Gospel music minister IBK is out with a new release titled “Worship Medley.”
It is a collection of worship songs that creates an atmosphere for intimacy with the Father. The songs are carefully selected to be a bold declaration of worship unto God. One is stirred by these songs to experience intimate fellowship with the spirit of God, also, delight in His presence which opens a fountain of overflowing peace and joy.
Blessing Akintunde, otherwise known as IBK started singing professionally in 2012, having joined Tim Godfrey‘s Xtreme Crew. In 2019, she kicked off her solo effort when she got signed to RoxNation, still under the the leadership of Tim Godfrey.
IBK has released several materials including “Oba,” “Alewilese,” “So Amazing”, “I Know A Name,” and many more. She crowned the releases with her 2020 album titled “Abba.” The album release concert featured Gospel music greats including Enkay Ogboruche, Frank Edwards, Okey Sokay and comedian KennyBlaq.
It’s 2022 and IBK’s ministry just took another leap with the release of her latest single “Worship Medley” under a new management. IBK believes Abba to use this Worship Arsenal to stir up your hearts like never before!
Modern Day Cure’s new single, Highest Hallelujah, is now available on digital platforms.
The single, written by Aaron and Tamar Chipp, along with Channing Gillespie, is a simple worship song that stays true to the band’s mission to exalt the name of Jesus.
Inspired by scriptures like 1 Chronicles 29:11, Highest Hallelujah points listeners to the One who is above all things.
“When we wrote Highest Hallelujah, this scripture was the starting point,” says Tamar, lead singer for the Nashville-based band. “Of all the names and kingdoms vying for position and trying to exalt themselves today, we adore the One who is over them all.”
Following the release of the single, the band has also debuted a music video of the song filmed at Bunker 5 Music.
“We give the One who is above all things the praise that is above all things,” Tamar shares. “That’s our heart in everything we do, on and off the stage.”
Multi-GRAMMY® winning, Platinum-selling duoand Curb | Word Entertainment recording artistFOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version of their #1 hit single, “RELATE,” today titled “RELATE (R3HAB REMIX),” remixed by internationally-renowned DJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms. Check out the song HERE.
“RELATE” – the lead single from the forthcoming full-length studio album due March 11, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, was released in late 2021, has since hit #1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart, as well as Mediabase’s Christian AC Airplay chart, marking the 10th career #1 for the Billboard Music Award winners. “RELATE” is also currently #42 on Mediabase Hot AC. The song was written by FOR KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone and Luke Smallbone; Josh Kerr, Tayla Parx and was produced by Tedd T., Josh Kerr and the Smallbones.
FOR KING + COUNTRY’sWHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? is available for pre-add, pre-order and pre-save here, and WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? – THE TOUR, will launch this spring. The 34-city run will take FOR KING + COUNTRY to arenas across the United States, performing brand new songs from the album against the backdrop of an all-new stage design. The new tour will kick off on March 31 in Southaven, MS traveling through Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and more before wrapping up in Franklin, TN on May 22. Joining FOR KING + COUNTRY will be platinum selling artist Dante Bowe of Maverick City.
As part of the celebration of the album release, FOR KING + COUNTRY has also offered an exclusive fan experience in 2022 to bring people closer to the music than ever before. TheFOR KING + COUNTRY New Album Weekend Experiencetakes place across the weekend of March 4 – 6 and offers fans a chance to spend the weekend with Joel and Luke in their home base of Nashville, TN. Perks include a full band.
Zachary Ray releases new music with a single titled “When You Know.” The official music video can be viewed below. “When You Know” is available now to download or stream.
Precisely four weeks into 2022, Powerhouse Christian singer Jada Mayson releases another single; I Believe. The song along with its video is slated to be released on Friday, January 28th, 2022. ‘I Believe’ is a power ballad produced by Grammy nominated and multi-award-winning Dana Sorey. Symbolically, this single is being released under Truflow Records which makes Mayson the first artist on the roster of the new Washington DC based independent record label.
With the world still feeling the pangs and uncertainties that have come as a result of COVID fatigue, ‘I Believe’ reminds listeners that they are more powerful than they know and can trust in God’s word concerning them. The song’s simple yet poignant lyrics and melody pulls in the listeners while the affirming chorus will have everyone singing aloud, I believe it!
Although the song is officially being released on January 28th, Jada gave some listeners a sneak preview in November 2021 when she was an opening act on the Gratitude Tour in Boston, MA and Houston, TX. The tour was headlined by Joe Mettle and CalledOut Music, and featured special guest Phil Thompson. Audiences fell in love with this instant classic.
Soul-stirring, Affirming and Reassuring, this is a ballad for all music lovers that says God’s word is THE truth despite what culture says.
“I Believe, was written during a church service and is my personal mantra” says Mayson. ‘I Believe’ spans across genres and will uplift the collective human spirit!
