Steven Malcolm debuts episode two of his From The Roots docuseries that debuted on June 23. Episode two entitled, The Growth highlights Malcolm signing his record deal with IVAV, a division of Curb | Word Entertainment.
From The Roots digs deep into the upbringing and rise of the Christian hip-hop sensation. His latest album, Tree is an eclectic depiction of Malcolm’s past, present, and future. Recently, Tree accumulated more than 11.7 million combined DSP streams alongside the blazing hot single “Summertime” racking up more than 1.3 million combined DSP streams.
His new album Tree is an eclectic depiction of Malcolm’s past, present, and future. Delivering powerful rhymes straight from heaven, Malcolm offers a blend of alluring bops for any occasion. Arriving on the heels of the 5-track EP All Is True, Malcolm boasts Shaggy, Social Club Misfits, and KB features on the album.
Three-time GRAMMY nominee Danny Gokey recently announced his fall 2022 Jesus People Tour. The tour is set to feature chart-topping BEC recording artist Tasha Layton and Dove Award-winning recording artist Jordan Feliz. The Jesus People tour pre-sale is now underway here, with more dates to be added soon. Danny released his celebrated Jesus People album in July 2021; throughout the project, Gokey’s songs touch on love, gratitude, and truth.
“So excited to announce that I’m heading out on the Jesus People Tour with my friends Jordan Feliz & Tasha Layton this fall,” Danny posted. on social media “These are going to be such fun nights of music and worship, and I want to see you there!”
Jesus People 2022 Tour (tentative schedule) September 29 – Dayton, OH October 1 – North Attleboro, MA October 2 – Burlington, NJ October 7 – Durham, NC October 8 – Meadowbrook, WV October 9 – Camp Hill, PA October 13 – New Albany, IN October 14 – Michigan City, IN October 16 – Grand Rapids, MI October 20 – St. Louis, MO October 22 – Quincy, IL October 27 – Aiken, SC October 28 – Myrtle Beach, SC October 30 – New Bern, NC November 3 – Meridian, MS November 6 – Tampa, FL
A Child’s Paternity Is At The Heart of “Take It To Your Grave” by See Your Shadow.
The best way to keep a secret is to not tell a soul, especially if that secret can bring pain into someone else’s life. This is the heart-wrenching theme of “Take It To Your Grave”, a songwriting collaboration between Michael Coleman, musical director of the multi-award-winning See Your Shadow, and long time writing partner J. Richard Murray.
“Take It To Your Grave”, to be released on July 8th, is the lead single from the upcoming See Your Shadow retrospective, “From His Mind” which will be released later this summer, to include See Your Shadow’s greatest hits and some previously unreleased material. See Your Shadow is known for exploring themes that fall outside the norm by tackling complex emotions and stories showcasing the human experience.
In “Take It To Your Grave” the lyrics portray a story of a man who fathers his best friend’s son and the anguish suffered from not being able to reveal that truth.
Conflicts unresolved, So many lives involved, Can’t think about yourself, Gotta do what’s right for someone else – “Take It to Your Grave”
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About See Your Shadow
See Your Shadow Songwriting is the award-winning musical creation entity currently based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Run by Michael Coleman, aka The Metropolitan Cowboy, See Your Shadow is unique in the fact that it is a collaborative network of talented vocalists and musicians who make the songs it creates their star. Michael Coleman, the artistic director of See Your Shadow Songwriting, writes and produces all the songs created and released by See Your Shadow Songwriting. See Your Shadow was launched in Columbus, Ohio, and takes its name from Michael Coleman’s birthday being Groundhog Day.
Michael Coleman and See Your Shadow Songwriting’s lyrical writing style packs such a punch, that Michael has earned the distinction of being the only professional songwriter ever nominated for the office of Poet Laureate for the State of Ohio.
After primarily being known for its dance club music, and its work in film and television, See Your Shadow Songwriting rebranded itself and decided to switch its focus and sound to its first love, country and western. With a new stable of vocalists and musicians, See Your Shadow Songwriting, has crafted and developed its new sound harkening back to the vivid storytelling and emotion of old-school country.
Their breakout single, “I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello” reached #1 on the iTunes Country Songs chart in South Africa while receiving national and international airplay and charting. Follow-up, “My Worth” duplicated that feat. Subsequent releases have topped the international iTunes and airplay charts, in countries including the United Kingdom!
You can learn more about See Your Shadow Songwriting and experience the See Your Shadow Songwriting sound at its flagship website, www.seeyourshadow.com
Today, genre-melding, music powerhouse Tye Tribbett delivers his new trailblazing album, All Things New via Motown Gospel. The two-time Grammy Award, Soul Train Music Award, Stellar Award, and Dove Award-winning artist has rapidly become one of the most relevant voices of his generation.
This is only further amplified by his latest release, which so clearly encapsulates the ways Tribbett honors the musical tradition in which he operates, all while continuously redefining and stretching its limits within a modern musical landscape. On All Things New, the singer, songwriter, and producer collaborates with some industry heavy hitters, including PJ Morton, Kierra Sheard, Mali Music, Jekalyn Carr, and Zacardi Cortez to name a few. The LP also includes number one gospel radio mega-hits “We Gon’ Be Alright” (Tribbett’s interpolation of Kendrick Lamar’s anthemic 2015 song) and “Anyhow.”
