sixstepsrecords / Capitol CMG’s Passion releases their newest offering, I’ve Witnessed It, recorded live at Passion 2023. Passion has continued to unite a generation in worship, prayer, and justice ignited by the fame and renown of Jesus for the last two decades. 

Click here to listen to the 14-track album that showcases powerful worship moments captured at the annual Passion conference, which was held in two locations with more than 30,000 students in attendance across the two events over the New Year holiday. The first gathering in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX at Dickies Arena, followed by Passion’s home base in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena.

The new project includes standout moments led by sixstepsrecords’ artists Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, Melodie Malone, Sean Curran, Crowder and features new voices from the Passion Movement. I’ve Witnessed It also includes familiar songs like “Gratitude” and “Same God” led by special guests Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, Cody Carnes, and Kari Jobe.

“Every Passion record is special for different reasons, but this one, in particular, has some real grit and fire in it,” explains Kristian Stanfill. “Every song is like a stake in the ground, and every lyric is being lived out in real-time. It’s moment-by-moment surrender. Add to that the sound of the students singing and standing in the gap for their generation…it’s overwhelming! We are praying this project gives fresh wind and faith to everyone who hears these songs.”

The title track immediately connected with the attendees and continues to impact globally since it was released last month. Celebrating today’s release, the video premiere for “Here It Is (I Worship You)” will be premiering today on YouTube following more video content in the coming weeks. Click below to watch the performance.

Ushering in the writing, recording, and leading of some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation, Passion has three RIAA Gold Certified Singles (“Even So Come” “One Thing Remains” and newly certified “Glorious Day”) and more than 3.2 billion global streams.

I’ve Witnessed It – Passion

Red Street Records’ breakthrough CCM artist Iveth Luna drops her brand new single, “Just Like Jesus” (listen HERE) alongside an accompanying music video, available everywhere today. Luna’s spirit of gratitude is lyrically clear and is paired with an expressive melody that powerfully portrays her awe of God.

Written by Luna, Cindy Morgan, and AJ Pruis and co-produced by Pruis and Red Street’s Kevin Rooney, “Just Like Jesus” sings to listeners about the unfailing love of God as it says, “It’s just like Jesus / To give me strength when I need it / Hope when I cannot see it / When I’m falling to pieces / It’s just like Jesus.”  When describing the writing process, Luna shares, “… every lyric and melody felt like the journal entry of my heart for all He had done for me.” Today’s release follows her debut single, “In You,” which has received more than 9M lifetime streams and nearly 2M views on YouTube, peaking at No. 28 on the Christian radio chart and staying in heavy rotation on Air 1 for several months.

Directed by Travis Flynn, the “Just Like Jesus” music video is Luna’s first major production video and debuts with a splash (watch HERE or below). The dreamy visuals take viewers through an emotional journey of relying on God from darkness to light. “I had a blast shooting my first music video!” Luna exclaims. “It was such a surreal experience. When I first walked onto the set, I was completely in awe. The creative vision behind my song really came to life as the colors changed with the story of the song. I hope that listeners can watch this and feel like they can grasp the hope and the heart of ‘Just like Jesus.’”

As a bi-lingual artist, Iveth Luna is also simultaneously releasing a Spanish version of the track, “Así Es Cristo.” Both versions can be streamed HERE.

Just Like Jesus – Iveth Luna

It was last spring when the world was introduced to the music and ministry of ELEVATION RHYTHM with their album debut, Growing Pains. Today the music collective is thrilled to share a new song, “PRAISES,” available now on all DSPs (listen HERE). A live video for “PRAISES” can also be viewed below.

ELEVATION RHYTHM is the next-generation expression of worship coming out of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. With youth and young adults at the forefront of their mission, ELEVATION RHYTHM believes in writing and recording songs with bold sounds, textures, and genres, aiming to create a space for those searching for purpose, identity, and acceptance to encounter Jesus.

“PRAISES,” which became a favorite at their Wednesday night gatherings, earned a prime spot at their annual student conference, YTHX. Josh Holiday, ELEVATION RHYTHM’s lead architect and primary producer, shares, “The first time we sang ‘PRAISES,’ our youth just really connected to it. No matter where ELEVATION RHYTHM goes, our DNA and who we are at the core is this bold, energetic, sometimes edgy, sound. We enter His courts with praise. So we wanted to just start with praise.”

ELEVATION RHYTHM plans to share “PRAISES” along with tracks from Growing Pains when they hit the road this spring for Lecrae’s “The Final Church Clothes Tour” and on Elevation Nights with their sister collective Elevation Worship and their pastor Steven Furtick. You can find a full list of travel dates for ELEVATION RHYTHM HERE.

Praises – Elevation Rhythm

Chart-topper Kelontae Gavin has released his new single and music video for “Live Again.” The Stellar Award-winning singer/songwriter performs a powerful song of encouragement and spiritual testimony with “Live Again,” marking his lead single from his upcoming new album.

Going out to Gospel radio, the new single symbolizes a new beginning and foundation, with an upbeat celebration of finding joy and abundant living in faith.

Kelontae Gavin’s new music video for “Live Again” first debuted on March 9th with a broadcast premiere on BET Gospel. It was filmed in the historic Morris Brown AME Church in Charleston, SC, making a stunning backdrop for his vibrant performance backed by a chorus of singers, lifting the song’s message of preparing for victory, coming through rough times with the power of God towards a new day, better and stronger. The song was penned by Jekalyn Carr, with more to come from Kelontae for his third album.

Hailing from South Carolina, Kelontae Gavin became a teenage viral sensation in 2014, after a recording of him singing Reverend Paul Jones’ Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in his high school cafeteria, captured the attention of millions online.

