Continuing the story of Rusty Shipp’s upcoming story-based, concept album “Dark Side of the Ocean,” their latest single “Man Myth Legend” hones in on the band’s surf punk sound that surfaced in former songs such as “Detonator” and “Caligynephobia.” The lyrics are a clearer glimpse into the concept story of the new album which describes an underwater kingdom of angels who encounter the souls of sailors that have sunk down from the surface — such as the narrator in the previous single, “Bottom of the Barrel.” Alarmed at the increasing rate of souls sinking down to their domain at the bottom of the ocean, they decide to risk the potential danger and ascend to the ocean’s surface to find out exactly what is causing the growing frequency of humans’ drowning.

To cut through all the conceptual imagery at the surface and dive in to what this song is really about, singer and founder of the group, Russ T. Shipp, gave the following statement about the underlying message of the song: “All conceptual narrative and nautical imagery aside…this song was written as a response to much of the explosive division that arose during the pandemic. The direct application to life from “Man Myth Legend” is that in our lives we often see glimpses of something troubling, or hear of people doing something dangerous or that seems to be in opposition to something we believe, but we often don’t have the courage to go check out things for ourselves and meet the people involved to get to know them and see what’s actually going on and why those people do what they do. It’s easier and more convenient to try and keep things so cut-and-dry, black-and-white, and just write people off as the enemy. But it’s much harder, riskier work to step into the grey, and give people the benefit of the doubt, and think of them as fellow humans just coming from a different place to get their own needs met. To engage with ‘opponents’ humbly and respectfully, to listen and learn from them about where they’re coming from and why they do what they do, is certainly awkward and uncomfortable, but the rewards of that hard work are greater than the rewards that come from playing it safe in our comfort zones, and indeed the results of that hard work are necessary to our overall survival as people.”

Accolades: “Bottom of the Barrel,” the first single from the upcoming album, broke through the Top 25 list on Christian Music Weekly’s Rock chart making its chart debut at #21. It also was just added to RadioU’s Top 10 Most Wanted Songs (per listener requests), and was added to a rock and metal compilation from For The Rock. The video was premiered exclusively for an early release on CCM Magazine this week and was featured prominently in the CCM Magazine weekly newsletter. To promote the single, the band did many interviews for radio and online publications (Effect Radio, RadioU, 102.9 The Buzz–Nashville’s FM Rock station, and more).

Rusty Shipp is a Nashville-based hard rock band that combines Beatlesque melodies, surf and grunge riffs, and philosophical lyrics to create what they call Nautical Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Produced & Engineered by Stephen Leiweke at Yackland Studio in Nashville, TN.

Mastered by Alex McCollough with True East Mastering.

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Fast-rising Nigerian Gospel music artiste and songwriter, Joulez Alton opens 2022 with a song that’s an affirmation of the Presence of the Holy Ghost in the Believer.

Joulez alton aims to make this anthem resonate in your mind that the lyrics become your meditation and the result is the consciousness of the Holy Ghost with and within you.

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Emerging Christian/Gospel music creative, Adeola Akinleye churns out a wonderful song tagged KOSI.

“Kosi” (Koseni bi Oluwa meaning No one like our God) is a soul lifting audio/lyrics video inspired by God to bless and lift souls. It is written by Adeola Akinleye (Ma A’k) a Prolific Songwriter and Worshiper whose God driven Passion for writing songs is inestimable. Recorded at Klinmix studio by Gbade Adetisola and produced by Akin Akinleye for AKD MUSICMEDICS & PS.

HFP Music announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with award winning singer/songwriter Asha Elia. The signing comes with the announcement that Asha Elia will be releasing some exciting new projects this year.

Asha Elia (pronounced Ash-uh Ell-ee-uh), originally from Bristol, is a fast emerging UK London based artist, focused on bringing a dewy, contemporary vibe to the current climate of RnB & Afrobeats.

Recognizing the need for a strong faith-based message accompanied by soft vocals, Asha began writing songs and recording music in 2017 at the age of 20. Asha describes her songwriting process as “deeply guided by God”. She instantly connected with her passionate audience through social media and her first single ‘Serve’, released in 2018, was recorded whilst she attended university in a friend’s bedroom. It has since garnered over 1 million Spotify streams.

