Formed in 2014, community-driven music collective Housefires sparked a re-invention of how worship music was written, performed and experienced. Today (1.27), Housefires shares its new album ‘How To Start A Housefire’ (Capitol CMG / TRIBL Records).
The record marks a return from the group’s hiatus with a new generation of performers who reflect the genre’s growing diversity. Listen to ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ here: housefires.lnk.to/howtoPR
“There’s been one consistent question that we’ve gotten over the years of traveling to lead, sing and minister all over the world: how do I start a gathering like this?” says Nate Moore.
“People are hungry to be a part of an authentic, free-spirited, Jesus-loving, fiery, worship community. This album captures the essence of what a “house on fire” type of worship community looks and feels like.”
On ‘How To Start A Housefire,’ the collective offers celebratory moments, reflective gratitude, vigorous testimony and more. The album’s focus track “Keep My Eyes Up (feat. Ryan Ellis)” is an anthem of hope that fills the room with a melding of voices representing individuals from different backgrounds coming together as one body.
‘How To Start A Housefire’ is produced by Jonathan Jay and Tony Brown, who also created the GRAMMY-winning group Maverick City Music. The album features Housefires core members GRAMMY-nominee Nate Moore, chart-topping songwriter Ryan Ellis (Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Matt Redman), Kirby Kaple (Chris Tomlin, Passion Music) and Davy Flowers, and features collaborations with artists including 2x GRAMMY-nominee DOE (Forever Jones), GRAMMY-winner KJ Scriven, GRAMMY-winner Chandler Moore (Maverick City Music), Harvest Grapevine and others.
Known to the Christian Hip Hop community as Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr. is ringing in 2023 with a new name and self-titled album, Emanuel, that proves hip hop is not just for the youth.
Emanuel, a sonic journey through Emanuel’s entire career, including years spent as a classroom-trained percussionist, is released in partnership with Mixed Bag Entertainment. Emanuel is available wherever music is sold and streamed on Friday, January 27, 2023.
The album Emanuel focuses on the intersection between two worlds. The world of Emanuel, his birth name, and Immanuel, the Hebrew name given to Jesus Christ. Boasting collaborations with Fred Hammond, Todd Dulaney, Aaron Cole, Dante Bowe, Tamela Mann, Maranda Curtis, Rich Tolbert, PJ Morton, Yolanda Adams, and more, this album reminds listeners that whatever their state or station of life, the greatest confidence one can have is knowing that God is “Immanuel,” – The God who is with all through every season of life.
The release of Emanuel also introduces the retirement of his artist name, Da’ T.R.U.T.H., and the birth of moving forward under his given name, Emanuel Lambert. “Being older and wiser makes me feel more stripped down and vulnerable. Da’ T.R.U.T.H. is strong, and he knows it. Emanuel is more like one of the guys. I have been thinking for the past four years that this is something I wanted to do, and this was a perfect time,” shares Emanuel.
CEO of Mixed Bag Entertainment, Gary Crockett, states, ““Working with Emanuel has been exciting. Seeing him along with the Gospel greats bridge the worlds of Gospel music with hip hop is a conduit to bring Generations together. This album speaks to the issues of life but giving an enormous celebration of hope in each song.”
With a career spanning two decades, Emanuel has sold over a quarter million records worldwide and toured or collaborated with some of Gospel and Christian music’s premiere artists. As a leading voice in the music industry, he has been committed to using creativity in the arts to share his faith & life experiences. He has won four Stellar Gospel Music Awards and is GRAMMY and DOVE Award nominated. Additionally, he serves as the CEO of the newly formed entertainment company, NXT Agency.
Emanuel’s lead single, “Set The Bar,” is a powerful and thought-provoking track that starts with an orchestral string composition. Upbeat and intense “Set The Bar” takes listeners on a journey from humble beginnings in the industry to his current status. He highlights one of the greatest challenges of longevity: the audience expects the artist to stay the same. In this heavily string-driven song, he makes an appeal, challenging his listeners to allow him room to evolve and grow as an artist. The chorus, “I set the pace, I set the bar,” keeps the focus on his intent to be a trailblazer. Over time, he has developed his own sound and wants his fans and supporters to stay with him as he seeks to mature the genre.
