Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

Robert E. Person without a doubt is one of the most super-sustaining, classically trained, authentically pure vocalists in Gospel and Inspirational Jazz music. The recent 2014 DMV Christian Music Award’s Artist of the Year recipient has a shelf full of independent music awards for his vocal performances of classics like “Someday We’ll All Be Free” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and his original works “Clap Your Hands” and newest hit “Testify”. Robert is preparing his February 2015 CD release LOVE DIVINE and has released a visually striking lyric video to his rapidly rising radio single “Testify”. “Testify”, written by Ayesha…

One of the common things I’ve heard people say they love about my music is transparency. I feel like that honesty allows for people to relate and hopefully be encouraged that they are not alone. As I was working on Empire, I remember being in a late studio session with Dirty Rice and Tony Tillman. Our session had come to a halt as we watched riots and protests erupt in Ferguson, Missouri. My heart was broken. It prompted me to write a song. One thing that I’ve noticed in today’s climate is we are a forgetful people. All of us…

Here is Steve Dalton & The Leviticus Singers of Charlotte with their  new single entitled “I WIN”. Check out the single below and leave your comments. Watch video below…

Here’s a fresh track from the multi-award winning Gospel RnB/Soul legend ‘Samsong’. “It’s a freestyle I coined from the hook of our Christ Embassy Abuja choir presentation at the last International Music Concert in Lagos Nigeria and I decided to share it with the world” – Samsong Enjoy this piece, be blessed and inspired by the lyrical content and let your ears savor the vocal dexterity of the contemporary gospel music crooner. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Drink-From-The-Water.mp3 DOWNLOAD

Arguably the best Kingdom group in Nigeria at the moment, Tim Godfrey and Xtreme has done it once again in grand style and this is titled ‘Omekwala Yozo’. After its sophomore double CD album “iWorship & The Audience Of One” had recorded a ground breaking sales across the country and on the back of their nomination at this year’s NEA and City People award, the group has continued in its dazzling and astounding vocal exaltation to usher us into the great Christmas season. It will be single after singles for the Tim Godfrey led team and the invasion has started…

TWC managed Praise and Worship leader, Producer and Songwriter James Umokoro is out with his debut single “Hallelujah”. The single which was produced by the singer himself drops today as a birthday gift. James, who is the Production coordinator of TWC Media and also a member of Worship Culture has been in the Gospel music scene for a while and has directed many Choirs and Groups. He was the Music Director of Four Square Gospel Church, Area 3 Garki Abuja until he relocated recently to Lagos. In his words, the singer cum Producer explained the inspiration behind the song “Hallelujah”…

“Chere” which means wait, is a song that seeks to encourage anyone waiting on God for their long awaited blessings to wait on God because He’ll do it. Hence, no need searching for solution in different place. He makes all things beautiful in his time. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Chere.mp3 DOWNLOAD

Sokleva is back with a new single titled Higher (stylized /ha-ya/). The upbeat dance track sees Sokleva stepping out of his comfort zone. The rapper who is more known for his laid-back introspective style teams up with Abuja based producer Isaiah, to bring something fresh and groovy, the song is mixed by the phenomenal Okey Sokay. Enjoy /ha-ya/! DOWNLOAD

‘Maronumo’ is a y#Yoruba song that encourages you that no matter how rough the year and it’s other months has been God is never too late,he can open a close door,Never be in a hurry. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Maronumo.mp3 DOWNLOAD

Chicago Rapper Gemstones addresses violence amongst Chicago youth in debut single “Circles” Demarco Castle aka Gemstones, formerly known as Gemini signed to Lupe Fiasco’s 1st and 15th label, made the bold move to walk away from a major label because he saw a bigger purpose for his life and his music. Now with a new label, Xist Music and a new mission, Gemstones debut single “Circles” produced by Grammy winning producer J.R., is a presentation of what Gemstones wants to relay to the youth of Chicago and around the country. “My reason for writing “Circles” was to bring more awareness…

In adoration to the maker of Heaven and earth, there’s nothing that can be compare or come close to Him. We are born sinners who don’t deserve to be here but yet he has given us Life to worship, praise, and give him all and every living thing can do in honor of his glorious name. He’s no one but Him Alpha & Omega. Perez Muzik, a gospel act drops a new song he titles ”Nobody Like You”, as an appreciation to the Father, son and the Holy Spirit & everybody who helped him in one way or the other…

