“Lord of My Life” feat. Andrew Holt is the first single from The Belonging Co’s newest album, Pneuma. Recorded live at The Belonging Co Church in Nashville, TN, this song is an anthem of abandoned praise. “Lord of My Life” freshly expresses the posture that everyone believer should have, that of a surrendered heart. “Lord of My Life” is now available.
You can also pre-save The Belonging Co’s newest album “Pneuma” released on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Lord Of My Life – The Belonging Co Feat. Andrew Holt
“Here Is Our Hallelujah,” initially released on Village Lights’s debut album in 2021, is now reintroduced as a live version featuring their community. The single is a worshipful song growing from beautiful simplicity to a full-fledged anthem with a communal pattern of echoing the praises being sung.
The central message displayed in the song’s title truly reflects a collective “hallelujah”, meaning “praise the Lord.” “Music is always best when made in a community,” shares multiple GRAMMY-nominated worship leader Matt Maher, who mentors the group. “This requires such a level of trust. Every great artist knows this fundamental truth. Art is something best shared.
I love this group and their willingness to include so many in their journey of creativity. I am honored to help them as a producer bring this treatment of the end of the liturgical year into a collective work of song for the Church and the pilgrimage of the believer.” The song carries Village Lights’s heartbeat of unity, inclusivity, and reconciliation wrapped in worshipful devotion.
Seeing themselves as more than a band, but rather a movement for those who seek justice in our world and Church, Village Lights was birthed from the relationship of three independent artists who often found themselves leading worship together at youth conferences and discovering a shared desire to create more modern worship music for more liturgical church spaces.
Luke Wareham’s highly anticipated new live EP is out on the 23rd of June. The EP includes live versions of ‘Shadows, Honour You Lord, Refuge and Therefore I Know’. Luke says ‘making the new live EP has been great fun, with so many amazing people involved and I cannot wait for everyone to hear the songs.
I have been writing these songs over the past year (they have been previously released as studio recordings) and some really kind people have supported me in this new live recording’.
When speaking about the new live EP, Luke says, ‘Our hope in recording these songs is that they will help people fix their eyes on Jesus. The evening of worship where we recorded these songs was a special time when freedom was released in the room as we gazed at Jesus.
As we recorded the songs from the beginning we had 2 Corinthians 4:18 in mind and it has really spoken to me this year. It says ‘So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
One of Luke’s favorite songs on the new release is ‘Therefore I Know’ which he wrote with Sarah Téibo and Rachel Walker Mason. The song is an outpouring of their hearts for each of us to know the hope we have in Jesus. Luke says ‘it was so great to write with Sarah and Rachel they are both great songwriters and encouragers. As we wrote this song we hoped that through it people will grow closer to God and have confidence in their identity in Him.
‘Luke Wareham – Live EP’ is available to stream and download on all music platforms and the brand new official music videos from the night are up on YouTube. The chords to the song are available to download via SongSelect.
Paris-based Nigerian singer/songwriter Esua has returned after the success of her singles ‘Hidden’, ‘Potter’, and ‘Love Letter’ with four soul-stirring songs that beautifully encapsulate the vulnerable journey experienced by believers.
‘The Thing That Frees Us’ boldly embraces the alternative gospel genre and each song delves deep into the intricacies of faith, offering listeners an experience that resonates with their own spiritual journeys. Esua believes that vulnerability, transparency, and honesty are important elements of freedom and through soulful harmonies and evocative instrumentation, the EP unravels the trials and triumphs encountered along the path of faith, reassuring believers that their vulnerability is not a weakness but a source of strength.
Listeners can expect an emotional rollercoaster as the EP navigates themes of doubt, redemption, surrender, and ultimate liberation. ‘The Thing That Frees Us’ serves as a sonic pilgrimage for anyone seeking solace, guidance, or simply a moment of introspection within the realm of faith.
This EP release marks a significant milestone for Esua and solidifies her position as a force to be reckoned with in the alternative gospel genre.
All the songs on ‘The Thing That Frees Us’ are written by Obongwami Esther Ubong-Abasi, produced by Emmanuel Adeniyi, and are available on your preferred streaming platform from the 26th of May, 2023.
Today, Bethel Music Collective artist Zahriya Zachary has released the studio version of “Back To Life.” The release comes after an incredible response while leading the song live including a moving moment of testimony in her hometown of Houston during the Come Up Here Worship Nights tour. “Back To Life” serves as a reminder that what once was dead is made new and brought back through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Listen to “Back To Life” HERE.
“”Back to Life” is based on Galatians 2:20, the good news of the gospel and the power of how Jesus has changed us from the inside out” shares Zahriya. “Because of this truth we are one with Christ and a new creation. This song has been an encouragement and a reminder for me that Jesus can bring anyone and anything back to life because of the finished work of the cross. He’s done it in my life, and I believe He will do it again for others.”
Zahriya Zachary – Back To Life
Born and raised in Spring, Texas, Zahriya Zachary didn’t come from a musical family, but her love of music began at the early age of six while learning to play the piano. She began leading worship when she was a freshman in college after the Lord clearly spoke to her and told her that it was time. Throughout her time in college, she began volunteering on her church’s worship team while the Lord was teaching her more about what it means to have a worshiper’s heart.
