Here is the official video of ”Wanna Be Happy?” by Kirk Franklin. ”Wanna Be Happy?” is off the maestro’s forthcoming LP, “Losing My Religion“. The video was directed by Rock Jacobs. See video below…

Three years in the making, Grammy ® nominated recording artist Jonathan Butler is set to release his highly-anticipated new gospel CD, Free, on October 30, 2015 through Rendezvous Music and distributed by Provident Distribution and Sony Red Distribution. The smooth jazz artist first catapulted onto the Gospel music scene with the Grammy-nominated hit “Falling In Love With Jesus,” and Butler once again impresses with his emotional testimony on Free, reflecting his life the past few years.

“I’ve been through a fire and all kinds of challenges. It’s been a crazy three or four years,” Butler said. “So this album is a testimony of God’s goodness. With the timing of all these things happening to me and in the midst of all of that, writing a record was pretty heavy. I was going through quite a lot personally and I wanted to make that statement very clear on this album that I’m in a new season in my life.”

Butler’s new season spawned the album Free with 11 rousing tracks, including the single “Be Encouraged,” the title-track “Free,’ the joyful and celebratory tune “You Are The One,” the tender ballad “Where Would I Be,” and the worship anthem “I Am That I Am” to name a few. The album was produced by Luther “Mano” Hanes who also co-wrote “Where Would I Be” and “Never Find A Better Love.” Butler’s performance heard on the album was recorded in one take.

“It was just Mano and I in the studio,” Butler shared. “He was in the control room and I was in the vocal booth. I was on my knees in the vocal booth and I remember sobbing like a child before God. It was like God just showed up. I sang it once and he said, ‘Hey man I don’t think we need to do another vocal take. This is it.’”

Butler has sold more than 1.8 million albums worldwide including Gospel albums Brand New Day and Grace and Mercy and continues touring the globe maintaining a comprehensive concert schedule. In addition, he currently leads worship at the Dream Center in Los Angeles and at El Paso’s Destiny Family Christian Center.

“It’s a new chapter now,” said Butler. “God has taken me to a whole other level, a whole other place in my life. All the songs on the album have really moved me because I’ve been living all of what this album is saying.”

Track List:

1.You Are The One

2.Never Find A Better Love

3.Where Would I Be Without You

4.Moving On

5.I Am That I Am

6.Free

7.He Is God

8.Be Encouraged

9.Sing Africa

10.Show Me The Way

11.New Day

ABOUT Jonathan Butler

Born and raised in Cape Town during Apartheid, Jonathan Butler started singing and playing acoustic guitar as a child. Racial segregation and poverty during Apartheid has been the subject of many of his records. His first single was the first by a black artist played by white radio stations in racially segregated South Africa and earned a Sarie Award, South Africa’s equivalent to the Grammy Awards.

Butler is known for achieving chart-topping success, Grammy ® nominations and other accolades for his recordings. His self-titled debut album put him on the map internationally and garnered two Grammy ® nominations, which include the R&B-pop vocal statement “Lies” and the poignant instrumental, “Going Home.” Butler, a multi-talented musician, produces, arranges, and plays guitar, bass and keyboards. He has released several best-selling Gospel CDs, most notably “Gospel Goes Classical” and “Brand New Day.”

Respected singer, director and writer Sam Roberts and his group The Levites Assembly – a group of amazingly talented musicians from various areas of the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) – is proud to announce their “Glory” 3rd Anniversary concert on November 7, 2015 at 6pm at Antioch Church of Christ (1120 Queen Street) in Alexandria, VA. Special guest performances include James Ziegler, Shawn Bigby, April Hall, and Serena Young.

Sam Roberts and The Levites Assembly, affectionately known as LA was created in 2012 and immediately caught the attention and ears of critics and consumers all over the country. In the brief time that LA has been together they’ve performed at Hezekiah Walker’s Stellar Awards sanctioned event “ChoirFest” and has shared stages with #1 artist Ricky Dillard, Dr. Jamal Bryant and participated in the Allstate Gospel Superfest competition. This past August they were chosen to record LIVE at T.D. Jakes’ Megafest International Choir Showcase in front of over 7,000 attendees.

