Village Lights trio drops new music with “King Of Salvation.”
Village Lights is comprised of Sarah Kroger, Ike Ndolo and Ricky Vazquez and are based out of Nashville and Arizona. Earlier this year, the band released their debut self-titled EP, which introduced their heartbeat; one of unity, inclusivity and reconciliation wrapped in worshipful devotion. Seeing themselves as more than a band, but rather a movement for those who seek justice in our world and Church.
Carry,” the latest in a string of inspired new singles from Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer, is now available. A tender song of gratitude acknowledging the depth of God’s fatherly love towards His children, the track features acclaimed singer/songwriter JJ Heller.
Penned by Dummer along with Tim Timmons, Steve Fee and Brad Burke, “Carry” was co-produced by Dummer and Brent Milligan. Resting in the knowledge that “There is no season, no sin, and no sorrow/To keep You from carrying me in Your arms,” the message of the single resonates deeply with Dummer.
“It might seem clichéd, but I’m often reminded of the old ‘Footprints’ poster, because it’s true; God really has carried me—and each of us together—through so much difficulty, hurt and wrestling in this life,” he shares. “Only when we look back on the road we’ve traveled can we see that. Ultimately, it’s genuine communion and closeness with God that we all seek, so with this in mind we wrote ‘Carry’ as a delicate song—almost a lullaby—to remind us that God, as the Father He is, desires to carry us through the challenges we face.”
“Having worked together on the video for The City Harmonic’s ‘Holy (Wedding Day)’ years ago, I couldn’t help but hear JJ Heller’s voice on ‘Carry,’” Dummer adds of the duet. “I’m thrilled we had the opportunity to work together again on this song.”
“Carry” marks Dummer’s third new single this year and arrives on the heels of last month’s “The Gospel Is Rest.” The latter track features acclaimed duo Land of Color and offers a balm for weary souls in the throes of troubled times. Additionally, Dummer’s “Expectation” released in July, the energetic hit single proclaiming Christ’s promises and His kingdom to come. All three songs will be featured on Dummer’s full-length studio recording set for release next year.
Elias Dummer co-founded and fronted one of Canada’s most acclaimed worship bands, The City Harmonic. As the group’s principal songwriter, he helped pen such hits as “Holy (Wedding Day)” and “Mountaintop,” as well as “Manifesto,” which served as the theme song for 2011’s National Day of Prayer and was the walkup music for Major League Baseball player Seth Smith. The City Harmonic earned 12 GMA Canada Covenant Awards and a Juno Award (Canada’s GRAMMY® equivalent), before disbanding in 2017.
Dummer released his solo debut, The Work Vol. I, in 2019 and was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2020 Covenant Awards. In addition, his debut single, “Enough,” spent 26 weeks on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart. With more than 65 million lifetime streams to date, Dummer’s music—both as a solo artist and with The City Harmonic—appeared on charts in more than 30 countries around the world in 2020 alone.
Multi-award-winning and platinum-selling artist HillsongUNITED announced the release of their brand new digital single, “Sure Thing.” Out now with accompanying music video, “Sure Thing” is a powerful dedication to the unwavering foundation that is the love of God. Listen to the new song here and watch the visual below.
Through soaring melodies, the new song brings into contrast the unsteady nature of the world and the solid dependability of Jesus’ grace and God’s Kingdom. “Sure Thing” suggests that while storms, wind and earthquakes render shaky ground, faith and divine providence offers steady reprieve. “Empires may fold/Pillars fail people fall/But Your word still stands,” the song conveys, “…all other ground is sinking sand.”
Produced by Nathaniel Redekop and Danniebelle Whippy and directed by Ricardo Guzman, the music video was filmed between Sydney and Los Angeles and seeks to highlight faith as the only constant in a world that is ever changing. Between flashes of earthly elements and daily life, from nature to concrete buildings, a wanderer is lifted from the ground as the chorus swells—seemingly transformed by the music. By the end, everything has turned upside down—an allusion to the upside-down nature of the Kingdom of God.
“’Sure Thing’ is a prayerful declaration that reminds us of the truth based in God’s word and that we live in a world where everything that can be shaken will be shaken,” says UNITED member Jonathon “JD” Douglass. “But God’s word and purpose for our lives are good and will remain. It’s a song that we can sing with boldness and trust in the fact that, whatever is going on around us, we can have confidence that God is still in control. We can trust that Jesus is stronger than any challenge or circumstance we may face. ‘Sure Thing’ is about making the decision to not do this journey of life on our own–so that we don’t get caught up in the sinking sand in life that can leave us confused, disoriented and full of fear. Instead, we can build our lives on the solid rock that is Jesus and His word. On that rock, we can look to the future with the knowledge that He is working all things together for good. Our prayer is that this song will give you confidence and faith in Jesus, for He is our sure thing.”
It was recently announced that Chris Tomlin and UNITED will co-headline their long-awaited 2022 “Tomlin UNITED” Tour which includes 33 dates across the U.S., making stops in major markets including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Miami and two shows in the New York area. Anticipated to be the biggest Christian music tour of the year, the Tomlin UNITED Tour will welcome thousands of fans each night to worship together and experience songs that have shaped modern faith today.
Centricity Music hip hop artist PEABOD drops new music with “My Favorite Part.” The official music video can be viewed below.
Known for his “happy raps,” clever wordplay, and catchy production, Seattle native Isaac Peabody puts an infectious new spin on the hip hop genre. Known by the stage name PEABOD, he makes the hip hop genre accessible to a wider audience and fills it with a long-overdue dose of fun relatability. Loaded with talent and infectious energy, PEABOD is a musical sensation listeners will be eager to call friend.
