{"product_id":"sounds-of-blackness-optimistic-testify-4-track-maxi-single","title":"Sounds Of Blackness: Optimistic \/ Testify 4-Track Maxi-Single","description":"Sounds Of Blackness: Optimistic \/ Testify 4-Track Maxi-Single MUSIC CD gospel 92 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Perspective Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1992 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eSOUNDS OF BLACKNESS: OPTIMISTIC \/ TESTIFY 4-TRACK MAXI-SINGLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eSounds Of Blackness: Optimistic \/ Testify\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003ePerspective Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003ePERD 849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eElectronic, Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eGospel, Jazzdance, Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSounds Of Blackness is a celebrated vocal collective known for blending uplifting gospel roots with contemporary R\u0026amp;B, soul, and dance influences. Their sound often combines rich harmonies, energetic arrangements, and spiritually positive themes. The group became especially well known in the early 1990s for crossing over into club and pop audiences while keeping a strong soulful foundation. Their music reflects both church tradition and modern production, giving it a distinctive and inspiring character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release pairs two of the group's strongest tracks, \"Optimistic\" and \"Testify,\" in both edit and album versions. The single highlights the ensemble's ability to deliver feel-good grooves with powerful vocal performances and a message of encouragement. With its mix of gospel, soul, funk, and dance elements, it fits neatly into the era's jazzdance and club-friendly scene. As a reissue CD single, it captures a key moment in the group's rise and showcases the polished sound that made them stand out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (UK 7\" Edit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (Album Version)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eTestify (Album Version)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eTestify (7\" Edit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Perspective Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51465480667414,"sku":"134251","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026062322060762250c63d8c2d8.jpg?v=1782277803","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/sounds-of-blackness-optimistic-testify-4-track-maxi-single","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}