Composer, keyboardist and former Christian radio broadcaster Michael Canaan releases his solo debut project, Caught Up In The Clouds. A trailblazer in the Smooth Christian Jazz genre, Canaan’s seven-song EP is hallmarked by easy-listening grooves and peaceful melodies inspired by Scripture.

Caught Up In The Clouds showcases four instrumental selections and two vocal tracks—each solely penned, arranged and produced by Canaan—as well as a reimagined rendition of the beloved hymn “For The Beauty Of The Earth.” With Canaan’s keyboard-driven melodies at the heart of the project, the EP also boasts multiple guest appearances.

The ethereal “Spirit Rain” features Los Angeles-based saxophonist Donald Hayes (Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan), while the upbeat “Secret Place” displays the talents of guitarist Tristan Auman of South Carolina rockers The Unapologetic Kind. In addition, vocalist Jennifer Robbins is featured on the Psalm 23-inspired “Surely,” and “Like A Thief In The Night” showcases vocals from Southern California Christian music recording artist Athena.

“For a long time, I felt that my gift for music was intended only to please God in my quiet place, but I have lately begun to realize I was burying a talent He gave me,” Canaan explains of the EP’s genesis. “I believe worship music can take on any musical form imaginable, and since I’ve always been drawn to the chord progressions and lyrical stylings of jazz, it’s become my desire to use that for the Lord’s glory. Ultimately I hope my music can be a blessing to those with similar stylistic inclinations.”

“Not only do I hope listeners will perceive the motivation behind this music—to draw people closer to God—but I pray this project speaks directly to spirits by the Holy Spirit, and that the lyrics serve as devotion and reflection upon the goodness of God,” he adds.

Michael Canaan (pronounced Kuh-nahn) has been instrumental in the advancement of the Smooth Christian Jazz genre over the past two decades. In 2000, he founded and hosted “The Dove,” a Charlotte, North Carolina, radio program giving voice to the burgeoning Smooth Christian Jazz scene. He also launched one of the genre’s leading websites, which featured the latest faith-based Smooth Jazz releases, reviews and exclusive artist interviews. Stepping aside from these media pursuits, Canaan married and began a family while continuing to hone his skills as a composer and arranger. Caught Up In The Clouds marks his return to the spotlight, fulfilling a dream to write, record and release original music.

Kira Fontana, singer-songwriter, producer, and composer releases her worship album titled Refuge. 

Influenced by her background in classical music and film score composition, Fontana integrates compelling orchestral arrangements into many of her songs.

In addition to her own music, Kira is an active music producer and the founder of KINGDOM SOUND, a boutique Christian label and production company dedicated to creating amazing music that glorifies God and points people to the One who made them and loves them.

Acclaimed chart-topping Michigan rapper NF releases his latest project and first mixtape, CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE), which is now available for download or streaming via NF Real Music/Caroline here.

With “CLOUDS,” NF outlines his reasons for releasing this mixtape now. “Hanging onto songs this long is daunting,” he raps, matter-of-factly. He then playfully delivers clever lines in unison with a sparse violin melody before his delivery becomes more fiery, matching a thundering, industrial beat. Throughout, the technically gifted MC passionately strings together intricate rhymes about his continued ascent and the gravity of his ambitions: “It’s probable / That I might press the envelope / Ideas so astronomical / Sometimes I find them comical.”

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 Dove Awards Winning Christian Hip-Hop artist GAWVI debuts his first Spanish-language project titled Noche Juvenil. 

GAWVI, being an influential hip hop artist, has also elevated his artistic career, developing into a renowned producer that has worked with many trailblazers in music such as Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Mandisa, TobyMac, Blanca, among others.

Undoubtedly, one of the more challenging processes on this project for GAWVI was singing in Spanish for the first time, even though he knows and speaks the language because of his Salvadorian and Dominican roots. However, through this musical discovery, he shares, “As you grow up, you are figuring out your identity and you sometimes have to backtrack to find out where you first started and that was me with this album.  I’ve been on a journey and just about connecting with my roots, my Latin culture, and discovering more about myself.
The six-time Dove Award winner has built a career that has broken barriers, making him a pioneer in the music industry. This is why one of his objectives with this album, beyond connecting with the Latino community, is to pave the way for youth that feels voiceless and to provoke the change he wishes to see in music and in the journey of faith.

 Acclaimed worship band, North Point Worship completes their EP titled Live from Decatur City. The group started dropping live versions of their tracks on New Year’s Day leading up to today’s release.

The EP is available for download now. “We are praying that God uses these lyrics to help you start 2021 with your eyes fixed on Jesus,” the group shared on social media.

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 seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood follows the extraordinary success of her recent Christmas album, My Gift, with an album of gospel hymns, titled My Savior. My Savior is co-produced by Underwood and GRAMMY Award winner David Garcia, with whom she co-produced her critically acclaimed 2018 album Cry Pretty, her seventh album to be certified Platinum or Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.

My Savior, which consists of covers of traditional gospel hymns Underwood grew up singing, is a spiritual companion to Underwood’s first-ever Christmas album. “It’s been such a blessing to make music like this, inspirational music that is near and dear to my heart,” says Underwood. “These two albums have been on my musical bucket list since the beginning of my career and were planned long before the events of the past year, but somehow it feels like the perfect time to share these beloved songs with the world.”