The group is currently in the studio recording their self-titled debut project slated to be released 1st QTR 2016. Their debut new single “Reap Now” featuring Top 5 producer/songwriter Travis Malloy (known for his contributions on Alexis Speight’s Top 5 single “All The Glory”) has garnered national gospel radio airplay since it hit all digital outlets in May 2015. “Reap Now” debuted in the top 100 on the iTunes Top 200 Christian/Gospel Digital Albums Chart and on Neilson’s BDS Gospel Airplay chart. Listen to “Reap Now” below:

The single is available now on iTunes (https://goo.gl/NSu609), Google Play (https://goo.gl/0QMaZF), and Amazon Music (http://goo.gl/9Wu9Z3).

The “Glory” 3rd Anniversary Concert takes place Saturday, November 7, 2015 @ 6pm at Antioch Church of Christ, 1120 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA. General admission tickets are $5 (advance purchase) and $7 at the door. VIP seating is $15 (advance purchase) and $20 at the door. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/glory-tickets-18062794304to purchase tickets and for more info.

Out this Friday is a new release from Chicago based duo Alert312. Preview the entire release now and support at iTunes or HiFiNative.com on Friday.

Alert312 “The Upside Eternal” track list
1. Local
2. The Wild
3. Gargoyles (feat. MRENC)
4. Kingdoms Falling (feat. Taelor Gray)
5. Flood Ash
6. The Darkest Night
7. Cloud City (feat. Jay Cabassa)
8. Haunt Me Home (feat. Catalina Bellizzi)
9. The Upside Eternal
10. Everyone Eats
11. No Holds Tongue (feat. DJ Efechto & Propaganda)
12. Color Grade Agape
13. Dwell All Day
14. Eternal

Pre-order The Upside Eternal on iTunes.
http://bit.ly/UpsidePreOrder

Album Stream: Alert312 “The Upside Eternal”
https://soundcloud.com/sphereofhiphop/sets/alert312-the-upside-eternal-album

US based gospel artist/music producer Dare David has released two new singles titled ”Victory” and ”Let your Glory Fall”. VICTORY is a song that talks about our guaranteed victory in Jesus. It is an upbeat techno- like song with lots of groove for all ages with a modern feel. So get up, kick off your shoes, celebrate and claim your V-I-C-T-O-R-Y in Jesus!

Let Your Glory Fall: This song should be the anthem of our world today; a desperate heart cry for more of God’s glory and presence. It carries a sweet rhythm, gentle words and a soothing slow-paced beat .This is the song for our generation today. We trust that this songs will not just make you feel good but also bless you indeed.

”Victory”

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”Let Your Glory Fall”

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As part of World Stroke Day on October 29, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is urging the public to sing a tune that could save lives. The F.A.S.T. Song helps people learn the most common warning signs of stroke and what to do if one occurs:

If someone has a stroke near you, the F.A.S.T. song tells you what to do.

The letter “F,” it stands for face, if one half droops, no time to waste.

The letter “A” means an arm that’s weak, the letter “S” means it’s hard to speak.

The letter “T” means it’s time for 9-1-1, call right away so help will come.

Learn the song to show you care, and help end stoke each time you share.

Fewer than one in 10 people know what each F.A.S.T. letter means and one in three people can’t name any stroke signs, according to American Stroke Association studies.

To help the public get in tune with the stroke signs, the association has several styles of the song and complete lyrics available on StrokeAssociation.org/WorldStrokeDay. People are asked to share their favorite F.A.S.T. Song with family and friends on social media using #singFAST.

Check out The F.A.S.T. Song video performed by DEE-1 and Rani Whitfield, M.D. aka “Tha Hip Hop Doc”.

“Most of us can recall using song to memorize something in history class like U.S. states in alphabetical order or the preamble to the constitution. It’s fun and it really works. The same principle works for learning stroke signs,” said Rani Whitfield, M.D., American Stroke Association volunteer who is also known as Tha Hip Hop Doc.

Stroke is the world’s second-leading cause of death and No. 5 in the United States. It’s also a leading cause of long-term disability – though largely treatable.

“Recognizing a stroke right away and calling 911 is the key when it comes to stroke,” said Jeffrey L. Saver, M.D., professor of neurology and director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of California Los Angeles. “We have many effective therapies to treat stroke, but there is a short window for the patient to be evaluated at a hospital and receive treatment like a clot-busting drug or clot-removal device.”

