Matthew West releases joyful new anthem “How Good of God” today across all digital streaming platforms. Serving as a reminder that every prayer you pray is heard and to appreciate God’s blessings, the cheerful track backed by an infectious melody was written by West with AJ Pruis. The accompanying feel-good music video, directed by Sean Hagwell, was shot in Nashville, TN and features a jubilant children’s choir worshiping the lesson learned alongside West. “How Good Of God” is available now.

“I love the music video for “How Good of God” so much! We put a message on social media and a bunch of families showed up with their kids to be the stars of this video. I wanted the video to be full of life. I had a vision of what vacation Bible school was like when I was a kid. I had such a blast hanging out and teaching these kids the songs, and then we performed for the parents like a school recital. To me, it’s such a special thing to see all these kids singing about the goodness of God.” -Matthew West

“One day during the height of the pandemic my wife noticed a piece of paper on the nightstand next to my daughter’s bed,” recalls West. “She had written a list of everything that was going wrong in our world at the time. My wife showed the list to me and it broke our hearts to think that our little girl is going to bed with so much bad news on her mind. So, the next day we decided we would sit down together as a family and make a different kind of list. We took turns talking about something good in our lives, something we are thankful for, something that brings us joy. The craziest thing happened! That list we made was much longer than the list of troubles. That experience inspired me to sit down and write ‘How Good of God’.”

The reigning K-Love Fan Awards Male Artist of the Year’s current single “Me On Your Mind” is sitting in the number one spot on both the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart and Mediabase U.S. Christian AC Music Chart – notching his 25th number one song as an artist and songwriter combined. This is a significant achievement as West now has the most No. 1 songs among soloists in Billboard Christian Airplay chart history. The track marks West’s 24th top 10 song as an artist and has garnered over 12 million streams. It is also his fifth chart-topper in a row following  “What If,” The God Who Stays,” and “Truth Be Told,” which he later recorded a duet rendition with country superstar Carly Pearce (here), and “Nobody” by Casting Crowns which he is featured on. West is set to release a duet version of “Me On Your Mind” featuring Anne Wilson on August 12.

On August 21, he will bring his headlining show – “A Night of Worship at the Mother Church with Matthew West and Friends” to the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Tickets are on sale here.

The genre hitmaker is the reigning ASCAP Christian Songwriter of the Year, his fourth time with this honor in his career. In addition to his several RIAA Gold-certified and Platinum singles, fans can hear him on “The Matthew West Podcast” which recently surpassed an impressive 2.5 million downloads and drops new episodes weekly under the “That Sounds Fun” network. The five-time Grammy® nominated artist is set to release his sixth book, “The God Who Stays” on September 6. For more information visit thegodwhostays.com. For tour dates and ticket information visit www.matthewwest.com/tour.

Grappling with the highs and lows of the Christian life, from disappointment and disillusion to forgiveness and hope, Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer delivers his much-anticipated sophomore solo set, The Work Vol. II, July 29. The 10-song recording laments the failings of humanity while ultimately amplifying God’s lavish grace—His finished work on the cross which offers new mercies each day.

Dummer co-wrote the entire project and co-produced The Work Vol. II with Brent Milligan (Steven Curtis Chapman, Tauren Wells). The album also features songwriting collaborations with David Leonard; Tim Timmons; Benji Cowart; Zach Bolen (Citizens); Eric Fusilier (The City Harmonic); and Gary Rea (Land of Color), among others.

Exuberant album opener “Expectation” puts Dummer’s signature style on full display as it steadily builds into a soaring chorus proclaiming the assurance of Christ’s promises, while the self-indicting “How Many Songs Does It Take To Save The World?” finds the artist pondering the motivation of his heart: “If I sing a new song, it had better be one I’m living/Not just Sunday morning/Cup of coffee, high notes, and giving/You want us faithful/We bargain for power/You want the whole thing/I offered an hour.”

“I love the Church and believe deeply in what it can and should be, but if we’re honest, we’re not doing a very good job of being that thing,” Dummer admits. “The Work Vol. II is for the disappointed who refuse to give up on Hope, whether their faith is hanging by a thread, or they have the gift of years of perspective. It’s for the hurting, who refuse to give up on mercy, knowing that we need it above all else. It’s for the tired, eager to find rest for the soul but worn out on cliches and cheap maxims. These songs are for those of us aware that while we, together, have missed the mark, Jesus remains true to His every word.”

“Ultimately, this is a collection of worship songs—some for Sunday and some for Monday through Saturday,” he adds. “I made this record for myself, and people like me. These songs are prayers I needed to pray, and if you can relate to those things, this music is for you too.”

The Work Vol. II is also a multi-faceted showcase of collaboration. “When my co-producer, Brent, and I first started working on this album in 2020, it was a remote process,” Dummer explains. “However, using the power of the internet, we were able to gather a virtual choir from around the world to be featured on several tracks, and one of my co-writers arranged and recorded string parts for us from Australia. When we finally went back into the studio, we were joined by some incredible musicians in person as well.”

