The word “contemporary” doesn’t begin to describe Deitrick Haddon’s audaciously crossover approach to urban gospel. Having cut his teeth with the highly revered Voices of Unity youth choir in the late ’90s, the singer and reality-television star (check out the show Preachers of L.A.) tosses electro-soul, Prince-kissed funk, EDM synths and tons of R&B hooks into a blender and smashes the mix button. What comes out are high-energy wonders that speak directly to 21st-century young Christians who crave worship experiences every bit as flashy and immersive as arena concerts from their favourite pop stars.