Afrobeats has become one of the fastest-growing genres of music since 2012 as streaming penetrates the continent of Africa. Alongside the wave of African music’s popularity, Christian music is seeing its own trend with the Afro-Gospel movement.

Nigerian-born, UK-based award-winning musician, and singer-songwriter, Limoblaze (born Samuel Onwubiko) has received much industry acclaim in the last year for blazing the trail as a leading voice in the Afro-Gospel genre. Streaming giant, TIDAL, included Limoblaze in their “Tidal Rising Artists To Watch: Class of 2023” and selected him as one of 13 artists whose ascent will define the new year!

Here’s what TIDAL said about Limoblaze in their announcement. “Limoblaze’s lyricism has a way of uplifting your spirit with its powerful messages of faith, hope, and perseverance. Born and raised in Nigeria, Limoblaze effortlessly blends Afrobeats, hip-hop, and gospel to craft his signature sound; not surprisingly, every one of his songs makes you want to dance.”

In response to the honor, Limoblaze posted, “I’m super Grateful to be one of 13 artists globally selected by @tidal for this year’s artists to watch. I’m excited for this opportunity and ready to share with the world all the amazing things we would be doing moving forward!”

With several bodies of work over the years including 6 albums; Blind (2016), Before Now(2018), Afrobeats Rap and Jesus (2019), Bridges (2020), and God’s Favourite Baby(2021), and Sunday In Lagos, Limoblaze continues to churn out hits.

The latest is his double single, “TWO,” featuring “Somebody” and “Two” which were released on Friday February 10th. On“Somebody” produced by Soundz, Limoblaze gives thanks to Jesus for changing his life singing, “Somebody, somebody will die for me. Gave his life to set me free. Somebody way change my name, make sure I’m no more the same.”

Limoblaze explains that second song in the double pack “TWO” produced by Carvello and Tbabz expresses the joy a believer experiences in Christ. “‘Two’ is a reminder that Abba lives within us, around us and nothing can ever separate us from His love.”

Click here to stream “TWO” : https://limoblaze.ffm.to/two

Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Prinx Emmanuel, has released a stunning new single, titled “Ifunanya”, produced in collaboration with fast-rising afrobeat gospel singer and artist, Limoblaze.

This captivating track is the perfect mix of gospel vibes and afrobeat, creating a unique and dynamic listening experience.

The combination of Prinx Emmanuel’s strong and passionate vocals with Limoblaze’s soulful and uplifting instrumentals create a soundscape that is both powerful and uplifting, delivering a message of hope and joy to all who hear it.

The song speaks of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness and encourages listeners to surrender their worries and doubts to Him.

Ifunanya – Prinx Emmanuel Ft. Limoblaze

Watch The Video & Download Audio Below; 

Today, global entertainment and music streaming platform TIDAL released its 2023 Rising Artists to Watch list highlighting 13 up-and-coming artists spanning across countries and genres. Hand-selected by TIDAL’s global expert editorial leads – who are scouting for new sounds year-round – this year’s list highlights the incredible talent percolating worldwide.

“Every year, we see rich new sounds and convention-breaking formats that grow and evolve the music industry. The 2023 class of Rising Artists to Watch is just a snapshot of the sonic innovation and lyrical creativity coming from the artist community,” said Tony Gervino, EVP & and Editor-In-Chief of Programming and Editorial at TIDAL. “Supporting emerging artists is central to our programming and making sure all types of artists are seen, recognized and discoverable by superfans on TIDAL.”   

Limoblaze is one of the artists named and represents a Gospel and Afrobeats sound. The Nigerian born, UK based award-winning musician, singer songwriter signed with Reach Records near the end of 2022. He is a two-time winner of the African Gospel Music and Media Awards (2018, 2019), Crystal Awards Best International Act Award Winner (2019), and Premier Gospel Awards Best International Act winner.

With several bodies of work over the years including 5 albums; Blind (2016), Before Now (2018), Afrobeats Rap and Jesus(2019), Bridges (2020), and God’s Favourite Baby (2021). Limoblaze has also collaborated with Christian music staples such as Lecrae, Travis Greene, Ada Ehi and, Da Truth.

Shortly after announcing his signing with Reach Records, Limo released Sunday In Lagos, his first commercial body of work with the label. The EP features the previously released singles ‘Jireh Afrobeat Remix’, ‘Desire’, and ‘Gold’ ft. internationally recognised Gospel Music Artist Ada Ehi. New music from the project includes the focus track “Pull Up.” Fans will also be delighted to see a guest appearance from label mate 1KPhew on “I Believe” where both artists trade melodic praise to God and reaffirm their belief in Him. Speaking to his vision for the project and new label partnership, Limo said, “This moment is the beginning of something special. I believe I am uniquely positioned within Christian Music to inspire the world to see the potential in putting God at the centre of their lives and chasing their dreams.”

