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DJ D-Rocc Drops New Single “Silver Surfer” ft. Druskii – A Love Story with a Soulful Twist

ATLANTA, GA – February 26, 2025 – Renowned DJ, producer, and music consultant DJ D-Rocc is back with a brand-new single, “Silver Surfer” featuring Druskii—a soulful anthem about finding love after heartbreak. The track, released on February 13th, is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

With a deep-rooted legacy in hip-hop, DJ D-Rocc is no stranger to hit records. As a member of the Grammy-nominated production team, The Trackboyz, they crafted chart-topping hits like:

Nelly – “Air Force Ones”
D12 & Eminem – “40 Oz.”
Nappy Roots – “Po’ Folks”
J-Kwon – “Tipsy” (which later inspired the country remake, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey)

Beyond his production credits, DJ D-Rocc is also the founder of Roccstamped, a music marketing company dedicated to amplifying new artists and delivering fresh music to DJs and radio programmers nationwide.

About “Silver Surfer”

The track dives deep into the journey of a hopeless romantic—someone who has experienced heartbreak but still holds onto the hope of finding something real. With hypnotic production and a melodic flow from Druskii, “Silver Surfer” captures that moment when someone is willing to risk it all for love, seeing the silver lining in a new relationship.

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About DJ D-Rocc:

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, DJ D-Rocc has built a reputation as a DJ, producer, and music consultant in the heart of Atlanta’s thriving music scene. With a career spanning major hip-hop hits, artist development, and music marketing, DJ D-Rocc continues to shape the culture with his innovative sound and industry expertise.

“Silver Surfer” is out now—ride the wave of love and music!

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Minister Dunsin Oyekan Partners With Integrity Music

Integrated Music Rights (IMR) – label services for independent artists and songwriters across the world including distribution, commercial partnership promotion, and song administration through Integrity Music – introduces a new partnership with Nigerian worship artist, Dunsin Oyekan.

Dunsin Oyekan is from Ogbomosho, Nigeria. After studying Industrial Chemistry, he responded to God’s call into full-time worship ministry in 2014. Since then, he has served as a music director, sang in choirs, and written songs, some of which were included in his six albums to date. Fondly called “the Eagle”, Dunsin’s desire is to fill the atmosphere with God’s heart and stir revival flowing from the power and wisdom of God.

“I am delighted to partner with Integrity Music as I continue to pursue the Father’s mission of spreading the gospel to all nations,” said Dunsin. “I believe that through this collaboration, God will use the songs and sounds He has entrusted to me to bless even more hearts around the world.”

“It’s a genuine privilege for us to serve the songs and ministry of Dunsin,” said Mark Bowater, European Business Development Director. “He is a man who truly chases after the Kingdom of God and we are thankful we get to partner together as we seek to further it.”

Dunsin is a devoted family man. He was married to his beloved wife, Adedoyin Oyekan, until the Lord called her to glory on May 18, 2019. They are blessed with two lovely children.

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MŌRIAH Performs “The Star Spangled Banner” At Los Angeles Kings Game

MŌRIAH — whose Mexican heritage is evident in her work as an actress, producer (music and film), recording artist and songwriter — is expected to deliver a Latin Country LP in 2025. She recently performed the United States National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” at the Los Angeles Kings game on February 8th at Crypto.com Arena.

“I’ve sung our U.S. anthem more than any other song in my whole life! I love it so much and it’s a dream of mine to one day perform it with a full mariachi band,” MŌRIAH says. “Thank you to the ‪LA Kings for allowing me to take the first step in that direction.”

MŌRIAH Performs “The Star Spangled Banner” At Los Angeles Kings Game

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Ryan Ellis Performs “Better Days” On ‘Tamron Hall’

Ryan Ellis joins the “Tam Fam” for a special interview and performance of “Better Days,” lifted from his album, Real Love. Check Your Local Listings for Showtimes & Channels

Ryan Ellis Performs “Better Days” On ‘Tamron Hall’

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FOX & Friends Weekend Announces 2025 “Faith And Friends” Concert Series Lineup

FOX News Channel’s (FNC) signature weekend morning show FOX & Friends Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays, 6-10 AM/ET) will kick off its 2025 Faith & Friends Concert Series on Sunday, March 9th with Christian singer Megan Woods. The series will feature live performances from various Christian musical artists at FNC’s headquarters in New York City, including Rhett Walker, Crowder, Anne Wilson and others through Easter Sunday on April 20th.

