Former Interscope Records R&B recording artist turned Billboard chart-topping Gospel singer/songwriter, instrumentalist, and philanthropist Lamont Sanders readies for a new chapter as he celebrate his birthday today.

He ended the 2022 year on a high note. His Billboard #1 gospel radio single “He Kept Me” landed on Billboard’s 2022 Year-End Gospel Airplay Songs chart at #4, Billboard’s 2022 Year-End Gospel Airplay Artists chart at #6, and #11 on Mediabase 2022 Year-End Gospel Airplay Labels chart. Additionally, Sanders’ independent record label Bear Tag Entertainment in partnership with radio promotions firm We Break Records appears at #6 on Billboard’s 2022 Year-End Gospel Airplay Labels chart.

Filmed in HD and is directed by Brian Kyle Atkins, Lamont released the concept music video for “He Kept Me” and a live version of the song simultaneously, which is out now! Stellar production by GRAMMY Award-winning super producer Fred Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Brandy, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Jonathan Nelson) continues along with the prolific songwriting prowess of Lamont Sanders with the release of “He Kept Me” [Live]. The song is featured on multiple gospel music editorial playlists with support from Spotify’s New Music Friday Christian and Fresh Gospel, Pandora’s New Gospel Now, Contemporary Gospel, and New Music Now Tidal’s Christian Currents and Amazon Music’s Gospel Now!

Watch the concept music video for “He Kept Me”:

2022 was a year of monumental firsts for Lamont Sanders. He earned a #1 radio single on the Billboard Gospel Airplay and Mediabase Gospel radio charts, performed on the Stellar Awards show, which aired on BET, and the Avidity Awards where he took home three awards for Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for “He Kept Me”. On December 24, 2022, the Philadelphia-based artist also released a Christmas digital track and concept music video entitled “The Christmas Song.”

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Bronx, NY – “Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;” – Psalm 144:1

In 2022, the guillotines were raised on the East as New York emcees YP aka Young Paul and Da Commissioner began an uprising against the forces of evil that seemingly have America tightly in their grips. There were no wods that were mixed; none of the punches were pulled; backing down was not an option. The result was one of hip hop’s hardest hitting EPs of the year, one that received acclaimed recognition from listeners and media alike.

The raw, no holds barred energy of the first installment set the stage for YP and Da Commissioner to push further into enemy territory in 2023. Guillotines On The East 2 continues the battle out of the gate.

Releasing across digital service providers on January 13, 2023, Guillotines On The East 2 takes the momentum of its predecessor and refuses to be content with previous accomplishments. The flag is raised high for an army to follow as the It’sKnucklyUp production compliments the duos lyrical assault with the skill of a master composer scoring a major motion picture. To complete experience, Holly Boogz was brought in for engineering duties, providing the final polish in order for the EP to set the bar for the new year in Christian rap.

Features on the project include Zae Da Black Smith, Leathle Da 3rd 7, and DJ Charlie washed. When asked about the motivation behind doing a second Guillotines project, YP aka Young Paul kept things simple by saying, “the Bible is our sword, and like David, we use hip hop to cut the enemy’s head off.”

Support

YP aka Young Paul: Twitter | Instagram Da Commissioner: Instagram

Project Details

Title: Guillotines On The East 2

Artists: YP aka Young Paul, Da Commissioner

Release Date: January 13, 2023

Production: It’sKnuckleUp

Engineering: Holly Boogz

Features: Zae Da Black Smith, Leathle Da 3rd 7, DJ Charlie washed

Track Listing

Sweet Jesus

Swords For The Evil

Executioners From Zion

Invincible Armor

Beheading The Hell Raiser

Crimes (ft. DJ Charlie washed)

The 4 Swordsmen (ft. Zae Da Black Smith, Leathle Da 3rd 7)

About YP aka Young Paul and Da Commissioner

Both YP & Da Commissioner were born and raised on the east coast. It is what ultimately carved out the gritty sound in their music. YP aka Young Paul has been on the CHH scene for some time now. He has brought along Da Commissioner with that fresh, authentic sound that we like to call “the extra seasoning to the dish”. Da Commissioner has released a couple singles within the last year since dropping ‘GUILLOTINES ON THE EAST’, which are available now on all digital platforms. Here you have two men, with two amazing testimonies, who truly have a heart for God and a passion to see souls saved. Their whole mission is Kingdom driven.

Chidi Rhema has written what should become the believers’ anthem of victory. “We Conquer” conveys a message of ultimate triumph through Jesus our King.

It is almost impossible to listen to it and not be captivated by the words of it and the meaning they convey.

