Matt Redman releases ‘Halfway Empty’, the third single off his anticipated 2023 album. The new song – and its compelling title – explores the idea that when our cup is full to the brim and overflowing, we aren’t even close to the end of God’s grace; it’s not even “halfway empty”.
Matt Redman wrote most of the lyrics in a hospital waiting room as one of his children underwent surgery; a tough moment in which he could practice focusing on the Lord’s kindness and provision.
“I hope that’s what this song will do for other people too – in the middle of our battles and struggles – to help us remember we are constantly held, cared for and provided for,” he says. ‘Halfway Empty’ encourages the Church, reminding us that there has never been a day when the goodness, blessing, and favor of our God didn’t show up in our lives somehow.
There’s an innate gentleness to ‘Halfway Empty’ as it was recorded in an acoustic style, emphasizing the tender heart of God towards his people. Written alongside Quinten Coblentz, Wes Writer and Lynnea, the new single is a worshipful song of remembrance and thanksgiving about the plentiful, lavish, and inexhaustible goodness and grace of God in our lives.
Uty Pius, a veteran gospel music minister, starts the year with a declaration in a song “For My Good.”
Her brand-new scintillating single is this work of artistic and vocal harmony. Her testimony and the inspiration behind the song “For My Good” are meant to inspire everyone to have faith in God and know that ” Everything that was delayed or stolen will be back a hundredfold.
All is working for our good. The psalmist encourages everyone to declare with Joy, everything is working ‘For My Good‘.
Following a successful year in which he had the release of a double project consisting of amazing hit tracks, Dabo Williamskicked off the new year with the release of a groovy single titled “Osobe”.
“Osobe” is a Yoruba phrase which is being translated as “You Said It”. According to Dabo, the song is one borne out of personal experience during a challenging time and therefore serves as an assurance in God’s promise to every believer to trust in His blessings as we diligently follow.
Osobe is produced by Big Vibez and mixed and mastered by Dr Riddim.
Reach Records is celebrating 20 years as a pioneering hip-hop label for CHH artists and a trailblazer for the genre. For two decades, they has introduced an unashamed lifestyle to fans who love Hip-Hop and Jesus! This year they’re taking CHH even further with their new show, “116 Life,” airing Tuesdays 8pm on Holy Culture Radio streaming Sirius XM Channel 154.
The first show aired on January 17th and features an interview with Reach Records co-founders, Lecrae, with CEO Ben Washer who shared how Reach Records started, the origin of “116” as a lifestyle and brand, Lecrae’s early recordings, and his first emcee name. Throughout the interview, they celebrated the past and future of CHH and Reach Records’ growing roster from its founding in 2003 to the present. Since the 116 Movement began, Reach Records roster has grown from its sole artist, multi-award-winning artist, and New York Times best-selling artist, Lecrae, and expanded from original 116 Clique to present which includes Tedashii, Trip Lee, to include Andy Mineo, and newcomers 1K Phew, Wande, Hulvey, WHATUPRG.
“Reach Records’ goal is to reach people and change the way they see the world.” – Lecrae & Ben Washer
Music Director, Songwriter and Recording artiste; Olawale Osewa is out with a single titled ‘My Goal‘.
Olawale Osewa has released a number of singles that has been a blessing to the body of Christ but this new song is different. It is a different kind of sound received directly from the throne of grace.
It’s a song of motivation and encouragement. Everyone has a goal they are pursuing. You might not be where you want to be, but you’ll get there. Hold on to God, don’t give in to the challenges and the tricks of the devil. Just tell yourself, “I WILL REACH MY GOAL”.
This song will surely bless and inspire you to press on toward your goal this year and it’s a good sound to begin the year with.
Minister Toluwalope Adelekun serves God’s purpose in her generation through different platforms. In the ’80s, she was part of an orthodox choir starting from the age of nine (9), and after her salvation encounters at the age of thirteen (13) and up till now, she has had the honor of serving her Lord Jesus Christ via diverse platforms while wearing different functional hats of worship leader, head of the choir, dance instructor for children, divisional head of music, multimedia, audio & video technical, products, etc.
She has had the pleasure of serving in almost all units known to a church – ushering, prayer, evangelism, hospitality, janitorial, decorations, protocol, books, tapes & products; photography & video; accounting, welfare, teaching discipleship classes, preaching, pastoring, pastoral care, village outreach, children’s ministry, etc. under the umbrella of Christian ministries, focused on either or both grassroots and urban communities.
She has also been privileged to have several personal encounters with the God of the holy scriptures which have shaped her life.