Mayson’s story as a young refugee from a war-ravaged Liberia; losing her Grandmother and Brother in the space of 30 days; graduating law school; being a Wife and Mother; and pursuing her passion for music embodies the spirit of the song and the Gospel.
Recently Selah released new music with a single titled “So Beautiful (Sungguh Indah),” which can be heard below. The official lyric video debuted today.
“So Beautiful (Sungguh Indah)” is available now to download or stream.
Passion Music shares the official live video for “What He’s Done” featuring Kristian Stanfill, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Anna Golden. The live recording is from Passion 2022 and is featured on their new album Burn Bright. Passion 2022 took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia with 50 states and 41 countries represented in attendance. This was the return of the conference in person after a virtual event last year due to the global pandemic.
Burn Bright features songs co-written by Patrick Mayberry, Jess Cates, Chidima Ubah, Jon Duke, Mia Fields, Jacob Sooter, Kristian Stanfill, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anna Golden, Melodie Malone, Jessie Early, Brett Younker, and Ricky Jackson. Burn Bright also features worship leaders Melodie Malone, Kristian Stanfill, Chidima, Brett Younker, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Anna Golden. Burn Bright is available now to download or stream.
Nspyre Music Group International Recording Artist Lisa Bellamy is known in Gospel circles as a consummate vocalist, a gifted interpreter of song and a psalmist who creates an atmosphere of worship. The BET Gospel Diva Search Competition Finalist, who has toured with greats such as the late Edwin Hawkins and Liz McComb, is not only known for her stirring sacred vocals but for her jazz stylings and her classical training.
Lisa, a Duke Ellington School of the Arts graduate, captured the hearts of music fans and radio programmers alike with her track, “Nothin’ But The Spirit,” from the EP, What Will It Take, which featured R&B vocalist Tony Terry and legendary guitarist Jonathan Dubose. More recently, Lisa hit the airwaves – and the charts – again with a new song, “In This House.” Already getting love on dozens of Gospel radio stations nationwide, the song is “straight church” and features Bellamy shining brightly on the traditional track. Now the song has its own riveting concept music video, which is viewable on YouTube.
Filmed at the Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ in New Haven, CT, the video showcases the songstress performing the soul-shaking song flanked by background singers. A true song stylist, Lisa weaves her beautiful soprano around the traditional tune, while bringing a contemporary vibe to the uplifting track. “In This House” also includes William Fluker, Bellamy’s husband, a talented musician in his own right, as he provides some nice trumpet work on the song. During “In This House,” which was penned and produced by the artist, her husband and Tim Johnson, Lisa recounts familiar Bible stories reminding listeners of the power that’s found in the house of God.
“During this season, so many are experiencing loss,” Lisa says. “As we were writing ‘In This House,’ I was thinking about all that’s happening in the world today, and the Lord led me to Psalm 122: 1-2 which says, ‘I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’ Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem.’” The song was taken directly from that scripture. We are in a time of pain and the house of the Lord is a place of respite; it’s a place of healing. It’s also a place of deliverance. There are so many gifts that are waiting for people in the house of the Lord.”
An ordained minister, Lisa grew up in the church. Her family’s church roots run deep, and she gave her first musical performance at Macedonia Baptist Church of Arlington, VA, as a young girl. The DMV native recalls her family gathering around the piano, singing gospel songs and hymns in her grandmother’s home. That musical talent was honed at the prestigious institutions of Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, and Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in Winchester, VA. Her classical training led to singing in such operas as LaBoheme at Shenandoah and opened doors to perform in Germany and Switzerland. In addition, her vocal prowess led her to Paris and Leon, France, singing background vocals for Gospel powerhouse Liz McComb.
Lisa released her debut recording, Lighthouse, in 2004. She has made numerous guest appearances on radio stations such as New York City’s WHCR-FM and DC’s WYCB-AM and has been covered in The Belle Report, the Journal of Gospel Music and UGospel. A vocal coach, songwriter, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, educator of youth and adults and recent recipient of a doctorate in Educational Leadership & Management from Capella University, Lisa Bellamy is preparing for the release of her sophomore album in 2022.
Last week (Jan 21), Paul Baloche released A Greater Song (Live – 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition). This project includes 18 live and reimagined tracks. A Greater Song (Live – 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is available now to download or stream. Baloche debuts the official lyric video for “Hosanna,” which can be viewed below.
Baloche, who is one of the modern church’s most acclaimed worship artists, songwriters, and conference worship leaders nationally and internationally, has penned numerous contemporary praise and worship standards such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Your Name,” and many more. Additionally, his songs have been recorded by numerous acclaimed artists including Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Matt Redman, and Philips, Craig & Dean.
“Open The Eyes of My Heart” released two decades ago and Baloche feels the same now as he did then, sharing recently, “It feels like the same heart cry – a desire to really see the Lord – to behold Him. I don’t want to lose sight of what God is doing in my life and in this generation. I want to see Him, hear Him, and follow Him.”