**See below for the full 2025 lineup**

2025 Faith & Friends Concert Series Lineup

MARCH 9: MEGAN WOODS

MARCH 16: TASHA LAYTON

MARCH 23: COCHREN & CO

MARCH 30: ANNE WILSON

APRIL 6: CROWDER

APRIL 13: WE THE KINGDOM

APRIL 19 (Saturday): RHETT WALKER

APRIL 20 (Easter Sunday): JOSIAH QUEEN

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Tamela Mann Earns Two NAACP Image Awards & Debuts Documentary

Tamela Mann and TillyMann Music win two NAACP Image Awards including Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album for Live Breathe Fightand Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song for her chart-topping hit “Working For Me.” The category sweep was announced during the Image Awards virtual ceremony.

“I’m truly humbled and honored to be recognized by the NAACP for Live Breathe Fight and ‘Working For Me,’” said Tamela. “I’m grateful to God for allowing me to have this opportunity, and I’m thankful to the Image Awards for giving this music a platform to reach people.”

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Produced by Tamela, David Mann, Phillip Bryant, and Jevon Hill, Live Breathe Fight is a collection of many of the most compelling and deeply vulnerable songs of her decorated career. Penned by Tamela, Bryant and Tameka Mintze aka “Tia Sharee,” the debut single “Working for Me” dominated gospel radio as her fastest climbing single to date and earned Tamela a place in Billboard history with her 11th No. 1 hit, more than any other gospel artist.

“Deserve To Win” is the current chart-climbing single from Live Breathe Fight. The “Deserve To Win” music video is directed by David, and a new documentary, Winning Is Personal: The Story of “Deserve To Win”, is set for release on MannTV premiering Friday, February 21 at 6:oo pm CST.

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Brandon Lake Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.  Lake stepped into the iconic circle for the first time and also performed his hit song “Hard Fought Hallelujah” alongside country music superstar/rapper Jelly Roll. Photo credit: © Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo.

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Nate Parrish Announces “Small” Releasing March 15

Underground punk rock mastermind Nate Parrish will be releasing a new ballad, “Small,” streaming everywhere and going for radio adds March 15.

“I often find myself overwhelmed, being bombarded with headlines and soundbites and a steady diet of bad news,” the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist says, unpacking the song’s meaning. “As my head fills with information, I start to feel the weight of all the things that I can’t change.

Hopelessness creeps in. I wrote this song as a prayer, a plea to God to help me calm my mind and re-focus on what matters most in my life. To let me see a mountain, to make me feel small again.”

This prayer came from a genuine and raw place in the musician’s spirit, serving as one of those creative moments only explained through divine inspiration.

He adds, “I honestly don’t know where this song came from. I remember sitting in my room looking out the window at my son playing in the dirt, and the song just came to me. I wrote and recorded it that same afternoon.”

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The message is accompanied by stirring instrumentation that reigns in some of the usual in-your-face punchiness of Parrish’s punk sound, offering an arrangement that immediately pulls on the heartstrings. “Small” further proves Nate Parrish’s versatility as a musician, showcasing the ways his music will continue evolving throughout 2025.

“The instrumentation on this song and all the new songs you will hear is really just about not trying to stay contained in any punk parameters. If I want to write a ballad, I’ll write a ballad,” the rocker freely explains.

The release of “Small” will be followed by a music video with wistful imagery fleshing out the emotions the song evokes. Parrish promises that this is the first of several songs to come in 2025. You can keep up with him at https://linktr.ee/NateParrish.

As an experienced guitarist with a history of playing for rock worship bands Worth Dying For and Kutless, Nate has continually offered a unique blend of musical exploration and thoughtful, spiritually sensitive lyrics that prod at our culture in the interest of drawing us a little closer to Christ. 