(Reach Records, Atlanta GA: Source Jackie O & Co.) Reach Records is kicking off the 2022 holiday, rolling out several 116 singles for your seasonal playlists. First up was “Silent Night (Hush),” featuring Crystal Nicole & Q Parker (112), followed by “Silent Night (Afrobeats),” performed by AfroGospel rising star, Limoblaze, Rehmahz, and Emandiong, with additional vocals by Jordan Dollar. “Silent Night (Afrobeats)” was produced by Happi, Dunnie, Tumeh “DJ Tag” Gailor, and Lasanna “ACE” Harris.

Both performances celebrate the birth of Jesus with musical approaches that veer sharply from the classic.

Since he entered the AfroGospel scene, Limoblaze has blazed the trail globally as one of the leading voices for AfroGospel genre, receiving much industry acclaim and a growing list of accolades! “Limo is the future!” expresses Reach Records’ President & Co-Founder, Lecrae. “He bridges Afrobeats and Gospel! He’s what the industry is missing and what the world needs!”

Listen To Silent Night Below

The Nigerian-born and UK-based musician, singer/songwriter, is a two-time winner of the African Gospel Music and Media Awards (2018, 2019) and received “Best International Act” awards from Premier Gospel (2022) and The Crystals (2019). He recently released a new album, Sunday In Lagos, and announced his signing to US-based label, Reach Records. The album’s first single, “Jireh (My Provider),” was an instant viral hit across all short-form social media platforms resulting in over 110,000 Instagram Reels and over 70,000 Creates on TikTok. The internet success led to a surge of streams, placing the song on Billboard’s US Afrobeat Song Chart, peaking at #31; Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart peaking at #41; Billboard’s Gospel Song Chart peaking at #15. In addition, “Jireh (My Provider) also placed on Spotify’s Top Viral 50 – Nigeria Playlist.

On Friday, December 16th, Lecrae and Limoblaze will co-headline Nigeria’s RockFest 2.0 Christian music festival experience to be held at the prestigious Muri Okunola Park in Lagos. The star-studded lineup of performers includes the gifted voices of Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo, Frank Edwards, Nosa, Gaise Baba, and more.

Connect With Artist

Follow Limoblaze on IG at https://www.instagram.com/limoblaze_

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Click here to stream “Silent Night.”

Click here to stream Sunday In Lagos https://limoblaze.ffm.to/sunday

About Reach Records:

Reach Records is an Atlanta based independent hip-hop label founded in 2004 by Lecrae and Ben Washer. Long before acclaim, awards, plaques, chart positioning, and radio play, the two started the label because they both love hip-hop and Jesus. Reach Records was launched with no strategy, no funds, no big players, but they made big moves! Today Reach Records is a trailblazing label with a roster of nearly 10 artists and a staff of 20 who are unashamed about sharing their faith and passionate about hip-hop. Reach Records is committed to building a movement that combines faith with music and popular culture. 

For more information on Reach Records, please visit www.reachrecords.com @ReachRecords.

In just a short span, Nigerian born, UK based award-winning musician, singer songwriter, Limoblaze (born Samuel Onwubiko) has received much industry acclaim and is now signing with Reach Records. He is a two-time winner of the African Gospel Music and Media Awards (2018, 2019), Crystal Awards Best International Act Award Winner (2019), and Premier Gospel Awards Best International Act winner.

With several bodies of work over the years including 5 albums; Blind (2016), Before Now (2018), Afrobeats Rap and Jesus(2019), Bridges (2020), and God’s Favourite Baby (2021). Limoblaze has also collaborated with Christian music staples such as Lecrae, Travis Greene, Ada Ehi and, Da Truth.

His forthcoming EP, Sunday In Lagos showcases his unique flow over colourful sonics, giving listeners a taste of what it is like to be in Lagos, Nigeria’s capital city on a day of celebration.

Despite growing up in a predominantly Islamic part of the town, Limo and his family were Christians. He spent most of his formative years in church and when he wasn’t in church, he was in the streets sharing his music dreams with his friends who would often laugh at him in disbelief. “I grew up in the street, but my parents didn’t let the streets raise me,” shares Limo. “Most of the time I was performing in talent shows and at free local events, often with a live band which made my performances unique.”

Sunday In Lagos is available now.

Sunday In Lagos – Limoblaze

The leading single from his Sunday in Lagos EP, “Jireh (My Provider) Afrobeat Remix” ft. Happi and Lecrae was created after identifying a viral social media clip posted by Happi that featured an Afrobeat flip on the popular Maverick City single. Limo’s Afrobeat Remix became an instant viral hit across all short-form social media platforms with over 110,000 Instagram Reels, and thousands of videos created daily on TikTok reaching over 80,000 on the platform. The internet success led to a surge of streams that placed the song on Billboard’s US Afrobeat song chart peaking at #31, Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart peaking at #41, and Billboard’s Gospel song chart peaking at #15.

Shortly after announcing his signing with Reach Records, Limo released Sunday In Lagos, his first commercial body of work with the label. The EP features the previously released singles ‘Jireh Afrobeat Remix’, ‘Desire’, and ‘Gold’ ft. internationally recognised Gospel Music Artist Ada Ehi. New music from the project includes the focus track “Pull Up.” Fans will also be delighted to see a guest appearance from label mate 1KPhew on “I Believe” where both artists trade melodic praise to God and reaffirm their belief in Him. Speaking to his vision for the project and new label partnership, Limo said, “This moment is the beginning of something special. I believe I am uniquely positioned within Christian Music to inspire the world to see the potential in putting God at the centre of their lives and chasing their dreams.”

