Joseph Espinoza, Lebron Arnwine, Ana Nobrega, and Evelyn Cortazio got to meet and write together at a REVERE spiritual formation retreat focusing on Portuguese and English songs. As they had never met before, the group started by sharing their testimonies and were so stirred by what God had done for each of them that they penned a song focused on encouraging the Church to exclaim praise to the Lord.
‘Bless His Name’ reminds us of the Lord’s wonderful acts, from the Old Testament to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This song invites us to ‘Bless His Name’ and “proclaim his fame with every breath” with a celebratory “undignified spirit of David” type of arrangement, Joseph Espinoza notes.
REVERE’s English unscripted version of ‘Bless His Name’ starts off with a drum loop evolving on a piano melody and strong vocals from Joseph, capturing the raw spirit of praise of that moment.
Branan Murphy releases his new single “Father” (Paravel / DREAM) available on all digital service providers today. The song is released as both a single track and a multitrack coupled with a Dolby Atmos version on Apple Music.
This upbeat pop song was produced by Grammy nominated and 2021 Dove Award winning producer of the year Jordan Sapp. Murphy also teamed up with Sapp and Dove Award winning songwriter, Paul Duncan to pen the song.
“Father” is a worshipful song amongst the chaos of the world but dig deeper and there’s another layer that addresses the cry’s of absence fathers in the home.
“I was in the studio with Jordan Sapp and Paul Duncan and it was right around the time of all the tragic things that were happening in Afghanistan last year”, Branan explains during a recent interview. We were talking about all of that, and I remember we were all just overwhelmed at how extra crazy the world seemed that day. From Covid to all the political stuff in America to Afghanistan. It was just very real to us that day that the world doesn’t just need God, it needs a Father.
“There’s so much fatherlessness everywhere as it is, but then on top of that, to not know your Creator, your heavenly Father, that’s a hopeless place to be. When you think about it, so many times, the world just looks like a bunch of children without their dad. Sadly, for way too many, that’s true. So we started writing, diagnosing our issues, and we wanted a song that was a desperate cry for help, a cry for the love and the presence of the Father in the mess we’ve made on earth, knowing that he’s not far at all from any of us.”
“Father” will be sent to radio at the turn of the 2023 year and is available now to download/stream.
Earlier this week we shared a TCB Exclusive, where Murphy reflects on what inspired this new song, how he hopes “Father” connects with listeners and where he’s drawing inspiration from recently.
As Lecrae releases, Church Clothes 4, he boldly stands at the crossroads of sacred and secular, a lane he unashamedly accepts. In the ten years since the first Church Clothes mixtape (hosted by DJ Don Cannon) released in 2012, no one has been able to surpass the heights that Lecrae has reached crossing CHH over to the mainstream, planting his feet simultaneously in the street and the Church without compromising. While the critics blasted him for not picking a side, the people spoke even louder, downloading the music for the original Church Clothes over 100,000 times within 48 hours.
On November 4th, he brings the righteous and ratchet together yet again and this time for Church Clothes 4, the last of the mixtape series! He maintains the unashamed posture reflecting on Romans 116, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to EVERYONE who believes first to the Jew, then to the Gentile!’ emphasizing that his music also is not just for believers, but for everyone! In Episode 2 of his Church Clothes TV short airing on YouTube, Lecrae explains, “I’ve always been a combination of my roots and my faith. I love God but I grew up in hip-hop and the hood. People always want to put me in one camp or the other. Truth is you (with me), you can’t have the righteous without the ratchet. They’re two sides of the same coin.”
While Church Clothes 4‘s first single “Spread The Opps,” recognized the opposition, his second single “Fear Not” acknowledges that our faith in God is bigger than our deepest fears! On “Spread The Opps,” Lecrae stated “I’ve been running for so long from the opposition. Since I was a kid, there were enemies, both physical and spiritual, that were trying to destroy me. I decided to stop running. This song, “Spread The Opps,” is me knowing that even in the valley of death, God is with me. He’s scattering the opposition.”
On the second single, “Fear Not,” he shares,“Everyone deals with fear. I’ve met some of the most hardened criminals sitting behind prison walls confess their fears. Fear makes us run, or fight, or do nothing. I believe the cure is fear is faith. Faith in a God who is bigger than our biggest fears. We don’t have to be afraid of the dark. The dark is afraid of the light within us. Fear Not is the articulation of that.”