“We Conquer” is a song that will be around for a long time and will continue to be sung for generations to come.

We Conquer – Chidi Rhema

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Lyrics: We Conquer By Chidi Rhema

Oo oo oo

We conquer
With the crucified king
We are glorified
With the risen king 2ce
(Help me sing)
We conquer
With the crucified king
We are glorified
With the risen king 2ce

In your name we rise
In your word we stand
By the blood you shed
We are saved
With your outstretched arms
You conquered sin and grave
You Gave us victory
And now we can say 2ce

We conquer
With the crucified king
We are glorified
With the risen king 2ce

(Our victory chant)

Oh oh oh oh glory to the lamb
Lift your voice and sing, yeah
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh

All over the world
Lift your hands

Wherever you are right now
Lift up your voice
And declare your victory
Thank you Jesus

We conquer
With the crucified king
We are glorified
With the risen king

James Tabrita released his first single of 2023 titled “Everyday Crush“. This is a mid-tempo afrosound written out of love for Christ. Heb 12:2 says “looking unto JESUS”.

We can only keep our gaze on HIM if we truly love HIM. You can’t gaze on what you don’t like or have crush on.
The Song Everydyay Crush was produced by Emex.

Listen & Download Below

Lyrics: Everydyay Crush By James Tabrita

You’re my everyday love
You’re my everyday crush
You’re the source of my joy
You’re my everyday LORD
You’re my everyday love
You’re my everyday crush
You’re the source of my joy
You’re my everyday LORD

I’m so glad I belong to you
Now I’m so in love with you more and more LORD
You are right here in my boat
So I’m crusing all along, yeah
Muna gi ge bi
Muna gi ge bi oh
Muna gi ge bi oh

Now I am yours
LORD you are mine
My heart beats for you oh LORD
Now I am yours
LORD you are mine
I’ve made a room for two

Everyday love
You’re my everyday crush
You’re the source of my joy
You’re my everyday LORD
Everyday love
You’re my everyday crush
You’re the source of my joy
You’re my everyday crush, oh LORD

I wanna hold you closer
LORD I wanna hold you tighter
I wanna know you better
That I may know you as I’m known
Teach me to know your ways oh
Help me to walk in it
Muna gi ge bi
Muna gi ge bi o
Muna muna muna gi ge bi o

Now I am yours
LORD you are mine
My heart beats for you oh LORD
Now I am yours
LORD you are mine
I’ve made a room for two
For me and you

Everyday love
You’re my everyday crush
You’re the source of my joy
You’re my everyday LORD
Everyday love
You’re my everyday crush
You’re the source of my joy
You’re my everyday crush, oh LORD

Jesus, Na only you
Jesus, Na only you
Only you, yeah

Anointed gospel music minister and songwriter, Femi Okunuga kickstarts the new year 2023 with a brand new song and video titled “Ema Seun Mi.”

The Yoruba [a language widely spoken in the Southwestern region of Nigeria] titled song which is delivered in both English and Yoruba languages, in verbatim translations means “Thank You For Me.”

This is a song of gratitude and thanksgiving to God for his lovingkindness. Minister Femi releases the song to commemorate his birthday.

The video for the song is directed by Anu Emmanuel, Edited and Coloured by AmenRadio Production while it was filmed live at The Celebration Church International, Victoria-Island, Lagos.

Watch Video & Download Audio Below; 

Lyrics:  Ema Seun Mi By Femi Okunuga  

Verse 1:
I see your mercy all around every day
You’re singing songs of love over me
I see your grace so sweet all around
Beautiful Jesus my holy lamb of God

Pre Chorus:
I’ll sing your praise forever all my days
I’ll tell the world of what you’ve done for me
I’m not ashamed to praise all my days
I’ll tell the world you gave your life for me

Half Chorus:
Ema seun mi (3x)
(4x)

Verse 2:
My saviour, my Redeemer and Friend
The one who sticks closer than a brother
I was deep in sin, you came and rescued me
All of my Days I’ll worship you my king

Pre Chorus:
I’ll sing your praise forever all my days
I’ll tell the world of what you’ve done for me
I’m not ashamed to praise all my days
I’ll tell the world you gave your life for me

Chorus:
Ema seun mi,
E ma seun mi,
E ma seun mi
Jesu mi o, E se o

E ma seun mi,
E ma seun mi,
E ma seun mi

Bridge:
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for lifting me

Minister UD Okon released the official video of his recent hit single titled “Jesu Wakanaka” featuring the gospel legendary, Samsong (Church boy) delivering this eye-captivating video.

This song, Jesu Wakanaka is a Zimbabwe dialect that means “Jesus is good” is a song of declaration of God goodness and His undeniable gesture towards us.

