Michelle Williams Reveals Details of Her New Album "Journey to Freedom"

By Timothy Yap Aug 23, 2014 03:56 AM EDT

Previously a part of R&B group Destiny's Child, acclaimed singer and songwriter Michelle Williams will be releasing her back to Gospel album "Journey to Freedom." Released by Entertainment One Records, this is also the singer's fourth solo project. Coming in stores on September 9, 2014, this album is destined to be one of this year's most anticipated Gospel music releases.

This 12 track album is preceded by the #1 hit summer anthem "Say Yes" (feat. Beyonce and Kelly Rowland), which topped Billboard's Gospel Digital Songs for 4 weeks, and Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs and Gospel Streaming Songs charts. The album also features the powerful tracks "Fire" and "If We Had Your Eyes" (feat. Fantasia), "Journey to Freedom" showcases her striking vocal range coupled with a lush musical soundscape.

In addition to "Say Yes," "Fire," "If We Had Your Eyes," Michelle Williams continues to break musical boundaries on tracks such as "Need Your Help," "Free," Believe in Me," and "Fall" (feat. Lecrae and Tye Tribbett). Teaming up with superstar producer Harmony Samuels, Williams has created a deftly-crafted album of reflective and rousing lyrics, empowering listeners to find strength and freedom through life trials, against a backdrop of gorgeous sonic grooves mixing African-influenced and dance beats, pop, R&B and more.

"Journey to Freedom" is available for pre-order now on Walmart, iTunes, and Amazon. Fans can pre-order an exclusive Walmart CD/DVD special edition, containing never-before-seen footage on the bonus DVD, while fans who pre-order the album on iTunes will receive 3 tracks instantly.

In addition to high anticipation for the new album and upcoming appearances surrounding the release of Journey to Freedom, Michelle Williams will be starring on the new Oxygen television series "Fix My Choir" later this year.

Here is the Track Listing for "Journey to Freedom:"

1. Need Your Help (feat. Eric Dawkins) 4:25

2. Yes 3:37

3. Everything 4:01

4. Fall (feat. Lecrae & Tye Tribbett) 4:41

5. Fire 4:31

6. Free 4:08

7. Just Like You (feat. Chief Wakil) 3:57

8. Beautiful 4:17

9. Believe In Me 3:07

10. In The Morning 3:45

11. If We Had Your Eyes (feat. Fantasia) 4:34