The young music phenom’s career took off, and after graduating he continued to build acclaim and remained a fresh voice and robust live performer as an incredible singer, songwriter, musician, and stirring worship leader.

Now 23, Kelontae has garnered multiple #1s on Billboard and Mediabase Gospel charts, won a Stellar Award for his hit sophomore album The N.O.W. Experience, with a total of five Stellar Award nominations, two Dove Award nominations, and over 55 million audio streams thus far in his career, with the release of his two full-length albums The N.O.W. Experience and The Higher Experience. Watch the music video and check out Kelontae’s new single, “Live Again,” available now on all streaming platforms.

“Live Again” is available now.

Curb | Word Entertainment band Big Daddy Weave leads their forthcoming album with hope-affirming anthem “Heaven Changes Everything,” unveiled today (3/10) — listen HERE.

“Heaven Changes Everything” follows Big Daddy Weave’s chart-topping collaboration with rising star Katy Nichole, “God Is In This Story,” which held the No. 1 spot for three weeks.

The fresh track was written by Big Daddy Weave front man Mike Weaver, with Matthew West and Jeff Pardo, while Big Daddy Weave’s Jeremy Redmon produced the track in collaboration with Pardo.

“I was at an all-time low after losing my father, my mother, and then my brother Jay, who played bass in Big Daddy Weave,” shares Big Daddy Weave front man Mike Weaver. “Then the thought came to me, ‘What is it like for someone who doesn’t know about heaven?’ Because we have the hope of heaven, and because Jesus said heaven is right here inside of our hearts, it changes everything about the way we see life now and the way we see life in the future. I love that when I think about heaven, everything shifts and is put into perspective. I’m so thankful that heaven changes everything.”

The band is currently headlining their “Only The Beginning Tour,” featuring special guests Hannah Kerr and The Young Escape, through April 2, with more dates to be announced soon.

Stream or purchase “Heaven Changes Everything” HERE. For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.bigdaddyweave.com.

Big Daddy Weave

Mary Haruna, popularly known as Minister Maresh, is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter who has just released a brand new single titled “Yabo Yabo (The Centre).” Her music is inspired by her faith and her desire to praise and worship God through Spirit-filled songs.

Minister Maresh started singing at the age of 12 with her siblings and has since then been involved in various church choirs and bands for the past 28 years, with over 20 years of it spent in a leadership capacity.

She has also been hosting several self-sponsored concerts tagged SING AND MAKE MUSIC (SAMM) since her university days to her present-day Home Coming concert (HCC) in honour of God’s grace and all ministers she has ministered to within the past 28 years.

Minister Maresh’s music is a testament to her passion for worship and her primary desire to see more people encounter Jesus and his tangible presence through her songs and worship moments.

Her latest single “Yabo Yabo (The Centre)” is a beautiful reminder that Jesus is the reason for a believer’s joy in such a chaotic world. According to the Minister, “Jesus is the essence of our being, and indeed my Joy.”

Minister Maresh’s music is a source of inspiration and encouragement for believers around the world, and her dedication to her craft is evident in the quality of her music. She continues to use her platform to spread the message of hope, love, and faith through her music, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in the future.

Yabo Yabo (the Centre) – Minister Maresh

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Canada-based Gospel music minister, Onomen Ekhoragbon popularly known as Onomen has released a brand new single titled “Not Letting Go”.

According to onomen, she had been in constant meditation about the overwhelming love of Christ that doesn’t change despite our shortcomings. “I have seen that when we fail, He already made provision through Jesus for our comeback, isn’t that amazing? I said to myself if He won’t let go, I too won’t let go.

So even if I am not meeting expectations when I should be, and I need to just hold on by a tiny thread, I still won’t let go. I chose it to be a solo piece because I want everyone that hears and sings this song to take it as a personal song of surrender”, Onomen said.

Not Letting Go – Onomen

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United States-based Nigerian gospel artist and songwriter, Joy Okeke has released her long-anticipated single “Name Jesus”.

“Name Jesus” is a song inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is a song that reminds us of how powerful and glorious the name of Jesus is. Most times when we go through things we don’t understand, the name of Jesus is the only power capable of bringing us out of whatever situation we find ourselves in, that’s why the Bible said that the name of the Lord is a strong tower the righteous runs in and they are safe.

Born on February 28th in Lagos State-Nigeria, but hails from Enugu state in the eastern part of Nigeria. Joy is the firstborn of six children, and started singing when she was young.

She is not only an artist but a graduate of Business Administration. Specializing in banking and finance, from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, and also a bachelor’s degree in nursing from immaculata university Pa USA.

Her first album “The Anointed Joyful Praise” was released in 2018. The album consist of many uplifting Gospel songs that are still trending in the Nigerian Christian community to date.

Her second album “Inspirational Kind Praise” was released in 2022 with more anointed songs. Joy Okeke ministers to people through her music and also works as a registered nurse. She is married and is based in the United States with her husband and children.

Name Jesus – Joy Okeke

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“Bless His Name / To Him Who Sits On The Throne”, the latest single from Vineyard Worship’s upcoming EP, Sing Together – Live from Urbana, is an upbeat worship anthem and an invitation to corporately praise the name of the Living God.

This brand new recording of a Vineyard classic releases into a powerful moment of reverence as the congregation moves to magnify the Lord together.

Recorded live with the congregation at the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois in Urbana, “Bless His Name / To Him Who Sits On The Throne” features Vineyard worship leader Kyle Howard (“Sons & Daughters”, “Breathe In, Sing Out”).

Look for the full Sing Together – Live from Urbana EP, releasing in April.

Jordan Felliz releases new music with “Somebody Loves You.”

The track can be heard below and is available now.

Somebody Loves You – Jordan Feliz