“My Favorite Part” is available now to download or stream.
Multi award-winning Nigeria-UK based Recording Gospel Artiste, Legal practitioner/adviser & singer – Titi Sowemimo popularly known as T2 4 Real Grace returns with a brand new hymn titled – ”Matchless King”.
The new single – Matchless King is taken off her original Titi Hymnal Collections inspired in moments of solitude and intimate personal fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
Sharing her thoughts on the new release, T2 4 Real Grace speaks:”Matchless King is one of my original hymns done at National RCCG UK Graduations events. It hasn’t been released to the public domain or on any audio platforms, it’s my original song composition and now released to the glory of God to bless the world. I am simply pointing you to Jesus as the Matchless King. I want you to reflect on His Authority, sovereignty, His greatness, His throne, His courts, His kingdom that has no ending, His Government, His reign, His passion, His Word, resurrection, justice, and His soon return.
Who is He to you, what is the Matchless King saying to you, what scriptures bring your attention to Jesus as the King and majesty of Heaven? Enjoy the beauty, ambience, presence, glory, peace, healing, and much more of the King of Kings, through this beautiful instrumental violin production. Take the time to also reflect on who you are in Jesus Christ. Live in the consciousness that you are a king and a priest in Jesus Christ, begin to administrate, legislate and take territories and gates as His Holy Spirit teaches you to navigate your spiritual path and life’s journeys.
As you listen and enjoy Matchless King, take the time to reflect on his grace and love for humanity.”
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. – 1 Peter 2:5Prior to the release of ”Matchless King”, Titi has released beautiful singles like: My Mama Oh featuring Joel Eze, I’m Alive, Heaven, You are My Audience, Jesus, Great God (Reloaded), Celebrate The King.
Original violin production, arrangement and production on Matchless King by Mr.Theophilus Oghenewogaga.
Gospel music minister Judikay is out with a new single off the stables of EeZee Conceptz Global. She aptly titles this one “Your Grace.”
The single speaks of the love and grace of God that gives the enablement to live the abundant life through faith in Christ Jesus. She further acknowledges that we cannot accomplish anything without the grace, and finally breaks into worship celebrating the gift of grace.
“Your grace overwhelms me, your love overwhelms me, who am I without your grace?” Judikay sings.
The new single is coming on the heels of the September release “Nothing is too Hard for You” which features COZA’s The Gratitude. In January, she released the Folk music laced “Jesus is Coming.” and followed up with “I Bow,” her second release for the year 2021.
The song is dropping today, 26th of October, as Judikay celebrates her birthday! What better way to celebrate her birthday than gratitude and acknowledgement of the grace of God in her story!
DJ ERNESTY is one Nigeria’s undisputed strictly gospel music disc jockey (DJ), whose vision is to take the gospel to the mainstream with anointed sounds and lyrics that get people on their feet in high praise party!
As one of the most sought after gospel disc jockey, his mixtapes and music cuts across genres and cultures. He refers to the audience as the ‘congregation’ and the turntable as his ‘pulpit’.
After serving as a regular club and party DJ for few years, he encountered the Jesus, and things took a new turn for him. “I had an option of quitting disc jockeying, but God showed me a vision and the future of gospel music and put this vision in my heart to carry it through the hurdles. “The vision is to create the identity and propagate the gospel through music and influence the normal culture and traditional practices.
introducing Meeky James is a fast rising gospel Music artiste whose vision is to take the gospel through music to the world.
Turn Up is an Afrobeat Gospel Song which emphasizes thanksgiving, praise to God for his blessings in our lives during good and tough times. Visuals was recorded at the debut edition of PRAISE RAVE with DJ Ernesty in Abuja Nigeria.
Following the release of Holy Spirit Come, Derin Bello makes an appearance with a new single titled Mighty God.
Derin Bello is a strong worship anthem and a “MUST ADD” to every worship set and playlist. The message puts all focus on God, a pour out in honor of who he is.
Derin is a multi-award-winning artist with multiple albums and successful singles like Wonderland, Fagbara rehan, and Holy Spirit Come. Mighty God, her latest worship release, was recorded live at Flato Theatre in Ontario Canada with industry leaders Dee Jones and Danny Duncan on production and audio engineering.
With her warm velvety smooth vocals and range, Derin Bello continues to cement her reputation as a strong stand-out artist, that won’t compromise on musicality.
Nana Abayie, a renowned US based Ghanaian worshipper has featured fast rising Ghanaian gospel artiste Kofi Peprah in a latest single titled ‘’Redeemed’’.
‘’Redeemed’’ is a declaration of freedom and liberation from the plots of the enemy and gives an assurance to believers of the saving power of Jesus Christ through His death and resurrection.
According to Nana Abayie, ‘’Redeemed’’ was inspired by the Holy Spirit and He hopes the lyrics will be words of affirmation and announce freedom to everyone who listens to it.
‘’Redeemed’’ was recorded and produced in Ghana by Seven records. The masterpiece is now available on all digital music platforms.
The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out on October 19th in Nashville, Tennessee. The show, under the banner Stronger Together, aired October 22nd exclusively on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. To watch the 52nd Dove Awards on-demand on the TBN app, click here. You can view the winners list here.
Performers include Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, Natalie Grant, KB ft. Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne ft. Donnie McClurkin, The Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music, Jonathan McReynolds ft. Mali, We The Kingdom, CeCe Winans, and Zach Williams.
You can watch Maverick City Music’s performance below.