A verse in “Fear Not,” speaks to the illusion of fame! “They don’t even recognize me when they see me coming all they see is fame. They don’t know behind these Cartier’s, just a little boy full of pain.”
Church Clothes 4 is coming November 4th! Check out the “Fear Not” lyrics and put yours to rest!
After achieving a Billboard #1 and Grammy Award for his album, Anomaly, Lecrae had to decide what were his next steps. In this short, Church Clothes TV Episode 1: The Consultants, Lecrae recall these moments with consultants who were guiding his next career move!
At the height of his career, Lecrae took an interview with a widely known hip-hop podcast and recalls the experience in this episode of Church Clothes TV Episode 2 Podcast.
ABOUT LECRAE
A Multi-Grammy Award-winning platinum-selling artist, Lecrae has evolved into a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, and philanthropist.
Lecrae is the Co-Owner/Co-Founder/President of Atlanta-based record label, Reach Records. He made history as the first artist to have a #1 Album on the Billboard Top 200 and Gospel Charts simultaneously! His first book, Unashamed is a New York Times best-seller! He is involved and partnered in several community initiatives rebuilding the west side of Metro Atlanta.
After achieving a Billboard #1 and Grammy Award for his album, Anomaly, Lecrae had to decide what were his next steps. In this “Consultants” short, Lecrae recall meeting with moments in this episode of CCTV, Consultants.
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Putting a 21st century arrangement on a 19th century classic hymn, Jermaine Bollinger releases a new single, “The Solid Rock,” to Christian AC-formatted radio outlets today. His latest release, based on “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” is included on Bollinger’s album titled “Classics.”
“The Solid Rock,” written by Bollinger and Edward Mote, follows “Risen,” which debuted at No. 1 at CRC Weekly and is the fourth consecutive chart-topper for Bollinger.
The Christian music industry veteran’s career also has produced the No. 1 singles “Revival, released by Bollinger’s ministry, Little Egypt Worship; “Set Us Free,” which Bollinger released in 2021, and “Beyond,” a single released earlier this year.
Named for Jermaine Jackson from the iconic Jackson 5, Bollinger has developed into an excellent representation of his namesake. Not only is Bollinger a talented singer/songwriter, but the musician plays a variety of instruments, including drums, keyboards, guitar and bass.
Throughout his career, Bollinger has studied with some of the top musicians in their respective fields, including Todd Herreman, recording engineer who worked closely with Prince and Michael Jackson; Terence Ma (vocalist, pianist and founder of The Spaa); Steve Shirk (father to Big Daddy Weave’s Joseph Shirk); Darryl Phinnessee (background vocalist with Michael Jackson and Sheryl Crow); Alan Iarussi (guitarist); and Tommy Taylor (accomplished choral director and minister of music).
When he isn’t involved with music, Bollinger spends time with loved ones, playing basketball and watching Marvel movies. He also spends his free time in graphic design and recording engineering.
Gospel recording artist Angela Moss Poole newest digital track “God Alone” is out now and available on all music platforms for digital download or streaming.
Released on Friday, October 28, 2022, the song is produced by Todd Dulaney’sDulaneyland Music and Angela Moss Poole. “God Alone” is currently featured on various gospel playlists including Pandora’s New Gospel Now Premier list and Amazon music’s Gospel Now.
The Florida native’s current radio single “Speak to the Mountains” continues to gain traction at Gospel radio and is quickly reaching Top 50 on the Gospel Airplay chart.
ABOUT ANGELA MOSS POOLE: The noted recording artist and songwriters contributions, spans across music and film. She is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) where she earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She also earned a Master’s degree in Accounting from Florida State University. Dr. Poole is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, speaker, and trainer, and serves on the advisory board for former NBA basketball star Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation.
Angela Moss Poole’s love for God and philanthropy inspire her to support causes such as domestic violence, women’s empowerment, and financial education. She is the founder of the Foundation for Wealth Building, Inc., a voting member of the Gospel Music Association, and a member of the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment.
With a mission to create truly iconic music that has been crafted by a diverse group of musical geniuses, See Your Shadow Songwriting (SYS) has announced the release of their latest single, “Crazy Things Like That.” Releasing on Friday, October 28th, 2022, the single is already picking up steam at radio, where it was among the Top 5 country singles added this week, according to the National Radio Hits chart. The new single follows up their Top 10 NRH Country chart hit, “Take it to Your Grave” (#7.)
