Sy Smith Live: Worship At The Temple is a live DVD by American R&B singer Sy Smith

Sy Smith

Sy Olivia Smith is an American Emmy nominated singer-songwriter. Born in New York, New York, Smith rose to fame in the late 1990s when she signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records. Smith released her first studio album Psykosoul in 2000, which spawned the singles "Gladly" and "Good N...

 that was released in the US in 2007.

About the Show

On December 30, 2006, Sy Smith performed a live show at Santa Monica, California's Temple Bar. Accompanied by a 9-piece band, Smith performed a total of 9 songs from with which 6 were from her previous album, The Syberspace Social. The concert was directed by Shawn Carter Peterson. Special guest including R&B

Contemporary R&B

Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...

 singer Raheem DeVaughn

Raheem DeVaughn

Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer and songwriter. His debut album, The Love Experience , reached No. 46 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It featured the singles "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You". His second album Love Behind the Melody was released in January 2008...

 and rapper E Reece

E Reece

Ebon Herndon is an American rapper-songwriter, actor, and model. He is commonly known by his stage name E Reece. Reece rose to fame in the mid 2000s when he signed a recording contract with Kajmere Sounds in 2005. Reece released his first studio album A New Breed in 2006, which spawned the singles...

. Smith tributes to James Brown

James Brown

James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...

 with the selection "Think (About It)". Smith also covers the Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing...

 hit song Good Morning Heartache

Good Morning Heartache

"Good Morning Heartache" is a song written by Irene Higgenbotham, Ervin Drake, and Dan Fisher. Originally recorded by jazz singer Billie Holiday on January 22, 1946.-About the songwriters:...

.

DVD

1. "Welcome to Syberspace"
2. "Ain't Nobody's Bizness"
3. "Fa'Sho"
4. "Love and Such"
5. "Aquarius Rising"
6. "Guess Who Love You More" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn
   Raheem DeVaughn
   Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer and songwriter. His debut album, The Love Experience , reached No. 46 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It featured the singles "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You". His second album Love Behind the Melody was released in January 2008...
   
   )
7. "Think (About It)
   Think (About It)
   "Think " is a funk song recorded by Lyn Collins and released as a single on James Brown's People Records in 1972. The recording was produced by Brown and featured instrumental backing from his band The J.B.'s...
   
   " (contains a sample of "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine
   Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine
   "Get Up Sex Machine" is a funk song recorded by James Brown in 1970 and released as a two-part single on King Records....
   
   ")
8. "Good Morning Heartache
   Good Morning Heartache
   "Good Morning Heartache" is a song written by Irene Higgenbotham, Ervin Drake, and Dan Fisher. Originally recorded by jazz singer Billie Holiday on January 22, 1946.-About the songwriters:...
   
   "
9. "Drop That" (featuring E Reece
   E Reece
   Ebon Herndon is an American rapper-songwriter, actor, and model. He is commonly known by his stage name E Reece. Reece rose to fame in the mid 2000s when he signed a recording contract with Kajmere Sounds in 2005. Reece released his first studio album A New Breed in 2006, which spawned the singles...
   
   )
10. "Band Solo"
11. "Fill in the Blanks" (contains a sample of "Wishing on a Star
    Wishing on a Star
    "Wishing on a Star" is a 1978 hit single by Rose Royce for Whitfield Records.-Background:Included on their second album, Rose Royce II: In Full Bloom, "Wishing on a Star" is a slow ballad written by Billie Rae Calvin and produced by Norman Whitfield. The lyrics concern a woman longing for the...
    
    ")
12. "Ending Credits" "That Ring"

• Extras

1. Interview with Sy Smith
2. Fa'Sho (music video)

Cast & Production

• Sy Smith - lead vocals
• Shawn Carter Peterson - Executive Producer / Director
• Keigh Sam - Producer
• Paul Barrera - Cinematographer
• Rashad Frierson - Editor
• Deeznuts Band - Performer
  • Ronald Bruner, Jr. (drums)
  • Stephen Bruner (bass)
  • Dave Foreman (guitar)
  • Ryan Porter (trombone)
  • Kamasi Washington (saxophone)
  • Anthony Detiege (percussion, electronics)
  • Cassandra O'Neal (keyboards, suppotring vocals)
  • Chante Carmel (supporting vocals)
  • LeJon Walker (supporting vocals)
• Raheem DeVaughn - Performer
• E. Reece - Performer