Gospel artist Dan Tutu is set to release his highly anticipated single, Rai, a vibrant celebration of life in Christ, on December 19, 2024.
Rooted in the Hausa language, Rai translates to “Life” and serves as an inspiring anthem for the festive season.
Blending the infectious beats of Amapiano with the soulful rhythms of Afrobeats, Rai delivers a fresh and dynamic sound that promises to resonate with audiences across cultures.
The song captures the essence of the gospel from northern Nigeria, showcasing Dan Tutu’s unique artistry and deep spiritual message.
“Rai (Life) was written as an expression of the joy and blessing the coming of Christ has made available to us. The free gift of salvation and God’s residence in the believer is such a priceless gift. Therefore, I deliver to you in dancing, jumping, and singing God’s inspired revelation in a song—Rai,” shares Dan Tutu.
Rai (Life) – Dan Tutu
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Based in Abuja, Nigeria, Dan Tutu is known for his unique ability to weave traditional African sounds with contemporary music genres.
His music is a testament to his faith and a reflection of his northern Nigerian heritage, earning him a growing audience both locally and internationally.
Lyrics RAI ( Life ) by Dan Tutu
Verse 1
Yesu yana tafiya da ni (Jesus is with me) Ya na bi da ni a bisa’n ruwa (He leads me by the still waters) Yau, yau na sami, yau na sami rai (Today, today I have, today I have eternal life)
Chorus
Yau, yau na sami, yau, yau na sami Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai (Today I have, today I have, today I have life)
Verse 2
Shi ya mutu domi na (He died for me) Ya sha wahala domi na (He suffered just for me) Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai (Today, today I have, today I have life)
Can can akan giciye (Up on the cross) Yesu ya biya, ya biya dukan komai (Jesus paid, He paid it all) Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai… (Today, today I have, today I have life…)
Chorus
Yau, yau na sami, yau, yau na sami Yau, yau na sami, e yau na sami rai (Today I have, today I have, today I have life)
Jonathan McReynolds performed “White Christmas” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The track is from his first ever Christmas EP Red And Green, which dropped earlier this year.
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Fair Trade’s new artist Megan Woods has made an explosive entrance into CCM with her debut No. 1 single, “The Truth.” She was recently announced as one of Pandora Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten. This exclusive list identifies a group of ten emerging artists across all genres that Pandora believes will break through in the coming year.
“Pandora prides itself on being a platform that listeners can turn to for discovering new music, and year after year the platform continues to successfully identify the rising stars across all genres,” said Steve Blatter, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Music Programming at SiriusXM and Pandora in the release announcing the Pandora Ten.
Megan Woods Debut Single “The Truth” Hits No. 1
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Woods’ single is the largest debut single launch in several years, already hitting No. 1 on multiple Christian radio charts. The song written by Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, and Woods, also captured significant social media attention when released resulting in more than 650K new followers on socials and nearly 60 million views. Fans will be able to catch her singing her No. 1 song and new music on the Big Daddy Weave tour this spring for more than 30 dates beginning in February.
With simple yet profoundly powerful lyrics and a captivating melody, “Light Come” is both a prophecy and a declaration of the truth of our identity in Christ: that we are the light of the world and the salt of the earth.
Recorded live with an intimate gathering of passionate worshippers “Light Come” is a catalyst for revival.
Arise, shine! For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you – Isaiah 60:1
Purist Ogboi wraps up her musical year with the release of “Lion And The Lamb,”a heartfelt song of adoration proclaiming the greatness of our Lord Yeshua. This soul-stirring worship anthem is a timely reminder of God’s sovereignty and love, inspiring listeners to lift their voices in praise.
Produced by the renowned Evans Ogboi for Simplicity Records, UK, “Lion And The Lamb” is now streaming on all major platforms. Complementing the release, the official music video is now available to watch on Purist Ogboi’s YouTube channel.
Join Purist Ogboi in declaring the greatness of the Lion And The Lamb with this anointed release.
Jesus Culture shares a recently recorded, powerful live version of the Christmas classic “Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song).” The recording, which took place at Jesus Culture San Diego, features Myriah Grubbs.
“This song was actually one of my favorites growing up. Something about its tenderness and vulnerability just always really touched me deeply. When I was a kid, I sang it with a friend at church for a Christmas special, so it feels like a full circle moment to have sung it again, for a Christmas “special”, many many years later, and now have it out in the world.” – Myriah Grubbs
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Husband and wife duo Alabaster Grace releases their new Christmas single, “Mary, Did You Know?,” today, Friday, December 13, 2024, from Westar Media.
This gorgeous new arrangement of the beloved classic is the lead single from the duo’s newly-released debut Christmas EP, Christ Is Born, produced by Corey Pavlosky of Pipe Dream Studios.
“‘Mary, Did You Know?’ is the perfect Christmas single to celebrate the season,” says Kathryn Livingston, Director of Client Services at Westar Media Group. “The sound is unique to Alabaster Grace with great vocals and instrumentals. A great song for the season!”
