Marvin Winans Jr. (formerly of Winans Phase 2) has just released the first single from his forthcoming “Image of a Man” CD. The warm and lively single has just become available for purchase on itunes.com and amazon.com. The resposne has been ecstatic. One fan posted a five-star review and wrote: “Whoa!! I knew it would be good cause I'm familiar with the artist but wow, this song got me right away. I can't wait to get this in my car!”

The Caribbean-styled track was produced by Rodney Jerkins. Perfect for summer drives down the expressway with the rooftop down, Winans and Jerkins have crafted a feel good anthem. "It’s the joy you feel when you know that you have someone with you that will never fail you, never let you fall, never let you down,” says Winans of the song. “I thank God for being there for me, and I pray I can be there for others!"

The son of gospel stars Marvin Winans Sr. and Vickie Winans, Winans got his start with the group Phase 2. Their first CD We Got Next debuted at #1 on Billboard’s gospel charts in 1999 and sold over 300,000 units. He founded M2 Entertainment in 2000 and has produced a number of artists, including his famous mom. Aside from his own production skills, the fourteen-song Image of a Man CD features production by Rodney Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Beyonce), Noel “Detail” Fisher (Akon, Ray J) and rising star producer, David Garcia.

A triple threat; Winans writes, sings and plays the keys. His musical acumen is especially evident on the album’s heartfelt ballads such as “A Single Rose” and “Mistakes” which show his gift for creating memorable melodies and his smooth vocal gifts. However, he’s equally adept at creating fun up-tempo songs such as the infectious title song “Image of a Man” and the techno groove  “Believe” that was produced by Fred Jerkins (Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys) and Lashawn Daniels (Destiny’s Child, Bobby Valentino). It’s a thrilling collection of songs guaranteed to bring Winans a wide audience. “ This CD is an opportunity for me to begin to express who I am,” he says. Visit  www.marvinjr.com, www.thisisMWj.com or www.myspace.com/dec28th for more information.

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