To kick off Women’s History Month, chart-topping GRAMMY®- nominated songstress, Koryn Hawthorne, released a girl power rendition of her chart dominating single “Speak to Me” featuring R&B artist Queen Naija.

Premiering exclusively on Rated R&B, “Speak to Me (Queen Mix)” features powerhouse vocals from both Hawthorne and Queen Naija and is a perfect match up of both Gospel and R&B sound. “Speak to Me (Queen Mix)” serves a refreshing delivery of Black Girl Magic and unity among genres. The new track is now available on all digital music providers.

“I was honored to be asked to get on the remix of a gospel song being that my foundation started in the church, but I was also excited about getting on a song that I was a fan of already. I think it’s very important for women to support each other in general, whether it be in music or any other industry,” shares Queen Naija.

With boundless vocal artistry, the Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award-winning hitmaker continues to deliver fan favorite tracks featuring melodic mixes of gospel, pop, hip-hop and R&B. Coined as a contemporary urban single “Speak to Me,” Hawthorne’s lead single from her sophomore album, I Am, instantly dominated the charts debuting #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart and continues to hold that position for 15 weeks. Playing on both Gospel and R&B radio in partnership with Epic Records, the nostalgic track hit top 5 on the Gospel Billboard Radio Charts, top 15 on the R&B Radio Charts, and reigned #1 on the Gospel Digital Sales charts for 10 consecutive weeks. “Speak to Me” features a sample from gospel icon, Donnie McClurkin’s popular melodic single “Speak to My Heart,” and was co-written by Johntá Austin (Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige), Troy Taylor and Jeremy “TryBishop” Hicks.

“Some of the greatest movements in history have been when women supported each other. I was so excited to work with Queen Naija on this project and hope this track will inspire other artists of various genres to collaborate and support each other, especially women,” echoes Hawthorne.

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RCA Inspiration & Provident Entertainment are recognizing Women’s History Month for March, rolling out a slate of releases supporting female artists throughout the month. Highlighting a powerful group of fresh hitmakers, the label kicks off its first release with a double feature on March 5th, pairing the voices of Koryn Hawthorne and R&B artist Queen Naija, on the new track from Koryn Hawthorne, “Speak To Me (Queen Mix)” featuring Queen Naija.

Releasing on March 19th, a new recording between R&B star H.E.R. and Tauren Wells, who have collaborated on her song “Hold Us Together.” Originally a solo song by H.E.R. featured from the Disney+ film Safety, Wells joins H.E.R. to duet on the inspiring new single, in the co-artist release H.E.R. x Tauren Wells “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix).”

Also on March 19th, the album from Kierra Sheard, KIERRA (Deluxe), will be available for pre-order. The deluxe edition will feature five new songs plus the original fifteen songs from her latest hit album.

Releasing on March 26th, comes two tracks from DOE, who pairs up with hip-hop artist Wande, on “Good Now (Remix)” featuring Wande. DOE also releases the solo track “Good Now (Acoustic).”

RCA Inspiration will donate a portion of profits from the above releases for the month of March, partnering with two organizations in supporting their women’s initiatives: Step Up, which empowers young women with college and career-focused mentorship and programming, and Creative Girls Rock, which provides instructional information and inspiration to young women to enhance their creativity and personal development.

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RCA Inspiration celebrates five nominations for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards®, dominating the category of Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album with nods for Marvin Sapp, Kierra Sheard, and Koryn Hawthorne this year, along with two nods for Sheard and Kirk Franklin in the category of Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song.

The powerhouse Gospel hit makers are nominated for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album for their most recent albums released in 2020, and for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song for their latest hit singles. Marvin Sapp released his chart-topping thirteenth solo album CHOSEN VESSEL, Kierra Sheard released her chart-topping sixth studio album KIERRA (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration), and Koryn Hawthorne released her chart-topping sophomore album I AM. Off her album, Kierra Sheard is nominated for her chart-topping song “Something Has To Break” (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard), and Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) is nominated for his latest chart-topping song “Strong God.”

Separately, RCA Inspiration artist Donald Lawrence was nominated as a producer, for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album and Outstanding Producer of the Year (The First Ladies of Gospel: The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack). Also, Netflix received a nomination for Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series) for “Voices of Fire,” which chronicles the formation of the choir of the same name. RCA Inspiration in partnership with Pharrell Williams’ company i am OTHER, will be releasing new music from the Voices of Fire choir soon.

