If you were not able to tune into Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music on December 20th when NPR Music shared their Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, click here or on the image above to watch it.
The ease with which both men did their renditions of various Christmas carols, as well as the passion displayed when doing their own songs, is truly refreshing.
Nation of Worshippers (N.O.W) is the title of the brand new album from Guyanese gospel singer Samuel Medas. The fourteen-track record was symbolically released on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
The announcement of the album was accompanied by the official video for Valley – track number seven – which is a collaboration done with Nathanael Hamilton. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals and here to stream and download the full project.
The reggae-gospel man who is always on a mission, Derrick Scott, has had an amazing year. 2021 saw him re-sharing a couple of previously released singles: God Answer Prayer and Hello Jesus. Both have enjoyed good rotation on gospel platforms and in some instances, have even crossed over to secular networks.
Such is the case with God Answer Prayer, which is – at the time of this writing – sitting in the #3 spot on New York’s reggae chart and #9 on South Florida’s reggae chart. In addition to Derrick‘s songwriting and vocal skills, the success of this record within the reggae community can also be attributed to Neville Martin‘s My Leader Born Yah, which was a huge hit in Jamaica back in the day.
Scott re-made the song for his Gospel Truth album by changing the message while keeping the flow. This is also why the official video for God Answer Prayer places a lot of emphasis on Jamaica, from the island’s independence to present day.
House of Praise presents Heaven on Earth 2021, a free praise and worship experience featuring PWA, Travis Greene, Don Moen, Chevelle Franklyn and other ministers from across Canada.
It will take place on December 31st at 8pm EST. Persons are invited to attend in-person at 3105 Dixie Rd Unit 2 in Mississauga, Ontario, or watch the full show on YouTube.
On Saturday, January 1 – starting at midnight – Jamaica Youth For Christ will host the virtual edition of their annual Genesis Gospel Concert. It will stream live on PBC Jamaica, Love 101 FM and Jamaica Youth for Christ’s Facebook page.
Confirmed artists include: Jermaine Edwards, Goddy Goddy, Rhoda Isabella, Orville Sutherland, Rian Davis, Johnmark Wiggan, Trevelle Clarke-Whyne, Perpetual Sounds of Praise, Lucas Musiq, Latoya Hamilton and Gifted Youth Ministry.
Fifth Friday Worship, the platform created for believers to gather in a non-judgmental, free atmosphere every 5th Friday of the year, is closing off 2021 with a special show called Next Chapter.
It’s scheduled for Thursday, December 30th at 7pm local time at the Greater St. John Baptist Church (2401 Carlos Avenue Southwest) in Birmingham, Alabama. There will be a special performance by guest artist Kierra Sheard; and tickets are available online now for only $30 USD.
For the past few years Nigerian singer Judikay has been on a role. In November 2019 she released her debut album, Man of Galilee; 14 tacks centered on the goodness of God. A year later, in 2020, while the world was consumed with covid-19, she was busy getting married in her hometown (Osimili South local government area of Asaba in Delta State).
And in 2021, she has been releasing back to back hit songs, with the latest being Daddy, You Too Much; shared on December 17th. It was also just announced by HTA Impact Gospel Awards that she is the 2021 African Artist Of The Year.
Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals for Daddy, You Too Much and remember to like, comment and share.
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