Africa American Christian music artist, singer, and songwriter Ifeoma Trinitas also known as Nitas is out with a brand new song for 2023 titled ‘Strong In The Lord‘.
2023 just began and there will be a lot of tribulations, troubles, worries, anxiety and so much more but as God promises us, while we walk through these all, He’ll be with us and not allow the fire to burn us nor allow the flood to overwhelm us.
While we go through the year and we start seeing the signs of trouble, don’t let your hearts be troubled, keep your gaze on the author and finisher of your faith and stay strong in the Lord.
Aside from being a singer & a songwriter, Nitas is a producer and an actress. A healthcare provider by profession and a Music minister by calling.
Born into the family of Late Captain B.A.A. Duru, Nitas was opportune to start her music career from childhood. She’s a graduate from South University, Savanna Georgia USA.
Trinitas has written a lot of songs and is currently working on others. Amongst these other songs includes “My Thanksgiving” which would hit you anytime from now.
Minister Toluwalope Adelekun serves God’s purpose in her generation through different platforms. In the ’80s, she was part of an orthodox choir starting from the age of nine (9), and after her salvation encounters at the age of thirteen (13) and up till now, she has had the honor of serving her Lord Jesus Christ via diverse platforms while wearing different functional hats of worship leader, head of the choir, dance instructor for children, divisional head of music, multimedia, audio & video technical, products, etc.
She has had the pleasure of serving in almost all units known to a church – ushering, prayer, evangelism, hospitality, janitorial, decorations, protocol, books, tapes & products; photography & video; accounting, welfare, teaching discipleship classes, preaching, pastoring, pastoral care, village outreach, children’s ministry, etc. under the umbrella of Christian ministries, focused on either or both grassroots and urban communities.
She has also been privileged to have several personal encounters with the God of the holy scriptures which have shaped her life.
And on a recent encounter with the living Christ, she began to receive, write and create songs and has shared the testimony of how she was delivered from death and destruction through the song – ”The Name of Jesus Christ” and the book – ”He’s Still Doing Wonders”.
She’s also a writer and regularly ministers in the music, prayer, discipleship, evangelism, and children ministries; also a Change Management professional with more than fifteen (15) years of working experience in different ICT domains, through leading, collaborating & contributing towards the deploying of customer experience-led solutions and wearing different functional hats in management consulting and volunteering.
Sharing her piece on her latest musical offering, Toluwalope Adelekun shared – ”The ends of the world have dawned upon us, whereupon hell has enlarged its mouth and wickedness has advanced to cruelty.”
”Anyone at all can call on The Name of Jesus Christ and get rescued but the believer’s advantage is to wield that name as an instrument of defense to enforce the government of God on the earth in our daily lives and communities, for us to experience God’s love, joy, righteousness, peace, and prosperity through the Lord Jesus Christ.”
”The believer as part of the body of Christ, can also use the name of Jesus Christ as the authority to continue the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ who was manifest to destroy the works of the devil.”
My belief in the name of Jesus has turned to experiences of triumph through a most difficult period of pain, suffering and trouble that has led to confident, firm and unshaken faith in the living Christ. ”I’m living and breathing today, only because the Name of Jesus Christ works wonders.”
Nigerian singer-songwriter Jlyriczresumes 2023 with a groovy praise number; Flex & Chill.
Flex & Chill revolves around themes of praise, worship, fellowship, trust, faithfulness, celebration and enjoyment.
The opening line “I no dey fear” sets the tone for the upbeat tune. The hook tells it all about the song; “Me I dey flex & chill, Baba no dey speak and miss…” it’s a story of trusting in God to be there at all times and choosing to bask in that reality.
