Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Hope Darst is thrilled to share new music. If The Lord Builds The House, her seven-song project is out today courtesy of Fair Trade Services. Click HERE to listen.

It was in 2020 when Hope Darst quickly gained everyone’s attention, thanks to her powerhouse vocals and stellar songwriting all on full display on her debut album Peace Be Still. By 2021, Darst received three GMA Dove Award nominations (New Artist of the Year, Worship Recorded Song for “Peace Be Still,” and Inspirational Song for “Promise Keeper”), while “Peace Be Still” received a BMI Christian Music Award recognition, and at press time, the song has received 100M+ streams.

Yet simply said, Hope Darst is a worship leader who desires to see people encounter the love of Jesus while being restored and set free in His presence. Through sincere, artful expression or congregational praise music, Darst’s goal is always the same – to worship God in everything, and it’s this passion that has allowed her to follow up her debut album with more new songs that came from an unexpected process.

“For more than a year, I kept showing up day after day expecting that new songs would just come easy and fast, but they didn’t,” she explains. “At the end of 2021 I was ready to quit trying, but I felt God ask me to gather a few of my favorite friends and collaborators and give it one more shot.” She was able to bring everyone together for a writer’s retreat and a new collection of songs poured out, along with a renewed passion for songwriting.

Darst continues, “On the first day of the retreat, we wrote ‘If the Lord Builds the House’ and ‘Give You the Glory,’ and I knew something had shifted. I felt God renewing my passion for songwriting and once it all started to click, I couldn’t stop. More and more songs began to come, even for several months afterward.” Be sure to check out the music video for the title track below.

If the Lord Builds the House came to life and includes songs written both by Darst and her longtime collaborators Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Andrew Holt, Ethan Hulse, Jason Ingram, Sarah Reeves, and Casey Brown. In addition, there are new collaborations on this project with Austin Davis, Reuben Morgan, and fellow artists David Leonard and Jon Reddick. Leonard co-wrote, produced, and is featured on “Give You the Glory,” and Reddick joined in on a new version of “If The Lord Builds The House.”

“I wrote my first album, Peace Be Still, over the span of five years and it was one of the most rewarding times creatively for me and we made music that I am incredibly proud of,” she says. “This time around, it was a wildly different experience, one that stretched me and pulled new things out of me. I had to dig deep for these songs and in the end, I am so glad that I did because I’m equally proud of this project and excited to share it with everyone.”

She concludes, “I hope when people hear these songs they hear what I know to be true of God in every season. His name is a firm foundation that cannot be torn down. His name has the power to change anything. He alone deserves the glory. His name is sweeter than honey and more than enough. He never leaves us nor forsakes us. He is faithful and never, ever fails to show up.”

Hope Darst lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, David, and their two daughters. She is a Fair Trade Services recording artist and also serves as a worship leader at The Belonging Company.

If The Lord Builds The House – Hope Darst

David Leonard shares new music with his single titled “Holy.” The official audio can be heard below.

“Holy” is available now.

Internationally acclaimed songwriter and record label boss Mama Tee returns with new Christmas special titled “Peace Unto You” (John 3:16), featuring Emmanuel Awipi and Rume.

Mama Tee states “When in I felt led to write this Christmas song the revelation was that God chose Mary to carry his only begotten son and gave her and Joseph the responsibility of raising his son in order for him to fulfill God’s purpose for his life which is to make salvation available for all mankind.”

She believes 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

Mama Tee desires for us to know that as we are facing so much turmoil and uncertainty let us remember that we have the prince of peace, Jesus, who can give us a peace that the world cannot give, regardless of the storms of life and wars that may rage around us.

Listen to “Peace Unto You” below;

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LYRICS

God so loved the world
he gave his only son
in a form of a baby
To a virgin named Mary

The angel said to her
You don’t need to worry
you only need to let the spirit work inside of you

Chorus

Peace unto you my child
You have found favor in the eyes
Of the most high God
Peace unto you my child
He has chosen you to birth his only begotten son

Repeat

God so loved the world
That he gave his only son
in a form of a baby
To a virgin named Mary

They understood the call
That theirs was to care for God’s
One and only precious son who came to save the world

Chorus

Peace unto you my child
You have found favor in the eyes
Of the most high God
Peace unto you my child
He has chosen you to birth his only begotten son

Bridge

For unto us a child was born
And unto us a son was given
The government will be upon his shoulders
Almighty God, and everlasting father
He is wonderful, counsellor, prince of peace.

