Genuine
At the tender age of 14, Stacie Orrico is poised to become an  influential voice of her generation; her debut releaseGenuinenot only  unveils a dazzling voice, but it radiates her generation's slick, urban pop  cool. Discovered at a Christian artist seminar in 1998, Stacie was signed to  Forefront Records at age 12 and has been working with industry heads, fashioning  a career since. The songs on this project speak honestly and practically to  Stacie's peer group about issues of Christian living, and its urban flair fits  right into the mix of mainstream radio. Competing side by side with the likes of  Britney Spears, Stacie's first single, the groove-heavy "Don't Look at Me,"  points to Christ as the only true example of perfection and virtue. This  infusion of God's truth into today's urban pop brings a refreshing perspective.--Israel Button