Flex & Chill is a Christian groovy song that encourages listeners to let go of stress and trust in God’s plan. The catchy beat and uplifting lyrics provide a sense of peace and relaxation, reminding us that we can find rest in the Lord. With its message of faith and positivity, Flex & Chill is the perfect song to help us unwind and recharge after a long day. Whether you’re at home, in the car, or at the gym, this song is sure to bring a smile to your face and put your mind at ease. So why wait? Give Flex & Chill a listen today and experience the joy and peace that only comes from trusting in God.
Flex & Chill is written by Jlyricz and produced by E-Mex.
I no dey fear Me I no dey fear Ohh Ohh Ohh Ohhh See I no fit fear When Baba mi dey
Me I dey flex and chill Baba no dey speak and miss Anything E say go be Na why you see say me no dey worry Me I dey flex and chill Baba no dey speak and miss Everything E say go be Na why you see say me no dey worry
E don do am again E don do am again Everything E say E don do am again Dat thing wey E talk E don do am again See me I dey rock E don do am again E don do am again E don do am again Everything E say E don do am again Dat thing wey E talk E don do am again See me I dey rock E don do am again ooo
People say I be handsome Shey you no know who I come from The One wey bought me with a ransom The One wey E love no dey break up Hush Don’t you know My blessings no dey come in singular Everything I get na plural Double double things dem yapa o
So jo jo when you see me dey jo No just stand dey ask what is jo Everything I get dey come from dis jo As you see dis jo no be ordinary jo o Jo jo when you see me dey jo No just stand dey ask what is jo Everything I get dey come from dis jo You see dis jo no be ordinary jo o
Me I dey flex and chill Anything E say go be Me no dey worry Me I dey flex and chill Everything E say go be Na why you see say me no dey worry
E don do am again E don do am again Everything E say E don do am again Dat thing wey E talk E don do am again See me I dey rock E don do am again E don do am again E don do am again Everything E say E don do am again Dat thing wey E talk E don do am again See me I dey rock E don do am again ooo
Thank you my Daddy For taking care of me You are all I need No one does the same Thank you my Daddy For taking care of me You are all I need No one does the same
Award-winning Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Natalie Grant put a spiritual stamp on “You Will Be Found” from the celebrated musical-turned-movie Dear Evan Hansen.
Enlisting the help of acclaimed singer/songwriter Cory Asbury, Grant’s moving version of the hope-filled ballad is available HERE.
“The first time I ever heard this song, I was so overcome with how it just made me think of the message of the Gospel. The lyrics immediately made me think of the love of Jesus and how it has the ability to find every single one of us. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done, there’s never a moment that you are so far gone that the love of God can’t find you,” Grant says. “I feel like I have the opportunity, not only to let the love of God find me, but to then let the love of God shine through me so I can carry that light and that love to so many people who need to know the message that no matter who you are, when you’re broken and on the ground, you will be found.”
You Will Be Found – Natalie Grant Feat. Cory Asbury
Picture it. A warm night, June 2004. Four Michigan women known as RiZen stepped on to a stage at Rocketown, a skatepark/youth facility in downtown Nashville.
Their voices exploded and bounced off the cinderblock walls as the quartet zig-zagged the stage with churchy, synchronized choreography that complimented their feverish, youthful approach to traditional gospel music.
One of the songs “View the City” was already a radio hit and now they were shooting a video so fans could see what they’d been hearing on the radio. The video breathed new life into a genre that was being phased out by samples, loops, and auto-tune. It earned them over 100 million radio airplay impressions and a Stellar Award as New Artist of the Year. Sadly, the song has been out of print and off streaming sites for over a decade because of legal disputes, but fans keep requesting it.
So, RiZen (Adriann Lewis-Freeman, Ashley Griffith, Aundrea Lewis, and Kanika Trigg), reunited in 2021 and they are now releasing “View the City (Remix),” via DAF Gospel / Tyscot Records on Friday, January 20th. “So many times, artists redo the song and it’s not the same as the original that took the nation by storm,” Adriann Lewis-Freeman says of the track that was created by the original producer, Ay’ron Lewis who has also gotten Aretha Franklin and Shirley Caesar in the vocal booth.
