Renowned gospel music minister Lilian Nneji has released a powerful new single titled “Daalu”, which translates to “Thank You” in the Igbo dialect of Eastern Nigeria. This uplifting song is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and worship to the Almighty God.
“Daalu” showcases Lilian Nneji’s exceptional vocal talent and spiritual depth, creating an atmosphere of joy, thanksgiving, and fulfillment that is sure to resonate with listeners. The song’s energetic and uplifting vibe is contagious, stirring the heart and soul to worship and praise.
With “Daalu”, Lilian Nneji aims to inspire listeners to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and appreciation for God’s goodness and blessings in their lives.
Gospel artist Dan Tutu is set to release his highly anticipated single, Rai, a vibrant celebration of life in Christ, on December 19, 2024.
Rooted in the Hausa language, Rai translates to “Life” and serves as an inspiring anthem for the festive season.
Blending the infectious beats of Amapiano with the soulful rhythms of Afrobeats, Rai delivers a fresh and dynamic sound that promises to resonate with audiences across cultures.
The song captures the essence of the gospel from northern Nigeria, showcasing Dan Tutu’s unique artistry and deep spiritual message.
“Rai (Life) was written as an expression of the joy and blessing the coming of Christ has made available to us. The free gift of salvation and God’s residence in the believer is such a priceless gift. Therefore, I deliver to you in dancing, jumping, and singing God’s inspired revelation in a song—Rai,” shares Dan Tutu.
Rai (Life) – Dan Tutu
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Based in Abuja, Nigeria, Dan Tutu is known for his unique ability to weave traditional African sounds with contemporary music genres.
His music is a testament to his faith and a reflection of his northern Nigerian heritage, earning him a growing audience both locally and internationally.
Lyrics RAI ( Life ) by Dan Tutu
Verse 1
Yesu yana tafiya da ni (Jesus is with me) Ya na bi da ni a bisa’n ruwa (He leads me by the still waters) Yau, yau na sami, yau na sami rai (Today, today I have, today I have eternal life)
Chorus
Yau, yau na sami, yau, yau na sami Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai (Today I have, today I have, today I have life)
Verse 2
Shi ya mutu domi na (He died for me) Ya sha wahala domi na (He suffered just for me) Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai (Today, today I have, today I have life)
Can can akan giciye (Up on the cross) Yesu ya biya, ya biya dukan komai (Jesus paid, He paid it all) Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai… (Today, today I have, today I have life…)
Chorus
Yau, yau na sami, yau, yau na sami Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai (Today I have, today I have, today I have life)
Jonathan McReynolds performed “White Christmas” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The track is from his first ever Christmas EP Red And Green, which dropped earlier this year.
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Fair Trade’s new artist Megan Woods has made an explosive entrance into CCM with her debut No. 1 single, “The Truth.” She was recently announced as one of Pandora Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten. This exclusive list identifies a group of ten emerging artists across all genres that Pandora believes will break through in the coming year.
“Pandora prides itself on being a platform that listeners can turn to for discovering new music, and year after year the platform continues to successfully identify the rising stars across all genres,” said Steve Blatter, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Music Programming at SiriusXM and Pandora in the release announcing the Pandora Ten.
Megan Woods Debut Single “The Truth” Hits No. 1
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Woods’ single is the largest debut single launch in several years, already hitting No. 1 on multiple Christian radio charts. The song written by Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, and Woods, also captured significant social media attention when released resulting in more than 650K new followers on socials and nearly 60 million views. Fans will be able to catch her singing her No. 1 song and new music on the Big Daddy Weave tour this spring for more than 30 dates beginning in February.
Angel Studios, the innovative platform that empowers creators to crowdfund, create, and distribute films series globally with full creative control, is streaming ‘for KING + COUNTRY’sA Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE | The Cinematic Concert Experience!” The four-time Grammy-Award winning brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone filmed their largest tour to date in front of a sold-out arena crowd of 12,000+ in Houston, Texas.
This Christmas concert already boasts a 98% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes from its groundbreaking theatrical release, launching in early December as one of the top 30 highest-grossing concert movies of all time, and is now available for streaming, exclusively on the Angel Studios App and at Angel.com.