“Whole” is a reflective declaration in three parts. Emanuel begins with the Gospel rap and Hip Hop style for which he has gained an international reputation. Known for his unique instrumentation, he beings the song with a simple piano and beat instrumentation. As he sets the theme for the song, he wants the listener to focus on the lyrics. Section two is reminiscent of the early gospel hymn songs in which music was primarily created with voices and a keyboard instrument. In this section, Emanuel and Yolanda Adams utilize the Black music form known as Call and Response to draw the listener into this intimate moment. Section three returns to traditional Gospel, and the two artists drive the song to the end with an upbeat and celebratory declaration, “I Need Healing for My Soul.”
“Tell Somebody” with Maranda Curtis opens with an intimate children’s moment that reminds us of a Sunday School lesson. Within seconds, we are shifted to an upbeat vibe with an Island feel. “Crown” features Todd Dulaney and Aaron Cole and is a spiritually awakening collaboration. Listeners hear the Dulaney worship sound, which is contemporary Christian in nature. Emanuel uses his unique lyrical gift to engage those listeners that might need a more urban spiritual moment. Aaron Cole uses the purity and honesty of his voice to ensure that the text remains at the forefront of the song. “Kingdom” features Dante Bowe and is a standout declaration that the time has come for the Kingdom of God to rise. The raw edge of Dante Bowe’s voice and the energetic lyricism of Emanuel activates a call to action that is hard to ignore. Many believers will relate to the visual picture presented when Bowe sings about the stirring in his soul and the open fire burning in his bones. “Kingdom” puts these feelings into context by informing listeners that they are a notification that the time has come for them to rise.
Emanuel shares, “I craft music for a mature listener. If you love music, you will love Emanuel. If you love Christian hip hop but think you are too old to listen to it, I’m here to tell you that you’re not. I want people to feel comfortable ‘still liking this.’”
Dunsin Oyekan’s highly awaited new album, “The Birth of Revival,” was released on January 22, 2023. This 14-track album, which is currently available for streaming and purchase on all major platforms, has strong songs that are sure to inspire and revive listeners’ hearts.
The record, which has a unique combination of current gospel music with African rhythms and melodies, highlights Dunsin’s strong voice and dramatic stage presence. For over a decade, he has been a key figure in the evangelical music scene, and he is recognized for his ability to connect with audiences via his songs.
“The Birth of Revival” is a must-have for fans of gospel music and anyone looking for uplifting and encouraging music. It is an album that will motivate and inspire listeners to improve their connection with God and experience a spiritual rebirth in their hearts. As a result, it comes highly recommended to everyone.
Celebrated Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter and worship minister Bamike Oba Adeyemi, popularly known as OBA releases her third album “Re-Emerge,” available now on digital platforms.
The long-awaited “Re-Emerge” album is a follow-up to her critically acclaimed sophomore LP ‘AKODA‘ which was released in 2012. The all-new project from the Afro-jazz fusionist was unveiled in December 2022 at her 50th birthday celebration concert/album launch which was held in Lagos.
“Re-Emerge” is an exceptional body of work boasting fourteen (14) tracks highlighting OBA’s unique-signature sound which fuses Afrobeat, Jazz, and Gospel. It features guest appearances from spoken word poet Donna Ogunnaike and Jazz musician, Wale Adeyemi.
Loaded with songs of thanksgiving, worship, and adoration to God, as well as special numbers with Inspirational and life-affirming messages, there is a song for everyone on “Re-Emerge”.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to voice print the Re-Emerge album,” shares OBA, “Just like the title track says, life is always in circles, after the going round, we always come back to the real purpose of why we are here.”
“My desire is that anyone who listens to this body of work will experience a re-emergence in their lives.” She added
On the heels of his highly-acclaimed self-titled album debut, Benjamin William Hastings announces today’s surprise release of a special 50-track version, aptly titled the Songwriter Edition, courtesy of Capitol CMG/Invorto.
