Diadem Multimedia International (DMI) frontline minstrel, Minister Tinuade rounds off the year with the release of a brand new single and music video titled “Grateful.”
She says, “Looking back to God’s extreme faithfulness over the years calls for a deliberate response to Him in gratitude. His love and grace brought me to where I am today and I’m so indebted to Him.
“So I invite you friends to join in, raising an altar of gratitude in praise to our good God. Remember, the more grateful you are, the more beauty you will see.”
You’ll get a blast of joy with “A Chaotic Christmas” hosted by Tasha Layton and Michael Tait! Premiering on Thursday, December 15, “A Chaotic Christmas” is a vibrant musical show that will inspire joy and laughter for the whole family. Filled with bright colors and big costumes, you won’t want to miss Tasha and Michael along with special guests Danny Gokey, Jon Reddick, Brandon Heath, and a full orchestra as they sort out the chaos and cozy up to the true meaning of Christmas!
“I’m most excited for people to experience JOY watching this special. I think when the weight of the world comes upon our shoulders the first thing to go is joy. So you can hear some incredible Christmas music together with these fun skits and hopefully you’ll experience the joy of the season along with my co-host Michael Tait and I.” — Tasha Layton
“Let’s never forget the meaning of Christmas – I still say ‘Merry Christmas’ as Christ is the meaning of Christmas. I’m super thrilled to be joining Tasha Layton for this special night that will bring families together in that old Christmas variety show style to celebrate this season.” – Michael Tait
Lecrae shared the live video for “Deconstruction,” which can be viewed below. The recording is live from Vevo Studios New York. Lecrae shares about the release:
The teaser for Lecrae’s ‘Church Clothes 4’ album is yet another example of the GRAMMY-winning rapper’s endearing self-awareness. Staged as a faux podcast interview, the entire concept pokes fun at Lecrae’s faith-based rap. “The truth is, you can’t have the righteous without the ratchet,” he proclaims at one point. Truth is, the Houston dude’s never been afraid to look deep within. His 2020 album ‘Restoration’ explored personal identity, specifically ruminating on things that obscure one’s true self. Standout track “Self Discovery” linked the impact of the slave trade on his African ancestors to the insidious fallout of a non-relationship with his own father. The last time we worked with Lecrae was for a special Ctrl.At.Home session shot in Atlanta at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. This time we’re celebrating the finalé of his ‘Church Clothes’ series. “I think every great story has a final chapter,” he says. Wise words from a wise man.
Deconstruction (Live Session From Vevo Ctrl) – Lecrae
Songwriter and record label boss Mama Tee returns with a Hebrew and English version of her Christmas song titled “Shalom Elohim Alaich” (Peace Unto You). This project was a collaboration between recording artist Raphael Emeka and a team he had been working with from Israel for some of his previous releases. This song takes us back to the birth of Jesus using a combination of Hebrew and English to describe the purpose of Christmas!
Mama Tee wanted the song in Hebrew, because the old testament was written in Hebrew. The old testament made frequent references to the coming of Christ. An opportunity to have a song sung in one of the main languages of the Bible was one she couldn’t pass up!
Mama Tee reiterates that the purpose of Christmas is written in John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17 NKJV
The Original song was written by Tolu, composed and produced by Emmanuel Awipi, sung by Rume.
This version sees Raphael Emeka and his wife Ikiomongha Opere team up to deliver the Hebrew parts of the song. The translation was done by David and Yonnah Bronshtein and others.
Raphael Emeka was a worship leader at the Beersheva, Israel, congregation “Nachalat Yeshua” and has published a couple of Hebrew gospel songs during his time serving at the congregation, alongside his PhD studies. Emeka was born and raised in Nigeria and has directed the worship teams of congregations in his country as well as in Ghana, England and Israel during his previous academic studies. Residing in these countries have greatly influenced his music, driving his passion to express God’s unity through our diverse expressions of worship.
Nigerian gospel music minister and songwriter, Aduke Odeniyi introduces her new single “I Dance,” with the release of its official video, available now to stream on YouTube. This marks her second single following her well-received debut “Oru Mbo” which dropped in July 2021.
Produced by Emmajay Strings, “I Dance” is a song of praise that exalts and glorifies God. The mid-tempo tune inspires us to offer thanks, praise, and dance unto God regardless of our circumstances.
Speaking about the song, Aduke said “This song came to me at a difficult time in my life where nothing seemed to be working. No Job, my business was stagnant – the pain and trauma I just can’t describe.”
She continues. “Then it occurred to me I didn’t make it this far on my own. God’s words of joy, healing, breakthrough, peace, mercy, and victory have always been there for me. I began giving God thanks & praises and ever since, I have been dancing in the good time and bad times.