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Alex Krawczyk’s “A Song for You”: A Folk Hymn of Love and Healing

Every so often, a song comes along that doesn’t just play in your ears—it settles into your bones, like a memory you never knew you had. Alex Krawczyk’s latest single, A Song for You, is one of those rare tunes. It arrives not with a bang, but with a gentle embrace, a warm cup of tea on a cold morning, an echo of classic folk storytellers—Joni, Judy, even a whisper of Leonard Cohen’s poetic touch.

Krawczyk, a rising voice in the folk-pop world, has made a name for herself with soul-stirring melodies and lyrics that heal as much as they haunt. Her 2022 debut Le Olam turned heads, but A Song for You feels more personal, more intimate.

Produced by Robbie Roth, the track is a love letter—literally. The song’s central premise is a playful contradiction: writing a song for someone who asked not to be celebrated, yet doing so anyway because love, real love, demands to be sung.

Alex Krawczyk’s “A Song for You”: A Folk Hymn of Love and Healing

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The production is as unassuming as it is effective—fingerpicked guitar, hushed percussion, and Krawczyk’s voice, a soothing balm that carries just enough ache to make you lean in closer. Lyrically, she weaves a dreamscape, conjuring images of home, the Pacific Ocean, and the healing power of music itself. Lines like “Thank you for bringing back the music, you’re proof that love can prevail” aren’t just lyrics; they’re affirmations, quiet revelations wrapped in melody.

What sets Krawczyk apart in an era of overproduced, algorithm-chasing folk-pop is her sincerity. She’s not here for viral hooks or flash-in-the-pan success—she’s here to connect. And with A Song for You, she does just that. It’s a song for a friend, a lover, a memory, or perhaps even for the listener themselves.

In the great tradition of folk music, Alex Krawczyk reminds us that songs don’t need to shout to be heard. Sometimes, a whisper carries the deepest truth.

–Tom Lange 

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Review: Zach McKenzie’s “Don’t Dish It Out if You Can’t Take It”

Riding high on the momentum of his previous UK hit, “The Day That I Found You,” Zach McKenzie returns with “Don’t Dish It Out if You Can’t Take It,” a fiery breakup anthem that melds raw country storytelling with a soul-stirring, resilient spirit. Clocking in as a defiant declaration of emotional independence, the single stands out as a refreshing twist on the traditional heartache narrative.

From the very first verse, McKenzie commands attention with sharp, vivid imagery—“I saw red when I heard the news”—setting the stage for a tale of sudden betrayal and swift self-empowerment.

The track’s narrative pivots quickly from devastation to determination, as he chooses to “pack up and leave,” refusing to linger in sorrow. This decisive move is mirrored in the upbeat, infectious melody that drives the song, encapsulating both pain and liberation.

The chorus is a high point, with McKenzie deftly blending catchy hooks and clever wordplay. Lines like “Cupid doesn’t work on a time frame” highlight his knack for turning personal heartbreak into anthemic defiance. The rallying cry, “if you’re mad because, without you, I’m gonna make it,” not only underscores the resilience at the heart of the track but also resonates as a universal call to those who’ve ever reclaimed their strength after a breakup.

Musically, the single is a rich tapestry of country twang, soulful grit, and gospel-inflected harmonies. McKenzie’s signature vocal style shines through—imbued with honest vulnerability yet buoyed by a determined energy that invites listeners to celebrate their own newfound freedom. The production is clean and vibrant, ensuring that every strum of the guitar and every beat of the drum propels the message forward with anthemic charm.

Lyrically, McKenzie continues to solidify his reputation as a storyteller who isn’t afraid to bare his soul. In the playful second verse, the twist of stumbling into new love only two weeks after heartbreak adds a touch of serendipity and humor, proving that sometimes the best way out of the darkness is to dive headfirst into the light.

Overall, “Don’t Dish It Out if You Can’t Take It” is more than just a breakup song—it’s a celebration of reclaiming one’s power and the promise of new beginnings. With its compelling narrative, infectious energy, and genre-blending production, McKenzie not only reaffirms his rising star status but also delivers a track that will undoubtedly resonate with anyone who’s ever had to turn heartbreak into a stepping stone towards something better.

For fans of smart, soulful country music with an edge, Zach McKenzie’s latest single is a must-listen—one that boldly reminds us to stand our ground and love life, even when it leaves us picking up the pieces.

Pete Dupree`

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