“I made this album to fight against the feeling of defeat in light of everything we have all been through these past few years” says Tribbett. “I wanted to put a joyful experience out in the world to remind not just me, but all of us that there is still beauty to the world.” He continues, “Like my first single New says, ‘We not dead, we livin… Newer times for newer gifts.’ Hopefully we can use a jubilant album to renew and refresh our souls!”
genre-melding, music powerhouse Tye Tribbett delivers his new trailblazing album, All Things New via Motown Gospel. The two-time Grammy Award, Soul Train Music Award, Stellar Award, and Dove Award-winning artist has rapidly become one of the most relevant voices of his generation. This is only further amplified by his latest release, which so clearly encapsulates the ways Tribbett honors the musical tradition in which he operates, all while continuously redefining and stretching its limits within a modern musical landscape. On All Things New, the singer, songwriter, and producer collaborates with some industry heavy hitters, including PJ Morton, Kierra Sheard, Mali Music, Jekalyn Carr, and Zacardi Cortez to name a few. The LP also includes number one gospel radio mega-hits “We Gon’ Be Alright” (Tribbett’s interpolation of Kendrick Lamar’s anthemic 2015 song) and “Anyhow.”
“I made this album to fight against the feeling of defeat in light of everything we have all been through these past few years” says Tribbett. “I wanted to put a joyful experience out in the world to remind not just me, but all of us that there is still beauty to the world.” He continues, “Like my first single New says, ‘We not dead, we livin… Newer times for newer gifts.’ Hopefully we can use a jubilant album to renew and refresh our souls!”
Tribl Record offers official music video for “Why We Sing” featuring Brandon Lake and Kirk Franklin.
Why We Sing was written by Kirk Franklin. It is from Maverick City Music’s collaboration album with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” Available Now!
Kingdom was recorded with the inmates at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade, Florida in early March of 2022. The heart behind this project is to not only expand the idea of what the Kingdom of God looks like, but to also share and spread music and a message that taps into an inspirational and unfiltered love for all people.
Tribl Records release official music video for “Melodies from Heaven” featuring Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore & Maryanne J George.
Melodies from Heaven was written by Kirk Franklin. It is from Maverick City Music’s collaboration album with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” Available Now!
Kingdom was recorded with the inmates at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade, Florida in early March of 2022. The heart behind this project is to not only expand the idea of what the Kingdom of God looks like, but to also share and spread music and a message that taps into an inspirational and unfiltered love for all people.
Chorus Melodies from Heaven Rain down on me, rain down on me Melodies from Heaven Rain down on me, rain down on me
Take me in Your arms and hold me close Rain down on me, rain down on me Fill me with Your precious Holy Ghost Rain down on me, rain down on me
Tag1 Rain, rain Rain, rain
Tag2 Rain down on me(rain) L-let it fall on me(rain) Rain down on me(rain) L-let it fall on me(rain) Rain down on me(rain) L-let it fall on me(rain) Rain down on me(rain) L-let it(rain)
Tribl Records offer official music video for “My Life is in Your Hands” featuring Chandler Moore.
My Life is in Your Hands was written by Kirk Franklin. It is from Maverick City Music’s collaboration with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” Available Now!
Kingdom was recorded with the inmates at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade, Florida in early March of 2022. The heart behind this project is to not only expand the idea of what the Kingdom of God looks like, but to also share and spread music and a message that taps into an inspirational and unfiltered love for all people.
Watch “My Life is in Your Hands” Download Audio Below
Verse You don’t have to worry and don’t you be afraid Joy comes in the morning, troubles they don’t last always For there’s a friend in Jesus, who will wipe your tears away And if your heart is broken, just lift your hands and say
Chorus I know that I can make it I know that I can stand No matter what may come my way My life is in Your hands With Jesus I can take it With Him I know I can stand No matter what may come my way My life is in Your hands
Tag Because he lives, I can face tomorrow Because Jesus lives, all fear is gone Cause I know Who holds the future And life is worth living just Because He lives
Tag 2 He’s got the whole world in His Hands He’s got the whole world in His hands He’s got the whole wide world in His Hands He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got my whole world in His Hands He’s got my whole world in His Hands He’s got my whole world in His Hands He’s got the whole world in His Hands
Tag3 Yes Jesus Loves me Yes Jesus Love me Yes Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so
Christian/Country, Gospel singer and recording artist Rhonda Towns (Dawn Records) celebrated a special honor at the 14th Annual Rhythm Of Gospel Music Awards held in Jacksonville, FL. The long-awaited highlight follows an eight-year hiatus and the motivated re-launch of her music career. Rhonda’s single, “Walking In Your Wonderful Light” (written by Teddy Hayes and produced by Billy Sherrill in collaboration with Towns) was nominated in seven categories and recognized with three 2022 Annual Rhythm Of Gospel Music Awards including: “CCM Christian Song Of The Year,” “Special/Event Instrumental Artist Of The Year” and “Praise & Worship Female Vocalist Of The Year.”
