Their artistry has left such an indelible mark on the industry, far beyond what the gold and platinum standard can ever hope to measure. No matter how long their absence may be, it only seems to make the hearts of the listeners grow even fonder – eagerly awaiting their return. It’s safe to say that recording artist/ songwriter Glenn Lewis fits the description. His voice. His style. The unique way he effortlessly blends the sonic echoes of a bygone era with a soulful contemporary aesthetic,traversing an ocean of clichés in the process. With his forthcoming sophomore album Moment Of Truth on the venerable Ruffhouse Records, Glenn Lewis makes a confident and dynamic return to the spotlight. Featuring guest appearances by the likes of recording artist Melanie Fiona and the work of multi-platinum producers Andre Harris & VidalDavis (Jill Scott, Usher) and Ivan Barrias & Carvin Haggins (Musiq,Chrisette Michele), Moment Of Truth flaunts a soulful, yet contemporary sound that aims to breathe new life into R&B.

Raised in a West Indian household where R&B, soul,calypso, soca, and reggae shared equal space on the record shelf, music was a never-present force during Glenn’s formative years. With his father being a member of popular Columbia Records vocal group Crack Of Dawn and his mother a singer-songwriter, the Toronto native was essentially destined to express himself through the gift of song. Glenn’s stellar, yet budding talent soon granted him entry with some of the major players on Toronto’s music scene. In 1997, the years of polishing his craft and paying dues ultimately resulted in “The Thing To Do” (Beat Factory/BMG Music).

Glenn’s debut single became a national hit. In response to the runaway success of the song, Glenn was whisked away on tour as a supporting act for multi-platinum recording group Backstreet Boys. The song caught the attention of many stateside record labels and earned Glenn his first Juno Award nomination – the Canadian equivalent to the Grammy Award. Soon after coming off tour in 1998, Glenn released his follow up single “Bout Your Love.” Though the song earned him his second Juno nomination, the interest it began to generate down in Philadelphia would soon catapult him into the stratosphere. Paired with Grammy-winning duo Dre & Vidal and Grammy-nominated songwriter/ recording artist Marsha Ambrosius (Michael Jackson, Floetry), Glenn immediately set about writing and working on a series of demos in Philadelphia. The aforementioned demos eventually secured him a deal with Epic Records, instigated by an enthusiastic standing ovation from international heads of the company. The label introduced Glenn to American audiences via his self-penned “Don’t You Forget It” in late 2001. The standout song began to take on a life of its own.The popularity of the song prompted a single release, which quickly sending“Don’t You Forget It” soaring on Billboard’s Top 40 (#30) and R&B (#10)charts. The song also scored Glenn his first Juno Award for best R&B/ soul recording. Epic issued Glenn’s debut album World Outside My Window the following spring. An introspective and soulful affair, the album shot to #4 on the Billboard Hot 200 and #2 on the R&B Albums chart – solidifying Glenn’s lofty post as R&B’s new shining prince and musical force to be reckoned with.

Glenn’s decision to exit Epic in 2004 was a bitter sweet affair. Though he’d parted ways with the label that helped him cement himself as a successful solo artist, he also netted his first Grammy nomination that year via his rendition of “Where Is The Love” - the classic 1972 Roberta Flack& Donny Hathaway hit - with label mates Amel Larrieux and legendary bassist Stanley Clarke. All paths, however, would soon lead back to home as Glenn returned to Philadelphia and began writing and recording with his musical family. The renewed relationship bore fruit in the form of an extensive,prolific writing and recording period that lead Glenn to the attention of Ruffhouse Records. Widely recognized for breaking the careers of successful multi-platinum period-defining artists such as The Fugees, Cypress Hill, Kriss Kross, and Ms. Lauryn Hill, the label announced plans for a relaunch in 2012.

Moment Of Truth,Glenn’s rightful sophomore album, valiantly arrives as a brimming musical oasis in a nearly barren soul/ R&B landscape. As the title suggests, the album fashions itself as an open book of raw emotion, unbridled love, and refreshing honesty from a man seasoned in life’s experiences and ready to lay it all on the line. The lead single “Can’t Say Love,” produced by Certifyd (Keyshia Cole,Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill) and written by Grammy-nominated songwriter Latif (Trey Songz, JoJo), is an intensely passionate ballad “about being real with yourself and that one person that just has your heart,” explains Glenn.The set capitulates with the moody piano ballad “Better With Time,” shining with echoes of classic compositions by one of Glenn’s main musical influences –Stevie Wonder. Moment Of Truth finds Glenn rekindling the soulful musical magic that brought him critical acclaim while gently expanding the boundaries of the genre. In the process, he has created a body of work that is as timeless as many of R&B’s most classic efforts.