The F.A.S.T. Song and World Stroke Day campaign are part of the American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke initiative nationally sponsored by Medtronic. Together to End Stroke teaches Americans that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable.

To learn more, visit www.StrokeAssociation.org/WorldStrokeDay. To join and follow the conversation on social media, use #SingFAST.

Pastor Gbenga Adebodun is a much sought-after Worship Leader, and a passionate and electrifying Music Minister based in the city of Abuja. He has been actively involved in the Nigerian Music Industry for over two decades; doing backup vocals and featuring in several audio and live video recordings for some of Nigeria’s Top Gospel Music Ministers including Ada Eboji, Aity, Buchi, Chris Delvan Gwamna and Dr Panam Percy Paul with whom he has worked together since 1998.

His first Album was released in 2005 titled ONE MORE STEP, and he is back with an exciting new single tagged ‘Some way, Somehow’ produced by veteran talented producer Ba’Segs.

‘Some Way, Somehow’ is a song that expresses the willingness & Grace of God to provide a way out of devastating situations above the frustration of mans helpless effort!! Simply put, it emphasises the wisdom of God that outsmarts life’s hindering factors!

Pastor Gbenga, whose sole objective is to see all Creation express the extravagant Worship & Praise God deserves, will be hosting a concert tagged ‘The Exchange’ at Graceville Christian Centre, Maitama Abuja on Sunday November 15th, 2015, you don’t want to miss it!!!

So download and enjoy ‘Some Way Somehow’ right now and mark you calendars for ‘The Exchange’ Concert.

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It’s been 3 years since the last official release from the Oceanside California native known as Nomis. In that time, Nomis has re-prioritized his position as an artist and the direction of his music. We’ve seen more and more glimpses of Nomis’ passion for Social Justice as he’s been very outspoken on current issues such as Human Trafficking and Law Enforcement.

Being a Hip-Hop & Spoken Word artist who openly takes a stand for Social Justice is something he has now embraced with open arms. We’ve seen similar versions of this in the past with legends such as KRS ONE and Public Enemy. We even see pieces of it from a few current artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Lupe Fiasco. But with the album Socially Just, Hip-Hop will finally get a “socially conscious” project where the themes expand further than just the issues of our neighborhoods and the inner city.

While creating awareness, Socially Just will quickly become the soundtrack to anyone who holds a level of concern for the often disproportionate distribution of opportunity and privilege. Though the themes are heavy, it won’t depress you but rather encourage you. The album is informative yet innovative. Driven by substance without sacrificing the craft of MCing. Socially Just is the sound of the masses gathering as one.

NomiS Socially Just hits all digital outlets Friday November 13, 2015. Pre-order at TheSociallyJust.com.

Watch: NomiS “Traffic” video

NomiS “Socially Just” track list
1. Socially Just
2. Make Your Voice Heard
3. Traffic (feat. John Givez)
4. Smile
5. Prevail (feat. Propaganda)
6. Flaw
7. Theme Music (Life In Motion)
8. Filthy Rich
9. Dr. Malcolm (feat. Jurny Big)
10. Green Mile
11. Love God, Love People
12. Violence Within the Violin
13. Bonus: More Than Meets the Eye (feat. Sojourn, JGivens, Kahlee)

All tracks Produced by Nomis except, “Traffic” Co-Produced by Nomis & Anthony Cruz, “Dr. Malcolm” Produced by Anthony Cruz, and “Violence Within the Violin” Produced by DJ Rek.

Singer, song writer and renowned guitarist, Adeh serves up a very good tune titled “Most High.”

He describes the new singles as: “a song of worship with African rhythmic patterns.”

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Tru South Popularly Called The Rap Evangelist who is also the leader of the HolyghostGang and A Vital Member of the BLW Rap Nation Marks his birthday with a song of Gratitude to the most high God for bringing him this far .

The multi talented musician sings his heart out to God in praise and reaffirm his decision of living for jesus everyday.

This is an infusion of softrock, reggae and rap music, Produced by kelly lyon Aka Spiritual beatz and recorded at omni studios. This is a gift to the world as it represents progress and growth in the right direction.

… A special song showing gratitude to God for his faithfulness in my life. This is a gift to everyone who NEVER gave up on me from the dungeons of the streets to the throne room of God . WE MADE IT!