“The welcoming response (by both the industry and the fans) has been overwhelming and encouraging,” said Towns.“The impact of this song is what I faithfully envisioned and hoped for. I am honored that ‘Walking In Your Wonderful Light’ was accepted on the Gospel stage. Being nominated and attending The Rhythm Of Gospel Awards proved my vision to be true, and being a part of this event brought me back to where I truly needed to be–to connect spiritually in my heart and soul.”
Catering to all inspirational music genres and audiences, “Walking In Your Wonderful Light” dances with an upbeat pop groove, complemented by rhythmic percussion and soothing string instrumentation. Rhonda’s crystal clear vocals beam alongside the simplistic production to create an easy-does-it, refreshing listen. The uplifting lyrics share a message of inspiration and hope in a walk with God by our side.
Rhonda originally recorded the track in 2012; she re-recorded the tune, with the accompaniment of Jim “Moose” Brown on keyboards, at Sound Emporium Studios, Nashville. It charted at No 42 on the Nielsen BDSRadio Gospel Chart while the corresponding music video was broadcast on CMT Australia, IndiMusicTV, CMC TV-USA, Web TV Zuri, Zurich, and Switzerland.
“My goal is to pioneer, to open the door for inspirational country music in the Gospel format. Being recognized by The Rhythm Of Gospel organization is a wonderful first stepping stone,” Towns added.
Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally releases its first radio single of the year, “I Know You Can,” today (July 8) from Venture3Media (V3M). Available now at all major digital and streaming outlets via https://link.brddg.co/iknowyoucan, this is a song of remembering who God is, and declaring that He can do anything.
“What great confidence we can have, knowing that God is able to do anything!” exclaims worship leader Joth Hunt, who wrote and leads the song inspired by Romans 8:28. “If we look back over history, we can see the amazing miracles and displays of His power. Even when it seemed like all hope was lost, God came through!”
Produced by GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning Jordan Sapp (Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Tauren Wells), who has nine No. 1 radio singles to his credit, “I Know You Can” is a new studio recording of the lead track from both the band’s current full-production live album REVIVAL and its more intimate Planetshakers Revival, Live At Chapel project.
Continuing its mission to “empower generations to win generations,” Planetshakers is sharing its new music on tour, most recently in South and Central America and later this month in Europe, including events in Romania July 16 and Hungary July 23. Planetshakers Church is also seeing huge streaming numbers online with hundreds of thousands of people from all across the globe connecting to its worship services and resources remotely.
In the past year, Naomi Raine has taken a leading role in the GRAMMY Award-winning collective Maverick City Music. Today (7.8), she releases her solo album ‘Journey’ via TRIBL Records. Across 15 songs produced by Raine with G. Morris Coleman, and seven intimate “car chat” recordings, the album dives into Raine’s life journey through the ebbs and flows of marriage, motherhood, mental health and more. Through her most vulnerable and personal songwriting yet, Raine embraces life’s discomfort and finds acceptance in every stage of her journey.
“’Journey’ is finally here,” says Raine. “I’ve been working on this project for some time and it really is an expression of my heart — the processing, the discovery, the growth, creativity and collaboration through song. This is such a vulnerable project for me, and I’m grateful to share it with the world. My hope is that anybody who hears these songs will get the courage to love, live and be free from the fear that holds us back from living apologetically and inauthentically.”
Raine, a GRAMMY, Billboard Music, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist, has always felt a calling to music, performing since the age of two. Throughout her life, it has served as a coping mechanism. ‘Journey’ explores trauma from her past, while offering optimism and hope for moving past it. She began writing these songs in the aftermath of a miscarriage and in the midst of attending marriage therapy after her 2020 tour was canceled due to COVID. Nearly all 22 tracks are self penned, with a few written alongside Adale Jackson, co-producer G Morris Coleman, Gary Coach, Kayla Thompson, Taylor Drevan Hill and Tywan Mack.
“Hold On” is an anthem of strength to fight for yourself and each other during the hardest moments in life, while “Good Story” equally honors the beautiful and broken parts of a relationship. “World On Fire” reflects on a seemingly endless stream of tragic headlines that have covered the news these past few years, while “Won One” is an positive, upbeat anthem about keeping your head up. She confronts the consequences of bottling up feelings on “Still Alone,” and then finds freedom to put herself first on “Choosing Myself.” Raine closes the album with “Merrily,” a song that finds joy in the craziness of life and “Brand New,” which confirms the security she has as a result of her faith.
The album is sprinkled with “car chats” that she recorded while driving. In these intimate recordings, she talks about surrendering self-dependence, the heart’s uncertainties, staying strong through tribulations, hard goodbyes, self-discovery in the midst of pandemic-induced isolation, sacrifices and more.
Raine recently performed at the 2022 Essence Festival in New Orleans and has made appearances at the BET Awards, The TODAY Show and The View with Maverick City Music who she is currently on tour with. For more information, visit naomirainemusic.com.