Credits
Written by Tolu Adeosun aka Mama Tee @oibtsentinc
Composed and produced by Emmanuel Awipi @awipiemmanuel
sung by vocal powerhouse Rume @efe_rume
Mixed and mastered by Mynorkord @mynorkord.
Cover art done by Effa @e_s_effa

After her last song You Deserve My Praise which was released in 2021, gospel music minister Arinola Ajagba is out with a new song titled Relax.

This new song is one that extols God’s supremacy and greatness above everything else. Revealing the inspiration behind the new song, the singer said;

“Lately, the world has been through a lot of hopelessness and helplessness. It’s only in God we have desired answers to all our nagging questions”.

This is therefore a song of assurance in God’s unfailing love and faithfulness and irrespective of the situation or what you’re going through, RELAX.

Relax! God will fix it for you. Use any of the links below to get the song and don’t forget to share with others.

Watch “Relax – Arinola Ajagba” Video Below;

US based gospel recording artiste and music minister – Israel Odebode returns with another powerful anointed song and live recording titled –  ”Miracles”.

‘God is still in the business of working miracles, and this song is a declaration you want to have on your playlist and prayer closet. This promises to be a life-changing experience as you listen.” – Israel Odebode shares.

Prior to this new video, the passionate music minister has released live visuals such as: Come Alive & Just Move.

Watch “Miracles (Live) – Israel Odebode” Video Below;

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Credits: 

Song written by: Israel Odebode 

Song produced by: Greenwox 

Mixed & Mastered by: Outluk 

Mix Sound Engineer for Live Recording: Samuel Aina 

Video director and editor: Jonathan Melgar of Cami Films

 

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Website: www.israelodebode.com 
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Award-winning Nigerian Gospel Music maestro, Loretta Ikodia Aka professionally known as Lora Akah releases her long-awaited new single‘Burden Lifter’ which is accompanied by an official video.

The brand new song coming through after a hiatus revamps some great reflections as it pictures the defining love of God as our Burden Lifter.

According to Matthew 11:28, Jesus encouraged His followers to lean on Him, understanding that He’s able to carry every one of their burdens as that defines his caring attribute.

With such effect, Lora Akah testifies about the fulfillment of God’s promise in our lives as the one who daily lifts our burden away from us. Listen to this new tune and have deep testimonies unveiled.

As an award-winning music minister, Lora Akah has graced several dynamic events across the country, including most that have the diaspora audience in attendance. She’s a graduate with many intelligent certs. As a married woman, she’s a submissive wife having adorable kids. 

Burden Lifter is available on different streaming platforms.

Watch “Burden Lifter – Lora Akah” Video Below;

To start the month of November 2022, Abuja based Christian music artist and mother Nnenna Chidiebere Okey known just as Neni releases off the official visual to the song GOOD GOD which was released in May 2022.

The song which was produced by JustPrince was done alongside Rev. Chidiebere Okey who also happens to be the music artist’s husband.

The up-tempo song of thanksgiving & appreciation to God for His goodness was sung in English, Igbo, Yoruba and other Nigerian languages.

The beautiful visuals of the song was shot & edited by Abuja fast rising & trail blazing cinematographer Justice DH Films. Get the song with the link below alongside the video.

Don’t forget to share the goodness of God to others after downloading & watching.

Download “Good God – Neni & Rev. Chidiebere Okey” Below

Renowned for their impassioned interpretations of timeless hymns and classic songs of faith, 11-time GMA Dove Award-winning vocal trio Selah is celebrating 25 years in Christian music with the recent release of two highly anticipated full-length recordings. Adding to an unparalleled discography showcasing Selah’s signature take on some of the most popular Inspirational songs of all time, Greatest Hymns Vol. 3 bows alongside At This Table: A Christmas Album. Both projects released via the group’s label, 3Cre8tive.

Continuing a milestone year, Selah has released their first new holiday recording since the 2002 classic Rose Of Bethlehem. Showcasing a range of modern and traditional songs of the season, the 10-song set was produced by Jason Kyle Saetveit and Chris Bevins. The lushly orchestrated title-cut—co-penned and originally recorded by stage and screen star Idina Menzel—encapsulates the album’s theme, welcoming listeners into a poignantly reflective Christmas collection. “At This Table” is available on streaming platforms today (November 4).

