take off that mask, worldly ways will not last. Our streets
we must control, winning souls is our goal.
The last three songs are a powerful
testimony to the life-changing influences of Jesus Christ, as
we learn to trust and depend on Him more and more.
LOOKIN' 4 LUV - (Written by Ray Bady
and Kevin Randolph) Changing life style after becoming a believer.
Finding his closest friend in God's love. Finding an end to
his pain, and power to change.
Lyrical Sample: 1) Grew up livin' in
the streets. No true love ever came to me. All I knew was what
my friends told me. They said, Ghetto life would make ends meet.
I've been looking for a way to end, all this pain that abides
within. Try to search 'til I find it, but I've been...
Chorus: I've been looking for love in
all the wrong places, Ran the streets way too long, thought
my friends could make me. Worldly ways gotta end, for my mind
to be free. With God on my side, ghetto life put behind me.
2) Now living saved it ain't no easy
thang. Sometimes there's joy, and sometimes there's pain. But
God's love has it's benefits. Everlasting life is what you'll
get.
IT'S IN THE NAME - (Written by Percy
Bady / music by Ray Bady & Lilly Mack)
A song of hope for people going through
trials and pain urging them to call on His name, trusting in
the promises of the Lord, having faith that He will provide
what is best for you.
Lyrical Sample: Somebody's out there
searchin' for a way to ease the pain. Lookin' to find that answer
to the problems that they face. I know someone who will help
you, help you ease the pain. He will fight all of your battle
if you just call on his name.
Chorus: (Hook) It's in the name of the
Father. It's in the name of the Son. It's in the name of the
Holy Ghost. The Victory is Won!
CAN'T FIND NO ONE LIKE U - (Written
by Ray Bady / Music by Ray Bady & Lilly Mack)
A prayer of love and praise for what
the Lord has done, and will do, and his complete, unconditional
love He blesses us with. "The best love is from above."
Lyrical Sample: 1) There are times when
you're there for me (even though I'm wrong) You love me still.
You look beyond every fault of mine (and you see my needs)
You see where I could be. I've never found anyone like you (inspite
of what you knew I do) You still gave me your Son. Now because
of what you did for me. I proclaim you the holy one.
Chorus: Been a whole lot of places; (can't
find no one like You), Seen a whole lotta faces; (but I still
can't find nobody like U!) A lot of people come to give me love;
(can't find no one like U!) But the best love is from above;
(so I'll never find nobody like U!)
Reviewer: Julie Carr / ChristianMusic.com
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