“We sat down and put some extra tunes, some different vocals, and I think it overshadows the old `View the City.’ I know everybody will enjoy it and I know you’ll do the same thing: walk, shout, sing, shout. But most importantly, it represents that RiZen is back together again after 20 years of getting married, raising children, going back to school, taking care of parents that have become ill.
God has allowed us to show the world that whatever you’re going through if you just trust God, what you have put on hold, He will make it relevant again.”
“Let it Go,” a new single from popular Christian rock band Love Like Gravity is set to drop at Christian-rock formatted radio outlets today. The single, written by Billy Pind and produced by Cale Kight, is from the act’s “Break the Silence” album from the LLG Music Group.
The song, Pind says, is about the harm caused by holding on to grudges.
“When you’re not ready to forgive, you’re putting shackles on yourself, crippling yourself, causing yourself more grief. So it’s important that you forgive. Because when you forgive that person, you’re releasing those chains of bondage.”
Ephesians 4:31-32 says to release all bitterness and malice, Pind reminds us, emphasizing the end of the Scripture that reads,” Forgive one another, as Christ forgave you.”
“Let it Go” follows the release of two successful singles from “Break The Silence.” “Grind” hit No. 4 on Christian Music Weekly’s Rock Chart and “Devil’s in the Details” reached No. 2 on the same chart.
“Break the Silence” features band members Kight on guitar and background vocals, Pind on lead vocals, guitar and piano, and Stan Mayo on drums, synths and programming. Tony Palacios and Mark Siegel also contributed performances.
In addition to producing the new single, Kight produced and engineered the entire 10-song album at Big City Sound Studios in Georgia. Tony Palacios mixed the project at The Palace in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Nathan Dantzler mastered the CD at Nashville’s The Hitlab.
“Break the Silence” follows “Chain Reaction,” Love Like Gravity’s sophomore album. The project, released in 2015, produced top singles on Billboard (“Slave,” Top 20; “Chain Reaction,” Top 30), as well as a feature song, “Courage” from the soundtrack of WORD Film’s “Adrenaline” movie.
Let It Go – Love Like Gravity
The band’s self-titled debut yielded three radio hits, including “Stronger (top 15 on Billboard and Top 3 on Christian Music Weekly), “Dig” (No. 1 for six weeks at Christian Radio Weekly) and “Adrenaline.” “Adrenaline” later inspired and was featured in the film of the same name. The song’s YouTube video has close to 500,000 views.
Love Like Gravity is a band that unashamedly shouts out a message of Faith, Hope and Love. With a heart that beats for ministry, always searching for the best balance of depth and accessibility in modern music isn’t easy. However, this band seems to have found the elements to make it work.
Musical independence and a passion for the song crafting itself has led to numerous successes for the band over the past decade. Love Like Gravity has played to thousands as a headlining artist while also sharing tickets with such top industry artists as Kutless, RED, Skillet, Decyfer Down, Disciple and Manafest at events and festivals across the US. Joining forces with Tony Palacios and Jim Cooper (Decyfer Down, Building 429, High Flight Society, etc) as the band’s producers was one of the first big steps forward from the start.
The first two albums found the band’s sweet spot, especially when it came to radio. Between the self-titled debut release and “Chain Reaction,” the band saw five singles chart in the Top 30 on The Billboard Christian Rock charts. The stand out single off the first album, “Stronger,” was named No. 34 in Billboard’s top 75 Christian Rock songs of 2012.
The Toronto-based singer-songwriter is currently on the Roots Music charts with her debut album, “Le Olam.” She is nominated for Best New Artist at this year’s CFMAs.
Based in Toronto, Canada, Alex Krawczyk is known at home and abroad for her chart-topping hits, “There Will be Light,” “Better Days,” and “Turning.” Her 2022 debut album “Le Olam” introduced both fans and critics to her folk-pop blend of songwriting. The album earned Alex a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Now, Alex is releasing a stand-alone single, “A Song for You.” Written by Krawczyk and producer, Robbie Roth, the moving and emotional new single is due for release on January 25th, 2023 on MTS Records.
