This album represents the volume 2 greatest hits music of Franklin Thompson, creator of the Selah Sound of music. This 18-song music CD includes songs written during the 1980 - 2011 time frame. It is aimed at an audience that likes to dance and think at the same time. For example, the signature song on this ablum, Black Pearl (cut 4), is a Black History piece that has sure-fire educational value, and yet it is at the same time a hot dance song for the nightclub scene. The same can be said for A dream Deferred (cut 6) and Mountains (cut 17). Other songs such as Mega Mix (cut 11), Gypsy Girl (cut 12), and My Money's Kinda Funny (cut 13) take a more traditional approach to pop music. The styles are wide and varied, making for a diverse album that has something for everyone. The Selah Sound can be best described as a thinking person's music set against an infectious beat. It is music that makes you think while you dance, work, or chill. The Selah Sound has a strong social justice message. It seeks to reclaim ch