Phil Thornton, SVP and General Manager of RCA Inspiration says, “Congratulations to all our artists on their nominations! It is an honor to recognize their incredible music and creative projects that continue to inspire us. Thank you to the NAACP Image Awards for the honors, and look forward to the show this year.”

Voting is open now in select categories. The 52nd NAACP Image Awards will air on BET on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at 8 pm ET. The virtual ceremonies will live stream the non-televised award categories over five nights, from March 22nd-March 26th.

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The Name Ft. Koryn Hawthorne off KB’s latest musical endeavor His Glory Alone.

Chart topping, award winning hip-hop artist KB on friday 25th September, released his fourth album His Glory Alone – a blazing personal statement on racial inequality, systemic subjugation, and faith in the time of hopelessness.

His Glory Alone can be downloaded HERE

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 Billboard Music Award and NAACP Image Award winner and two-time GRAMMY®- nominee Koryn Hawthorne, released her highly anticipated album, I Am. The new album is the second full-length project from the dynamic inspirational artist. In conjunction with the album release, Hawthorne has released a new single, “How Great,” and a video featuring contemporary Christian music artist and songwriter, Matt Maher. “How Great” demonstrates how her journey has come full circle, referencing the hymn “How Great Thou Art,” which she performed on NBC’s The Voice and received her first #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart with five years ago.

Having carved a lane of her own, Hawthorne provides a refreshing blend of gospel, pop, hip-hop and R&B with I Am. She collaborated on the album with some of the music industry’s most talented songwriters and producers including, Maher, Johntá Austin, Makeba Riddick, Troy Taylor, Jeremy “TryBishop” Hicks, Daniel Breland, Jason Ingram, Steffany Gretzinger and Dahryl “DJ” Camper. Comprised of ten tracks, seven of which were co-written by Hawthorne, the new album showcases Hawthorne’s “urban inspirational” signature sound, boundless vocal artistry and creative penmanship. Tracks such as “You” and “Sunday,” and “Know You” capture the essence of who Hawthorne is musically, with the former featuring syncopated beats and horns that are staples in the songstress’ hometown of Louisiana. Songs including the lead single “Speak to Me” and “Joy” demonstrate Hawthorne’s ability to transcend across all genres, with the latter featuring Mary J. Blige’s 1995 hit “You Bring Me Joy”. I Am, is more than a new album. It is Hawthorne’s personal statement and testament.

With a track record of topping charts and breaking records, Hawthorne’s single “Speak to Me,” is the #2 most added song at Urban AC radio this week. The melodic feel-good single was co-written by Austin, Taylor and Hicks, and is currently playing on both Gospel and Urban AC radio in partnership with Epic Records. “Pray,” I Am’s first single, which was released earlier this summer, hit #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart within the first week of release. And Hawthorne holds the title of the most weeks at # 1 by a female artist on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart, where her infectious hit “Won’t He Do It,” stayed for 41 weeks.

“The album is entitled I Am because my journey has come full circle. I am who God says I am. I am called to be everything that He has called me to be. I pray that people step into their calling. I pray that this album turns hearts towards God. That when you go deeper and discover Him, you will discover yourself,” expresses Hawthorne.

I AM TRACKLIST

1. Speak to Me – Download
2. Joy – Download
3. Pray – Download
4. Start from Scratch – Download
5. Peace (Ft. Jonathan McReynolds) – Download
6. Broken Pieces – Download
7. You – Download
8. Know You (Ft. Steffany Gretzinger) – Download
9. Sunday – Download
10. How Great – Download

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The Billboard Music Awards, which is often dubbed as the last of the three major music awards once again honors the year’s (2019) most successful artists in 56 categories across all genres of music, was broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET / PT on NBC.

The gospel music category is made up of six subcategories namely: Top Christian/Gospel Artist, Top Christian/Gospel Album and Top Christian/Gospel Song were among the honors awarded this year. Lauren Daigle got a hat trick on this, Tori Kelly and Koryn Hawthorne were awarded artists. Here below is a list of nominees and winners.

