Today, multi-award-winning and platinum-selling artist UNITED releases an expanded edition of their latest album “Are We There Yet?” featuring a collection of songs about journey – exploring the challenges, heartache, and magnificence of this life of faith.
The 21-track project represents the first time the group was able to gather together as a band after two years of distance to bring the songs to life.
It includes new versions of “Chariot,” “‘Know You Will,” and “Have Mercy On Me Now,” among other favorites from UNITED’s 2022 release, as well as brand-new video content. Listen to the expanded edition of “Are We There Yet?” here.
When reflecting upon the release, UNITED considers that “There are times in life where we don’t even have the breath to whisper, spun into a cruel chaos winding the life from within us. There are times in life where it’s easy to look around and shout our gratitude and declare that God is good.
And there are times in life where both realities co-exist. Life is beautifully plaited with light and dark, and grey. But through it all, we are still here, hanging onto the promise we read of in Philippians, that He who began a good work in us will complete it! ‘Are We There Yet?’ embodies the feeling of ‘all this future.’”
UNITED recently wrapped their multi-city co-headline Tomlin UNITED tour, performing for packed arenas in major markets around the nation. Heralded as one of the biggest Christian music tours of 2022 with 34 dates in total and a quarter million attendees, the Tomlin UNITED Tour provided an intimate night of worship, where fans joined together to experience some of the biggest songs that have shaped modern faith today.
Cochren & Co. debuts their sophomore album titled Running Home. This collection reminds listeners of the fact that Jesus will always meet you where you are, whether that’s a parking lot or in the middle of the night – not just within the four walls of a church on Sunday morning. The songs on this album are rich both musically and lyrically.
“Running Home” is the title track of Cochren & Co.’s new collection. This song is upbeat and energetic, and perfectly displays worship leader Michael Cochren’s rich vocals. This song easily sets the tone for the rest of the album.
“Thank God For Sunday Morning”, a previously released single, reminds listeners that no matter what you walk through, the Lord always has His arms opened wide, waiting for you to come back to Him. In keeping up with the theme of running back home, this song also points back to Cochren & Co.’s hit song “Church (Take Me Back)” and really highlights not only Cochren’s testimony but all of our stories as well.
“Parking Lot”, while an unconventional title, is a song that helps remind listeners that Jesus can meet you anywhere. This track is also a perfect fit to the message that Cochren is wanting to share with his listeners. Jesus will meet you right where you are – no matter what you are going through or what you have done. All you have to do is call out to Him.
With Running Home, Cochren & Co. continues to release music that is both spiritually uplifting but also catchy and energetic. This set of ten tracks points to the reminder that no matter how far we are from home, God is always calling us back and is waiting for us with arms open wide, if we choose to call out to Him. Cochren & Co.’s new album, Running Home is out now, so be sure to stream it today!
Today, 11x Stellar Award Winner, Pastor Mike Jr., (affectionately known as PMJ) releases the highly anticipated new album, IMPOSSIBLE. IMPOSSIBLE marks the second release under the new partnership between Black Smoke Music Worldwide, Motown Gospel and Capitol CMG’s Re:Think. IMPOSSIBLE is available now wherever music is sold and streamed.
Dubbed “The New King of Urban Inspiration,” the brand-new album, IMPOSSIBLE, features 15 stand-out tracks of encouragement with Pastor Mike’s signature sound, trap music cadences, and lyrical mastery. IMPOSSIBLE boasts standout collaborations with Tamela Mann, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, James Fortune, Adia, 1K Phew, Tvinci and Angela McClure.
The album’s lead single and title track, “IMPOSSIBLE (feat. James Fortune)” is a song that has captured the hearts of many over the last three years during moments of spontaneous worship at his church, Rock City Church, in Birmingham, AL. “IMPOSSIBLE” featuring James Fortune is currently top ten on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart.
“In my life, I’ve always wrestled with anxiety and sometimes depression, so I overthink and don’t know how to live in the moment. Now, for the first time in my life, I am living in the moment and I’m grateful for all that God is doing – it’s winning season!” shares Pastor Mike Jr.
Album track, “Blk Sheep Freestyle” was inspired by something Pastor Mike Jr. said during his acceptance speech at the 36th Annual Stellar Awards, the first time he was named Artist of the Year. Pastor Mike Jr., shared, “I always felt like the black sheep of my family. My sister graduated at the top of her class. My brother was the first player in 30 years to get a full football scholarship to Florida State. And I was the guy always getting into trouble.” After being flooded with messages with people saying they felt the same way he turned the phrase, “black sheep” into something positive.
Fan favorite track, “Winning” leads the album, as a declaration for 2023. Pastor Mike Jr. aims to remind all that God can blow your mind. This song serves as a bold affirmation for years to come.
Motown Gospel Co-Executive Director, EJ Gaines, shares, “Pastor Mike, Jr. is one of few artists who can draw new fans to gospel music while fortifying the richness of the genre. His new album, IMPOSSIBLE, is the perfect blend of creativity and versatility— full of faith, inspiration, and feel-good music.”
“Our partnership with Motown Gospel has been incredibly successful and we are on track for the biggest release from Pastor Mike Jr.,” shares Kerry Douglas, Founder and CEO of Black Smoke Music Worldwide.
The Gaither Vocal Band brings their time-tested, GRAMMY-winning talents to Love Songs — a new EP out today via Gaither Music Group.
Delivered just in time for Valentine’s Day, the five-member group has recorded beautiful renditions of some of their favorite, classic love songs as an expression of adoration for their wives, who have supported and encouraged them through everyday life and amidst busy touring schedules.
On Love Songs, Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith — who’ve earned a 2023 GRAMMY nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album for 2022’s Let’s Just Praise The Lord — combine their unmistakable harmonies for sweet interpretations of these treasured standards, celebrating and honoring the women who stand beside them daily.
Bill Gaither and Gordon Mote produced Love Songs. Videos accompanying the EP’s six tracks will be released throughout the month of February on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel, the Gaither Music Facebook page, Apple Music and other video streaming platforms.
Fast-rising energetic female Nigerian gospel rapper, recording artiste and songwriter, KarlaGod kick off the New Year with a brand new EP project tagged, “G.U.T.S”.
In her words; “This six(6)-track project is dedicated to everyone who grew up in the street and for those who are still in the street all to the glory of God.”
Karla is a gospel music songwriter, and singer. Her zeal and desire for God’s will over the world and people are reflected in her works.
This new EP project comprises powerful songs and rap singles.
“Joy Comes in the Morning,” the much-anticipated new album from Beauty Obodo is finally out and available on all major music streaming platforms worldwide.
The new project marks the first new album from the Contemporary Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter in 5 years following her sophomore LP “My Hallelujah Praise” which dropped in 2018.
“Joy Comes in the Morning” is an uplifting 14-track collection featuring songs of worship, adoration, affirmation, praise, and thanksgiving. It includes previously released singles such as the widely-received ballad “Teach Me Your Path (Help to Me to Love You),” “I Thank You Lord” and “Gracious God (ft Moses Swaray), as well as brand new songs sure to be a blessing to listeners.
According to Beauty Obodo, the new album’s inspiration is anchored on the scripture Psalm 30:5 which highlights that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Each song on the project carries a unique message reassuring us of God’s overwhelming love and perfect will for us. It’s also a tool for inspiration for anyone in difficult times.
“Joy Comes in the Morning” is available now to download/stream on Apple Music, Spotify, Boomplay Music, and Other major digital platforms.
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
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