Grammy, Billboard Music, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning musician and songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard shares her album HYMNS via Motown Gospel. The new LP finds Cobbs Leonard going bigger and bolder than ever before, reimagining classic hymns of love and grace with a series of sweeping, ambitious arrangements that draw on everything from worship and gospel to country, pop, and R&B.
HYMNS was captured in front of a live audience of more than 3,000 at The Greenwood Oasis on the campus of New Life Southeast in Chicago and features a number of guests, including Jennifer Hudson, Kierra Sheard, Mary Mary, The Walls Group, and more.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard recently garnered two Dove Award nominations for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for her strength and perseverance anthem “Gotta Believe” and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for “Lift Every Voice.” She originally recorded “Gotta Believe” as part of NPR Morning Edition’s Song Project, a series launched during lockdown to provide an outlet for artists to write and perform an original song as a way to reflect the times. In an interview about the song’s origins, Tasha opened up about some of her personal struggles, including losing family and friends to the COVID pandemic.
Paul Wilbur celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his ‘Holy Fire’ album with a Deluxe edition! The album came out of Wilbur’s passion for the Presence and move the Holy Spirit to burn like a fire in the Church, and from a hunger for His presence.
The title track, ‘Holy Fire’, came to Wilbur in a dream. As he woke up and wrote the lyrics to the song, the rest of the album followed.
‘Holy Fire’ is still relevant for the church today, bringing songs of revival and passion for us to carry into the next twenty-five years and beyond.
Gospel singer and songwriter Nike Adegoke finally drops her debut album “One Word”.
The songs on this album began their journey when Nike was only nine years old and tell the inspirational story of her growth and relationship with God.
Nike has been writing songs since she was a child. By the time she was a teenager, she was singing in fellowship groups like TOM club and in Christian youth concerts.
She hopes that by sharing her testimonies and how they’ve grown her relationship with God, she can inspire others to do the same.
A beautiful testimony to Nike’s life and faith
One of the most influential parts of Nike’s life and relationship with God was her struggle with infertility. For eight years, Nike and her husband, Tobi, award-winning choir director and producer of TobiKeyz Productions, could not have a child.
Nike never lost her faith. She continued to trust God and now has two beautiful children, a girl and a boy. This powerful story inspired her album as she worships God through her art. She wants her story to help others maintain their hope and faith, even during hard times.
Nike has four decades of music experience dedicated to the praise and worship of God. Her inspirational songs have been changing lives for a long time. Her new album “One Word” will be the culmination of her lifetime of praise and testimony. Each track was thoughtfully and carefully written with her faith in mind.
Her album is produced by TobiKeyz Productions based in the United States. She can be found on Instagram under @nikezmusic and Facebook as Nike.
Nike is currently nominated for Rhema Awards 2022 as “OUTSTANDING FEMALE GOSPEL SONGWRITER”. Her new album ‘ONE WORD’ also is nominated for “OUTSTANDING GOSPEL ALBUM OF EXCELLENCE’.
GRAMMY-winning vocal powerhouse Naomi Raine releases ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions’ via TRIBL Records. The LP re-imagines six songs from her stellar solo album ‘Journey,’ released in July, and features her most vulnerable songwriting yet as she tackles issues such as marriage, motherhood, mental health and more with 100% authenticity. On the intimate ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions’ LP, Naomi strips these songs down to their core, showcasing her innate ability to effectively portray faith through hardship in her music. Listen to ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions,’ here: orcd.co/journeyacoustic
“‘Journey’ has been the soundtrack of my life,” says Naomi. “These songs are so special to me that I just couldn’t let it go. So, I decided to sing a few of the songs from a different space and present you with a stripped down version of ‘Journey.’ I hope this project pulls you just a little further down the road I’ve traveled with Jesus, and I pray it inspires you and your journey with Him too!
Raine is a GRAMMY, Billboard Music, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist. On ‘Journey’ (7.8), Naomi plays with sounds of pop, R&B and more as she explores the most difficult events of her life while leaning on her faith, persevering through her struggles with God’s help. On ‘Journey: Acoustic Sessions,’ Naomi strips away the musical elements that filled ‘Journey,’ leaning into her relatable lyrics and powerhouse vocals and putting her universally relatable messages at the forefront.
Naomi will perform two songs on Fox & Friends this Saturday (10.8). Tune-in via your local Fox station at 9 AM ET. She’ll also make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Nashville’s historic stage on Saturday, October 29. Her song “Jireh,” which she wrote for Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music, is nominated for “Song Of The Year” at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, which will air Friday, October 21st at 8 PM ET. For more information on all things Naomi Raine, visit naomirainemusic.com.