Top Christian Artist:
Cory Asbury
Lauren Daigle – WINNER
for KING & COUNTRY
Hillsong Worship
MercyMe

Top Gospel Artist:
Kirk Franklin
Koryn Hawthorne
Tori Kelly – WINNER
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Marvin Sapp

Top Christian Album:
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Lauren Daigle “Look Up Child” – WINNER
for KING & COUNTRY “Burn The Ships”
Hillsong Worship “There Is More”
Zach Williams “Chain Breaker”

Top Gospel Album:
Snoop Dogg & Various Artists “Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love”
Aretha Franklin “Gospel Greats”
Koryn Hawthorne “Unstoppable”
Tori Kelly “Hiding Place” – WINNER
Jonathan McReynolds “Make Room”

Top Christian Song:
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Lauren Daigle “You Say” – WINNER
for KING & COUNTRY “joy.”
Hillsong Worship “Who You Say I Am”
Tauren Wells “Known”

Top Gospel Song:
Todd Dulaney “Your Great Name”
Koryn Hawthorne “Won’t He Do It” – WINNER
Tori Kelly ft. Kirk Franklin “Never Alone”
Jason Nelson “Forever”
Brian Courtney Wilson “A Great Work”

RCA Inspiration’s artiste and record smashing Diva Koryn Hawthorne paired up with CHH Frontliner Lecrae to give an enthralling performance at the Super Bowl Celebration all thanks to BET.

Guess its not far fetching to say ever since Koryn gained stardom at the The Voice, singing contest. Indeed, as only 21years of age, Unstoppable is the word that comes to mind at the mention of the name Koryn Hawthorne. Who would have thought Hawthorne was going to be the first woman to top four gospel charts simultaneously in five years as well as the longest number 1 female artist holder on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart yet she did anyways.

Gospel music lovers could not help but savor her sublime collab with aced rapper Lecrae at the Super Bowl Gospel’19. They had an epic connection and obviously could not have gotten any better than this.

Unstoppable is basically a song of encouragement and hope to that Guy / Lady that is having it rough, remembering that our hope and our gaze should be on the lord because he never fails.

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RCA Inspiration’s affluential diva KORYN HAWTHORNE has indeed caused a ripple effect the gospel music industry will take a while to recover from. SPEAK THE NAME an amazing song by the avid vocalist.

Evidently other than being a genre of music, There is quite a lot to Gospel Music and the two time Dove award nominee has often taken no quarter at the slightest opportunity of singing about the name of Jesus. That Powerful, Glorious, Wonderful, Name of Jesus has never lost it power.

Sure someone do need to remember that given how turbulent issues of life can be a times.

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[Verse 1]
The atmosphere is changing
Nothing stays the same
Heaven is waiting
For the mention of the Name
The Spirit is moving
Burning like a flame
Healing the broken
By the One we proclaim

[Pre-Chorus]
Raise it up
Fill the sky
Chains will fall
Mountains move
We lift Him high

[Chorus 1]
Speak the Name
The Name above all other names
Speak the Name
The Name the wind and waves obey
All of heaven’s coming down
Fill the earth with a sound
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus

[Verse 2]
Gather all who wonder
Hostages of shame
Miracles unfolding
At the mention of the name
Our darkness is fleeing
Mercy raining down
Healing waters flowing
As our lips make the sound

[Pre-Chorus]
Raise it up
Fill the sky
Chains will fall
Mountains move
We lift Him high

[Chorus 1]
Speak the Name
The Name above all other names
Speak the Name
The Name the wind and waves obey
All of heaven’s coming down
Fill the earth with a sound
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Speak the Name
The Name of Jesus

[Bridge]
Strongholds are broken
I’ve been made free
I am forgiven
Fear has to leave
Strongholds are broken
I’ve been made free
I am forgiven
Fear has to leave
Your Name is healing
Your Name is power
Your Name is holy
My strong, strong tower
Wonderful Name
Glorious Name
Powerful Name of Jesus
Jesus

[Chorus 2]
Speak the Name
The Name above all other names
Speak the Name
The Name the wind and waves obey
All of heaven’s coming down
Fill the earth with a sound
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Speak the Name
The Name of Jesus

RCA Inspiration‘s diva Koryn Hawthorne, who at just 20 years of age continues smashing a 17 year record at the Billboard charts with her widely recognized hit “Won’t He Do It” topping five generic categories in the Christian/Gospel music category.

The breathtaking The Voice finalist has gotten quite the experience for someone her age and under the tutelage of one of Americas finest in the music industry Pharrell williams, Only released her debut studio album UNSTOPPABLE on the 13th of July and has already gained two Dove awards nominations with the likes of Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Walls group and other artist under RCA inspiration.

Here is the official video to her irrefutable Hit “Won’t He Do It”. Watch and Share

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