“A Song For You’ is written in appreciation for the beautiful moments between us that are built on love, respect, compassion, and understanding,” Alex says. “I am grateful to everyone who participated in this new song, and I hope that ‘A Song For You’ brings some joy and lightness to our world.”
A music video for “A Song for You” has been released in advance of the retail and streaming date.
Alex Krawczyk – A Song for You
Alex aims to create an emotional discourse that beckons her listeners to contemplate different aspects of life. From grief and loss to love and new beginnings, Alex’s music aims to take listeners on an emotional journey that ultimately helps them feel uplifted.
ABOUT ALEX KRAWCZYK:
With more than 150K Spotify streams of her debut album, “Le Olam,” a #1 US radio airplay chart single, another Top 10 US radio single, and a nod for the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Alex Krawczyk emerged onto the folk music scene in 2022. When she’s not working on her music, Alex devotes much of her time to working with charitable initiatives in her community. Preferring to stay out of the limelight, she continues to write and record new music, continuing to share her journey of hope and healing through song. More details about Alex Krawczyk and her new single can be seen at http://www.facebook.com/alexkrawczykofficial.
The Barrie, Ontario band was formed in 2016. The Michael Jack-produced single is their first release of 2023.
Barrie, Ontario-based country rock band, The High Road is known for pumping out hit-caliber songs in the country and rock genres. Songs like “Sweet River Woman,” “Drive” and “Huckleberry” have helped the band earn over 2K monthly Spotify listeners. The band, led by chief songwriter and vocalist, Don Scott, has now released their first single of 2023. Titled “Brand New You,” the song is a befitting release for the new year since the song is about new beginnings and opening up to new experiences in life. “Brand New You” was produced by renowned engineer/producer, Michael Jack (Billy Ray Cyrus, Olivia Newton-John).
Having started with founding members and previous bandmates, Don Scott (Vocals, Guitar, Keys) and Ron Fathers (Vocals, Bass, Guitar), The High Road was soon joined by Richard Fathers (Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Lap Steel Guitar, and Harmonica) along with Dave Martin (Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Drums) and Greg Frank (Drums and Vocals.) Together, all 5 members of the band leverage their unique musical expertise and experience to create memorable country songs fused with classic rock elements for a timeless and nostalgic feel.
Justin Mattock is a nationally recognized multi-genre Canadian producer and musician. His latest Pop-Country single is “Seventeen.”
Whether it’s pop, punk, rock, or country, Vancouver-based producer, songwriter, and artist, Justin Mattock has created notable hits across genres. With his ever-evolving musical style and sound, Justin has released his first single of 2023. “Seventeen” is a nostalgic and introspective song that looks back on being 17-years-old, during the summer of 1995. With a timeless, yet current sound, the song is primed for radio playlists in 2023.
Since joining the Canadian music scene in 2014, Justin has ventured into a variety of different scenes and genres. Starting out producing Vancouver-based Pop-Rock group Chase Your Words, the band’s prior success quickly helped him make a name for himself on a national scale. Moving onto his own project, he stayed true to his Pop-Punk/Rock roots and expanded his online reach by forming Woke Up Waiting (later to be Harbourside) which reached friends and fans all over the world through various cover videos and a 6-track EP. After departing the Pop-Rock group Chase Your Words, Mattock started pursuing the solo artist path pulling in Country, Pop, and Alternative elements. Past associations include Instrumental Music and Lost Music Collective. From Pop-punk to the Country charts.
When faced with challenges, the only one to look up to is God and He certainly comes through for those who call on him as we have the assurance in the book of Isaiah 59:1. This is the inspiration behind Shola Demo’s latest single “Ye Oluwa”.