Zahriya made her Bethel Music debut on Homecoming (2021) where she led “Back To Life” and joined Brian Johnson in leading “Hymn Of Heaven”. Her debut solo single, “Simple Ways”, was released in the summer of 2022 and reflects on the simple joys that often go overlooked in the chaos of day-to-day life. Most recently, she appears on Come Up Here (2023) leading “Surrounded By Holy”. Zahriya believes that worship is the place where we belong and her heart is that people will be led to Jesus through her.
The grace of God is our advantage. Everything we are and will become is a product of Grace.
Juwon Efanga expresses the joy of the Grace of God in her single “It’s by Grace”.
In her words, we are who we are only by Grace. Eph 2:8-9.
There is nothing that can happen without considering the grace of God first. 1 Cor 15:10 The life we live, and the air we breathe are all gifts from God enabled by his grace and loving-kindness
Juwon is a minstrel whose message in her music is focused on the totality of the person of God and his matchless Love.
Juwon’s other catalogs are available across streaming platforms
U.S based Ghanaian Gospel music minister, Maakua Fosua, releases new AfroGospel sound and music video titled VICTORY IS MINE.
The gospel song showcases her personal journey and highlights the transformative power of God in her life. Initially starting her career in secular music, she redirected her path towards gospel after spiritual experiences with the Holy Spirit.
Maakua Fosua reflects on her past struggles and how God helped her overcome various challenges. She candidly shares the compromising situations she faced as a secular musician but now fully commits herself to spreading the gospel of Christ Jesus.
Nigerian gospel artist Serah & Kunle Alabi unveils a new single titled “You Alone” as produced by the ace music producer, Tkeyz.
Kunle and Serah Alabi are regenerated gospel singers and band leaders. The couple hail from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria and shares the same birth month; June.
The Alabis met and got married in the ministry and are currently serving in the redeemed Christain church of God. The couple is stunt lovers of Christ and humanity.
Mr. and Mrs. Alabi are both graduates from two recognized higher institutions in Nigeria.
Their story can be summed up thus: “When the sun shines… We shine together… Told you I’ll be here forever.”
Talking about how You Alone came across, Serah Alabi said, The song ‘You Alone’ came from the inspiration of the holy spirit. Encompassing what my husband and I have been through, where we are coming from, where we are now and the assurance of where God is taking us to.
Some years back, my husband became very sick and it seems like life itself has given up on him but God came through for him. Same time the devil struck again and this time it was me, I almost lost my life and God came through for us again.
Looking back at all of these, He Alone is indeed worthy of our praise. “You Alone” is a translation of a Hausa song ”Kai kadia”.
There is nothing as precious that we can offer God except our worship.
Gospel recording artiste, Faith Igwechi releases a new single titled Kadosh. This was released shortly after her live recording project and the launch of her audio / visual studio.
KADOSH, the Hebrew for “HOLY” proclaims God’s holiness and worthiness to receive glory.
“Kadosh was received in an encounter where I found myself in the throne room of God, the angels, elders, and saints, chanting; “Kadosh Kadosh, (holy HOLY) Heaven and earth adore You”
And Together in holiness, we join the angels and saints to cry “holy holy”
Dallas, TX – Ethan Kent made his mark with his debut album WORK IN PROGRESS in 2014. The songwriter and musician has continued to create a unique collection of musical offerings that have given him an identifiable imprint in Christian and Gospel music.
With each song, Ethan reinvents his relevance, delivers musical innovation, and is consistent with wrapping the Word of God around soul, funk, pop, and contemporary Gospel and Christian songs that no one else can creatively replicate.
He has released another masterful single, “I Saw Jesus,” and collaborated again with the singers who provided backing vocals on his WORK IN PROGRESS album almost a decade ago.
“I loved reuniting with my singers from the Work In Progress album,” Ethan shares. “It’s hard to believe it’s been over ten years since that project. So much has happened in our individual lives and career paths, but they have remained loyal to being a part of the gift and platform God has given me to steward.”
Chanese Jones, Taran McGowen, Jamall Houston, and Adrian Gayden are the singers who join Ethan on “I Saw Jesus.” These elite singers provide the bone-tingling vocal chorus that adds a soulfully revering sacred ambiance to the contemporary and pop-inspired track.
You can watch Ethan and the singers in the “I Saw Jesus” official music video directed by Kade Dailey. The video is available to stream on YouTube. Dailey captures Ethan’s adoration and gratitude for Jesus through his performance of expressive lyrics, which persuade peace to permeate the atmosphere.
Ethan delivers a heartfelt vocal set to piano and orchestrated strings sharing his story of coming out of rigid, rule-based religion into a relationship of freedom in Christ.
I Saw Jesus – Ethan Kent
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“I have continued to understand my voice and calling to write refreshing and thought-provoking music,” says Ethan. “I have developed my sound by taking the things I love about different genres and applying them together.”
“I Saw Jesus” is written by Ethan and is available on all digital music and streaming outlets. The song is creatively sculpted with the minimalism of pop but exudes the musicality and warmth of Gospel. “I Saw Jesus” incorporates grit, cultural relevance, fun, and piety.
Through this song, Ethan invites you to experience Jesus not visibly, but spiritually through the lens of Grace.