Jesu Wakanaka – UD Okon Ft. Samsong

Watch Video Below; 

Dynamic gospel music minister, instrumentalist, and businessman Jestero Music has released a new single titled “Idinma,” which means “You are Good” in Igbo. The song is a celebration of gratitude towards God for the gift of life and all the good things he has provided.

In the wake of the global pandemic and various challenges faced by the country in the year 2022, Jestero Music reflects on the importance of gratitude and thanksgiving. “Reminiscing on previous events from the wake of the global pandemic, unpleasant happenings in the country in the year 2022 and seeing myself, loved ones and the church still moving on to greater heights is a sure reason to celebrate and thank God,” Jestero Music shares. “God has been so good to us. We can’t thank him enough.”

With a message of hope and gratitude, “Idinma” is a song of praise, thanksgiving, and adoration to God. Jestero Music believes that 2023 will be a great year of thanksgiving for all of us, and he hopes that “Idinma” will inspire others to join him in expressing their gratitude towards God.

Jestero Music is a talented and dynamic artist with a passion for spreading the message of the gospel through music. His latest single “Idinma” is sure to inspire and uplift listeners with its powerful message of hope and gratitude.

Idinma – Jestero Music

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Music minister and worship leader, Juwon Efanga shares her first music release of the year titled “The Name Of The Lord.”

In her words: “‘The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe’ (Proverbs 18:10). This scripture is the message of the song. God reveals himself to us as the present help in every time of need – as healer, provider, helper, etc. Whenever we run to the Lord He sure shows up.”

The Name Of The Lord – Juwon Efanga

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Lyrics: The Name Of The Lord By Juwon Efanga

The name of the Lord is a strong tower
The righteous run to and they are safe
The name of the Lord is my hiding place
My refuge, my shelter

Jehovah Jireh
My provider
Jehovah Ezer
The Lord my helper
Jehovah nissi
He is my banner
My refuge, my shelter

Jehovah shammah
He’s always present
Jehovah rapha
The Lord my healer
Jehovah cheleq
He is my portion
My refuge my shelter

He is portion
He is my healer

Jehovah
I am that I am
Jehovah
The Lord my strength
Jehovah
He rules over all
(Repeat)

The name of the Lord is a strong tower
The righteous run to and they are safe.
The name of the Lord is my hiding place
(My refuge, my shelter) 4ce

Alimosho Arise is a concert that seeks to mobilize people within its environment and beyond to the call for a better Nigeria. It is a night of praise, prayer, miracle, and salvation. It’s a night of ‘songfare’ and warfare.

With a star-studded lineup of performances from top Nigerian artists including Tope Alabi, Ada Ehi, Bidemi Olaoba, Mike Abdul, Beejay Sax, Monique, Big Bolaji, and other gifted music ministers, it promises to be a night of high-energy praise, worship, and diverse expressions of God with something for everyone. Also, top comedians like Gordons, Forever RFC, Asiri comedy, and Saco are set to crack your ribs with hilarious jokes.

The event will hold live in Alimosho in Lagos State, on Friday, 13th January 2023, at 8 pm. The venue is Calvary Bible Church, Church Street, End of Anjorin Street, Calvary Bus stop, Ikotun-Idimu road, Lagos.

The event will also be streaming to thousands of viewers all around the world on YouTube and Instagram on @cbcnigeria, with Dj Horphuray and Dj Mordu grinding the wheels of steel.

Get ready, for something is about to happen! Be a part of this movement by spreading this message. For enquires call: 08023017462, 08146872600 or send us a mail to [email protected].

Contemporary Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Beauty Obodo is set to kick-start the new year on a high note as she announces the release of her new project, “Joy Comes In The Morning” – which will be unveiled with an album launch/concert in Lagos on Jan 21, 2023.

“Joy Comes In The Morning” will mark Beauty Obodo’s first new album in 5 years following her sophomore LP “My Hallelujah Praise” which dropped in 2018. The forthcoming album boasts previously released singles including the well-received “Gracious God” feat. Moses Swaray, as well as brand new songs from the Nigerian music minister.

Fueling anticipation for “Joy Comes in the Morning,” Beauty Obodo has unwrapped the beautiful cover for the album.

The album launch which also doubles as her special birthday (Jan 20) celebration concert is scheduled to hold at the RCCG Dominion Sanctuary (No. 1 Acme Road, Ogba-Ikeja, Lagos) on Jan 21. The event will feature a special guest appearance from Pst. Kunle Ajayi, and Music ministrations from Lilian Nneji, Min Funke Owolabi, and Michael Akingbala.