Chris and Conrad: Self-Titled Debut

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Chris Kuti and Conrad Johnson spend most of the past few years as solo artists. But God had a different plan for them. And after listening to their self-titled debut album, you will remember why his plan is always best. Chris and Conrad have done a great job expressing themselves on a intimate and personal level through their music, and it displays their deep love for Christ. They count Jars of Clay, John Waller, and Lifehouse among their musical influences, which is very evident as you listen. With 12 tracks clocking in at just under 45 minutes, C&C have put together an excellent freshman album.

Musically, the duo didn’t set or break any musical trends, but it does show their love for Christ, what he means to them, and how he has affected their lives. Mike Weaver, lead singer of Big Daddy Weave, co-wrote the song Who I Really Am, a song that expresses the great love of Jesus and that lets us know that He will not let us falter even though He knows who we really are. He will be there, ready to lift us back up so that we can find ourselves through his Word. Also, included in this album is their version of the Brooke Frasier worship anthem, Lead Me To The Cross. Kuti said, in reference to recording the already popular song, that “Its hard taking a song that is already so popular and then re-recording it. But we feel like we have taken the original song and really made it our own.”

All together this album was a good freshman start for this duo. I look forward to what the future holds for Chris and Conrad as songwriters and as performers. This album will be a pleasant addition to your collection.

Other Notable Songs: Rescue and Buried Alive