Gold-selling R&B singer Dave Hollister continues his foray into gospel music with his sophomore opus, 'Witness Protection.'

The CD, hitting the marketplace on Aug. 5, features 16 tracks including the first single 'Striving.'

"I always write and record music that reflects where I am in life, and on this project I was drawn towards a theme of persevering through adversity, which we all have to do from time to time, and giving God glory for and also through these situations because we know the testing of our faith produces patience," said Hollister."More than anything, the CD shows the depth of my heart for God by offering more songs of worship. I want people to be encouraged in their faith through this project, and I hope it will help people who may have lost their way find the path back to God."

 Hollister, a former member of the R&B group Blackstreet who had solo hits like 'One Woman Man,' 'Can't Stay' and 'Take Care of Home,' made his gospel debut in Sept. 2006 with the 'Billboard' chart-topper 'The Book Of David: Transition.'