Thriving as a self-managed independent artist, Asha released her first body of work – ‘New Woke Deal’ EP in 2020 not surprisingly, the EP was embraced by fans across the globe because of its vulnerable yet empowering narrative. The project has since amassed well over 2 million streams across platforms. By the end of 2020, its leading single – ‘Nights Like This’, was praised by DJ Target and highlighted in his ‘Best UK Talent’ list on BBC 1xtra. Other DJs from 1xtra & BBC Introducing Asha pushed even harder in 2021 as an independent artist with consistent releases and fan-favourite collaborations with the global faith-based artists including the likes of Marizu, IMRSQD and Limoblaze. By the end of 2021 she was awarded ‘StepFWD’ Female Artist of the Year and was nominated for a UK Entertainment Award as ‘Best Gospel’.

Asha signed the deal with HFP Music in February 2022 and announced it to her fans on social media in a post saying ‘Dream big and dare to follow God, every next level of your life will demand a different version of you.’ We are excited to see how far Asha Elia will take her artistry and influence in this new parntership.

Follow Asha Elia and HFP Music on all social media platforms for updates on future releases!

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After the successful release of his Album Praise O’Clock in 2020, KThePsalmist returns with another beautiful tune titled Song of Praise {SOP}. Accompanying the expressive praise tune is a thematic visual expression. 

Shot live at Upgrade Studios, Song of Praise is a contemporary Christian worship tune

Listen to SOP below;

The Inspirational Singer and songwriter Mary Khollins shares her own version of ‘you still love me’ originally written by Tasha Cobbs Leonard.

Mary Khollins’ latest single finds her taking listeners back to the scriptures for hope, comfort, answers, guidance, and all they need to live life according to the Bible.

She has also produced a concept music video for “You Still Love Me” in addition to the new tune. “You Still Love Me,” directed by Kody Films, was brought to life with a distinct and inspiring originality. Mary is excited about the dramatic element in the new music video and hopes it will impact believers.

Her Message

The love of God, your way to salvation
God gave us salvation through the power of Love.
As we open our hearts to receive his comfort, the spirit move will set you free from pain and rejection.
God still loves you. Jesus will love you forever.

Mary Khollins is a Gospel in Soul singer songwriter.

From an early age, with the desire to convey emotions, she made music a springboard that allowed her to share her main message : Love and the manifestation of Love.

By faith and with the help of the Holy Spirit, she composed spiritual songs, poems, inspired by the Gospel and her own witness.She has to perform regularly on stage in France. But, few years later, she decided to stop benefits, in order to know what God’s will is for her life.

Watch Video Below;

Deezer || iTunesGod gave us salvation through the power of Love.
As we open our hearts to receive his comfort, the spirit move will set you free from pain and rejection.
God still loves you. Jesus will love you forever..

David Frazier is the musical genius behind iconic Gospel hit songs “I Need You To Survive”, “Power Belongs To God”, “Release”, and many more.  The Grammy®, Stellar and Dove Award-winning songwriter and producer has now teamed up with BET’s Sunday Best season 2 winner and powerhouse vocalist Y’Anna Crawley to recreate one of his classic Gospel hit songs “2nd Chance”.  

“2nd Chance” was initially recorded by Bishop Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir in 1997 released on the LIVE IN NEW YORK: BY ANY MEANS… album.  “Although this song is 25 years old, it still resonates with Gospel music lovers around the world,” David states. “I wanted to revisit the classic without losing the spirit and intensity of the original. Y’Anna Crawley gives a spirited rendition, aiming to bless lovers of the classic song and reach a new audience of younger Gospel music listeners.”

“It is an honor to be part of such a great song,” Y’Anna expresses.  “Timely enough, I feel that in this season of my life, God has given me a second chance, and I thank the Lord for it!”  Crawley is a Stellar Award-winning singer who released her debut album THE PROMISE, in 2010 and her most recent album, THIS IS ME, in 2021.  You can hear her vocal prowess on projects by Jennifer Lopez, Fantasia, Isaac Carree, William Murphy, Chrisette Michele, and Ledisi.  She also has notable camera appearances on the OWN Network TV drama series Greenleaf and A Question of Faith and Coming 2 America films.  

