Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

Sivion and Illect Recordings announce the release of Relax. The new single features production from Sebastian Hochstein (Scribbling Idiots). It’s the first single from his forthcoming release due later this fall. Sivion shares, “This record is on some super chill, recline on the couch, and let your worries dissipate like vapor type vibe. When Sebastian Hochstein first sent me this track it was called “Relate” and I remember thinking how relaxing it was to my ears. Then I chuckled a bit when I thought of that episode of “A Different World” where Whitley Gilbert kept saying “Relax, Relate, Release!” as…

Veteran actor Tommy Ford’s final film, “Switching Lanes,” will premiere on the Urban Movie Channel on 9/15. The storyline revolves around the unlikely friendship between a black girl named Kaneesha (Jamilla Thompson) and her white counterpart Sarah (Victoria Staley). They live in the racially divided fictional town of Summerston, Georgia. The young women forge a strong bond in spite of the strong racial tensions plaguing their community. Soon, Kaneesha and Sarah discover that their unlikely friendship not only changes their communities but their lives as well. Adding fuel to the flames is a looming 15-year old secret shared by their…

The legendary Shekinah Glory Ministry (SGM) is back after a five-year hiatus. The platinum-selling Chicago ensemble is racing up the charts with his awesome new radio single, “Cornerstone,” which is now available on all major digital service providers such as the iTunes Store and Google Play, among others. Link: http://smarturl.it/SGMCornerstone The “Cornerstone” music video has just made its Vevo and YouTube debuts as well. The video showcases the new and younger incarnation of Shekinah Glory Ministry performing the song in a recording studio. Monique Miller’s tender vocal tone opens the mid-tempo melody with a sweet musical conversation with the Most High…

Gospel music powerhouse, Earnest Pugh, will release his ninth album, Survive (P-Man Music/Blacksmoke), on October 27th. Pre-orders for the ten-track set of songs kick off on September 22nd on major digital service providers such as the iTunes Store, Amazon.com and Google Play. The new radio single, “Survive,” a riveting song of faith and perseverance, is available on all major digital music platforms and it will be a downloadable instant grat track with pre-order purchases of the album. A Houston resident, Pugh is donating a portion of the song’s proceeds to the city’s Hurricane Harvey Fund, which benefits survivors of the…

The music ministry of traditional vocalist Terri McConnell is certainly encouraging to the heart and uplifting for the spirit. Terri is an inspiring and gifted songstress whose warm smile expresses her dedication and determination to spreading the Gospel to the world. She has recorded with the late great Albertina Walker and Bishop Neal Roberson and has appeared on Bobby Jones Gospel T V Show, Singsation and The Word Network. With Billboard charting songs, two European tours (Italy and Switzerland), and two Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards for Traditional Female Vocalist of The Year, Terri is a one of Gospel music’s…

As a result of our upbringing, our appearance, and our perspectives, we all face obstacles that others can’t fully understand. This is what makes our experiences unique. “AGAPE” is a public petition for compassion towards those experiencing the trial that we just cant seem to relate to. In Nomis’ latest release, he not only encourages the listener to show compassion to others, but asks for you to show him some compassion as well. Initially Nomis speaks to the plight of Muslims, Women, and White people. By the end of the song, Nomis is overtly transparent about the trials he’s faced…

Multiple award winning contemporary Gospel artiste SAMSONG who is set to officially drop a worship album this year teams up with international worship leader Eben on this soul lifting single God of the Nations. Our God owns the earth and the fullness therein so we will proclaim His name across the world and declare he is God – Psalms 24.1. Samsong [ddownload id=”36089″] LYRICS Samsong I have tasted and seen That you are the great and mighty God no one like You, no one like You I have tasted and seen all power belong to you No one like you…

JoePraize is out with a brand new single titled ”Everything is Blessed”. For God has commanded his BLESSINGS upon you , so what you should do now is to use your mouth to say the same that God has said… Declare your business BLESSED no matter the situation of that business at the moment… Declare your body BLESSED… Your bank account BLESSED… Your family BLESSED… Your children BLESSED … Your head is BLESSED. EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU IS BLESSED… This is the Era of the Holy Ghost…. – Joepraize [ddownload id=”36087″]

”I’ll Find You” is a song originally by American Rapper Lecrae featuring multiple award winning singer Tori Kelly. ”I am a huge Lecrae fan and this is one song that really blessed me this year and i felt like making it personal, so i made an attempt at reproducing the sound track and recording along side the very young and talented Shime Ahua. I pray this track blesses you”. – Limoblaze [ddownload id=”36084″]

“Ichy Sam is a prolific song composer, music producer and minister. “Shout Halle” is a Praise/Thanksgiving song off his recently released Album JUST GOD. “As you dance and praise God with this Song, get ready for testimonies that will make you SHOUT HALLE, launch you to GREATER HEIGHTS and ENLARGE your TERRITORY because God Inhabits the Praises of His People: And where the Spirit of the Lord Is there is Liberty”. [ddownload id=”36081″] Get JUST GOD Album https://spiricoco.com/song/just-god/