Acclaimed AfroGospel Artist Limoblaze shares “Gold” ft. Ada Ehi.

“Gold” previews the upcoming project titled Sunday in Lagos. 

The official music video for the track can be viewed below. “Gold” is available now.

Watch & Download Gold – Limoblaze Ft. Ada Ehi

Long before acclaim, awards, plaques, chart positioning, and radio play, Lecrae and Ben Washer co-founded Reach Records because they both love hip-hop and Jesus. Nearly two decades later, with countless award-winning albums, Reach Records remains committed to building a 116 Movement that combines faith, music, and popular culture to reach people globally.

On Friday, July 1^st, 7 pm-10 pm, Reach Records will present “Afro Gospel,” an Afro-Beats Pop-Up Showcase presented by Reach Records representing the 116 Movement abroad.

The one-night pop-up event highlights performances from UK-based Nigerian Afrobeat Gospel star Limoblaze and DJ Shunz, with additional performances from rising UK-based Afrobeat artists: Annatoria, Becca Folkes, and Asha Elia. Limoblaze has been featured on several Reach Records songs, including “Everyday,” featuring Lecrae and Nigerian American singer, Jidenna (“Classic Man”). He also sings the hook on the Afro mix version of Andy Mineo’s viral hit “Coming In Hot,” which also features Lecrae.

Grammy Award-winning artist and president of Reach Records, Lecrae, will make an appearance alongside Reach Records’ executives including: Lasanna “ACE” Harris, VP of A&R who has produced several Afrobeat tracks for the label and Marcus Hollinger, VP of Marketing.

The excitement over the 11Six Movement coming to the UK is motivating! After the Afrobeats showcase initially sold out, it was moved to XOYO 32-37 Cowper Street, Shoreditch London, EC2A 4AP

To stream “Everyday,” click here https://lecrae.lnk.to/Everyday

Reach Records’ Limoblaze releases the official music video for “This Loving,” which can be viewed below.

The track, featuring Johnny Drille, was released last month (Nov 12).

“This Loving” is available now to download or stream.

Watch Video Below

Celebrated Nigerian Aced Afrocentric hit maker Limoblaze releases new music dubbed “This Loving.”

The track features Johnny Drille and can be heard & downloaded below.

After teasing us with a little Afrobeat flavor on Andy Mineo’s “Coming In Hot,” Afromix ft. Lecrae and Limoblaze, Reach Records films and releases “Everyday,” the latest single to be released from their Summer ’21 Playlist. Lecrae joins Nigerian American singer, Jidenna (“Classic Man”), and UK based Nigerian Afrobeat star, Limoblaze, and together the three keep the party lit! “Africa is doing it big and has exploded into pop culture – the food, the fashion, the music – we wanted to bring that authentic vibe to the video so I knew we need Limo and Jidenna together to make sure we captured it right,” shares Lecrae.

The authenticity you feel in “Everyday,” comes the vibe on the set and a dual team of film-makers, Joe Gonzales (U.S.) and Jay Affluent (Nigerian) who direct and executive produce the video together.”I went to London to hang out with my boy Limoblaze and we talked about what would make a West African party authentic so you see some Jollof Rice steaming in the pot! I got a little taste of West Africa and can’t wait to tour, hopefully this year!”

Limoblaze, who was previously featured on the Andy Mineo ft Lecrae’s, “Coming In Hot Afrobeat Remix,” shares that his lyrical inspiration for song came from a spiritual place. “Having God in my life feels like a holiday! My life experiences are a testimony of the extra mile that God gives me everyday!

The Reach Records Presents Summer ’21 Playlist features 16 new tracks and features Reach Records artists: Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, Wande, Hulvey alongside extended fam Jidenna, BigBreeze, Indie Tribe, Porsha Love, Funky.

Reach Records presents Summer Playlist ’21 was released on August 13th but the party is still continuing and this time it’s going to The Motherland! Songs released from the Summer ’21 playlist include Lecrae‘s “Holupwait” featuring production by Cardec Drums, Wande’s “Don’t Worry Bout It” (ft Porscha Love), Indie Tribe’s “Team” (ft. Nobigdyl., Jon Keith, Mogli the IceBerg, and DJ Mykael V), Jude Barclay’s “High School Never Really Ends” and 116’s “Moshpit” (ft Jaye Newton, Wande, and Not Klyde). Trip Lee made his long-anticipate return on “You Got It,” and Tedashii brings “Lights In The City” to the party! “La Fiesta,” a song from the Blue Miracle soundtrack featuring Lecrae and Funky reappears on the Summer ’21 mix tape with additional vocals from Redimi2 and Alex Zurdo.

To stream “Everyday”, click here https://lecrae.lnk.to/Everyday
For the full Reach Records Summer ’21 playlist, click here http://116.lnk.to/SUMMMER21.