Brad Perry, a highly decorated former NASA rocket scientist, and his wife, Joanie Perry, a long-time educator—together known as Alabaster Grace—play to their strengths in this fresh take on the song, which features Joanie’s tender voice backed by Brad’s beautiful guitar arrangement.
“’Mary, Did You Know?’ by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene has been a personal favorite of ours for many years,” says Brad.
“Knowing that this song is a favorite among millions of listeners, we wanted to create an arrangement that would honor the original masterpiece,” Brad continues. “One day, we sat down and just started playing around with it during a music session. Once we got into arranging it, we felt the result was distinct and beautiful.”
“This song is acoustically driven to portray the tender love of a mother for her child—in this case, it is Mary, the mother of Jesus,” says Joanie. “The musicality of the arrangement enhanced the lyrics, capturing the essence of the awe and love Mary must have been feeling at this special time in her life.”
“And yes, we believe that Mary did know,” says Joanie. “The questions in the song put the awesomeness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, into perspective.”
“Mary, Did You Know?” is the centerpiece of the five-song EP, Christ Is Born, a short collection of songs celebrating the birth of the Lord. From familiar anthems and hymns to inspired original songs, this Christmas project is all about worshipping the newborn King!
Another standout on the project is “Away in a Manger/Silent Night Medley.” In this new arrangement by Alabaster Grace, the two traditional carols are intertwined in an intimate and delicately simple arrangement for acoustic guitar and voice, and the resulting song is a sweet lullaby filling listeners with God’s peace and comfort in knowing His love for us.
In addition to “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Away in a Manger/Silent Night Medley,” the songs on Christ Is Born include the contemplative and calming “Alleluia, Christ is Born!,” written by Alabaster Grace; “Emmanuel, Prince of Peace,” a new song by Alabaster Grace that exudes a childlike faith; and “Breath of Heaven (Coming Down),” a new song written by Alabaster Grace which was born during a quiet time of reflection.
Alabaster Grace Releases Gorgeous New Arrangement Of “Mary, Did You Know?”
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“The release of this project has been in the making for a while,” says Joanie. “Our dear friend, Julien Patterson, has been encouraging us to do a Christmas project for a few years, and finally, this year we were able to bring it to life.”
“One of the songs on this project, ‘Alleluia, Christ is Born!,’ was released in 2022. The other Christmas songs in our catalog had been used in concert settings, but never officially recorded,” she continues. “Two songs on the project were not original, but we have used our creative license to render a unique style and arrangement. We hope and pray that as you listen to this project, you will be drawn to the wonder of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
Corey Pavlosky, founder of Pipe Dream Studios, served as the producer and recording engineer for Christ Is Born. He worked with Joanie and Brad to create a variety of styles with the music, while still maintaining the wonder of the season. Corey says, “Working with Alabaster Grace on this project brought out the Christmas spirit in an instrumentally and genre-diverse way!”
“It is a blessing indeed, that in this Season of Advent, Alabaster Grace is releasing its much-requested Christmas project, Christ Is Born,” says Julien Patterson, president of Alabaster Grace Ministries. “These five wonderful Spirit-inspired selections tell the Christmas story and present the joy that is this season.”
Shaun P releases his debut album on Dream titled Live at the Jesus Dome. This live worship experience was recorded in July of 2024 at the Jesus Dome in Durban, South Africa. The album is a mixture of cover and original songs. The album is available on all digital retail and streaming service providers. In addition to the release of the album, the live experience can be seen on Shaun’s YouTube channel
Curb Records artist Stars Go Dim launches its next musical chapter with “Mama Don’t Lie (Alright),” out today.
Stars Go Dim celebrates every new day on “Mama Don’t Lie (Alright).” Frontman Chris Cleveland takes his mama at her word when she tells him everything will be OK. Settling into a retro groove, the pop throwback acknowledges both a universal feeling that life is heavy and an inescapable rush of joy that comes in knowing the sun will rise again tomorrow.
The colorful horn-laden original is the lead offering from Stars Go Dim’s forthcoming studio project, set to bow next year. Cleveland self-produced the album’s debut single and penned the selection with a vibey piano assist from Mark Heimermann.
“‘Mama Don’t Lie (Alright)’ is the first song from the new record, and it’s on purpose, because when you put this on, man, it makes you feel something. I’m so excited about this one. It’s the first one I wrote for the record,” Cleveland shares. “The cool part about this song is that the intro — the very first thing you hear — is a voice memo of the first chords of this song.
I took them straight from a text my co-writer, Mark Heimermann, sent me. So, as this song comes on, you’re going to hear the very first thing I heard when I began to write and think about this record. I hope you love ‘Mama Don’t Lie (Alright).’”
The introductory single leads an all-new 11-song LP coming from Stars Go Dim in 2025 and marks a fresh musical era for Cleveland.
Stars Go Dim Launches Next Chapter With “Mama Don’t Lie (Alright)”
GMA Dove Award-winning hip hop duo Social Club Misfits partners with GRAMMY- nominated artist Ryan Ellis on a new song. “Pray” is now available to stream.
Social Club Misfits & Ryan Ellis Partner On “Pray”