“Yahweh Halleluyah” by Spaghetti Records’ Monique is another powerful tool of worship birthed by the Holy Spirit and delivered through the mouth of the Gospel minstrel. The single was released in June but its impact has necessitated a sustenance implemented through the lyrics video. Just like Monique’s previous releases “Yahweh Halleluyah” is bound to become the worship leader’s favourite, hence, a need to get familiar with its lyrics. The simple sing-along contemporary Gospel song is an adulation of the Supreme One. It’s a surrender and an acknowledgement of one’s dependency on Him. Monique makes use of chants but minced her…

Princewill is a fast rising Nigerian gospel artiste and his debut single “I Flourish” is a self produced track. ”I Flourish” is a clear message of psalm 92 put into this dance music. The song also reflect the theme of the year of his church Christ Embassy whose theme of the year is “the year of flourishing”. Download and enjoy! [ddownload id=”36073″]

MARIAM AJIPE is a graduate of Banking and Finance from University of Ado-Ekiti now Ekiti State University; married with kids ‎and also a business entrepreneur. Her music career started when she joined RCCG Choir of Eagle’s wing Parish, Ijapo estate, Akure, Ondo State; which hold its worship concert every three months. Mariam is a lover of music and someone who acknowledge the privilege to be an instrument of worship and also been able to lead people to the presence of God through music. After her debut single”YOU ARE GOD”; which is still blessing lives, She is out again with another…

In the summer of 2014, rapper Murk released her indie album Murk In Season (featuring the smash hit “P31”). After the viral success of her music video for “P31”, it became clear that her song based on the Proverbs 31 woman was more than just an idea or a single song – it was a movement. With her “P31” hit single and new campaign, Murk released her EP P31 nationally to wide success positioning her as one of Christian music’s most notable rising female rap artists. Although petite in stature, she is bold in lyric and delivery. Mercedes “Murk” Wheeler…

One of Nigeria’s most gifted writer and spokenword poet, Philip Asaya has released a new thought provoking piece titled ”Mush”. According to him, ”Mush is a poem inspired by the need to see the awakening of true recognition of self worth, the type that is not based on norms or stereotypes… this type of recognition can only come from God and what a free and perfect way to live when you find out you are in no obligation to please over seven billion people or meet seven billion standards but only one, ONE GOD”. Mothers, your daughters need to hear…

Multiple award winning Ghanaian Gospel music minister Joe Mettle has released his long anticipated single titled ”Bo Noo Ni” which means ‘No One Else’ in his dialect. The single is from his latest project ”God of Miracles”. ”…Never thought you could love someone like me to even give up your life for me. I’m grateful Lord… “Bo Noo Ni” (No One Else) is my personal testimony. Super excited!” – Joe Mettle Recorded Live in Accra Ghana. Listen below; Lyrics I am who I am because of you If it had been for you Tell me where would i be I was lost…

Psalm 5:12 “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield”. This song produced by Victor “Etrackz”Okon is a song celebrating the ever comforting presence of the Lord which guarantees ultimate peace amidst all the chaos in the world right now. It was given to Minister Tope Oyemami over a decade ago at a time when she never knew what trials lay in store for her and she releases the song at a time when she has already lived through the wordings of the song herself and discovered the ultimate peace of…

Jimmy D Psalmist recently went on a ministration far away in Tanzania. The heavens opened, power of God was so raw, the people went wild in worship and lives where heavily impacted by the manifest presence of God as he ministered GREAT & TERRIBLE, one of the songs from the mighty man of war album. Watch the live video below; Buy with your phone unit via MyMusic – MYMUSIC.COM.NG Buy on Spiricoco – SPIRICOCO Stream on Boomplay – BOOMPLAY Buy on iTunes – ITUNES LYRICS Great & Terrible by Jimmy D Psalmist You’re sitteth in heaven and make the earth your footstool Yet you…

Tyscot Records, the world’s oldest operating Black gospel music label, is closing the summer of 2017 with a big bang. The seasoned group, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, rose to No. 3 on the September 16th Billboard Gospel Airplay chart with a whopping 1,074 broadcast detections for the power anthem “Trust in You.” The soul-stirring song is also nominated for a Dove Award in the category of Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year. The 48th annual GMA Dove Awards take place October 17th at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. http://smarturl.it/aw31o1 Tyscot and its label partners are breaking new…

Dependable God was birthed from a deep place of worship and prayer in August 2016. My Sister was at the verge of making a huge decision regarding her career and I was on my knees asking God to send help because resignation was not an option. And then I saw the word “Resignation” boldly written. I quickly opened my eyes, saying no, this cannot be God speaking because she was doing remarkably well and making unprecedented impact/touching lives across Nigeria through her job which she often described as a divine assignment. But the word appeared again very clearly and I…