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Virtuosity | ||||
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Released | September 11, 2001 | |||
Recorded | 1999–2001 | |||
Genre | Urban contemporary Gospel R&B | |||
Length | 54:03 | |||
Label | Verity Records | |||
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Virtuosity is an album by gospel group Virtue. [2] [3] This is the first album to feature sister Heather Trotter, who replaced original member Shavonne Sampson in 1999 and the last album to feature original group member Negelle Sumter. Negelle Sumter left the group before the release of the album, leaving the group a trio of Karima Kibble, Ebony Trotter and Heather Trotter. However, Negelle's vocals can be heard throughout this entire album, and she's also mentioned in the album thank you's. [4]
The album's singles include a remix version of "He's Been Good," "Till You Believe," "Gotta Worship," and "Down on My Knees."
AllMusic praised the group's "clear and harmonious vocals." [1]
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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US Christian Albums (Billboard) [5] | 23 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [6] | 33 |
US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard) [7] | 4 |
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