“It’s my time, it’s my turn, it’s my season, I’m walking into it.” Atlanta-born EMI recording artist LaShun Pace is letting the world know that God’s faithfulness has endured and she’s ready to testify in this, her sixth career solo album, fittingly entitled, It’s My Time. 

In a career that spans three fruitful decades and a life that has seen its fair share of trials and tribulations, LaShun has kept her focus on using her musical talent to glorify God.  This Gospel diva started singing in the early 70s alongside her sisters in the Anointed Pace Sisters, although her unique flair propelled her to the forefront.  In 1990, Savoy Records signed her to her fist solo project entitled He Lives which reached number two on Billboard Charts.  She followed that with a sophomore project in 1993 entitled Shekinah Glory, and three more albums entitled Wealthy Place, Just Because God Said It and God Is Faithful respectively

In her latest and most anticipated album – It’s My Time - singer/songwriter LaShun Pace navigates effortlessly between contemporary, pop-inspired sounds and more traditional selections reminiscent of old-school gospel music.  The title track, which opens the album, is a joyful proclamation of her personal triumphs and her conquering spirit.  For My Good is a quiet, reflective ballad with unadorned instruments accompanying her testimony: “For my good, all that I’ve been through, God gets the glory”.  There, she exhibits exceptional vocal control as she shifts from saccharine to full-bodied soprano with the dramatic ease that defines her sound.

Contemporary tracks such as Cool Praises and Hey speak to the resilient optimism of this modern-day psalmist as LaShun addresses current issues like “when your love walks out the door and your heart can’t feel no more, say, ‘hey’, its gonna be alright, the sun is shining no matter what comes your way.  There must be some rain in your life in order to appreciate the sunshine.”  

LaShun transports us to the Deep-South with her poignant rendition of the blues-infused Emotions which reminds listeners of an old-school church melody complete with an audible Hammond B-3 organ and full-bodied choir. The song climaxes as LaShun trills “Help me Jesus, help me Lord!” in call-and-response form with the organ.  I Trust You is a touching ode to Psalm 25 “O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.”  Accompanied by a resounding Gospel choir, this song is the prayer of the faithful in the harmonious splendor of a Sunday morning worship service.  I Know The Lord Will Make a Way brings listeners back to the old time religion with the straightforward candor of vocals & piano in poetic entreaty.

Having written ten of the eleven songs on this album, LaShun Pace ministers through the windows of her soul.  It’s My Time is a deeply personal testimony of trials and triumphs of a woman who’s conquered adversity through her undying faith in the Almighty.  It not only speaks to the strength of her spirit but also to the strength of her talent as the vocal ingenuity of LaShun’s engaging soprano leads us in psalm.