Rebecca St. James releases the official music video for “Kingdom Come” featuring her brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY.
“In a world needing encouragement and hope, we pray that this music video is a blessing to you and yours. These visuals of worldwide revival, Jesus being worshiped, and family unity have brought me to tears,” Rebecca shares on social media. “This song is a powerful call to revival.. hope it ministers to you as it has to us,” for KING & COUNTRY adds.
On February 18, 2022, St. James will release her tenth studio album and first full length since 2011’s I Will Praise You. The album, also titled Kingdom Come, marks a season of growth and the knowledge that a new day will come and with it a new dawn.
Multiple Award Winning Urban Soul Singer, Nikki Laoye drops the highly anticipated Amapiano dance hit single, “Never Fail”, produced by SubHawkins & Dave Kizzle.
The song features additional vocals by her brother/producer, Xblaze who also mixed and mastered the groovy dance tune.
Renowned for her eclectic sound, Nikki delivers another catchy masterpiece – a Vibe of Victory, exclaiming God’s unfailing power, especially in these uncertain times we live in.
“His Promises and His Word over our lives are guaranteed in His Name cos What God cannot do, does not exist. We certainly have a Loving Father who can NEVER FAIL” – says Nikki Laoye
Listen, Stream, Download “Never Fail” Now on Apple Music, Boomplay, Spotify, Deezer ,Tidal and all online digital platforms.
JJ Heller releases new music with “Joy To The World.” Heller shares on social media,
A few years ago I made a Spotify playlist called Peaceful Christmas (go have a listen if you haven’t already!). Near the top of the list was Joy to the World by Sufjan. It’s a simple, approachable arrangement of a very classic Christmas hymn. I love his version so much that I wanted to sing it myself. ☺️
My version is almost identical except for the addition of a British boys choir (yes, they’re legit from England), and of course, my voice instead of Sufjan’s. There’s just something about it that makes me feel like I’m listening to a cozy little Christmas concert at church. I can picture all the kids filing in on stage and doing their best not to fidget.
Heller began releasing monthly singles in April 2017 that together have amassed over 55 million combined streams to date (through August 2020). The songstress will continue to announce a brand-new song on the first Friday of each month.
Hannah Kerr releases new music with “Forever Evergreen (Here In The Winter).” Kerr shares on social media,
for those of you who listened to my deluxe Christmas album last year, you already know this song that I wrote with Josh Kerr and Matt Maher, but this is a brand new version that I can’t wait to share!
“Forever Evergreen (Here In The Winter)” is available now to download or stream.
Stephen Stanley releases new music with “Heavy.” Stanley co-wrote the track along with Ethan Hulse and Tedd Tjornhom. Mitch Parks and Tedd T. produced the track. “Heavy” is available now to download or stream.
“I never thought in a million years that anyone would listen to my music and actually care about the things I’ve been through. This journey is beyond anything I can explain and all I can say is thank you,” Stanley posted to social media.
Chart-topping Christian hip-hop artist KB releases “So Tired” alongside the official music video.
The track was written by Kevin Burgess (KB), Mark Julian Felder, Wes Writer, Quinten Coblentz, and Zhalarina Sanders. “So Tired” is available now to download or stream.
Martin Smith’s life and career have always been an open book. From the life-threatening road accident he was involved in his twenties, to super-stardom as the frontman of Delirious? the father of six has always talked candidly about his experiences. His journey has been a remarkable one and his music reflects not only his prowess as a musician and accomplished songwriter but also his unwavering faith and belief that togetherwe can change the World.
After a brief hiatus, Martin released “Dancing in the Fire” – the first single from his brand new studio album, earlier this year. The release garnered support from BBC Radio Two and generated a wealth of media coverage. Hot on its heels was second release “Trouble”, a collaboration between Martin and The Kingdom Choir, known more recently for playing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A firm fan favourite, “Trouble”, which was released in September, has already generated over 235,000 streams on Spotify alone.
In anticipation of his album release next year, Martin is set to release his third single, “Fire In Your Eyes” on November 19. Bursting with energy and a soaring anthemic chorus, the single exemplifies Smith’s trademark style and ability to seamlessly blend his musical influences with a contemporary praise and worship sound.
“This song continues the theme of Fire!
This time though we are not ‘in’ the fire but ‘seeing’ the fire in God’s eyes.
It’s always fire that leads us through the dead of night and I’m grateful that through this season of COVID we have all been cared for and carried through extraordinary uncertainty.
Please do me a favour. Find somewhere where you can turn this up REALLY loud and jump, dance, scream and let go of the fear that has gripped us.
This dance will be our story.”
With lockdown restrictions easing over the summer, Martin has been back at the helm doing what he does best – performing live. Recent performances have taken him as far as Romania, and Pennsylvania in the US where he played alongside Amanda Cook and Paul Baloche. Fans old and new have welcomed his new releases, something particularly evident at his live performances, as they patiently await the release of the full record in February 2022.
A song inspired by 1 Kings 19, among other passages, “Consume Me” reminds us that sometimes God invites us to encounter His presence through a gentle whisper or still small voice. “A whisper is not intense,” Ludwig shares, “but it is intimate and requires intention and attention to hear clearly. It requires nearness.”
“I’ve been on a journey where I discovered that intensity and intimacy are not always synonymous. God’s presence is as close as our turned attention,” Ludwig explains. “‘Consume Me’ is centered on the revelation that God doesn’t just want to permeate rooms and places, but He longs for every part of our being to become His dwelling place.”
The haunting production by Ludwig and Executive Producer, Spenser Boice, takes listeners on a journey that not only captures the mind, but also the heart. The song is full of unchanging truths of God conveyed in a fresh new way: I can’t go where you won’t be / I can’t hide what I know you’ll see / You’re as close as I let You be / So come consume me
These lyrics have resonated with many worshipers as Ludwig has led it over the years in various settings. “I think the line ‘You’re as close as I let You be’ has significantly resonated with many,” Ludwig remarks, “because it takes away this skewed idea that God still needs to show up. I think one of the greatest failures of the earlier Western Church is that we were trying to get God to be present with man, rather than man to be present with God.”
“Consume Me” is a powerful reminder that God’s presence is not a feeling, it is a promise. It’s the perfect song to conclude the year 2021 with. Ludwig has many songs in the works and will be releasing his first single of 2022 in early January. Ludwig is an artist to keep an eye on – with phenomenal lyrics and exceptional production – his music is sure to connect with listeners worldwide.
Urban Contemporary Gospel group Half Mile Home pulls the covers off of the things that go down in the closet! Often known as a place of obscurity and anonymity, the group has repurposed the closet for the place to meet God in secret for prayer, strength and courage to deal with the issues of life. Drawing upon their own personal experiences, the room once known as the hidden den is morphed into the prayer palace and people of faith are challenged to bring all their needs for a one on one audience with the original Master of the Universe.
Matthew 6:6 says, But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Using scripture as the backdrop, writers Todd Burton and Dave Felder crafted this musical masterpiece to encourage people of faith to seek the Lord for direction and guidance in these days of uncertainty. “Prayer is the answer”, says Burton. If we acknowledge God, he has promised us that he would direct our paths. We wanted to share this powerful truth with everyone who would hear it.
“Closet” hits digital and retail outlets November 19th. As Half Mile Home works to complete tracks for their upcoming album scheduled for a 2022 release.
