Chesapeake, VA — They say that there’s a first time for everything. We’re not sure who “They” are – but they are right! For a rare time in modern history, one single version of a song has bridged the gap, blurred the lines, and brought unity between the Gospel and CCM formats. That bridge builder is “Joyful” by Dante Bowe of Bethel Music. “Joyful” is the first single to have the same version of the song to appear on both of Billboard’s Top 30 National Airplay Charts – Gospel at #23 and CCM at #14, and we’re overjoyed, to say the least (pun intended).
There has been a unified cry over the past couple of years within our God-blessed country for true equality and justice among all races, sexes, and classes. Not only that, but we encountered a global pandemic that worked hard at destroying hope in everyone’s lives. This left most Americans in a continued state of desperation and exasperation and was the exact climate when Dante’s “Joyful” hit the airwaves.
“Joyful” certainly hasn’t solved these problems, but it represents the anthem of those who are carrying the torch of change in their hearts and believe that better days start with making today better by choosing to be “Joyful” in it. The appearance of “Joyful” on both Top 30 Billboard Charts has certainly not come without the hard work of a faithful and committed team of multiple notable promotion teams.
Promotional teams for this song include Chris Hauser, 55 Promotions, Boxer Poet, Revival Music Company and their in-house team of promoters – Push It Marketing & Promotions, and The Bellamy Group.
Watch “Joyful” (Official Music Video) below;
LYRICS
Today, Today
I woke up to the summer shining through
Callin’ up my friends asking what’s the move
Feelin’ a little different, I’m on something new
Today, Today
I ain’t gonna let no clouds get in my way
The only road I’m walkin’ is the one I pave
Catch me sittin’ in the sun, no time for shade
Today, today Oh-Oh
This is the day that the Lord has made
And I ain’t gonna let it slip away I’m gonna be joyful
Yes I am, yes I am I’m gonna be joyful
Today I’m gonna be joyful I’m gonna be, I’m gonna be joyful
I got that feelin’ that you get
When you get new kicks
Bell ringing on the last day of senior year
High-fivin’ everybody but we outta here
Today, today
So fast, life comes and goes
Make it last, best slow your role
They don’t take it, that’s a choice
But you gotta know that
Today, today Oh-Oh
This is the day that the Lord has made
And I ain’t gonna let it slip away
I’m gonna be joyful Yes I am, yes I am I’m gonna be joyful
Today I’m gonna be joyful I’m gonna be, I’m gonna be joyful
I’ve got the joy Joy down in my heart
Down in my heart