“In this Christmas spectacular, the Smallbone brothers lead audiences on a sonic journey that blends the sights and sounds of the season with musical mastery, heartwarming storytelling, and the dazzling production that for KING + COUNTRY is famous for,” said Jared Geesey, Chief Distribution Officer at Angel Studios.
“Filmed during their largest ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas’ tour, this festive phenomenon features never-before-seen live performance footage and breathtaking views that will be a magic experience for your family and loved ones this spiritual season.”
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Directed by Joel Smallbone and Kadin Tooley and produced by Josh Walsh for WalshWorks Productions, “A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE” was originally to be released early in December as only a 5-day Fathom Event. Demand surged, and after a $2.2M opening, the film pushed to a 15 day-run. Now, through the end of 2024, “A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE” will be streaming exclusively on the Angel App and at Angel.com.
Since 2012, for KING + COUNTRY has been an anchor artist for Christian radio. The platinum-selling duo has achieved over 2 billion career streams, and have been awarded four GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 10 GMA Dove Awards, and 17 K-LOVE Fan Awards.
“This is my incomplete Christmas album,” singer Bryan Andrew Wilson laughs. “It’s been in progress for years. I’d do a part of a song and leave it and come back to finish it 2 years later.” Aside from running a church, studying for a master’s degree, and working as an Atlanta educator, Wilson has been caretaker to several relatives. “My mother who set the standard for our family holidays died of cancer.
I took care of her those last few months. My former road manager died of COVID, and I took care of her funeral. My spiritual mother Duranice Pace died suddenly and several other people. It’s been a lot, and I wasn’t always in a Christmas spirit, but we finally finished some of the songs this year that we started years ago.
Jingle Jams opens with the slow jam, “The Best Gift.” Wilson wrote the song with producer Darryl Pearson whose resumé includes productions with Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Mya, Drake, and Sam Smith. The next track “Jingle Bell Swing” is a Chicago-styled stepper’s track produced by Judah Sealy who has enjoyed No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts. Next up is Wilson’s Motown cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ 1963 gem, “Christmas Everyday.”
On the second half of the album, Wilson takes the listener to a Pentecostal church. He opens this section with the quasi-classical song he co-wrote with Blake Wesley Pace, “Greatest Gift of All.” It features Wilson’s full-throated tenor against the majestic backing vocals of the Washington, D.C.-based group Roderick Giles & Grace (who backed Wilson on his 2016 Billboard No. 1 gospel hit, “Overflow”) and the celestial string orchestration of Yoed Nir (Judy Collins, Regina Spektor).
Then, Wilson saunters over to New Orleans for “The Savior Has Come” that features the Grammy Award winning Rebirth Brass Band (who have collaborated with the likes of Trombone Shorty, Jon Batiste and Harry Connick Jr.) who bring a Bourbon Street marching band and a rickety church pew together for a festive celebration of the savior’s birth.
On the bluesy “A Wonderful Child,” Wilson is joined by 90-year-old gospel music legend Dorothy Norwood and vocal dynamo Darrel Wallsof the Grammy Award nominated, The Walls Group) for a gutbucket rumination on the birth of Christ.
The album closes with the funky, percussive “He Brought Joy” that Wilson says is a nod to the godfather of soul James Brown’s church roots. “I have five more songs that I didn’t want to rush, so we’ll finish those in the new year and reissue the whole thing as a complete album in 2025,” Wilson adds. “The songs that didn’t make it are cool songs, I think. I can’t wait to finish them and reintroduce this project next year.”
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Bryan’s entrance on the music scene when the then- ten-year-old sang a dynamic rendition of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” with the Mississippi Children’s Choir back in 1994 for Malaco Records. Wilson’s dramatic high notes and note-bending made the song and instant success that’s earned him millions of YouTube and TikTok views in the digital era. “That song seems to go viral every few months,” Wilson laughs. “It’s pretty amazing how that happens.”