Among the album’s key collaborations are “See Clearly,” a plaintive, indie-pop hymn featuring acclaimed singer/songwriter Sandra McCracken; “Kyrie Eleison (It’s Mercy We Need),” with Seattle-based Citizens; the gratitude-filled “Carry,” featuring singer/songwriter JJ Heller, and the contemplative Land of Color feature, “The Gospel Is Rest.”

Elias Dummer co-founded and fronted one of Canada’s most acclaimed worship bands, The City Harmonic. As the group’s principal songwriter, he helped pen such hits as “Holy (Wedding Day)” and “Mountaintop,” as well as “Manifesto,” which served as the theme song for 2011’s National Day of Prayer. The City Harmonic earned 12 GMA Canada Covenant Awards and a Juno Award (Canada’s GRAMMY equivalent), before disbanding in 2017.

Dummer released his solo debut, The Work Vol. I, in 2019 and was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2020 Covenant Awards. Both as a solo artist and with The City Harmonic, Dummer’s music has garnered more than 100 million streams to date.

Ben Myers sends a new single to Christian radio today when “Revival” goes for adds to Christian country-formatted radio outlets. The newest single from the Louisiana singer/songwriter follows several hit songs, including the chart-topping “Tired” and “Bury Me.”

“’Revival’ is a cry for God to soften and reignite the heart of someone longing to be filled with the Holy Spirit,” Myers explains. “It is an anthem to God to use Christians as a vessel for the life-giving Holy Spirit.”

The song is personal, Myers shares. “I was looking for a way out of my struggles and desiring to be fully used by the Lord.”

Myers has enjoyed back-to-back No. 1 singles with both “Bury Me in the Water” and “Tired” debuting in the top spot at CRC Weekly.

“Tired,” which was written in response to Myers and his wife, Marlayna, receiving news that their unborn child had died, earned Myers a spot in the quarterly Top 10 of the CMunited Songwriters Contest.

Myers has been managed by McLaughlin Music Group since January 2022.

Pastor and musician Jelani Aswad is set to release “Take Off (featuring Daniel Amp and Mike the Chaplain)” to Christian radio today as the single goes for adds to Christian Hot AC/CHR and Christian Rhythmic-formatted radio outlets. The new song, Aswad shares, is a tribute to his 10-year marriage.

“Godly marriages still work,” says Aswad. “My wife and I have been through it all from having a honeymoon baby, to both being in college the first five years of our marriage to moving halfway across the country to pursue a call to ministry. This ode to my wife sums up in the most tasteful of ways how to celebrate love and healthy relationships.”

The message has been inspired by 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble [ourselves,] therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift [us] up in due time.” “We have been lifted up so high in love in Christ that it feels like we could take off to outer space,” Aswad enthuses. “This song is a summer hit for jeep top-down, a summer cruise, or a backyard barbecue. Oh my gosh, we ‘bout to ‘Take OFF’ feels exactly like the title.”

Aswad, a native of the Bronx who grew up in Spring Valley, N.Y., learned singing and performing in church. As he grew up in the city and suburbs, the stories of his neighborhood intrigued him, leading to a deep desire to catalog these experiences through music and poetry. “My music is for all the nations,” Aswad shares. “And the message is that Jesus is the hope of the world and you can find peace in Him.

“The gospel of Jesus Christ transformed my life,” Aswad says, “but I feel the untold stories, the deep groaning and the heartfelt lamentations of the community I was raised in could bring transformation to a world so desperately seeking peace in temporary places.”

Aswad wrote the new single with Daniel Patterson; THAIBEATS produced the song.

Aswad has been managed by McLaughlin Music Group since June 2022.

Lathan Warlick, the genre-bending artist, rapper, songwriter, and viral music sensation, announces today’s release of his new single, “Look Up To The Sky (feat. Blessing Offor).” Click HERE to listen. As the first single to release from his upcoming EP, Let’s Be Honest, dropping August 12, the EP’s pre-order begins today. Click HERE for more information.

“’Look Up To The Sky’ was a song to encourage the listeners,” Warlick shares. “We all go through difficult situations or have to face something tough, so I wanted to give the listeners a song that will give them the motivation to keep their head up and push through. With my upcoming Let’s Be Honest EP, it’s me being 100% transparent with the audience about things I’ve faced since coming into the music industry. This project also highlights my faith and is overall just uplifting.”

Signing to the label RECORDS in 2020, a joint venture with Sony Music, Warlick has been releasing music for years, making a name for himself through collaborations within various genres. His debut EP, 2020’s My Way, showcased duets with country artists such as Tyler Hubbard (FGL), Lauren Alaina, Russell Dickerson, and RaeLynn, while he has shared the stage with Kirk Franklin, Morgan Wallen, Jimmie Allen, Nelly, BRELAND, among others.

It’s clear that Warlick’s music and message steer clear of genre labels, instead allowing others to form their own opinions about his style. “I want to make music that still points you to God, but that you don’t have to only play in church,” he says.

