The Fear of God (Eshon Burgundy album)

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The Fear of God
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)
GenreChristian hip hop
Length52:34
LabelHumble Beast
ProducerBeautiful Eulogy, Daniel Steele, Street Orchestra, Swoope, Wit
Eshon Burgundy chronology
Blood Rushing to My Head
(2012)
The Fear of God
(2015)
The Passover
(2016)

The Fear of God is the second album from Eshon Burgundy. Humble Beast Records released the project on March 3, 2015. It was produced with the help of Beautiful Eulogy, Daniel Steele, Street Orchestra, Swoope and Wit.[1]

Reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
New Release Tuesday[3]

Michael Weaver, specifying in a four and a half star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, replied: "The Fear of God is a crowning achievement in Eshon Burgundy's still young career, and another great album from the Humble Beast family".[2] In a four-star review by New Release Tuesday, Dwayne Lacy wrote: "This album screams hip hop and boom bap, pointing you to Christ in a very overt way."[3] Aubery McKay, for Wado-O Radio, said: "His delivery and flawless lyricism could win anyone over and is worth being heard by many."[4]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)[1]Length
1."The Fear of God"Anton Eshon Hairston, Elvin ShahbazianStreet Orchestra, Wit2:34
2."Healthy" (featuring Je'kob)A. Hairston, Je'Kob Washington, Bryan Winchester, Thomas Terry, Courtland UrbanoBeautiful Eulogy4:09
3."Blood Money"A. Hairston, Daniel SteeleDaniel Steele4:21
4."Higher Learning" (featuring Uncle Reece)A. Hairston, Maurice Hicks, Jr., D. SteeleDaniel Steele3:52
5."Control Issues" (featuring Daniel Steele)A. Hairston, D. Steele, B. Winchester, T. Terry, C. UrbanoBeautiful Eulogy, Daniel Steele3:33
6."Respect, Power & $" (featuring John Givez)A. Hairston, John Givens, D. SteeleDaniel Steele3:43
7."The Fear of the Lord" (featuring Shai Linne)Shai Linne, D. SteeleDaniel Steele2:43
8."Come Alive" (featuring JGivens, Courtney Orlando & Tandeance)A. Hairston, Jeremiah Givens, Zara Hairston, Courtney Peebles, Lawrence Swoope II, E. ShahbazianSwoope, Wit7:18
9."Certified Gold"A. Hairston, L. Swoope II, E. Shahbazian, B. WinchesterSwoope, Wit, Braille3:48
10."Sand Castles" (featuring Sean C. Johnson)A. Hairston, Sean Johnson, D. SteeleDaniel Steele3:28
11."Good Grief" (featuring Liz Vice)A. Hairston, Elizabeth Vice, B. Winchester, T. Terry, C. Urbano, E. ShahbazianBeautiful Eulogy, Wit4:51
12."Retro Sonday" (featuring Braille)A. Hairston, B. Winchester, D. Steele, C. Urbano, T. TerryBeautiful Eulogy, Daniel Steele3:58
13."A Close Distance" (featuring Lee Green)A. Hairston, Lee Green, D. SteeleDaniel Steele4:16
Total length:52:34

Chart performance[edit]

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[5] 15
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[6] 4
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 25
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[8] 20

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Daniels, David (February 18, 2015). "Eshon Burgundy Reveals 'The Fear of God' Album Details". Rapzilla. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Weaver, Michael (June 26, 2015). "Eshon Burgundy, "The Fear of God" Review". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Lacy, Dwayne (March 18, 2015). "What Do You Fear?". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  4. ^ McKay, Aubrey (March 3, 2015). "Album Review: Eston Burgundy – The Fear Of God". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  5. ^ "Eshon Burgundy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  6. ^ "Eshon Burgundy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Heatseekers Albums. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  7. ^ "Eshon Burgundy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Independent Albums. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  8. ^ "Eshon Burgundy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Rap Albums. Retrieved March 20, 2015.