“I first heard ‘At This Table’ in a coffee shop and it stopped me in my tracks,” remembers Selah’s Amy Perry. “It so resonated with me because I’m from a large family with several siblings adopted through the foster care system—and now my own family is on a foster care journey as well. No family sees eye-to-eye all the time, but my parents were adamant that no matter the differences, their home and hearts were always open to us. That’s a picture of how Jesus feels about us, too. No matter the circumstance, we are always welcome at His table.”

Additional highlights of At This Table include the sacred carols “Away In A Manger (Sweet Melody)”; “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”; and “The First Noel,” as well as such contemporary Christmas tracks as “The Night That Love Was Born” and “Mary Had A Little Lamb.”

American songwriter and Gospel music icon, Rich Mullins, penned and recorded treasured songs such as “Awesome God,” “Hold Me Jesus” and “If I Stand,” before his tragic passing at the height of his career 25 years ago. Millions of listeners have connected with his music over the decades, and a wide array of recording artists have been impacted by his simple musical arrangements and raw lyrics. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of his passing, various artists gathered in his historic home in Bellsburg, Tennessee to record an 18-track album that features two never-before-released demos from Mullins himself. Notable artists featured include Amy Grant, Andrew Peterson, Mitch McVicker, Jason Gray, Ashley Cleveland, Sara Groves, Taylor Leonhardt and many more. The album, Bellsburg…The Songs of Rich Mullins (Old Bear Records) is available today everywhere here.

Produced by Chris Hoisington, Andrew Greer, and Evan Sieling for Old Bear Records, and Executive Produced by Greer, Anthony Hoisington and Dave Trout of UTR Media, these tracks were recorded with the sparse instrumentation and arrangements that were found on many of Mullins’ demos. Each of the artists featured in the project has a personal connection with Mullins or has been deeply influenced by his music.

“Rich Mullins introduced me to an experience with God in the context of music that I had never known…He made lofty ideas about God so earthly.” – Amy Grant

“When (Rich) talked about God, he was talking about a person that he knew, not about an idea. I wanted that. I was so hungry for that. I’m hungry for that now.” – Andrew Peterson

“From my experience with Rich’s music, he sends out a very necessary message to others that clearly says, “You are not alone!” It takes someone brave enough to go first, but once someone does go first, transparency begets transparency, mercy begets mercy, vulnerability begets vulnerability— all of the things necessary for healing.” – Sara Groves

The “double album” that was recorded live-to-tape also includes a new recording of the iconic Mullins’ song, “Hard To Get,” featuring his brother David Mullins and nephew Jonathan Mullins. The never heard demos are “Whitewater” and “Holy Pretenders” captured by Mullins. In addition to the album, a documentary filmed during the recording sessions will release in 2023 and is highlighted in the album trailer below. The Deluxe CD packaging also features exclusive never-before-seen photos of the album’s recording sessions and Mullins (see below).

In a recent op-ed piece in the New York Times, Mullins’ music was described as “a mix of folk, Americana, gospel, Appalachian and Celtic influences. What makes it stand out most is his lyrics. Christian music has been accused of being shallow — infused with a saccharine “Yay, Jesus!” corniness. Mullins, in contrast, was authentic and raw.” The piece also highlighted this tribute album as part of the 25th anniversary of his death and the celebration of his life during his birthday month of October.

A life that continues to impact so many, Bellsburg is a beautiful tribute to the life and music of Rich Mullins. To find out more, visit Bellsburg.com.

Nigerian gospel and inspirational singer-songwriter, Gabriel Oluwaseun Adefowokan popular as “Gabriel Ade” releases a brand new song titled “Jésù Oba Àrà.”

The Yoruba [a language largely spoken in the southwestern region of Nigeria] titled song simply means “Jesus, King of Wonders” upon translation to the English language.

Gabriel Ade’s latest single is a reflection of the growth process God has taken him through in recent times.

He officially started his music career in 2017 releasing his debut song titled “Oghene Kobiro” which brought him to the limelight. His passion to reach out to lost souls through music led to the release of his second single titled “Caught In The Sky” in 2018.

Later in 2019, Gabriel Ade released an incredible worship song titled “Ogo lori ogo” as received from the throne of grace.

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