It was one life-changing day in 2011 after coming face-to-face with a 45-caliber pistol when he was awakened to his creative purpose. Identifying himself now as a “positive artist” who reflects on his upbringing in a rough neighborhood, Warlick has gained a transformative perspective as a Christ-follower, husband, and father of two in his music.

Warlick has been featured in major outlets such as Forbes and People, and to date, he has 1.7M followers on TikTok.

Shortly after the just concluded New Dimension Worship Experience, Lagos Edition, ONOS releases a brand new single titled “Jesus Reigns.“

“Jesus Reigns” is a song of declaration about the sovereignty of God, a sound that will stir up a deep desire to worship Abba.

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Makpo is a Gospel singer/songwriter, worship leader and author based in London, UK. After his last release in December 2020, he took a break from music. During that time, he discovered a deep passion in worship amidst life challenges. Now back with this new uplifting single, ‘Take Your Place’ is a soft rock worship song that will speak to the spirits of many. Needless to say, we have truly missed Makpo’s tunes. 

Opening with soft keys, followed by his sonorous vocals layered with celestial backings; this track is a melodious prayer beckoning the Holy Spirit to take His place in our lives. He highlights the believer’s need for guidance and comfort in all areas of life. Are you about to pray, make a critical decision or just carry on with business as usual? ‘Take Your Place’ is a perfect start; a song for every believer.

Speaking on how the song came to be, Makpo explains that it started off only as a prayer chorus written by his friend, Seun many years ago. He recently found the song on replay in his spirit and realized how much of a blessing it had been to him. Wanting to share that feeling with others, with the help of his wife, Odunola, He added a verse and a bridge, and ‘Take Your Place’ was born.

‘We can achieve so much more with the help of the Holy Spirit. In fact, the journey is meant to be done in the Spirit – “Walk in the Spirit”. I pray ‘Take Your Place’ song is a blessing to you as it has been to me’ Makpo explained

Makpo plans to release more songs that capture the heart of worship and some life experiences in hope that someone somewhere on this side of eternity is blessed.

Co-written by John Omomakpo Okeme, Oluwaseun Ebenezer Adelanwa and Odunola Okeme.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Michael Olamide Idowu.

Cover Art by JA Brand Designs.

‘Take Your Place’ is out now and available on all streaming platforms.

Stream here: https://lnk.fu.ga/makpo_takeyourplace

Follow MAKPO on all social media platforms for updates on future releases!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makpomusic/

Twitter: @makpomusic  

DJ ChristCentric churns out the best selection of gospel afrobeat tunes on his Gospel Afrofuse mixtape.

The mixtape features the creme de la creme of gospel music such as Edem Evangelist, Limoblaze, Kingzkid, Renzo BA and many others.

Do enjoy this masterpiece and don’t forget to share it with friends and loved ones.

Follow DJ on all social media channels for more exciting Gospel updates @djchristcentric.

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Audiomack Link: https://audiomack.com/dj-christcentric/song/gospel-afrofuse

Adetoun Music releases visuals for her just-released single titled Adeyanju. 

Gospel recording artist, human rights activist, and socialite Adetoun Onajobi, known as Adetoun has released her latest Single Adeyanju”, under her label, Oya Music.

Adeyanju is an ode to mothers raising their children through difficulties and determination to see the children succeed and giving much-needed hope to Nigeria through the beautiful lyrics of this song.

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About Adetoun

Adetoun recently supported these releases with ongoing tours and live performances around Nigeria and overseas

Adetoun’s music, besides the predominantly gospel theme, often features a good measure of children-related compositions, which befittingly lines up with her established ventures in child nutrition, women empowerment, and her Feed-A-Child charity organization which caters to less privileged children in urban and remote areas in Lagos and around the country.

She continues to merge her humanitarian calling into her steadily growing catalog of music, using the privileges afforded her by her celebrity status to speak for others even in the spaces of politics and social commentary.

Connect with Adetoun 

Instagram @justadetounmusic 

Sound of Many Waters, the resident choir of RCCG The Oasis, shares their debut single titled; “The One Who Is Forever” featuring Nathaniel Bassey.

The song which is accompanied by a very colourful video speaks of the sovereignty and glory of our eternal God; “The one who was, who is and is to come” references Revelation 1:8.

The song recorded live during their maiden edition of the Oasis Worship Night (OWN, a Live recording) themed; Songs of Adoration and Redemption (SOAR) held on the 8th day of August 2022 at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Kings Court auditorium.

Gospel singer and Minister, Nathaniel Bassey, who is the presiding pastor of the RCCG youth church, The Oasis, is known for his humbleness, love for God, his love for spirited songs and has never seized to be a blessing to this day’s generation, features on this song.

Sound of Many Waters is the resident Choir of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) The Oasis (Youth Parish), and the youth arm for The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) The Kings Court.

Watch “Sound of Many Waters” Video Below;