SupremeTouch Records Boss, Mr Steps Up releases yet another gospel hit single featuring super Producer Reflex Soundz and Rapper SunCity on this sweet Afro-Gospel track “I Dobale” off his yet to be released album “The Password”. The Song was produced, Mixed and Mastered by Mr Steps Up. Trust Me you will fall in love with this song at first listen, Check It Out and Share. http://gospelcentric.net/downloads/music/Mr-Steps-Up-I-Dobale-ft-Reflex-&-SunCity.mp3 DOWNLOAD

The highly anticipated single from two of Nigeria’s leading UK-based multi-award winning Gospel artistes, Isabella & Evans Ogboi is out now! Definitely an anthem for worshippers, All Hail The King is ironically a very simple and yet explosively anointed masterpiece. This melodious ballad undeniably facilitates an atmosphere of worship and is sure to take the listener into deep and intense worship of the King! All Hail The King is definitely a winning combination with just the right dose of musicality, spirituality and simplicity, a perfect composition for both private and corporate worship. FREE download of All Hail The King is…

Yada Magazine, Nigeria’s top faith based lifestyle magazine on the web is set to host Hip Hop Collective Rooftop Clan (Rooftop MCs & Protek) alongside UK Based Singer DavidB in the first edition of #Stripped. The Mini Concert is a free event aimed at promoting the diversity of gospel music in Nigeria and give a platform to emerging musicians to showcase their talents. Some of the performers that will be thrilling audiences include XL2Letters, T-Acoustic, eMJOY, Endi Ziki, Rapsodee, Femi Leye among others. More acts will be announced by the end of the week. EVENT DETAILS Venue: Swe Bar, 2nd…

Gospel singer Kadesh (Desiree Coleman Jackson) releases a new song for the holiday season, “Christmas Love”. Produced by Rodney Jones Jr. (Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Smokie Norful), the track is sure to make your Christmas playlist. Listen below…

Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, William McDowell, and More Featured on Double Album Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) is set to release a blowout compilation from gospel’s biggest stars today, with the double-disc album Billboard #1 Gospel Hits, out on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Featuring the greatest hits of this decade, the 20-track album includes the #1 Billboard Gospel hits from 2010 to now, from chart-toppers Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, William McDowell, Ricky Dillard & New G, Israel & New Breed, Andraé Crouch, and more. A must-have collection of…

Nigerian born and bred star, Tee M Gee started his musical career as a vocalist in his church choir, in the early 2000. He’s Been consistently trending in the affairs of music and has been privileged to share stage with some big names in the gospel line. He Studied in the University of Ilorin and in time he’s gotten some applaud to his credit, having released few hit tracks over the years – tracks like (E no Good, ‘Zip up’ for Ministry of Health, Knockle, amidst others. Working with Sammyoung and okeysokay brings out another dimension of his talent, time to thank God with this…

Introducing Michael Iregbena Ekundayo (THE PSALMIST) a passionate singer, song writer, music minister and music director with his new single called “So Glad” The Psalmist show-cases his brilliance and knowledge of understanding music and ability to deliver a good song, a song written by the Psalmist himself produced by Shabach Akinyele and with Aj Leticia Debola and Toye D Toye on backing vocals. When asked what was the inspiration behind the song in his own words he says “*I was inspired by the Holy spirit and also by life challenges that I went through over some period of time and I discover again that its…

Guest Writer Big Dan shares thoughts on what he believes is gradually becoming a challenge in the body of christ and causing a set back on the gospel music. Below are his thoughts on “The Theology of Gospel Music” It hurts when you enter a church for the first time and for 30mins of praise worship, you are yet to flow. Not because you are in no mood to worship or because you are not in the spirit but because you are familiar with absolutely none of the songs raised. Its not as if the gospel community has run out…

Princess was born and raised in the D.C. Metropolitan (DMV) area. She is known for her ability to worship through song accompanied by ushering people into the presence of God and teaching them how to get there. Princess believes that people deserve not only talented singing but also songs birthed from the heart of God. She has written a number of songs such her first two singles ‘All You Need’ and ‘The Encounter’ which birthed her debut album ‘The Encounter’. Check her brand new single titled ‘Overwhelmed’ off her album ‘The Encounter’. Listen to the track below… Artiste Profile:…