Award-winning, American-Israeli artist Joshua Aaron recently released the first album in history to be recorded live at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. The record, “LIVE at the GARDEN TOMB” includes the first released version of the Hebrew-translated, chart-topping, Elevation Worship and Kari Jobe song “The Blessing.”
Inspired by scriptures John 17:20-23, Matthew 6:9-13 and Mark 12:28-31, “LIVE at the GARDEN TOMB” tells the story of a Jewish Savior who came to die, but rose again. The album was recorded on a night when Jerusalem believers gathered from all over Israel and the nations to sing songs of hope in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.
“After well over two years of planning, preparing, and rehearsing, nothing could hold us back from singing GOD’s praises at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem! Not COVID, not even threats of terrorism just a few hundred meters away at the Damascus Gate,” Joshua Aaron said. “We felt supernaturally protected that night knowing we were safely held in the hands of the Almighty (and with ten Israeli soldiers patrolling outside the Garden Tomb Gate!).”
The “us” Joshua Aaron is referring to includes collaborations with his long-time friend and world-renown middle eastern instrumentalist, Yaron Cherniak, five-time Dove Award winner Aaron Shust and Israel’s own darling worship leader, Shilo Ben Hod. The artist wrote 7 of the 13 songs on “LIVE at the GARDEN TOMB” with Aaron Shust, Jesse Reeves (How Great is Our God), Krissy Nordhoff, Jamie Hilsden and more. Joshua Aaron and team have already received beautiful responses from listeners around the globe.
“My hope is that you will be blessed as you hear these songs recorded LIVE that memorable evening,” Joshua Aaron said. “In the midst of the chaos around the world, I pray you see Yeshua, the Risen Savior, Messiah, King of all, and feel the sense of reality that He was, He is and He soon will come again. Amen.”
SEU Worship releases their 13-track live recorded album, Heart Cry, available today. Recorded live on the campus of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fl., SEU Worship’s new album focuses on the deep relationship with God and the Holy Spirit. Celebrating the release today, the live video performance of “Monday Morning Faith” is debuting on YouTube in addition to other live performances (see below).
“How often do we go to church on Sunday and fail to perpetually carry the same level of worship into our week,” asks SEU Worship leader Dan Rivera about the song “Monday Morning Faith.” “This song is an invitation to worship God in our daily activities and devotion.”
The song is also the subject matter of a YouVersion The Bible App 3-day devotional series that kicks off today. The devotional series features narrated audio and teaching videos along with the band going live on their socials on the next three Mondays this month. Click here to join the teaching series.
Rivera adds about the mission of SEU Worship and the new album, “At SEU, we’re passionate about students discovering their divine design. In the writing and production process of these songs, we get a firsthand experience of people finding their unique God-given characteristics and talents. With Heart Cry, we wanted to invite listeners into our loud and expectant environment, where our praise is full of vitality and passion.”
Unique in its own way, SEU Worship is not part of a church base, but a college campus. Many of the songs featured on Heart Cry are written and produced alongside students at the university keeping the sound and message culturally relevant to their target audience.
The two-time GMA Dove Award®-winning hip hop duo Social Club Misfits drops their latest album today. Everyone Loves A Comeback Story (listen HERE), is a twelve-song project inspired by John 12:9-11 offering songs about redemption, new life, and new beginnings.
The songs are also a reminder that just when you think your story is over, God is planning your comeback.
“This is our fifth major label album and we believe with all confidence that it’s the best thing that we have ever done,” shares the duo comprised of Martin Santiago (Marty) and Fernando Miranda (Fern). “We set out to establish new standards for ourselves and our music and we think you’ll be happily surprised at what we’ve brought you on Everyone Loves A Comeback Story. This year marks the 10th anniversary for Social Club Misfits and it feels like we are just getting started!”
The album showcases a wide array of guest artists, such as the lead track “Who That Is” featuring famed South Florida rapper DJ Laz, and its official music video can be seen below. Other songs include Jon Keith, Torey D’Shaun, Jordan Feliz, Evvie McKinney, and Ryan Ellis. Known for their collaborations, Marty and Fern have also previously worked with Lecrae, NF, Jordin Sparks, Crowder, Tauren Wells, Jeremy Camp, and Blanca, to name a few.
In their decade-long career, Social Club Misfits has achieved 350M global career streams and have been featured on MTV and Sway In The Morning, as well as within Revolt, Huffington Post, Rapzilla, and Telemundo.
Everyone Loves A Comeback Story – Social Club Misfits
A new expanded edition of the popular project, Avalon Worship, is now available.
The project released today, September 30, 2022, includes a total of sixteen tracks – eleven studio recording and five live recordings.