“So you’re probably wondering what this is…how could it possibly have 50 tracks? Why should you care?” Hastings inquires. “Indulge me for a second with a little story. Last November I released 25 songs on a self-titled record Benjamin William Hastings. They were written across a great many years from a great many revelations with a great many people. And while hopefully the songs themselves tell you the stories they are supposed to, there are always stories behind the stories. There’s always more than meets the ear.”
He continues, “That being said, this Songwriter Edition is really not just for songwriters, is it? In short, definitely not, but as a songwriter, I’ve always had a fascination with the story behind the song – the mechanics of how it was made and the alchemy of how it all came together – so that’s why I called it that. If you feel excluded, you’re not, I promise, you’re very welcome here. A track will play and you’ll hear me, and occasionally some friends, explain how a song came about, and then the song itself will follow. It’s a bit like a podcast but please feel free to choose your own adventure. This is an album for the real ones and if you got this far, that’s you!!”
This special songwriter project is one that Hastings is excited to finally share with the listener, which allows him to dive deeper into his songs’ backstories while sharing more deeply about the array of topics he covers in his debut – doubt, authenticity, faith, worship, imposter syndrome, being a husband and father, and ultimately a human.
His album debut was released on November 4, 2022, offering honest self-expression and dynamic songwriting, threaded throughout with Hastings’ uncanny ability to communicate vulnerable and authentic personal truths. As he explains, “It’s 25 songs each showing a different side of myself.”
Benjamin William Hastings is a world-traveling worship leader and member of Hillsong UNITED. His writing and vocals are featured on Hillsong UNITED’s RIAA® Certified Gold single “So Will I (100 Billion X)” and Hillsong Worship’s widely acclaimed “Seasons,” and he penned Cory Asbury’s No. 1 single “The Father’s House,” UNITED’s “Captain,” the church anthem “O Praise The Name (Anástasis),” and Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude,” among many others. To date, his songs have been streamed globally more than 700 million times.
He will share many of his songs live when he joins Cody Carnes’ “God Is Good! Tour” throughout February followed by joining Brandon Lake’s Miracle Nights Tour in March and April. Additional tour plans will soon be announced so be sure to keep the most up-to-date HERE.
Three-time GMA Dove Award-winning worship leader, singer-songwriter, author and podcaster Christy Nockels releases her four-song Valor EP today (Jan. 20) on Keeper’s Branch Records with global distribution via The Fuel Music. Available now at digital and streaming outlets worldwide via https://christynockels.lnk.to/valorepPR, the EP precedes this acclaimed worship artist’s first new, full-length studio album in over five years that is set to release February 24, 2023 (title to be announced soon).
Produced by her husband Nathan Nockels (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story), the Valor EP’s opening title track encourages noticing the faithfulness of God throughout our lives and how hardships, pain and trials are not for nothing.
“As odd as it sounds, when I wrote this song, I saw visions of pioneers and trailblazers—much like the ones I had seen in the TV series 1883 that aired only months before I began songwriting for this project,” shares Christy. “Yes, we know that history repeats itself, and Ecclesiastes 1:9 tells us that ‘there’s nothing new under the sun,’ but you and I are still new to the scene. We are pioneers in a strange world that we ourselves have never had to navigate before! Are we brave enough to be awake, alert, sober and surrendered in these times? Do we know what the true fight even is?
“My hope is that this song takes people on a journey—and trust me, it’s a journey—and that they find themselves still standing in a perfect Strength, knowing full well that they don’t face this hour alone!” continues Christy.
Co-writing “Christ In Me,” the second track on the EP, with her husband, Christy says, “I love that these two songs ended up being paired together as a part of this special release! After all, the song ‘Valor’ says, ‘Jesus, your cross, your death, your resurrection life in me—you will always be my valor!’ It is the life of Christ in us that gives us the very strength to stand in every circumstance and trial. And even more, His life in us looks like longings being fulfilled, joy realized and hopes met. No, our surroundings and situations and seasons may not always reflect this, but ‘Christ In Me’ says right from the get-go, ‘Jesus, you’re the strength that carries through, so I don’t want to live a day without you.’
“There have been many beautiful songs written about us being ‘in Christ’,” adds Christy, “but few that I know of that sing of Christ being ‘in us.’ Both are true and worthy of song!”
