WHATUPRG Rallies Christian EMCEE’s To Turn Pain Into “Praise!” On New Single

Signs of WHATUPRG’s highly anticipated new album, New Hollywood, are becoming real with the official release of “PRAISE!” to streaming platforms on September 16th. The star-studded track marks his second song released from New Hollywood and features WHATUPRG alongside nine CHH artists: Foggieraw, Ty Brasel, Parris Chariz, NOT KLYDE, 1K Phew, Aha Gazelle, 350, Kaleb Mitchell, and a brand new verse from NOBIGDYL. WHATUPRG released the original audio after a stroke of inspiration led to him rally collaborators to record the song. In just 24 hours, the song was recorded, mixed, mastered, and released on SoundCloud, just in time for the celebration of his 25th birthday earlier this year.

Staying true to his trademark delivery, WHATUPRG shows off his ability to levitate across wavy production to tell inspirational stories rapping, “This is for way back in the day, livin’ on minimum wage, I don’t got a ‘M’ in the bank, but I got enough for the day.”

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Ahead of the single release, RG announced New Hollywood the album will release September 30th. Click here for the album pre-order: https://whatuprg.ffm.to/newhollywood. Fans who pre-save the album get access to an ‘exclusive’ Praise T-Shirt and the opportunity to win a signed vinyl for a limited time!!” Click here to stream the single: https://whatuprg.ffm.to/newhollywood

Born Raúl García, the Mexican American, Georgia native from Gwinnett County, has had his own personal experiences with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In his music video, “4AM, a long-form feature with Hiphopdx.com, he shared his emotions. At the age of 16, at four o’clock in the morning, ICE came knocking down his door in search of his Mexican immigrant father. Terrified, he along with his mother and younger sibling, tearfully watched as ICE cuffed, detained, and then deported his dad for violating U.S. immigration laws.

The video for New Hollywood’s first single, “Kids,” uses Mexican imagery (the children wearing luchador masks) to give a subtle nod to the experiences of Mexicans in America. In contrast to the immigration policies which have resulted in children being locked in cages at the southern border, in the video, you see them floating in the air, symbolically freed from bondage.

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[Download] Bigger – JJ Hairston Ft. Travis Greene and Donishisa Ballard 

 TRIBL Records in partnership with JamesTown Music announce the new album BELIEVE AGAIN, from GRAMMY-nominated, multiple Stellar Award winner, Billboard Music Award-winning, and Top Gospel Artist, JJ Hairston.

Hairston returns to the top of Billboard’s Gospel charts after being named a Top Gospel Artist of the Decade, with his current single, “Thankful.” JJ is reminding people how awesome God is with his new album BELIEVE AGAIN, available for pre-order and pre-save now; with the full project available on Friday, September 30th.

BELIEVE AGAIN is the first project JJ Hairston has completed since being installed as the Senior Pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly DC. “Previously, my creative process evolved from the worship perspective.

Although I am still a worshiper, as a Pastor, I teach more. Now, each musical project starts with a thought or a scripture. I spend a great deal of time thinking about what I want people to get from each song,” shares Hairston. BELIEVE AGAIN features stand-out collaborations with Nicole Micey, Benita Jones, David Wilford, Kymberli Joye, Travis Greene, Tamela Hairston, Mav City Gospel Choir, Donishisa Ballard, Marc Britt, Juanita Contee and Vincent McNatt. BELIEVE AGAIN’s first single, “Thankful” is currently top ten on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart.

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“Bigger,” the brand-new instant grat track, features Travis Greene and Donishisa Ballard and unlocks with each pre-sale order of BELIEVE AGAIN. This faith song starts with “I believe every word you said.” “Bigger” is an anthem reminding listeners that God’s vision for our lives is bigger than anything the human mind can conceive. Upbeat with powerful lyrics and driving instruments, the song is sure to be a fan favorite.

Bigger – JJ Hairston Ft. Travis Greene and Donishisa Ballard 

Although listeners will hear the JJ Hairston sound they have come to love, BELIEVE AGAIN is uniquely eclectic. The album features divinely inspired, highly gifted co-writers and collaborators who bring a new element to the familiar sound. The album reminds people to focus on what God said, not the world’s chatter. “Faith is a choice, and we hope the album will inspire people to choose God,” shares JJ Hairston.

Currently, JJ Hairston is continuing his devotion to a greater purpose alongside his wife, Trina Hairston, serving as Campus Pastors for All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) Washington, DC campus.

