I met Genie when I was producing a live record for Christ Fellowship Miami, where she was a worship leader. We spent little time together the week I was there other than a quick vocal overdub session — which she nailed. I had known she was a good singer, but I found out just how good during that session. She sang with such clarity and conviction. I remember thinking that I'd love to do a record with her, but I don't think I mentioned it. She and her husband David moved to London a week later.

Fast forward one year. I get a message from Genie saying her and David are about to move back to the states and the first thing she wants to do is record an EP. Naturally, I'm giddy with excitement and we get to work right away.

We had so much fun making that EP! From slaving over lyrics and perfecting melodies to discussing theology and cracking up at YouTube videos. Genie and David were such a pleasure to be around and they quickly became good friends.

I did the majority of the heavy lifting musically on this one. Ben Shive and I tag-teamed the keys and synth production and Nate Dugger tracked all of the electric guitar. My new friend James Joseph mixed the EP and Jim DeMain mastered. It was the perfect team and we're all so happy with how it came out.

You can download Genie's EP "Forever and a Day" here.