Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

Last week, Jekalyn Carr’s smash hit single “You’re Bigger” returned to #1 on Billboard’s Digital Genre Gospel chart (most digital downloads) after a rousing performance at the Triumph Awards. This week Carr’s single remains at #1 on Billboard’s Digital Genre Songs chart (four non-consecutive weeks) and also returned to #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart making this her second placement on the chart. Jekalyn’s smash hit single “You’re Bigger” continues to make a major impact across the county (Listen to song here: https://youtu.be/Z-ZV61eDLXI). The single even crossed over to mainstream radio peaking at #33 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Radio Airplay…

The song “In Your Name” is one of the songs from Doyin Godwins’ Debut Album “The Love Diary”. This song was inspired by a revelation of the benefits of the finished work of Christ in the life of a believer. Heb 9:12 – 14, Rev 12:11, Phil 2:10 were some of the scriptures God used to birth this song. According to Doyin ”I wrote this song upon realizing that the finished work of Christ has granted us unlimited access to our Father and has leaded us into mighty revelations of the great and divine love released upon us from heaven.…

Freedom from oppression, recession, depression, addiction, false accusation, soul ties, wrong relationships, hurts, poverty, sickness and every other form of bondage. For the son of man has made you free and you are free indeed. Ahead of his upcoming EP set to be released a few weeks from today, Henrisoul presents to us a brand new eastern flavored high life single titled Liberty. Co written by London based producer Mr Shabz and Henrisoul. Produced and mixed by Teekay Witty. Mastered by Ice Beat, USA. Enjoy Liberty by Henrisoul brought to you by Metanoia Media. [ddownload id=”28174″]

Singer/Songwriter Tosin Oyelakin has released an inspiring new song titled “Beautiful.” She had this to say about the new release: “Beautiful is an inspirational piece which encourages us to see ourselves through the ‘mirror’ of the Bible and who God says that we are, and not through some derogatory words which might have been sown in us, seed of low self worth.” The song was produced by music maestro, Manuz. It’s a must-listen! [ddownload id=”28166″] LYRICS Beautiful That is what you are So beautiful God has made you so You’re beautiful Never let it change you’re beautiful Everyday you wake…

The Die Daily Team has added yet another element to their influential roster of artists, producers, singers, pastors, and dj’s. The collective that includes the likes of Kadence, Sean C. Johnson, Street Hymns, OnBeat Music, Halo Hitz and many more is now home to San Diego-based emcee Gerry Skrillz. Coming strong off his first full length album No Apologies, Skrillz has most recently been making waves with his newest single Godspeed feat Kishon Furlow and is expected to release his new EP before the end of year. While The Die Daily Team is well known for their undeniable gathering of…

”This is a song borne out of gratitude for God’s love and who he is to me; His love can’t be denied and I can only but bask in it. It’s praising HIM, loving HIM, having fun with HIM! You’ll be blessed by this beautiful, Holy Spirit inspired, world-class, pop-funk number! Keep praising and loving him! With all my gratitude, here is my FUNKY PRAISE!” – Adaeze [ddownload id=”28155″]

Dammie (Damilola Ogungbeje) a graduate of Geology and native of Ondo State, Nigeria was crowned in 2012, the winner of the Ondo State Talent Hunt. He began Music at a tender age of 9 and he has since then led in several capacities, which includes the President of Latter House Family, Choir Cordinator of the Joint Christian Campus Fellowship and he’s currently the National Music Director of Agape Christian Ministries. Dammie is an astute lover of God, a dynamic song-writer, music-addict and an instrumentalist. His Style of writing culminates the depth of his relationship with God and his passion to…

“For he will hide me in his shelter in  the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent ;he will lift me high upon a rock .psalm 27:5″. And So Gospel Rapper Cris kester brings to us a song titled”Faces” on his birthday 17th October which features his younger brother Leo Owan and also singer Castor bridge. Faces is a song that talks about the troubles, trials, tribulations and choosing to see God in every situation for God is indeed  Lord of all and nothing is impossible with Him. Produced by kossi, Faces is indeed…

Every life has a past, and some pasts may not be as pleasant as one thought. Great news is the future is always filled with hope, that brings us to the present. This brings us to the realization that somewhere, the future did bring about something refreshingly new, and that is Change” which is evidently seen and can be testified of. Changed man is that testimony of change many wish they could express of transformation and maturity in Christ Jesus. It is a song of the mighty hand of God preserving the destiny that the devil had eyed to destroy…

