In May, Tye Tribbett will begin his Only One Night Tho Tour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He will be doing approximately twenty shows over the course of a month, covering cities like San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Miami Beach, Raleigh, Washington, etc.
Tickets, which can be purchased from his website, went on sale a few days ago.
Ephesians 6:12
[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
2 Corinthians 10
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.
The preceding scriptures were shared by recording artist Jeniel Henningham when asked what inspired her new single, Fight. According to the Massachusetts-based singer, she felt led to write the song after reading the Bible verses and coming to a full and complete understanding that we are indeed engaged in spiritual warfare. Henningham went on to say: “The message I want people to take away from this song is that, in order to live a victorious life, we have to start fighting in the spiritual, and then we will live in peace and harmony. (we have been fighting each other for two long) I want everyone to identify the real enemy.”
Fight is a very compelling song that is performed by Jeniel Henningham and longtime friend and colleague Sandra Folkes. Although classified as contemporary gospel, the rhythm, which was composed by both Henningham and Dale folkes, feels very traditional. In its simplicity, it allows the words, i.e., the message, to be the record’s focal point. The same can be said about the official video, which was shared a few days after the song’s release.
Fight is out now on all streaming platforms, and the visuals can be viewed on Jeniel Henningham‘s YouTube channel.
On Saturday, March 30th, ABT Promotions will present Words are Powerful, a Christian concert to be staged at the Police Officers Club on Hope Road in Kingston (Jamaica). It will feature Ryan Mark, Goddy Goddy, Kevin Smith, Kerron Ennis, Prince Saj, Adejoe, Jim Radical, and Abetta Tomorrow Band.
Born in Southern California, H.U.R.T. has embodied the west coast style of music and culture since his first song. Growing up in a broken home and not receiving the guidance and/or love that he needed drove him to the streets, ultimately resulting in his gang banging. Being raised in church but maturing in the streets created the spiritually laced, lyrical, intellectual gangsta rap style that he’s become known for. Headlining countless shows and opening up for a number of hip-hop’s major artists, H.U.R.T. began to gain notoriety around the nation. In 2009 he released his debut album, The Pray-Lewd, as he began to transition from being a gang banger who rapped, to a businessman who happened to be from a gang.
In 2010 he began recording his 2nd album called H.U.R.T., which was scheduled to be his debut to the mainstream industry due to the professional relationships he’d acquired after releasing The Pray-Lewd. By 2011 the album was done and while in the midst of filming a documentary and meeting with labels he gave his life to Christ. H.U.R.T. then deleted his music catalog and footage throwing himself into the ministry and gave up rapping. God had other plans, and in 2014 the Lord called him back to music, but this time it was for ministry instead of his own selfish ambitions. Giving 14 years to the streets and gangs created a passion to make music centered on ministering to those in the same situations that God had delivered him from.
In 2015 he was ordained as a pastor, a calling and office which fuels every move in and out of CHH genre. 2016 saw the debut of H.U.R.T. as a Christian hip-hop artist with the release of his single God’s Love along with a thought-provoking video. He continues to release music under the label and ministry RPH (Royal Priest Hood), and has ministered either in music or outreach (shows) with artists such as Bizzle, GS, Datin, Sevin, Illuminate, Dontae, Faith Pettis, Q’Heem, Eshon Burgundy, No Malice, Thi’sl, Bryann Trejo, and more. H.U.R.T. is ministry-minded, powered by the Holy Spirit, and believes that music ministry should embody the best of both worlds: great music and the Kingdom of God!
JanJan Promotions is back at it again! On Saturday, March 23rd, they will present the spring edition of Warriors of Faith at the House of Hope Theater – 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy – in Decatur, Georgia.
Hosted by Kiana Dancie, the gospel concert will feature performances by Dr. Angela Williams, Tyler Little, Earnest Pugh, Zacardi Cortez, Kelontae Gavin, Pastor Keri Fraser, and special guest worship leader Keyla Richardson.
On Thursday, March 28, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) will present their 2024 Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards at Flourish Atlanta – 3143 Maple Drive North East – in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening’s highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel, while Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on the genre.
This is a private event that will be hosted by BMI’s President and CEO Mike O’Neill, and BMI’s Vice President Catherine Brewton.
Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC is by far one of the fastest rising independent music labels in the reggae-dancehall space. As the name implies, the imprint was established during the covid-19 pandemic, and has in a short period of time rose to international prominence.
So far, the brothers Sheldon and Leroy Edwards (label owners) have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry: Capleton, Sizzla Kalonji, Fantan Mojah, Ikaya, Little Hero, Chronic Law, and many more notable acts. After recording only secular projects since their inception, they surprised everyone by releasing a gospel single late last year.
The song Journey, penned and performed by Christian vocalist Jeniel Henningham, has put the worldly organization on a new path. “Jeniel was introduced to Pandemic by a member of the team, and she has a great spirit not just a great voice. Regardless of the genre, once it is good music that is what Pandemic Records is all about. We have not sign Jeniel but it is a decision the team is seriously considering.”
The above statement is Pandemic Records‘ response to questions about how and why they have chosen to venture into the gospel arena. Journey can be downloaded from iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and all other streaming platforms, and the official video can be viewed on Jeniel Henningham‘s YouTube channel.
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