BELIEVE AGAIN Tracklist:

  1. Opening Prayer (feat. Nicole Micey)
  2. That Great Name (feat. Benita Jones)
  3. It Shall Be Done (feat. David Wilford)
  4. Miracle is You (feat. Kymberli Joye)
  5. Miracle is You (Reprise) [feat. Travis Greene]
  6. You Won’t Change (Yahweh The Same) [feat. Tamela Hairston & Mav City Gospel Choir]
  7. Bigger (feat. Travis Greene & Donishisa Ballard)
  8. Bigger (Reprise) [feat. Donishisa Ballard]
  9. Glory Hallelujah (feat. Marc Britt & Juanita Contee & Mav City Gospel Choir)
  10. You Will Never Fail (feat. Vincent McNatt & Mav City Gospel Choir)
  11. Thankful

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MŌRIAH To Release New EP ‘Curtain Call’ October 28

With over 2-million streams as well as appearances on Good Morning AmericaThat Sounds Fun podcast with Annie F. Downs, and I Am Second, MŌRIAH (Smallbone) is releasing a new EP entitled Curtain Call, with the first track dropping September 17 and rounding out with the three-track album fully available on October 28, 2022.

In time for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), this studio recording of her hit EP Live from the Quarry showcases elevated sound and vocals from the chart-topping Latin-American recording artist. MŌRIAH self-produced each studio rendition under her independent creative services company, Sanctuary Studios. Her focus with this release is to show singers and songwriters how to see their “indie artist” season as an opportunity to incubate the skills of engineering, distributing, and marketing their own music.

The American Idol alum, who is co-host and producer of K-LOVE/AccessMore’s Hit Podcast BECOMING:us shares, “For many years, I was looking for permission to express the sounds I was hearing in my head. It wasn’t until I decided to produce by myself that I was able to uncover my own healing.”

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MŌRIAH describes the production process this way: “Maybe you’ve heard these lyrics before. But not like this. Every rhythm element, synth sound, texture, bass line, and guitar strum came from my fingers. It’s imperfect, it’s messy, it’s experimental and it’s from my heart. To yours. Each song has come back for its ‘Curtain Call.’ To say thank you, in its most honest form, for your love, your friendship, and your honesty. You are known, seen, and loved.”

The first song of the new album, “Known, Seen, Loved,” is set to drop on September 16, with a corresponding performance music video captured in Sweden and Norway. The remaining tracks on Curtain Call will be released on the anniversary dates of their LIVE from the Quarry EP versions.

  • 9/30 – “Trust”
  • 10/14 – “Known, Seen, Loved” (LIVE in Scandinavia – music video)
  • 10/28 – “Worth”

The full album will be available across all streaming platforms on October 28, 2022.

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[Download] That’s The Power (Live at Team Night) – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release That’s The Power (Live at Team Night) off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “That’s The Power (Live at Team Night)” Below

VERSE 1:
There’s a Name that levels mountains
Carves out highways through the sea
I’ve seen its power unravel battles
Right in front of me

There’s a faith that stands defiant
Sends Goliath to his knees
I’ve seen as praise unravelled shackles
Right off my feet

CHORUS:
That’s the power of Your Name
Just a mention makes a way
Giants fall and strongholds break
And there is healing

That’s the power that I claim
It’s the same that rolled the grave
There’s no power like the
Mighty Name of Jesus

VERSE 2:
There’s a hope that calls out courage
In the furnace unafraid
The kind of daring expectation
That every prayer I make
Is on an empty grave

BRIDGE:
I see You taking ground
I see You press ahead
Your power is dangerous to
The enemy’s camp

You still do miracles
You will do what You said
For You’re the same God now as
You’ve always been

Your Spirit breaking out
Your kingdom moving in
Your victory claims the ground that
The enemy had

You still do miracles
You will do what You said
For You’re the same God now as
You’ve always been

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[Download] Resurrender (Live at Team Night) – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release Resurrender (Live at Team Night) off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “Resurrender (Live at Team Night)” Below

VERSE 1:
You’re turning over tables
And calling for return
To our lives upon the altar
The things we did at first
You’re clearing out the temple
You’re cleaning out the dirt
For we are Your territory
Lord we are Your Church

CHORUS:
We are Your people
You are our God
We are Your temple
Make us holy like You are

VERSE 2:
You see a holy nation
A flock to consecrate
A chosen generation
A people called to pray
So help us God to please You
Where only You can see
For every moment matters in eternity

CHORUS 2:
We are Your people
You are our God
We are Your temple
Make us holy like You are

We are Your children
You’ve set us apart
God for Your glory
Make us holy like You are

BRIDGE 1:
Mark Your people with Your presence
Make us a place where You delight to dwell
May we heed Your hand’s correction
Oh Lord our Shepherd
You do all things well

Your love as firm as it is tender
Your law is perfect
And Your judgments true
As we run to resurrender
You will restore what we return to You
You are restoring as we yield anew

BRIDGE 2:
If You’re calling
We’re coming
We’re not walking
We’re running
God we need resurrender
We resurrender

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[Download] Never Walk Alone (Live at Team Night) – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release Never Walk Alone (Live at Team Night) off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “Never Walk Alone (Live at Team Night)” Below


VERSE 1:
Your heart is for me
Your ear is listening
I’m safe in Your love
Your army of angels
Watch over me