Sarantos’ new single, “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes,” is a moving testament to the power of faith, God’s sovereignty, and the beauty of redemption. Rooted in raw honesty, the track speaks to the struggles of doubt and brokenness while affirming God’s unwavering love and purpose in our lives.
From the opening lines—“Yesterday you found yourself screaming / At a God you didn’t believe in”—Sarantos sets the stage for a story of wrestling with belief. The lyrics reflect a deeply relatable struggle: feeling abandoned by God in moments of pain, only to discover His presence in hindsight.
The chorus serves as the emotional and spiritual anchor, declaring: “The Architect of Fate / Knows what it takes / Love is a choice / He doesn’t make mistakes.” It’s a powerful reminder that God’s plan, even when unclear, is perfect, and His love is constant.
Musically, “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes” complements its spiritual message with a stripped-back, reflective arrangement. Gentle acoustic guitars, light percussion, and subtle keys provide a worshipful atmosphere, letting Sarantos’ words and heartfelt delivery shine.
His vocals carry a sincerity that feels like a prayer—honest, vulnerable, and full of hope. In the bridge, “His story isn’t finished yet / His voice always echoes through the canyons of our soul,” Sarantos beautifully captures God’s promise to never leave or forsake us, even when we feel lost.
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What makes this song stand out is its bold and biblical truth: God doesn’t make mistakes. Romans 8:28 tells us that “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him,” a promise Sarantos weaves throughout the song. Life’s hardships, doubts, and heartaches may cloud our vision, but God is always at work, shaping us for His glory and our good.
“God Doesn’t Make Mistakes” isn’t just a song—it’s a testimony. For anyone struggling with doubt, loss, or feeling unworthy, this track is a comforting reminder that God’s love is steadfast. Through faith and trust, we come to see that He is the Architect of our lives, and every moment—no matter how painful—has a purpose in His perfect plan.
With simple yet profoundly powerful lyrics and a captivating melody, “Light Come” is both a prophecy and a declaration of the truth of our identity in Christ: that we are the light of the world and the salt of the earth.
Recorded live with an intimate gathering of passionate worshippers “Light Come” is a catalyst for revival.
Arise, shine! For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you – Isaiah 60:1
Purist Ogboi wraps up her musical year with the release of “Lion And The Lamb,”a heartfelt song of adoration proclaiming the greatness of our Lord Yeshua. This soul-stirring worship anthem is a timely reminder of God’s sovereignty and love, inspiring listeners to lift their voices in praise.
Produced by the renowned Evans Ogboi for Simplicity Records, UK, “Lion And The Lamb” is now streaming on all major platforms. Complementing the release, the official music video is now available to watch on Purist Ogboi’s YouTube channel.
Join Purist Ogboi in declaring the greatness of the Lion And The Lamb with this anointed release.
Curb Records artist Stars Go Dim launches its next musical chapter with “Mama Don’t Lie (Alright),” out today.
Stars Go Dim celebrates every new day on “Mama Don’t Lie (Alright).” Frontman Chris Cleveland takes his mama at her word when she tells him everything will be OK. Settling into a retro groove, the pop throwback acknowledges both a universal feeling that life is heavy and an inescapable rush of joy that comes in knowing the sun will rise again tomorrow.
The colorful horn-laden original is the lead offering from Stars Go Dim’s forthcoming studio project, set to bow next year. Cleveland self-produced the album’s debut single and penned the selection with a vibey piano assist from Mark Heimermann.
“‘Mama Don’t Lie (Alright)’ is the first song from the new record, and it’s on purpose, because when you put this on, man, it makes you feel something. I’m so excited about this one. It’s the first one I wrote for the record,” Cleveland shares. “The cool part about this song is that the intro — the very first thing you hear — is a voice memo of the first chords of this song.
I took them straight from a text my co-writer, Mark Heimermann, sent me. So, as this song comes on, you’re going to hear the very first thing I heard when I began to write and think about this record. I hope you love ‘Mama Don’t Lie (Alright).’”
The introductory single leads an all-new 11-song LP coming from Stars Go Dim in 2025 and marks a fresh musical era for Cleveland.
Stars Go Dim Launches Next Chapter With “Mama Don’t Lie (Alright)”