Derek Minor releases his sixth album Reflection today on his Reflection Music Group label in partnership with Entertainment One Music Nashville. The heralded album is available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon, and has made an immediate hit debut at Number 2 on iTunes US Hip-Hop Albums Chart. “The overall message of this record is you really are made for greatness,” Minor explains about the album that ranks Number 12 on CMJ’s Hip Hop Albums chart. “You’re not the sum of your mistakes. We are all imperfect. You were made to be greater than you probably realize.” The…

UK based Nigerian artiste Olukemi Funke premieres the official music video for another song off her debut album “Fruit Of My Lips” released last November. This one is titled AWESOME GOD. A brilliantly produced mid tempo praise tune. “Awesome God” (Produced by Evans Ogboi). [ddownload id=”28124″] Watch the beautiful visuals directed by Uvi Orogun below: LYRICS Awesome God by Olukemi Funke Verse1 What an Awesome God By Him things were made What an Awesome God By Him Princes rules What an Awesome God He knows the End from the start What an Awesome God Awesome Awesome God Chorus He won’t deny…

NEW SONG AVAILABLE ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BROADCAST ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 10PM ET Multiple GRAMMY®, Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award winner Tye Tribbett releases his highly anticipated new song, “Work It Out,” to all digital platforms following the broadcast of the 47th Annual Dove Awards this Sunday, October 16th at 10pm ET/9pm CST/7pm PT exclusively on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN). Known for his high-energy, captivating musical performances, Tribbett received a standing ovation when he performed the song at the awards show this week, which Tribbett co-hosted with chart-topping duo for KING & COUNTRY. “This year’s…

Check out the official visuals for Toluwanimi’s hit single titled ”Miracle God”. Watch video below;

Here is a powerful worship song titled ”Celestial” by Frank Edwards, featuring Victor Ike. Listen, sing along and be blessed. [ddownload id=”28109″] Watch video below;

At about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s bonds were unfastened” In the above text; Paul and Silas saw beyond the limitations around them and instead chose to worship God. Off her forthcoming 4th studio album dubbed EVOLUTION, Ola comes with another powerful single that encourages the believer to look beyond where he/she is now and see God involved in everything and He is…

It’s been 3 years since the multiple gospel award winning Gold Water, the last album release of popular secular-musician-turned-Christian-singer, Obiora Obiwon. However enthusiasts of his music no longer have to wait, as the music minister today put a special poetic audio-visual album teaser to unveil the album art and release date for his 4th album entitled “Floodgates: The Beginning Of The New Overflow”. In the initially curious 1 minute 15 second clip, Obiora Obiwon can be seen and heard musing about the faith walk, even as a globally renowned voice of faith is heard replying in prophetic answer… Watch Album Teaser…

The BET/Centric Voting Academy announced the 2016 Soul Train Awards nominees yesterday and RCA Inspiration came out on top. Clinching three out of five nods in the gospel category—Kirk Franklin’s “123 Victory” (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), Travis Greene’s “Made A Way” and Donnie McClurkin’s “I Need You” were recognized with nominations for “Best Gospel/Inspirational Song.” Hosted by Erykah Badu, The Soul Train Awards recognizes established artists who have had an incredible year and celebrates legends in the music industry. The show will tape live at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, November 6th at 5:30PM. 2016 Soul…

Award winning singer Cece Winans after a brief hiatus from the music scene has released a brand new single titled ”Never Have to be Alone”. It is from her new album #LetThemFallInLove? Its set to release February 2017! Take a listen and share your thought. http://gospelcentric.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/never-have-to-be-alone-master.mp3

Entertainment One (eOne) celebrates 3 Dove Award wins for Hezekiah Walker, Jonathan McReynolds, and William McDowell, encompassing a wide scope of styles from traditional and contemporary gospel/urban, to urban worship at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Held in Nashville last night, Hezekiah Walker won the Dove Award for his #1 hit anthem “Better” in the category of Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. Jonathan McReynolds and William McDowell each celebrate career-first wins – with McReynolds winning the Dove Award for his inspiring hit “The Way That You Love Me” in the category of Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of…

RCA Inspiration is proud to announce that it took home two awards at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards last night. Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Records) dominated the gospel categories, marking his 18th Dove Award of his career with two wins for “Gospel Artist of The Year” and “Contemporary Gospel Album of The Year” for LOSING MY RELIGION. Travis Greene’s first Dove Awards will be a memorable one. Nominated for three awards including the coveted “Best New Artist” category, Greene also co-hosted the pre-telecast with singer Blanca and performed his chart-topping single “Intentional” on the awards…