VERSE 2:
You’re always present
You’re always with me
For all of my life
Your favour has followed
You’re my covering

CHORUS:
I have never walked alone
I’ve never been abandoned
You are my inheritance
You are my strength and shield
And I have confidence
You go before me
You’re my deliverer
I know I never walk alone

VERSE 3:
You’re always faithful
You’re strong and able
I’m lifting my head
In You I find help
You’re my providence

BRIDGE:
Every hour
Every minute
You have always been there
You are faithful
And You always will be

In every triumph
Every failure
You are loyal to me
You are faithful
And You always will be

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[Download] Eagle’s Wings (Live at Team Night) – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release Eagle’s Wings (Live at Team Night) off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “Eagle’s Wings (Live at Team Night)” Below

Verse 1:
Here I am waiting
Abide in me I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love
Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more

Chorus:
Come live in me all my life
Take over
Come breathe in me
I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life
Take over
Come breathe in me
I will rise on eagle’s wings

Bridge:
I will rise on eagle’s wings
I will rise on eagle’s wings

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[Download] Hope Of The Ages (Live at Team Night) – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release Hope Of The Ages (Live at Team Night) off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “Hope Of The Ages” Below

VERSE 1:
The gospel of Jesus
It’s the hope of the ages
Burning brighter and brighter
And standing forever

The Church He is building
Nothing can stop it
It’s a city that’s shining
A light in the darkness

TAG:
Nothing can stop it

CHORUS:
Though Christ was dead
Now surely He’s risen
Yeah He’s coming back again

And Christ will reign
In triumph forever
Yeah all praise belongs to Him
Yeah all praise belongs to Jesus

VERSE 2:
His Word is the answer
For all generations
It will never be tainted
It will never be broken

This is our confession
This is our conviction
We believe what is written
We believe what You’ve spoken

BRIDGE:
Sing hallelujah
Christ is our Redeemer
Shout hallelujah
Jesus holds our future

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Download Mp3 : Clean (+ spontaneous) [Live at Team Night] – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release Clean (+ spontaneous) [Live at Team Night] off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “Clean (+ spontaneous) [Live at Team Night]” Below

VERSE 1:
Precious blood has left me forgiven
Pure like the whitest of snow
Powerful to make sin and shame retreat
This covenant is making me whole

CHORUS:
So I will rise and lift my head
For by His mercy my life was spared
The highest Name has set me free
Because of Jesus
My heart is clean

VERSE 2:
Purify my heart in Your presence
Teach me to discover the joy
Of holiness that forms as You draw me close
In You what was lost is restored

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[Download] On Repeat / All To Him (Live at Team Night) – Hillsong Worship

GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worship release On Repeat / All To Him (Live at Team Night) off latest album “TEAM NIGHT (LIVE).” 

After two years apart due to global border closures, the worship collective had the opportunity to finally reunite in Orange County, Calif. at the start of 2022 and gather together to do what they’ve always done – worship. The culmination of that gathering produced the 10-track compilation that features a special collection live recorded songs including versions of well-loved tracks from the Hillsong Worship catalog such as “That’s The Power,” “Waiting Here For You,” and “Hope of the Ages,” among others.

Tapping recognizable names like Brooke Ligertwood, TAYA, Aodhan King, and more for song features, the project launches alongside video components for each song.

Download “TEAM NIGHT” Here

Watch “On Repeat / All To Him (Live at Team Night)” Below


VERSE 1:
Every time I come running
I find grace on repeat
You welcome me with open arms
No matter where I have been
Every time I surrender
Every time I fall
I find grace more precious
Than I did before

CHORUS 1:
So I’m gonna lay my world down
Here at Your feet
Look to the heavens
For all I need
I’m gonna sing my heart out
Praise on repeat
To the God who’s never given up on me

VERSE 2:
You’re the mercy at midnight
You’re the kindness of dawn
My hope in every waking hour
And the strength I lean on
Every time it comes to sundown
And the night sets in
Let my soul remember
Just how good You’ve been
And again and again
My heart will sing

CHORUS 2:
I’m gonna lay my world down
Here at Your feet
Look to the heavens
For all I need
I’m gonna sing my heart out
Praise on repeat
To the God who’s never given up on me
‘Cause You’re the God
Who’s never giving up on me

BRIDGE:
Grace upon grace
Morning by morning
Day after day will I sing
Praise upon praise
God be exalted
Over and over again

CHORUS 3:
I’m gonna lay my world down
Here at Your feet
Look to the heavens
For all I need
I’m gonna sing my heart out
Praise on repeat
To the God who’s never given up on me
‘Cause You’re the God
Who’s never giving up on me

BRIDGE:
Lift up His Name
Jesus the light of heaven
Worthy of praise
Jesus the King is risen
He reigns in grace and power
Worthy of praise forevermore
Nothing less than my all
I surrender my all to Him

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