Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

Your Soul Must Fly is the first installment of a 4 part project, the Up and Away Series, that Derek Minor is releasing over the course of the next 4 months. This first project is going to build the momentum and anticipation for the following projects. With songs like Astronaut and Take Off, this project is encouraging listeners to rise above the nonsense and chaos that tries to pull you down and chase after your dreams. The soundscapes on this particular project are very diverse. Your Soul Must Fly in particular will be filled with turn-up/party music that gets listeners…

RCA Inspiration and Lionsgate, a global content leader, announced the Greenleaf Soundtrack: Volume 2 will be released on September 8, 2017 with pre-order sales available today. The soundtrack features music from Season 2 of the acclaimed OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network original series, Greenleaf, which stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield and Merle Dandridge. Greenleaf Soundtrack: Volume 2 features both emerging and iconic artists performing original songs such as “Won’t He Do It” (Koryn Hawthorne), “Shine The Light” (cast member Deborah Joy Winans) and “Rise Up” (Roshon Fegan) and previously released music including, “1, 2, 3 Victory” (Kirk Franklin), “Heaven” (Mary Mary)…

Acclaimed singer and former “The Voice” finalist Koryn Hawthorne is ready to take the music world by storm revealing to fans her eagerly-awaited first album project, with her self-titled RCA Inspiration debut EP set for release today! When it came time to collaborate on this project, Koryn’s powerhouse vocals and impassioned delivery attracted some of music’s biggest names, including GRAMMY Award® winning producers/songwriters Warryn Campbell and Bernie Herms. Creating an uplifting blast of striking beats and catchy lyrics, the four-track KORYN HAWTHORNE EP includes the remix of her debut single, ”Won’t He Do It,” produced by Kid Classic, penned by…

Indie Gospel artist and worshiper, Abraham Akatu also known as Akatu Odeh drops new worship song titled “DOBALE”. “DOBALE” describes how the life of a worshiper ought to be and how every believer and worshiper should be in a ceaseless bowing of heart. Download, listen and share… [ddownload id=”35380″]

Jessey Mcjessiey has released a reggae song titled ‘Never Be Afraid’ featuring Gloreysings. “Never Be Afraid” was inspired and written from Jesse Mcjessiey’s personal experiences. In the song, Jesse Mcjessiey takes us on a journey through his doubts, his questions, his call for directions, asking that his life finds a meaning; these yearnings are what every soul out there longs for. Sharing with us the inspiration behind the song, Mcjessiey shares, “Never Be Afraid” is a song of personal experiences into heaven bound paths. We all can relate to this, we all miss heaven, we all want to get to…

Renowned worship leader Victor Atenaga has released a brand new inspirational single titled ”Today and Tomorrow”. The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ‘Today and Tomorrow’ is a great song and performance. The melody is strong and tuneful. The singer has an attractive vocal tone, and puts real feeling into the lyrics. The lyrics are interesting and meaningful with some punchy phrases. Instrumentally, the song has a rich, full accompaniment that complements the vocal track perfectly. The performance quality is high throughout, both vocally and instrumentally. Overall, the song is distinctive and original. Your Tomorrow begins Today! [ddownload…

Due to popular demand from Ororo Nation, Rymsta Ray finally drops two lead singles from his new album album “Raynaissance”. “Ratata” is an upbeat dance song that expresses the joy of speaking in tongues. “Chikopokopo” is a word derived from the Zimbabwean language “Shona”. It means to take off suddenly. The song ascribes praise to the God who doesn’t need a run way to take off, he moves suddenly into our situations when we call on HIm. Enjoy. Ratata [ddownload id=”35359″] Chikopokopo [ddownload id=”35361″]

Tina Campbell, the multiple award winning soloist, multiGrammy® winning recording artist, author, WEtv original series star, and now web series star, who, with sister Erica is one-half of the iconic Gospel duo, Mary Mary, unveils the video for her newest single, “Too Hard Not To,” in exclusive premiere today, Friday, August 11th, on Essence.com. The original song is the lead single from Tina’s upcoming solo album It’s Still Personal, a reworking of Tina’s 2016 NAACP Image Award-winning solo debut It’s Personal. The album is set to come out in September with pre-sale beginning August 18th. The single was premiered July…

Here comes a brand new song release from Nigerian gospel singer and artist Dorosong titled “Say Yes To Jesus”. Get inspired by this latest song from this inspiring artist. Dorosong further shares the passion that inspired this just released song; “Jesus is the center of our salvation a very present help in the face of challenges. I so much believe in the abilities of Jesus and the book of MATTHEW 11:28-30 clearly states his mission on earth for all mankind. In this new song God inspired some specific prophetic words in my spirit that forms the CHORUS of this music…

THE SITDOWN is a live Q+A event, founded by veteran MC – Icie – where music artists,personalities,entrepreneurs sit down to share their life stories in a bid to empower and inspire others. The idea was birthed after he had numerous conversations with fellow artists who were dealing with the hardships of life behind the scenes,while at the same time having to maintain a social media construct and representation so far removed from their reality. The Sitdown aims to bring down that wall and give artists, personalities and entrepreneurs a VOICE. A voice that can accurately depict what it’s like behind…