Frazier’s remake of his hit classic “2nd Chance” is produced by David and co-produced by Raymond Darius Jackson.  David and Raymond have collaborated on David’s prior singles, “The Healing Song”, and “Made it Without You” featuring Pastor Carlos Kelly.  “2nd Chance” is available on all digital music outlets now and making its way to Gospel radio stations.  

David shares, “Remakes of classic songs can be a daunting challenge, but I believe this creative musical arrangement along with an incredible, soul-shaking vocal performance by Y’Anna makes this rendition of this Gospel classic amazing.”

Listen To “2nd Chance” below;

Gospel singer, worship leader and songwriter Suzanne Omojugha has released a new praise song “Hosanna Praise”.

Hosaana Praise: Hosanna is a heavenly song. Trust me when i say no matter what you have gone through or are going through, Let not the Hosanna song leave your lips. God is able and always willing to do our bidding.

Juan Winans continues to soar as his current song “Never On My Own,” climbs Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart to Number 4. The groovy R&B-tinged duet with sister Deborah Joy Winans also enters the Top 10 on the Mediabase Gospel Airplay Chart this week.

The Warryn Campbell produced tune is underscored by the pair’s soulful vocals and the throwback nod to the R&B classic “On My Own.” “Making this music is not only part of my purpose it’s the creative endeavor I love more than anything,” said Winans. “To have fans and radio stations respond so positively – to see the song continue to rise on the charts is always a tremendous honor!”

“I knew it was a hit,” said Michael-Anthony “Mooki” Taylor, DARE Records CEO & Chairman. “I told Juan. I told Warryn (Campbell). I told the team! It gives straight Family Reunion vibes!”

The chart-topping hit song advances Winans’ first solo full-length album set for release later this year on DARE Records.

The Grammy-nominee also recently hosted “Soul of the Nation,” a White House Gospel special with First Lady Jill Biden, celebrating the history and impact of the genre which aired nationally on TV One this past Sunday. 

Winans is a third-generation member of the legendary Winans family. He began his career with Winans Phase 2 with brother Carvin and cousins Marvin Winans, Jr., and Michael Winans, Jr. Juan’s father, Carvin Winans, is a member of the five-time Grammy-winning group The Winans, including uncles Marvin, Michael, and the late Ronald Winans.

 “I Pray to You,” the third single release by The Rescued, a worship collective started by songwriter/musician James Jones, is set to drop at Christian AC and Worship-formatted radio outlets today. “I Pray to You” follows the No. 1 single, “Fill My Cup.”

Written by Jones and produced by Kevin Clark, the new single is the debut release under The Rescued Entertainment Group Label.

Previous radio releases have been chart toppers, with “Fill My Cup” claiming the No. 1 spot at CRC Weekly, No. 3 at CRC Monthly and No. 6 at CRC Quaterly. The first single release, “iPraise,” hit No. 2 on CRC Weekly, No. 4 on CRC Monthly and No. 10 on CRC Quarterly.

A collection of music, “The Rescued Unplugged Live,” was released in 2021 across multiple platforms and is available to purchase at betherescued.com/music.

“The production quality of this album is amazing,” says lead vocalist James Jones. Kevin Clark, a producer out of St. Louis, mixed and mastered the audio and Blue Ocean Media Group produced the video.

The Rescued is the result of Jones gathering St. Louis area worship leaders and musicians to work together to create an all-acoustic set of 25 original songs. The collective selected their seven favorites and created full band, radio versions that became the first, self-titled EP.

“Our goal is to bring light to the world and show God’s love through the songs he has poured into us.” Jones says.”John 1:5 says, ‘The Light shines in the darkness. The darkness has never been able to put out the Light.”

Because the team wanted to share its message with the surrounding community, The Rescued began playing at local churches and venues, including Church at the Bar, a local hot-spot for libations and worship. Church at the Bar was a good fit for The Rescued’s mission of reaching new Christians through music.

“Human nature leads us to want to be part of something that is bigger than ourselves,” Jones says.”Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, ‘Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.’

“The Rescued was not meant for us as musicians to have an outlet to write and play music. It was meant for the people of the community to be part of the experience of the salvation story,” he says. “At the end of the day, that’s the only thing that matters, to be rescued.”

For more information about The Rescued, check out BeTheRescued.com, follow the group on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.