Seasoned R&B/Gospel vocalist, Shirley Murdock, has been on a journey.
Since the age of 15, she aimed for a gospel career.  In the `80s, Roger Troutman, funk bandleader for the group Zapp snagged Murdock a record deal with Elektra Records where she recorded Top 10 R&B hits such as “As We Lay,” “Go On Without You,” “Husband” and “In Your Eyes.”  Then, in 1999, Bishop T. D. Jakes took Murdock under his wing and invited her to sing on his #1 CD, Sacred Love Songs.

     Since, then, she’s toured in gospel stage plays and recorded gospel hits, like the Stellar and Dove Award nominated “I Love Me Better Than That.”  Now, Murdock has realized a lifelong dream of recording her first live CD/DVD entitled, "Live: The Journey" on Tyscot Records.  Aside from writing or co-writing all twelve songs, Murdock also made the project distinctive by including duets with her longtime industry pals...Kelly Price, Regina Belle and Beverly Crawford on the soulfully sanctified project.

     On the set, Murdock showcases good old hand clapping, foot stomping songs like the up-tempo “He is God,” the Mardi Gras-flavored “Rejoice Come On” and the powerful worship song, “Lord, You Reign.”  Kelly Price, who enjoyed a hit with a remake of “As We Lay” joins her for the tender, “Keep Lovin’ Me.” Murdock infuses songs like, “It’s In Your Hands” and “The Word” with her R&B roots and Regina Belle absolutely shines on the jazzy, “The Upward Way.”  The incredible Beverly Crawford steps on board to rock the traditional, “He Is The Rock.”   
“God Can Do Anything” percolates with spunky funk, while “Winner In Me” and “Dream” are inspiring anthems. Price, Belle and Crawford all join Murdock for the rousing closing song, “Someday.”  Throughout, the highlight of the project is Murdock’s vocal technique, a unique blend of jazz scatting and church runs, that never fail to bring unique verve and character to each song.

This is the life Murdock always envisioned for herself.