Gospel Music Powerhouse EARNEST PUGH REUNITES WITH BLACKSMOKE FOUNDER KERRY DOUGLAS For Highly-Anticipated Album and Radio Single, “Survive”. Together, gospel music powerhouse Earnest Pugh, and legendary Blacksmoke Records founder Kerry Douglas, created some of the biggest and most cherished gospel hits of the new millennium such as the Billboard number one smashes, “Rain On Us” (2009) and “I Need Your Glory” (2011). After some years of working separately, they have reunited for Pugh’s forthcoming album and new radio single, “Survive,” which will release in the fourth quarter of 2017 on Douglas’ Black Smoke Music Worldwide label. “Kerry did a tremendous…

Hannah Kamara is a singer/songwriter/worship leader who seeks to bring something new and fresh to the Christian music scene with the release of her debut EP ‘My Desire’. The five track EP contains original songs written by this Sierra Leonean Christian artist. The songs on My Desire chronicle Hannah’s life journey, and gives insight into the joy, pain and challenges she has experienced during her life and how God has sustained her through it all. The title track ‘My Desire’ was borne out Hannah’s longing to draw closer to God. Hannah shared, “I was at an event that featured the…

International Gospel recording artiste and Praise/Worship leader, Minister Tracy Tolota has released a spanking new single “We Lift Your Name” off her Holy Spirit inspired forthcoming sophomore album “Heaven’s Sound.” The song produced by Dalor Beats, acknowledges the greatness of our God and to lighten up the heart of God’s children to His worship. Speaking about the song, the U.S based minister said; “The song is just a miracle to me. This is the moment of heavenly encounter as it is set on display for those who do know their God to manifest their divine authority. Let’s lift His Name…

To mark the celebration of his birthday Gospel act Theowisdom decides to share the gift of music with everyone. The song EVERYDAY is Theowisdom’s testimony on the kind of Life he lives on a daily basis, for him Everyday is a Blessing, literally. [ddownload id=”35295″] You can connect with Theowisdom on social medai Instagram : @theowisdom Twitter : @iam_theowisdom

48th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominations were announced today with premiere record label Motown Gospel receiving four nominations. This year’s nominations reflect the growing diversity on the label’s roster. Among the top nominees include VaShawn Mitchell who earned (2) nods for his popular 2016 album “Secret Place: Live In South Africa.” He was recognized for Contemporary Gospel/Urban Worship Album of the Year and Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year for his number one song “Joy.” Multiple Dove Award winner, Tasha Cobbs Leonard who has garnered nearly a dozen GMA Dove nominations, received a nod for Gospel Artist of the…

Multiple award winning gospel artiste, Song writer, and Music Director, Tim Godfrey has announced that his 5th Studio Album titled Fearless WRSHP will be available in stores and online platforms from Sunday 13th August 2017. The Agidigba crooner took to his Instagram account to break this news. “HERE IS MY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT I AM GRATEFUL TO GOD AND SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FEARLESS WRSHP ALBUM IS READY AND THE SONGS ARE SET. THE ALBUM WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER ON ALL PLATFORMS AFTER THE LAUNCH ON THE 13TH AUGUST DURING THE FEARLESS CONCERT. HERE IS THE ALBUM COVER…

The world can be a heavy place. Some of us allow the weight of our problems to hold us down. Others set limits on ourselves and what we can accomplish. Astronaut is all about blasting off past those problems and defying the gravitational pull that tries to keep us from reflecting greatness. The astronaut in the song is focused on exploring a new world without limits, he is seeking new destinations, and getting high above the gravitational pull. Watch the official video of Derek Minor’s “Astronaut” (feat. Deraj & Byron Juane) Directed by Caleb Natale. Astronaut is available at all…

Christian Hip Hop Artiste Same OG releases her debut body of music, a 10-track LP titled UNVEILED on Thursday, August 10 2017. There has been a lot of buzz about Same OG in the past days, hence we could not resist putting the spotlight on her. UNVEILED the LP by Same OG is the first compilation of songs released by the female Rapper and Singer – Same OG. After announcing her presence on the music space with her singles and even videos “I BALL” and “GIVE IT ALL” she has gone on to reproducing more irresistible sounds, some of which…

Jason Crabb, GRAMMY® winner and 21-time GMA Dove Award winning artist, will be honored by his home state of Kentucky when he is inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2018. The announcement was made today during a press conference at the Hall of Fame in Mount Vernon, KY. Crabb will be honored alongside fellow inductees David “Stringbean” Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jackie DeShannon and Bobby Lewis. The induction ceremony will be held May 11, 2018 at the Center For Rural Development in Somerset, KY. “I am completely humbled and honored to be included in…

RCA Inspiration is elated to receive 9 nominations for the upcoming 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards, with hit releases from five artists being recognized in six categories among the nominations unveiled today. A celebration of every style of Christian/Gospel music under one roof, this year’s GMA Dove Awards nominations honor the outstanding work from chart-toppers Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), Travis Greene, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, and William Murphy spanning Contemporary Gospel, Traditional Gospel, and Urban Worship categories, as well as top categories including a Songwriter of the Year nomination and two nods for Gospel Artist of the Year. Additionally,…