Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

The anointed Bishop Samuel R. Blakes, Senior Pastor of New Orleans and Baton Rouge’s revered New Home Ministries, extends yet another branch from his ever-growing ministry with the release of his new single “God Wants To Hear From You,” available at iTunes now. With his bold baritone beaming over the stirring piano-laced track, Blakes’ passion can be heard from the very first note as he proclaims the power of prayer. A gospel force sweeping listeners up in its sweet, organ-assisted melody, the tune’s simple, yet effective, design shines without losing sight of its intent to remind them of the infinite…

A Casio and a tape deck! That’s how it started for producer Shondell Brandon, or Ess Be, Illect Recordings newest roster addition. The Lansing, Michigan native eventually matured to using Fruity Loops. While producing for local Michigan artists and showcasing through beat battles, Ess Be met hip-hop veteran Sareem Poems (Sharlok Poems, LA Symphony) who invited him to produce a full project. The result was Beautiful Noise, the duo’s first release together. Stylistically, Ess Be pulls from several influences…boom bap, trap music, dubstep, and legendary producers like Dre, Just Blaze, The Neptunes. The result of all these influences is a…

”Uber talented Abuja based gospel act Simeonyy whose testimonial inclined music trends greatly home and abroad is at it again as he celebrates his birthday with this great sensational music video titled: YOU ARE from the album SIMEONYYSM – The Act of Obedience. Here Simeonyy pours out his heart felt gratitude appreciating God for His love and Faithfulness as he dedicates his all to God as his all and all for His faithfulness and love towards him all the years past and more to come The video was directed by Enyo Ekele”. Watch video below…

Just in time for Mardi Gras, New Orleans based rapper Dee-1 is set to release his new EP, 3’S UP on Tuesday, February 17. 3’S UP, the six-track offering, marks the first major label release for the former school teacher and positive lyricist. “Be Real.” “Be Righteous.” “Be Relevant.”—are the three key tenets behind Dee-1’s 3’S Up EP title. Featuring stand out singles “Against Us” and “I’m Not Perfect”, 3’S UP will be available everywhere digital music is sold. Dee-1, a former middle-school teacher, first began making noise on the music scene several years ago. Since releasing his first studio project David…

”Monica Zunny is no new comer in gospel music, within some circles and her home church she is known as the Pastor with the dynamic vocal prowess. She is a pastor in Christ Embassy and also a music minister. Last year she released her first Album titled forgiveness and off that album, here is one of the songs titled “One life to Live”. She also shot the video of the song last year in the US. Video was directed by Roy Igbinoba . The song “One life to live” is a lovely song narrating Monica’s life experiences, conclusions and convictions…

”Zambian artist “Massin,drops his new song. Friend forever in which he expresses the way he loves God and puts it out to let everyone knows. Awesome sound”. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Massin-(@ThatBoyMassin)-Friend-Forever.mp3 DOWNLOAD

”As the biggest elections in Nigerian history draws closer, J Dust goes into prayer mode with this new single; SOKALE (come down); calling on the Spirit of God to intervene. A song that doubles as a song of warfare and intercession, is also danceable and very rhythmic. Not losing the fun while passing the message, ‘Sokale’ gets you screaming ‘amen’ as you move to the groovy afro beat. J Dust has his roots in the city of ilorin and has several singles to his name including the chart topping MY LIFE, and the hit singles CONQUEROR and SET ME FREE.…

”The song “HIGHER” Ft. MistarPush is a reggea/ dancehall song about the new creation realities. It is a song inspired by the word of God shut up like fire in my bones and a declaration of our inheritance in Christ”. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/OMA_-_HIGHER_.mp3 DOWNLOAD

The PraizeGroup released Durel Hall & Restored’s debut single, Amazed featuring Stellar Award® nominee JJ Hairston, and the incredibly gifted Thomas ‘TC’ Clay. Amazed is said to have been conceived on a beach in Costa Rica while Restored’s lead singer and songwriter, Durel Hall, sat staring at the sunset. “I looked around the world that God made and was overwhelmed by how awesome He is – how powerful He is, sometimes we forget that. We forget He spoke this perfectly connected world into existence.” Durel stated the original recording was done using only the voice memo app on his phone.…

”His name is Afolabi Gideon Oluwafemi, popularly known as Phemmy. Born in the mid 1980s, Phemmy is a music prodigy, a passionate worshiper and inspirational song writer. His passion for gospel music has made him a church boy from the age of six serving in the children choir. He was the youth choir director in winners chapel a.k.a living faith, one time delta state youth choir director winners chapel and presently the choir director of house on the rock Benin city. His first single ‘alade ogo’ cut across the nation with an exceptional grace living him out as the writer…

”The song “I Belong To You” is simply an expression of the knowing I have inside, of who God is to me. God owns  my spirit,  soul and body. Am his property;  therefore in today’s turbulent world there is no  need to fear or fret. He has me covered cos he owns my life”. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/I-Belong-To-You.mp3 DOWNLOAD

