Spiritual Love
Named for a verse in the Bible's Book of John, Trin-i-tee 5:7 has blossomed under the nurturing wings of musical and spiritual mentorsKirk FranklinandCeCe Winans.Spiritual Love, the group's follow-up to their award-winning self-titled debut, brings with it a strong lineup change. Keeping it in the family, the trio's makeup artist, Adrian Anderson, replaces Terry Brown on alto. Like secular girl groupTLC, Trin-i-tee 5:7 meld dynamic harmony and strong solos with urban hip-hop grooves and R&B.; Stylistic and lyrical gospel content makes them stand apart. The girls take on sexual purity, singing "My body is the Lord's temple / Don't mess with God's property," and they bring down the house with the invigorating, retro-inspired remix "Y'all Put Your Hands." Guest vocalists include the aforementioned Franklin,Crystal Lewis, and, on the disc's standout, the gloriousTramaine Hawkins, who trades lead in a rousing rendition of the gospel classic "Highway."--Paige La Grone