The talented worship ensemble will make high-profile appearances to support the release of the expanded offering including TBN’s Huckabee, Daystar, along with First Baptist, Dallas, TX.
Recently, Avalon Worship led worship at the Experience Worship Conference in Orlando, FL, thrilling the audience and blessing hearts.
Long admired for show-stopping, mega-hits like “Testify To Love,” “Can’t Live A Day,” and “Adonai,” the American Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated pop vocal group surprised industry and fans alike when they announced their new name, new project and new musical direction – Avalon Worship.
Produced by Don Koch and released on Red Street Records, the project – Avalon Worship – reflects who they are as individuals as well as a worship collective.
The expanded edition of Avalon Worship includes both original recordings as well as worship covers of some of the most well-known songs sung in churches every weekend, all carried by the group’s signature, powerhouse vocals.
Powerful and poignant, each track was handpicked to reflect a personal cry for God to draw near. More than a collection of songs, Avalon Worship is faith extending outward to be a blessing to all who hear it.
Produced by Don Koch and released on Red Street Records, the project is available now at all digital retailers.
Atlanta rapper, producer, and designer, WHATUPRG’s, name is synonymous with innovation and authenticity. His trademark combination of Latin rhythms, trap hip-hop, flawless lyricism, and captivating storytelling has enshrined him as an elite amongst his peers emerging from the Christian music scene. Still, his art is too eclectic for the limits of any sub-genre.
After releasing two singles “KIDS,” and “PRAISE!,” WHATUPRG invites listeners to experience the ever-evolving world of NEW HOLLYWOOD! His new album, NEW HOLLYWOOD, captures the quintessential nature of what listeners truly desire from the musical artform: an experience in which the trained artist channels his or her ability to respond to deep human emotion. Each track is a visceral experience. Every chord, bassline, lyric, and melody contributes a delicate stroke of paint to the album’s canvas of human experience. An aural and visual masterpiece that is just as much specific as it is universal.“New Hollywood is a place where you don’t have to act and you can just be yourself. Being yourself is enough!” shares RG. “I wanted to create music that could be a friend for people. I wanted to help them know when they hit rock bottom, even then, they’re not alone.”
Sonically, on New Hollywood, there are masterful records like the first single, “KIDS,” which carries the album’s thesis, chanting “We don’t pretend no more” and “kids don’t die we go up high”, over punching 808 drums and haunting synths. The star-studded song, “PRAISE,” marked his second song released from New Hollywood and features WHATUPRG alongside nine CHH artists: Foggieraw, Ty Brasel, Parris Chariz, NOT KLYDE, 1K Phew, Aha Gazelle, 350, Kaleb Mitchell, and a brand-new verse from NOBIGDYL. WHATUPRG released the original audio after a stroke of inspiration led him to rally collaborators to record the song. In just 24 hours, the song was recorded, mixed, mastered, and released on SoundCloud, just in time for the celebration of his 25th birthday earlier this year.
The albums stand out record “HUMAN” takes the listener outside the conventional rap production style featuring WHATUPRG’s confessional riff over guitar chords. The lyrics, “You clear the storm in my mind, you bring me back to life,” and “If I show you the worst [of me] would you stay and rock and roll?” showcase his innovative wordplay. The record finishes with a back and forth featuring rapper Rhomar Jessie. The two float back and forth with lines like, “It feels like they killin’ innocence for the hell of it, separating kids from their parents ‘cause they immigrants” and “Coulda been the next Malcolm X, Dr. King but I’m tucked in my bed while I sleep on my dreams.” Each line describes their anguish watching the troubles of the world and feeling helpless to do more.
“NEED YOU” finds RG processing his desire to be holy but feeling far from it. He describes trying to process life and getting stuck in the dark. “Hella jaded, medicated, I’m surprised I’m still alive all the things I’ve taken.” and “I’m surprised I still believe in God, I gotta say it,” he raps. “On NEED YOU, I’m declaring to God that I need Him”.
On “MELATONIN,” electric guitars carry WHATUPRG’s haunting melodies as he chants “when I’m up all morning tossing and turning, I been up losing sleep, all this melatonin takes me up slowly take me up slowly, please.” Processing his internal struggles and the strife of the outside world has left him unable to sleep. This record is the soundtrack to those sleepless nights.
Drug abuse, deep feelings of loneliness, and the need to truly experience love, are all central themes to the album. New Hollywood is the Gospel according to WHATUPRG. Through powerful sonic delivery, listeners will experience a creative powerhouse transparently aligning with a generation questioning their responsibility to make the world a better place as well as the true peace all followers of Jesus hope to find through faith. To all who are weary and heavy burdened, welcome to NEW HOLLYWOOD.