RCA Inspiration releases an uplifting compilation of hits with the album RISEN – POWERFUL GOSPEL RESURRECTION SONGS. Featuring 15 songs from a variety of gospel’s biggest influencers, including Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, to Andraé Crouch, Walter Hawkins, Thomas Whitfield, and more; RISEN – POWERFUL GOSPEL RESURRECTION SONGS is a poignant reminder of God’s love and ultimate sacrifice at the cross. RISEN – POWERFUL GOSPEL RESURRECTION SONGS Track Listing 1. Triumph (Already Done) – Hezekiah Walker 2. Marvelous – Walter Hawkins 3. You Are God Alone – Marvin Sapp 4. No Not One – Dorinda…

”Award-winning gospel superstar, author, and pastor Marvin Sapp, releases his new single “Yes You Can,” available for download beginning today, Tuesday February 10, 2015. The lead single is from Sapp’s forthcoming album YOU SHALL LIVE, on RCA Inspiration. Featuring production from Aaron Lindsey, the powerful single has already inspired countless fans in eager anticipation of Sapp’s upcoming 10th solo album. With an up-tempo beat and contemporary grooves, “Yes You Can” empowers listeners to find strength in God to triumph over every trial and test. The stirring lyrics and Sapp’s voice provide encouraging affirmation to power listeners’ faith. “Yes You Can”…

Sean C. Johnson has released the first in a short series video, that explore various themes from his upcoming album. According to Sean, “Althea” is part 1 of a short film I’ve created to explain the concept of my new album #CIRCA1993. When I was kid I loved reading comic books. The issues I enjoyed the most were the ones that told a heroes origin story. This album is my “origin story”. While I’m no hero, I do have a story to tell and my story was shaped by four events that all happened…in 1993. Event #1: Passing of my…

Check out the fantastic new A.D. THE BIBLE CONTINUES music video with exclusive footage set to the Dove Award-winning, Grammy-nominated Newsboys rendition of “We Believe.” It’s impactful and uplifting message. See Movie trailer below… A.D. THE BIBLE CONTINUES premieres Easter Sunday 9/8c on NBC. #adtheseries

”Billionaire Empire Entertainment presents the super talented singer, 2012 NEA Award winner “Tim Godfrey” in its new single, a resilient remix to his 2014 hit song “Amen” featuring Skales. Skales brought in the kind of flavour and rhythm that got him rocked the airwaves last year and to combine with Tim Godfrey’s electrifying singing dexterity, the song becomes AMEN to the soul!!! Amen Remix is a sweet melodious song and is meant to lead the way for Tim Godfrey’s solo project coming up later in the year but before then you can expect a lot of surprises from the artistic…

”Do I hear wedding bells? Wait!!! Oh yes I do! ‘St. Enny’ (Enitan Julius) ties the knot with ‘Tee Why’ (Adetayo Abigael). Congratulations as they both become one. God bless your Union. St. Enny celebrates jumping the broom with release of new single. He calls it “Music In My Heart” Close your eyes, take deep breath, and now; press play….. I’m sure you’d agree with me that we don’t find ’em like this anymore. Good music is like cool breeze on your skin. “Music In My Heart” a new song by the sensational artiste “St. Enny” delivers an awesome listening…

”Apart from her arrestingly poetic voice, Aimee @AIMEEMUSICR has an intellectual base that can help her music. Despite the peculiar nasty situation she went through while producing the Album, the songs generally come out interesting. One of the tracks, Oluwa mo mi, comes in a sober and expectant mood while Good Good inspirationally asks, “Is He good to you?” In Friend, in which she features Mix Master J, the artiste goes philosophical, reasoning that a good friend is like the oil put in an engine and the sweater worn during cold season”. Quote (Punch Nigeria) http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/AimeeRita-Soldiers-of-the-Cross.mp3 DOWNLOAD

”From the stable of Knighthouse comes Pritch’s new debut single titled ODUN YI, a new age inspiration gospel dance tune that fully kicks off our year with a prayer for good things this 2015”. Produced by Echo. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Pritch-Odun-Yi-[Prod-by-Echo].mp3 DOWNLOAD About Pritch: Abiola Adebayo also known as PRITCH the Preacherboy is a New age Inspiration act recently signed to the Knighthouse Record Label. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, energetic performer and a charismatic musician, Pritch is a graduate of Performing Art from the prestigious Olabisi Onabanjo University, He is also a music lnstructor with simerng.com (an online educational institute), he…

”Not long after dropping the gospel classic – Jesu N’Abba, which was widely accepted by all lovers of music, The Woman of God and Gospel Music Diva – BENITA OKOJIE makes a swift follow up by dropping this very beautiful beautiful masterpiece in collaboration with acclaimed Gospel singer Kenny Kore. This one is titled “KABIYESI”. Kabiyesi shows the massive God-given talent that Benita Okojie possess and Kenny Kore as always, came through with that assuring signature voice”. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Kabiyesi-by-Benita-Okojie.mp3 DOWNLOAD