Artistic Director for SYS, Michael Coleman explains the song: “Crazy Things Like That’ was originally written for a finalist for the television program, ‘The Voice.’ When that finalist was a no-show for the meeting that was scheduled in Nashville, the song was placed on the shelf and See Your Shadow held onto it. It wasn’t until SYS relaunched and formulated its new sound that the piece was finally given life.”
Michael continues, “I sat out to write something very visual and very fun. The beauty of this piece is that you can close your eyes and listen to it, and it is like you are watching a video, you really get the visuals.”
Watch the video for “Crazy Things Like That” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxC96gbNJYM.
ABOUT SEE YOUR SHADOW:
After primarily being known for its dance club music, and its work in film and television, See Your Shadow Songwriting rebranded itself and decided to switch its focus and sound to its first love, country and western. With a new stable of vocalists and musicians, See Your Shadow Songwriting, has crafted and developed its new sound harkening back to the vivid storytelling and emotion of old-school country.
Their breakout single, “I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello” reached #1 on the iTunes Country Songs chart in South Africa while receiving national and international airplay and charting. Follow-up, “My Worth” duplicated that feat. Subsequent releases have topped the international iTunes and airplay charts, in countries including the United Kingdom. SYS current has more than 400K Spotify streams.
You can learn more about See Your Shadow Songwriting and experience the See Your Shadow Songwriting sound at its flagship website, www.seeyourshadow.com
Gospel music artist and Medical Doctor, Jude Philips has released a new single titled “I Rejoice”.
According to him, “I Rejoice” was inspired by the grace of God following deep reflection on the beautiful transformation the true love of God has made in my Life. I’ll forever testify He is the reason I Rejoice”. – Jude Philips
Well celebrated and gifted Canada based Ghanaian Gospel minstrel, Perpetual Nhyiraba releases another powerful song dubbed ’Emere Dane’ which literally means ‘Time Changes’.
Music Video by Perpetual Nhyiraba performing ‘Emere Dane (Time Changes)’.
Perpetual Nhyiraba Production.
Video Directed by Flash Bak Media
The ‘carry me go’ and ‘menhyira nie’ composer, has carve an enviable niche for herself as one of the talented Ghanaian Gospel Musicians.
In the meantime, You can follow Perpetual Nhyiraba across all social media and music streaming platforms.
“Desperate For You” is one of the tracks on “The Dawn” album by Dr. John Mo, released in June, 2022. The song was birthed while longing and meditating on the inestimable values of His presence.
Dr. John Mo says: “I have come to realize there is nothing like the presence of God in a man and with the same man. It makes a man’s life a sign and a wonder with dimensionless possibilities.
“Thus, craving for more of God and the in-filling of the Holy Spirit is an endless experience in the lives of desperate believers. As desperate people, the song “Desperate For You” is an expression of this passion and hunger in our hearts.
“I like to describe this song as deep, warming, and contagious. Truly, there is a craving one gets when listening to this melody. Please do and be blessed.”
Bunmi Praise whose real name is Olubunmi Oduntan has released a new video titled “You Are Great The Rebirth”.
This is a follow-up to her popular hit single You Are Great The Rebirth which is really making waves, especially in North America.
In life’s journey, there comes a time and season when we go through the valleys of life. “You are Great The Rebirth” reminds us of God’s greatness at such times.
Olubunmi Oduntan, popularly known as “BunmiPraise” is a singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker.
She started her music career as a teenager in the Anglican Communion, singing in the Evangelical Fellowship of Anglican Communion (EFAC) choir and being invited to different churches to sing. Her quest for fulfilment in music led her to become a member of Beejay Music where she continued to develop herself musically, leading different choirs and groups as a young adult.
Given her ability to lead her audience and capture their heart, she has had various opportunities and invitations to sing in different musical events and concerts in Canada and Internationally. She has been blessed to share the stage with other international and local artists like Tim Godfrey, Todd Dulaney, Timothy Reddick, Sinach, etc.
Her songs have been a tremendous source of inspiration to many as she makes a global impact.
Bunmi Praise is a multi-talented artiste, she hosts a motivational talk show “The Platform” on YouTube, she is also a Chartered Professional in Human Resources candidate who is persistently following her passion for music.
She is currently writing several songs and working tirelessly in the studio.