Underwood’s co-producer on My Savior, David Garcia, is a multi-platinum selling, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning record producer and songwriter. With his early roots in Christian music, over the past decade he has achieved chart-topping success across multiple genres of music with over 20 #1 songs to his credit. He has twice been named ASCAP’s Christian Music Songwriter of the Year (2015 and 2019), has written three ASCAP Award winners for Christian Music Song of The Year, as well as won nine Dove Awards. In addition to co-producing the Cry Pretty album, Garcia and Underwood’s collaborations include co-writing tracks such as her #1 hit “Southbound” (with Josh Miller), “Drinking Alone” and “Love Wins (both with Brett James), all of which have been certified Gold by the RIAA, as well as the original tracks “Let There Be Peace” and “Sweet Baby Jesus” (both with Brett James) on My Gift, among others.

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platinum-selling artist and award-winning songwriter Dante Bowe releases what insiders are already calling ‘his most personal recording to date,’ circles [Bethel Music]. The much-anticipated follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut, Son of a Father, details his road to self-discovery and lessons learned on his journey from homelessness to hits.

On circles, Dante combines the simmering spirit of nineties-style R&B with foot-stomping soul and skyscraping gospel. The 13-song collection honors those that helped make him who he is, provides perspective on the struggles he’s faced and sets out to inspire others.

“This past year has really allowed me to reflect,” says Dante. “Stories I’ve been told about my family’s journey gave me an understanding of the role that they’ve played in my life. So, I wanted to explore that on this album – so much that I scrapped two fully recorded projects, to make circles. To me, it feels that in sharing my own lessons, that others might not only see the importance of their pasts, but see how they can apply what we’ve learned to our futures.”

Following his grandfather’s passing in 2020, Dante became closer than ever to his grandmother. He found comfort and perspective in their conversations and learned about his family, which provided a deeper insight into his formative years. He learned what it was like as family of color, their experiences and their ability to persevere despite the circumstances and he realized how much he was just like them. Dante Bowe has something to say and he courageously bares himself through his musicianship and songwriting on circles.

US based Gospel recording artiste and music minister – Israel Odebode premieres his brand new album titled – ”The Secret Place” (Volume 1).
”The Secret Place” (Volume 1) album project just like it’s predecessor – The Message album boasts heavily with edifying songs of praise and worship to the one and only King of Kings – Jesus Christ.

With previously released singles like – Leave Me with Jesus, We Bow Feat. Mairo Ese, Jesus is Lord featuring Lola Imani and most recently – Lift Up Your Heads featuring Becca Herckner, the 11-track album project is more than just an album.

Known for his unique style and grace contained in his ministrations, Israel Odebode formerly known by his music name – Izzy along with his team of music producers and singers offers up a wholesome worship experience unlike anything heard/seen before.

The Secret Place (Vol. 1) album is available worldwide via Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Google Play & other digital music stores.

Stream/Purchase Album > https://linktr.ee/israelodebode/

TRACKLIST

1. Leave Me with Jesus
2. We Bow Feat. Mairo Ese
3. Lift Up Your Heads (feat. Becca Herckner)
4. Hosanna
5. Everything and More
6. Spirit Divine (feat. Ose Burnett)
7. Healing
8. Emmanuel (feat. TJ Onoja)
9. Loving You
10. Higher
11. Jesus is Lord (feat. Lola Imani)

Production Credits:

Tracks 1-7; 9 & 10 – produced by Greenwox. Mixed and mastered by Outluk Mix.

Track 8 – produced, mixed and mastered by Okey Sokay.

Track 11 (Bonus track) – produced, mixed and mastered by Phat E.

“A person who does not love does not know God, for God is Love.” 1 John 4:8. Love Child 3 is the third part of an EP series by Angeloh. In this installment, the body of work draws from the love triangle of Angeloh’s relationship with himself; his relationship with his wife; and his relationship with his God. It is the fruit of his journey towards healing and self discovery; a path that drove Angeloh deeper into the secret place where the Father is.

According to Angeloh, “I can now truly love myself, my spouse, family, and neighbour because I am encountering God’s love: For a person who does not know God’s love cannot truly love. My desire is that this project draws every listener into the secret place, so they can experience the love of the Father first-hand.”

The soundscape is intimate and reminiscent of Angeloh’s minimalist performances as accompanied by Uwawgu David on the acoustic guitar. Angeloh employs lyrical and performing devices that utilize every pocket in the rhythm as he presents both new and familiar ideas to the listener. Some of the songs are laced with background vocals by the amazing Kesiena Philips-Odogu and supported with synth vibes and drums to drive their intended mood and message. The entire project was mixed by Bartholomew Emordi (aka Mix by Bart); Cover design Creatively Directed by Angeloh
and music videos Directed by Oseni Kolade.

Love Child 3 is Executive Produced by Mbuotidem Johnson and Rodney “Qbitzz” Abia for Furilla Records. Copyright © 2021 Furilla Records.

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The brand new album Alone With My Faith from Harry Connick Jr. (Verve/Capitol CMG), the iconic GRAMMY and Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated musician and actor, is available now!

Performing and tracking each of the album’s vocals and musical instruments by himself in his home studio, what started as a creative outlet and an intimate retreat from the dizzying uncertainty of the pandemic quickly evolved into a vulnerably healing collection of inspiring music.

Across the project’s 13 tracks, Harry Connick Jr. journeys through the range of human emotions with music that is anchored in his faith and brimming with universal hope.