“God is still God in the good times and bad times.” Aduke added, “This is to also remind us that God has crowned us with Glory and honor (Psalm 8:5). He has also given us Beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:3) so ‘I DANCE’”
“God wants us to give thanks in all situations 1 Thessalonians 5:18” She concluded
“I Dance” music video was shot and directed by award-winning video director, Akin Alabi films. Watch below.
Aduke Odeniyi is a gospel singer-songwriter and recording artist who hails from Isanlu-Isin, Kwara State, Nigeria. She is a gospel minister and worship leader whose main focus is “Worship, Reconciliation to God, and speaking the heart of God to men.” She is happily married to Adeola Odeniyi with three (3) beautiful children.
US-Based Nigerian talented gospel music minister and songwriter, Temitope Oyewole offers up the official video for “Opemipo,” her latest album title track.
The Yoruba [a language predominantly spoken in the western region of Nigeria] titled song simply translates to mean “My Praise is Enormous” in the English language.
The song which is a testament to God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness towards Temitope, the singer takes a step further by sharing the testimony behind the song.
She shares, “when I was young, 3 months to be precise, my parent’s hope was lost because I was sick and they said they could see my intestine from my anus.
It was a real battle for them after they had lost their two boys (1st and 2nd born) but today I am alive to praise God and to tell him “Opemipo.”
Temitope Oyewole’s enthusiasm to praise and give glory to God in all situations has been one of the major inspirations in the gospel music industry.
She is unequivocally blessed and anointed with a unique and angelic voice filled with grace.
She released her debut album in August 2020 to set in motion a new dimension to her gospel music career as she has always wanted it to be.
She is an award-winning artiste and leader also in the worship and youth ministry categories. One of the major awards she has received is the GSB Exceptional Service Award.
Defender as the song is titled was inspired purely from an experiential encounter with God during an extremely adverse moment for me; and it couldn’t be any better without having the prolific Godfrey Gad feature in the song to transmit the message to the world – Evrard SIA.
Hailing from Bamenda, Cameroon Evrard SIA is known to have sang several covers like “Great God” by Israel Osho and “Joy” by Called Out Music which all happen to be exceptional and this song “Defender” happens to be his debut single just a few months after releasing the song covers previously mentioned.
Gospel recording artist, songwriter, and producer Marcus Jordan released the music video for his current radio hit single “Call On The Name” on Friday, December 2.
Filmed in HD and directed by Joshua Allen on location in Houston, TX, the talented artist and record-breaker’s music video exclusively premiered on his YouTube channel.
Watch the “Call On The Name” Music Video Below
Produced by Rodrick “Bubba” Dowling, “Call on the Name,” which is released under Marcus Jordan’s independent label imprint Marcus Jordan Music Group celebrated a career first milestone. Spending 33 weeks on the Gospel Airplay Top 30 chart, to-date the song has peaked at No. 7 and earned a No. 32 position on Billboard’s 2022 Year-End Gospel Airplay Songs chart. On Mediabase, the tune reached the Top 5 on the Gospel Radio chart and appeared at No. 40 on its 2022 Year-End Gospel Radio chart. Additionally, “Call On The Name” reached No.1 on the Gospel Indicator chart.
Enspire Magazine’s contributor Perry Merse, Jr. states, “Jordan’s praises complement the song’s playful and motivating instrumental. He reminds listeners of the healing, deliverance, and soul-saving power that is in the name of Jesus. A choir, which further strengthens an already powerful song supported Jordan’s soul-stirring vocals and catchy melody.”
Multiple award-winning singer/songwriter, Jekalyn Carr, will spend this holiday season gracing the cover of Pandora’s Christmas Spirit mode for one week beginning December 16 and concluding on December 22, 2022. Carr will also be featured as host of the Christmas Spirit Mode on Pandora’s billboard in New York’s Times Square (Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets) for one week.
On December 10th 2022, Carr performed in New York City at the famed Carnegie Hall, in a sold-out event titled “Night Of Inspiration,” which was produced by Ray and Vivian Chew of Chew Entertainment. Carr performed “Mary Don’t You Weep,” with the legendary gospel singer, Shirley Caesar, and took part in a tribute to Richmond Smallwood singing, “Total Praise,” but the highlight of the night, was Carr performing an original piece of her own music, “It’s Yours,” with the Carnegie orchestra.
On Friday, November 4, 2022, Carr released her new holiday single titled, “Great Christmas,” which has reached # on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Artist Chart, #2 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Song Chart, and #7 on the Mediabase Gospel Airplay Chart.