Rounding out the EP are two songs first released last fall, including “Come Magnify,” which is a beautifully simple response of heartfelt praise, and “Home,” a song inspired by John 14:23.
Amanda Danziger and Filipe Michael will released part two of their Seasons EP, titled Seasons Instrumental today, January 20, 2023. The project which initially launched on November 4, 2022 was created to emulate cinematic soundscapes, which Danziger describes as devotional worship.
“Devotional worship is a place of listening and stillness,” explains Danziger. “Over the years I have written every song I’ve done with my co-writer Filipe Michael, so I wanted to show that we are a team with our latest project Seasons. Filipe is the sole-composer of this project, while I have written the lyrics and melodies. Seasons Instrumental is going to give the listener a completely different experience — you’ll be able to hear all the nuances and creativity my co-writer put into composing Seasons. I hope listeners go into a quiet place for this experience when it releases.”
Seasons Instrumental – Amanda Danziger & Filipe Michael
Fayetteville, NC — Compatibility is a state in which two things can exist or occur together without problems or conflict. Psalm 133:1 guides us from A Song of Ascents of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
Husband and wife duo David and Tiffany Spencer are a loving example of compatibility. They share their life in unity and offer that example through their new album COMPATIBLE.
COMPATIBLE is an energetic musical experience with an eclectic range of styles. David and Tiffany harmoniously flow with urban contemporary songs and effortlessly coalesce in high-praise churchy moments that elevate the spirit. Their musical message of love and unanimity inspires kinship and reconciliation. Their relationship with each other further exemplifies their life and relationship with Christ.
COMPATIBLE features the current radio single “It’s Already Done,” a traditional roots Gospel favorite and their top 10 BDS Gospel Internet Radio hit single “We Are One.”
“This work blends genres and showcases our versatility as a duet and couple,” says David Spencer. “The album includes our hit singles and Only You, produced by Phillip Bryant (JJ Hairston, Crystal Aiken, Dr. Leonard Scott). Only You is also featured in Crossover, a dramatic movie on Tubi TV.”
COMPATIBLE is distributed by IndieBlue Music and is available now on all digital music outlets.
David and Tiffany are among the few couples in Gospel music who consistently deliver professional musical releases and continue to grow their brand and ministry. They are the rising Gospel duet doing music and life together. Tiffany is a music teacher, and David was recently appointed to the Robeson County Arts Council Board of Directors in Lumberton, NC. Additionally, they are cultivating their children’s love for music and arts. Their three children, Daveah (age 9), David Jr. (age 7), and Amiyah (age 5), are The Spencer Trio, who recently released their debut single “I Can Worship.”
Stephanie Staples announces Love Broke Through, a new album available worldwide on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Singer/songwriter Stephanie Staples’ songs have stirred hearts and lifted weary souls across the world for over twenty years, and her eighth album is her most mature and polished album to date.
Produced by Jeremy Casella and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, Love Broke Through is Staples’ most collaborative album yet, combining Staples’ soaring vocals, soothing melodies, and contemplative lyrics with a star-studded cast of award-winning musicians and artists, including Phil Keaggy, Nathan Dugger, Dave Cleveland, Blair Masters, Paul Eckberg, Ken Lewis, Matt Pierson, Byron House, Matthew Nelson, and Avery Bright.
Love Broke Through combines Staples’ original songwriting with fresh takes on a few classics.
The album will be formally released at an event on January 21st at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. Staples, who toured in the UK in 2022 after several years off the road, is available for booking.
Worship music Collective, Glorious Choir of the Foursquare Gospel Church (Magodo District HQ) has released their debut project “In His Presence” – available today on digital platforms. The 8-track album boasts a collection of powerful praise and worship songs with a guest appearance from contemporary gospel singer, Ethan Otedola.
Led by Olusola Banjo, Glorious Choir is an immensely gifted collective and worship team of Foursquare Gospel Church Magodo (Phase 2). Their new project “In His Presence” is highlighted by anthems such as “Oghene Doh” and “You Alone Deserve My Praise” which are already impacting the lives of many across the country.
“In His Presence” was produced by Daramagic. The album is now available to download/stream on your favorite digital platforms, including Apple Music, Boomplay Music, Spotify, and Others.
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