In 2005 Peyton released his debut artist album with the eponymous title PEYTON, on Hed Kandi Records.  The album, produced by Eric Kupper, is a collection of ballads, soulful grooves, electro pop and uplifting House, and was well-received by critics and fans alike.  For more info, here is one of the reviews on Amazon:  

"This is one of the best albums I've ever bought. Deeply soulful throughout and coming from the unique stable of gospel dance from Hed Kandi.  Peyton's super smooth vocal talent is inspiring, thought provoking and wonderfully blended into the beautiful mix of instrumental and electronically produced backing. There is not a weak track on the entire cd, but my personal highlights are Keep The Faith and A Higher Place, both of which have been ubiquitously remixed to great effect on several Hed Kandi releases.  This is the perfect tone-setting album for a night in with someone special or simply unwinding after a hard day. Stunning."

PEYTON (The Album)

In 2004, I'll Rise (a cover of American soul singer Ben Harper's adaptation of the poet Maya Angelou's poem And Still I Rise) became one of the most popular tracks off Peyton's debut album on Hed Kandi records, and is still for many fans the Peyton classic that best characterises the essence of his gospel voice set to Kupper's quintessential House beats.   

I'll Rise (Eric Kupper's Original Mix)

By 2005, Peyton's gospel-tinged tracks had appeared on quite a few Hed Kandi compilations, and his signature tune A Higher Place, as well the follow-up release I'll Rise had become staples on the Kandi dance floor.  It was this year that saw the release of his debut album, and the vinyl LP with mixes of Higher Place, Celebrate, and Keep The Faith which went straight to #2 in the UK Upfront Club Charts and secured Peyton a reputation as a songwriter and a vocal powerhouse that was here to stay.  

2005 - Celebrate (Eric Kupper's Original Mix)

Find My Way

Too Much

The first track on Peyton's 2005 debut artist album was written about and dedicated to his parents, Reverend Wesley & Jeanie Peyton.  

Love's Going On

Back Into Love

Dangerous Game

A Higher Place (Album Version)

Miracles

You On My Mind

Keep The Faith

Down Here On The Ground

A Little Sensitivity

I'll Fly Away

Peyton’s voice and lyrics have become synonymous with soulful house. His trademark gospel-infused, uplifting sound borrows inspiration from his childhood as the real-life son of a preacher man in Virginia where he grew up. For the past two decades, Peyton has performed in over sixty countries and across six continents, making headline appearances at events like Sydney’s Mardi Gras and the official Beijing Olympics afterparty and also holding summer residencies in Ibiza at Blue Marlin and Space. Peyton has collaborated with some of house music’s most beloved all stars, including the late godfather of house Frankie Knuckles and the legendary Eric Kupper.

In 2022, Peyton co-founded and launched Revival Records, a label and music collective committed to creating high quality dance productions and more opportunities for artists.

PEYTON (The Album)

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