The official video for Hulvey and Torey D’Shaun‘s Closer is out now! It premiered this past Friday – December 9th – on Hulvey‘s YouTube channel.
Closer was first shared in October via Reach Records, the American independent music label specializing in Christian hip-hop. If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God – Jesus House – is bringing back their in-person Joy Of Christmas Concert, this Sunday, December 11th. The event will be held on the church grounds – 3 McGregor Square (by Beechwood Avenue on Halfway Tree Road) in Kingston 10, Jamaica. Starting time is 5pm.
This year’s staging will feature: Petra Kaye, Kevin Smith, MC Markland, TrueVine Dancers and many more. Admission is free, and all are invited.
Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, two of the leaders in American urban contemporary gospel music, will be in Jamaica on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. They will perform at the National Stadium in Kingston alongside some of Jamaica’s worship leaders: Carlene Davis, Kevin Downswell, Rondell Positive and Rhoda Isabella.
Starting time is 6pm, but patrons will be able to enter the stadium from as early as 2pm. This event is being hosted by Kingdom Culture. Get tickets here.
TRIBL Records – one of the leading imprints for Christian and gospel music in the U.S. – in collaboration with recording artist Jonathan Nelson, will be giving away $5,000 cash prize to any musician, band, soloist, group or duo, that’s able to do the most creative interpretation of Nelson‘s hit song I Believe.
By participating in the I Believe Challenge, contestants will also have an opportunity to perform with Nelson. To take part, share your video on IG and tag both Jonathan Nelson and Joe Pryor (jayp_productions) with the hashtag #IBelieveChallenge. Click on the image above to stream/download the track I Believe.
The man who burst on the scene as a dancehall deejay in the 70s, using the moniker Prince Mohamed, has just blessed us with the visuals for one of the tracks featured on his 2021 album, Through It All. George Nooks – via Tad’s Record Inc. – released the official video for the well-liked Christian hymn, I Surrender All, in mid November (on the 18th to be exact).
Although the words in the song were penned more than a century ago by Judson W. Van DeVenter, an American art teacher and musician who subsequently became a music minister and evangelist, it is this reggae remix – produced and sang by George Nooks – that’s got the reggae community’s attention.
And, despite the fact that Nooks has achieved financial success, countless accolades and worldwide recognition as a secular recording artist, he has – since the start of his career – been committed to singing reggae-gospel music. This dedication became apparent when his grandmother died in 2001. He had this to say about I Surrender All and some of his other gospel recordings: “From I was little I listened to some of these songs in church. My grandmother was the mother of the church and I used to be there with her all the time.”
I Surrender All can be streamed and downloaded from iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music and all other major music platforms, courtesy of Tad’s Record Inc.; and the video can be viewed on their YouTube channel.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “I SURRENDER ALL”
“Shabbat” is the Hebrew word that literally translates to “He rested”. It refers to The Sabbath, which is the seventh day of the week. It is the day the Torah commands to be kept Holy—through the practice of rest. While Shabbat is widely associated with Jewish practice, it is widely observed by Christians. Shabbat is the foundation concept for Cellus Hamilton’s latest music video.
As Hamilton has often publicly expressed his struggles with work-life balance, he releases a sort of anthem for those of us who find ourselves constantly working. Our never-ending work communicates that we don’t truly believe God will care for us. It reveals our insecurities and the shallow depths with which we have rejected God’s love. The Jesus of the Bible invites us into a life of rest, and that is exactly what Cellus Hamilton’s song is all about.
In the video, Hamilton is so busy working that he is constantly ignoring his family. This addiction lands him in a work addiction rehab where Hamilton explores several rest techniques. The video is directed by CamWitDaCam out of Washington, DC.
Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals, and remember to like, comment and share.
SUBMITTED
Earlier today (Tuesday, November 29), accomplished gospel recording artist Marvin Sapp made an open call to songwriters seeking an avenue for exposure. He posted the following on his social media platforms:
Attention songwriters
The Lord gave me an idea to bless some individuals and give them an opportunity to be heard across the world, so I am now accepting song submissions from songwriters. The details and criteria are listed above. Please ensure that your songs are demoed and copyrighted prior to submitting.
For additional information visit Sapp‘s Facebook page or his Instagram account.
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