(IMAGE CREDIT: willdowning.com)

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To celebrate his 25 years in the music industry, R&B balladeer Will Downing has released a new full-length album entitled “Silver.”

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In December 2006, the 49 year-old songwriter discovered he had polymyositis, a rare muscular disease. As his condition progressed, Downing was forced to be in a wheelchair for nearly a year.  However, he was determined to not let his physical restrictions get the best of him. Despite the debilitating aspects of the disease, Downing continued to press on and record music, releasing full albums in 2009, 2010, and 2011; all receiving positive reviews.

Once recovered, Downing resumed touring. He released the single, “God Is So Amazing” as a testament to his triumph over his illness.

In a review of the album, Justin Kantor of SoulTracks.com noted that the release is a highly commendable effort from singer, saying “Now a fully independent artist, Downing marks the occasion of 25 years as a solo artist with Silver, a 12-track collection comprised of four new songs, seven from 2012's Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow EP trilogy, and a live rehearsal medley of three of his best-loved remakes. Although it would have been ideal to have a full disc of new material—and perhaps a second disc of career highlights -- the overall selection on Silver is indicative of what Downing does best. It's not an easy plight for artists working on their own budgets these days; and Silver manages to capture versatility and sophistication in an age where recycled, thoughtless hooks are all too often the rage.”

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Will Downing’s “Silver” is available now. To read the full review of the album, click Here.

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