Overcomer

Take the triumphal tone of the album title seriously: <i>Overcomer</i> is loaded with empowering songs of Christian hope, married to stylish beats that combine catchy pop and sleek R&B. The title track is a song of perseverance, and celebrates victory in Jesus. “Face 2 Face” looks heavenward with joyous anticipation. “Press On” pleas for endurance. And “What Scars Are For” finds a redemptive lining in struggle. Mandisa is a powerful singer, but you won’t mind when she’s joined by other voices on the gospel-flavoured “At All Times”.