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IFEOMA ALFRED AGHANWA (Iffie) is a Nigerian who hails from Rivers State born October 30th, an upcoming gospel singer. Started singing at age 11 where she became the first junior student to join the school choir at Faith International College Port Harcourt. Former music director at RCCG Malaysia 1, Studied accounting at limkokwing
university of creative technology, kuala lumpur, Malaysia. Currently a worship leader/music director at Fire House International Worship Center Gwarimpa Abuja, Nigeria.

“IFFIE” as she is fondly called is an intense worshipper and she debuts with her first single titled “INCOMPARABLE” Produced by GTONDABEAT.

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Urban Inspirational recording artist Trinity Dawson releases his much-anticipated debut album WITH ALL I AM (Dawson House Productions/New Day Distributors). In his first full-length CD Dawson will not only inspire his listeners with a powerful message, he also does so by creating an innovative sound that draws upon different musical styles that audiences will enjoy. WITH ALL I AM is available now in stores and all digital outlets including iTunes, GooglePlay, and AmazonMusic.

Trinity Dawson has proven to be one of Gospel’s most promising new artists, and has been gaining momentum with the successful release of his singles. He collaborated with Grammy Award winning songwriter, Aaron Sledge (Mario, Michelle Williams, James Fortune, Mary Mary) on his single “Not That Easy,” which is currently #34 on Billboard’s BDS Gospel Airplay Audience chart. On the remix Dawson teamed up with his former University of Toledo teammate/roommate and current leading wide receiver for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, Andrew Hawkins.

WITH ALL I AM is filled with other moving original songs that are sure to become favorites for listeners. As a member of his church’s Worship and Arts Ministry, he has utilized that experience to craft an album with songs Praise and Worship ministries will want to add to their repertoire. Inspired by his commitment to surrender to God, Dawson has created a deeply personal album that can be seen in such songs as “Just Be With Me” and “You’re All I Need,” which acknowledge his utter dependence on God in pursuing his purpose. In more up-tempo songs like “I Win” and “I’ll Wait” listeners will enjoy the urban and pop influences of Dawson’s work while being inspired by the message.

Trinity Dawson’s road to becoming a recording artist has not been a direct path. After achieving national notoriety as a college running back for the University of Toledo, Dawson transitioned to business sector, becoming the youngest Director of a publically-traded, Fortune 500 company. Now as a new artist he hopes his music will encourage people as they continue their pursuit toward purpose. Ultimately, his prayer is that people will be able to say, like he does in his title track, “With all that I am, with all that I have, with all that I do, may it please You.”

Trinity has upcoming performances and appearances at radio announcer Lee Michaels’ East Coast Gospel Music Summit in Baltimore and Howard University vs. Savannah State University’s football game performing the national anthem Washington, D.C., his hometown of Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, and will appear on CBN News in the coming weeks.

The Projector of Urban Gospel Music in Nigeria T.I.V also known as ‘The Inspire Voice’ has released another Reggae Dance-hall Tune, titled ‘Anyway’.

This was release after their first Reggae Dance-hall track ‘Yapa’, which was released earlier this year 2015.

The track which is slated to be release on Saturday 31st of October 2015, is produce by Ace Producer ‘A2’ and mixed by ‘Bmyne Production’ , and it will be released under the auspice of A2 Records, which is the home record label to the artiste.

The duo of T.I.V, comprises of Award Winning Cinematographer and Video Director ‘Akin Alabi’ and his wife ‘Bunmi Alabi’.

Both had churned out tunes of Gospel urban music ranging from singles like ‘Taste Eh’, ‘Komole’ (Ft Vector/Proverb), and ‘Yapa’.

Akin’s romance with art started from secondary school (F.G.C., ido-ani) where he studied fine art as one of his key subject. Encouraged by his parents who bought a computer for him as far back as 1993 (a pentium 286 pc), he began to master the art of computer graphics design. As a self-taught creative person, he has grown to become one of the leading music video directors/cinematographer in Nigeria. . Akin belives creativity is inborn but needs lot of discipline to be groomed and turned into a skill that the world can benefit from.

Bunmi holds a masters degree in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Ibadan and a degree in Industrial Chemistry from University of Ilorin. She found her love for music from a tender age has a part of the children choir in her local church and was once a member of Gold heart group in her undergraduate days.

TIV has the vision to impact the world with inspirational music that will stand the test of time. They are not confined to one particular genre of music but have been able to mix different sound together to come up with something fresh and different.

