Songs From The Soil launched in early January as a community of British worship artists and songwriters passionate to craft songs infused with the flavor of their local context. They introduce their second single, ‘Real Thing’, a folky tune led by Kate Cooke and Marc James. Written by the latter alongside Norwegian songwriters David André Østby and Maria Lundbak Hinge in a season of global lockdown, uncertainty was permeating their creative process.

The quest for a “true narrative” amid political divisions, riots, and restrictions was a worldwide obsession. ‘Real Thing’ is a song for the Church – God’s people – to reaffirm the greater reality of the Kingdom of God growing, always. “This song was birthed out of a longing to see the church rise from the ashes and shine bright in this world in this time again,” Marc James says.

Biblically, this new release from Songs From The Soil is rooted in themes of repentance, returning, and refreshing as the song combines lament and hopeful joy at once. ‘Real Thing’ is a rallying cry for the church. It is a song for unity, written in unity. “The reason for what we do is to build up and edify one another,” Marc concludes.

The new single from Songs From The Soil is an invitation to ask ourselves some hard questions, and a simultaneous source of inspiration to live uncompromisingly in God’s eternal vision for his beloved world.

The love of God is incomprehensible, inexhaustible, and inescapable. Although February is known as the month of love for couples, Contemporary Gospel Artist Andrea René (formerly known as Andrea René Williams) is reminding believers and non-believers alike that the ultimate love comes from God and God alone.

Her brand new single, “My One True Love,” is the artist’s latest single, and it debuts just in time for Valentine’s Day. A danceable track, “My One True Love” is the artist’s first release on her Inspirational Song Factory record label. Produced and performed by the artist herself,

Written by Andrea René, “My One True Love” came to her last February. “Last year as I was thinking about Valentine’s Day, I thought about how much the holiday focuses on human love. And although romantic love is a beautiful thing, many of us have bruised hearts because of relationships that didn’t work out; I definitely have experienced that.

But as I continued to think about my past broken relationships, I remembered that the Lover of my Soul has never broken my heart. His love has been the only love to carry me through some of the darkest times of my life,” says the songstress. It was these ideas that became the lyrics of “My One True Love”.

The track is quite different for the recording artist, and the EDM-influenced song will conjure up thoughts of dancing on the floor of a Christian club. “This track is the most contemporary track I have ever created,” she says. “At first when I finished it, I was hesitant about releasing it. But the more I listened to it, the more I liked it.

Andrea René Returns With A Danceable Love Song To God For Valentine’s Day

Now I think it’s one of my best productions,” says the producer and engineer. “My One True Love” will be featured on her forthcoming debut vocal album. Currently, Andrea is putting the finishing touches on Believe, a project scheduled to release this fall. Her instrumental EP, Soul Oasis: The Instrumentals was released in 2020 and a previous single, “Who Do I Run To,” also dropped in 2020.

A singer since the age of four and a pianist since the age of seven, Andrea René has been blessed to sit under world-renowned, award-winning ministers of music including Richard Smallwood, Byron Cage, and Ricky Dillard. She has sung the National Anthem for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and the Georgetown University Hoyas.

A summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music and a former Recording Academy/GRAMMY Awards Manager for the Washington, DC Chapter, many know her as the CEO of the celebrated public relations & marketing firm, The Tehillah Agency (formerly known as Tehillah Enterprises).

Throughout her illustrious career in the music industry, she’s represented indie artists and legends; this year she celebrates 25 years in the music business.

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. [2 Corinthians 12:9]”

To the ones who exist in the background. The time to pick ourselves up is now. People talk, but the chosen are the ones who do. When we feel weak, it is He who makes us strong. So strong in fact that the Word tells us that we can do all things. Not some things, but we will succeed in the good plans He has made for us. 

Days have not always been memorable ones for Reece Lace’. Even so, her determination has been steadfast. Resulting in the Louisiana artist breaking barriers and reaching levels that at one point appeared improbable. With the release of her single WEEEAKDAYS, Lache’ features Holy Gabbana to help pen an anthem for listeners who find themselves on the frontlines. 

WEEEAKDAYS is pure energy from start to finish. Produced by Aidas Veselka, the single marks the second release of 2023 for Reece Lache’. The signature melodic delivery and expert-level penmanship are both present as Lache’ continues to cement herself as a trendsetting force within Christian rap. There is no time for slowing down; there are no days off; too much is at stake to be stopping now.

WEEEAKDAYS drops on digital streaming outlets on February 10, 2023.

WEEEAKDAYS – Reece Lache Ft. Holy Gabbana

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Song Details

Title: WEEEAKDAYS

Artist: Reece Lache’

Release Date: February 10, 2023

Features: Holy Gabbana

Production: Aidas Veselka

Engineering: AyeTev

About Reece Lache’

Reece Lache’ takes biblical principles and implements them into her music. She started making Christian Hip Hop in 2013 after she gave her life to Christ. She has fought her way through a total transformation. Her music is based on her journey and real-life experiences. 

A consistent blend of lyricism with a modern sound, Laché’s music connects with many listeners.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phillippians 4:19)”

Procyse and J. Rhodan prepare for their upcoming EP with the lead single Need You.

In the midst of a crazy world, Need You delivers a calming vibe that allows the listener to remained focus on the source of our help when we’re in the storm. The J. Rhodan production is simplistic in its approach but still hits hard without negating the laidback feel. It is truly a perfect compliment to the smooth vocal delivery by Colorado’s Procyse.

While Pro has plenty to get off of his chest on the record, he does so with control and conviction as he flows through his bars with a captivating cadence.

“We need God in everything we do,” explains Procyse. “This song is a reminder to constantly seek after him.”

Need You releases to digital music platforms on February 10, 2023.