And on a recent encounter with the living Christ, she began to receive, write and create songs and has shared the testimony of how she was delivered from death and destruction through the song – ”The Name of Jesus Christ” and the book – ”He’s Still Doing Wonders”.
She’s also a writer and regularly ministers in the music, prayer, discipleship, evangelism, and children ministries; also a Change Management professional with more than fifteen (15) years of working experience in different ICT domains, through leading, collaborating & contributing towards the deploying of customer experience-led solutions and wearing different functional hats in management consulting and volunteering.
Sharing her piece on her latest musical offering, Toluwalope Adelekun shared – ”The ends of the world have dawned upon us, whereupon hell has enlarged its mouth and wickedness has advanced to cruelty.”
”Anyone at all can call on The Name of Jesus Christ and get rescued but the believer’s advantage is to wield that name as an instrument of defense to enforce the government of God on the earth in our daily lives and communities, for us to experience God’s love, joy, righteousness, peace, and prosperity through the Lord Jesus Christ.”
”The believer as part of the body of Christ, can also use the name of Jesus Christ as the authority to continue the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ who was manifest to destroy the works of the devil.”
My belief in the name of Jesus has turned to experiences of triumph through a most difficult period of pain, suffering and trouble that has led to confident, firm and unshaken faith in the living Christ. ”I’m living and breathing today, only because the Name of Jesus Christ works wonders.”
Award-winning Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Natalie Grant put a spiritual stamp on “You Will Be Found” from the celebrated musical-turned-movie Dear Evan Hansen.
Enlisting the help of acclaimed singer/songwriter Cory Asbury, Grant’s moving version of the hope-filled ballad is available HERE.
“The first time I ever heard this song, I was so overcome with how it just made me think of the message of the Gospel. The lyrics immediately made me think of the love of Jesus and how it has the ability to find every single one of us. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done, there’s never a moment that you are so far gone that the love of God can’t find you,” Grant says. “I feel like I have the opportunity, not only to let the love of God find me, but to then let the love of God shine through me so I can carry that light and that love to so many people who need to know the message that no matter who you are, when you’re broken and on the ground, you will be found.”
You Will Be Found – Natalie Grant Feat. Cory Asbury
BEC Recordings’ chart-topping singer/songwriter Tasha Layton appeared on Huckabee this past weekend. Layton offered up live performances of her No. 1 hits “Look What You’ve Done” and “How Far.” Watch Huckabee Saturdays 8/7c and again Sundays 9/8c exclusively on TBN.
A big move for Reach Records is the inclusion of Tedashii‘s single “Get Out My Way” ft Lecrae in Apple’s iPhone 14 “Action Mode” commercial.
The song, selected from his Never Fold album (2019) was played in an advertisement that aired on January 9th during the NCAA National Championship game between the TCU Horned Frogs and Georgia Bulldogs.
“So I turn on the game, and this happens!!!” shared Tedashii excitedly on Instagram. “The new commercial from Apple for the iPhone 14 features my song ‘Get Out My Way.’ Tell Lecrae we got one lol!”
The eclectic Christian artist has released a cover of Kelis’ “Caught Out There.” It is the first single from his forthcoming EP “Under The Influence Of Love. (Acoustic Soul).”
HeIsTheArtist is a trailblazing Christian singer and songwriter who has had hit songs across the globe. His catalog of eclectic releases has enjoyed over 350K Spotify streams, also topping international iTunes charts from South Africa to the United Kingdom. Starting the New Year off on a high note, he has announced his latest single, a cover of the emotionally charged and energetic song “Caught Out There” by Kelis. Released on January 16th, 2023, it is the perfect complement to commemorate the birthday of Civil Rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The track is from HeIsTheArtist’s forthcoming EP to be released in March, “Under the Influence of Love (Acoustic Soul).”
From Christian/Gospel to Jazz, Dance, and more, HeIsTheArtist is known for experimenting with different genres, in order to create meaningful music that truly makes an impact. HITA constantly shows love to his favorite artists and uses their music as the creative focal point of his own work. In fact, his Jazz mash-up of Britney Spears and Snoh Aalegra went on to become a #1 iTunes hit.
HeIsTheArtist is a Fall 2022 Finalist in the World Songwriting Awards, for his song, “God Is on My Mind.”
Heistheartist (He Is The Artist)
He is an American Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, NY. Formerly a secular neo-soul singer signed to “Bentley Records” under his biological name “LeeMann Bassey,” Heistheartist discovered that his true calling was with the Lord after hearing an inspiring sermon by TD Jakes online one day. That day he was inspired to teach the world about the Lord as TD Jakes did with his Sermon but through music.