Enjoy this Tune from T.I.V. ‘Anyway ‘.

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The organizers of the most prestigious award event in South-South Nigeria, Lockdown Entertainment has released the nominees for the 7th Annual South South Music Awards 2015. The nominees list was unveiled few hours ago, and some of your favorite Gospel ministers made the cut. Check out the list below…

BEST GOSPEL ARTISTE

1. BNG – All Eyes

2. Joi Mor – Chim’Oma

3. Minister Sam – Onye

4. Onos Brisibi – Our God is Great

5. RNA – Mercy

BEST NEW ARTISTE

1. Lil Ay – making money

     2. R n A – mercy

    3. Joi-Mor – Chim’Oma

    4. Iyo – coookie

    5. KOD – Lord Knows

BEST RnB

1. Erica Erics – pray

2. TBBO2 -oyoyo

3. En’Man – the light

4. Ego – messiah

     5. Joan Paul – Nigeria Nation

Most Popular ARTISTE in DIASPORA

1. Iyo – cookie

 2. Onos Brisibi – Our God is Great

3. Samsoft – holy spirit

4. Spicevision – only one

5. Mr Nature – bella

BEST PRODUCER

1. Johnny Drille for Joi Mor – Chim’Oma

2. Tony Ross

3. Andre Vibez

4. TU2

5. Drey Beats

According to the organizers, voting will commence November 2, 2015. Visit www.lockdownnaija.com for more info.

Congratulations to the nominees!

Upcoming artiste Johnny has released A Neo-soul contemporary Gospel song that will lift your spirit. It is titled ”Ask”. ”You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father”. Just ASK in the Name of Jesus…

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Michael Omoria, or “TB1” as he is often called, is a Contemporary Rapper of the BLW RAP NATION. His style is very ‎captivating as always he uses experiences of everyday people to spread ‎the good news.

The audio was released November 2014 and now “Untouchable” the video graces our screens. As the title implies, this video brings us those lyrics that were once on a page into a colorful artistic piece.

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Asu Ekiye Spent 10 years developing music for Churches in Porthatcourt (free of charge), Before releasing his award winning hit album in Dec. 2001.

He has released 4 musical projects ”Back to Base” (1-3) and ”Seiyo”. He has had several international performances and has performed along side greats like Kirk Franklin, Donnie Mckurkin, Cece Winans, Isreal Houghton, Don Moen, Martha Munizi and many more.

He is a two time, Recipient of the Channel O Awards organized in Johanesburg South Africa as the Best African Gospel Artiste. He has also won numerous awards in Nigeria as gospel Artiste of the year.

Check out his brand new single titled ”Mighty God”. Of course, when it’s Asu Ekiye, you know it will be nothing short of African Praise at its best. Enjoy

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Fast-rising Afro-fusion artist, GaiseBaba has dropped his unique new single, Titilai.

Expressed from the loving heart of a good guy reiterating his endless commitment to his babe, Titilai­ is an ingenious love song set to reverberate through history as a classic masterpiece.

Produced by veteran producer ID Cabasa of the Coded Tunes fame, Titilai is filled with lovely rhythm laced with rich African punch lines alongside heavy afro beats.

“It’s great to be challenged again at this exciting phase of my career with the privilege to present something deep, fresh and original. It feels great doing what can get the right attention, strengthen love amongst people, drive passion and connect me to a traction filled with people who share common ideals” said an excited GaiseBaba.

Another hit from his sophomore album which is set for release in 2016, Titilai further pushes GaiseBaba to a whole new level as he continues to validate his ability to blend different sounds with Yoruba and English language.This outstanding single is one to listen to over and over again.

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Gospel Singer Rosemary is back with her ‘Sophomore’ hit Inspirational song titled Nara Ekele ( Receive My Thanks). The artiste who debuted with Dwelling Place is back with this Soul Lifting track produced by Rotimikeys.

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Your favorite inspirational song ”I Believe” has been given visual treatment. Thanks to Kenny Kore!

The official video for ‘I Believe’, written and performed by Kenny K’ore, Directed by Kaykas, is officially here. If you have ever had that feeling that you can’t achieve your goals in life, then you need to listen to this. Believe is all that matters. Buy album on itunes – https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/ele…

See music video below…