Need You – Procyse x J. Rhodan

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Song Details

Title: Need You

Artists: Procyse, J. Rhodan

Release Date: February 10, 2023

Production: J. Rhodan

Engineering: iNTELLECT

About Procyse

Denver artist Procyse has always been inspired by the need to convey truth via music. Procyse boldly combines his heart for the Gospel with his music to spread hope among the hopeless through a gritty, boom-bap sound.

Afrobeats has become one of the fastest-growing genres of music since 2012 as streaming penetrates the continent of Africa. Alongside the wave of African music’s popularity, Christian music is seeing its own trend with the Afro-Gospel movement.

Nigerian-born, UK-based award-winning musician, and singer-songwriter, Limoblaze (born Samuel Onwubiko) has received much industry acclaim in the last year for blazing the trail as a leading voice in the Afro-Gospel genre. Streaming giant, TIDAL, included Limoblaze in their “Tidal Rising Artists To Watch: Class of 2023” and selected him as one of 13 artists whose ascent will define the new year!

Here’s what TIDAL said about Limoblaze in their announcement. “Limoblaze’s lyricism has a way of uplifting your spirit with its powerful messages of faith, hope, and perseverance. Born and raised in Nigeria, Limoblaze effortlessly blends Afrobeats, hip-hop, and gospel to craft his signature sound; not surprisingly, every one of his songs makes you want to dance.”

In response to the honor, Limoblaze posted, “I’m super Grateful to be one of 13 artists globally selected by @tidal for this year’s artists to watch. I’m excited for this opportunity and ready to share with the world all the amazing things we would be doing moving forward!”

With several bodies of work over the years including 6 albums; Blind (2016), Before Now(2018), Afrobeats Rap and Jesus (2019), Bridges (2020), and God’s Favourite Baby(2021), and Sunday In Lagos, Limoblaze continues to churn out hits.

The latest is his double single, “TWO,” featuring “Somebody” and “Two” which were released on Friday February 10th. On“Somebody” produced by Soundz, Limoblaze gives thanks to Jesus for changing his life singing, “Somebody, somebody will die for me. Gave his life to set me free. Somebody way change my name, make sure I’m no more the same.”

Limoblaze explains that second song in the double pack “TWO” produced by Carvello and Tbabz expresses the joy a believer experiences in Christ. “‘Two’ is a reminder that Abba lives within us, around us and nothing can ever separate us from His love.”

Click here to stream “TWO” : https://limoblaze.ffm.to/two

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated band We The Kingdom shares new live music. New versions of “Jesus Does” and “Miracle Power” featured on Live From The Ryman are available now.

Live From The Ryman – We The Kingdom

 Benjamin William Hastings shares the official live video for “Anyway.” The recording was captured live with Grace City Music in Lakeland, FL. “Anyway” is from Hastings’ self-titled debut solo album.

This artistic 25-track journey offers honest self-expression and dynamic songwriting, threaded with Hastings’ uncanny ability to communicate vulnerable, authentic, personal truths, all ready to resonate with the global audience.

Anyway Live – Benjamin William Hastings

Aaron Shust releases new music with “Forsaken (Psalm 22)”. This is the second release of 10 Psalms on his upcoming 10th full-length album entitled Heaven + Earth.

This Psalm is believed to have been written while David was in the desert, fleeing for his life from King Saul.

Considered a Messianic Psalm, the opening line (“Eli Eli lama azavtani?” in Hebrew) was quoted by Jesus while on the cross, drawing attention to the remarkably accurate, prophetic statements finding their fulfillment even as He spoke. 

Heaven + Earth is set to release next month (March 17).

Forsaken (Psalm 22) – Aaron Shust

Casting Crowns shares the official music video for “Desert Road.” The track was originally released on the band’s 2022 Healer album.

Following a hugely successful touring season in 2022, performing in front of more than 300,000 people in 80+ tour markets, GRAMMY winning multi-platinum group Casting Crowns has extended The Healer Tour to 33 more U.S. cities in the spring of 2023.

Presented by Compassion International, the spring 2023 Healer Tour dates begin on March 2, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and wrap up on May 6, in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The spring leg of the tour features special guests We Are Messengers and Ben Fuller.

Desert Road – Casting Crowns

Sixstepsrecords/Capitol CMG’s Passion has released their newest song, “I’ve Witnessed It,” which debuted at Passion Conference last month.

For more than two decades, Passion has continued to unite students in worship, prayer and justice, gathering a generation ignited for the fame and renown of Jesus.

Led by Passion’s Melodie Malone, the song connected immediately with more than 30,000 students in attendance across two events over the New Year holiday. Click here to listen to the truth in this anthem “I’ve Witnessed It.”

“We don’t often use the word ‘witness’ in our everyday vernacular, and it is my hope that we reinstate a bit of the meaning it carries in this song,” shares Passion’s Melodie Malone. “Eugene Peterson says ‘a witness is never the center but only the person who points to or names what is going on at the center…’ If that is true then not only are we all witnesses but it’s why we were created — to give praise and honor and glory to the only one worthy of all of it, Jesus Christ.”

This year’s conference was held in two locations. The first gathering in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX at Dickies Arena, followed by Passion’s home base in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena. In addition to today’s release of “I’ve Witnessed It,” the live performance video from Atlanta has premiered on YouTube. Click below to watch this powerful performance captured.

Malone continues, “We sing to remind our souls of the character of the one we worship and to help resuscitate a faith in desperate need of hope.”

I’ve Witnessed It – Passion

Ushering in the writing, recording and leading of some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation, Passion has two RIAA Gold Certified Singles (“Even So Come” and “One Thing Remains”) and more than 3.2 billion global streams. Following the release of this new song, Passion will have a new live album that was recorded during both events releasing March 2023.