AWARD: Mary Mary's Erica Campbell and Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson to Host 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces multi-Dove Award winning powerhouse Erica Campbell, the five time Grammy winner and WEtv star of the hit show "Mary Mary," and New York Times best-selling author Sadie Robertson as the co-hosts for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards (www.doveawards.com). 

The Dove Awards will take place on Tuesday, October 13th, live from Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN and will air exclusively on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18th at 9:00 p.m (CST). For Dove updates and breaking news, please visit the Gospel Music Association's social networks on Twitter and Facebook. 

"I'm super excited to be co-hosting the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards this year," Erica Campbell says. "It's going to be an amazing night especially since I get to stand next to the lovely Sadie Robertson as co-host! I truly believe we are better together! I believe God smiles when we stand united for His Glory!" "I'm so excited to host this years Dove Awards," Sadie Robertson says. "It is a true honor to be able to share the stage with Erica Campbell, and it's going to be a great night.

 I am really looking forward to it!" Campbell recalls one of her fondest Dove Awards memories as she prepares for her hosting spotlight. "I remember my first Dove Awards performance with gospel legend Kirk Franklin at the Grand Ole Opry! Tina (of Mary Mary) and I were so nervous and excited! But the audience praised God with us as we sang Shackles! Our outfits were terrible but the night was amazing!" "I am elated to announce that Sadie Robertson and Erica Campbell will be hosting this year's Dove Awards," says GMA President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo. "Sadie is faithfully using her voice and celebrity to share how you can lead a positive and wholesome life, while enjoying your youth. Erica Campbell is a master at commanding the stage and we know she will have all of us in the palm of her hand on October 13." 

Last week, the GMA announced the nominees for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards with Lecrae leading the pack with 9 nominations, followed by for KING & COUNTRY with 7 and Crowder and Matt Maher each receiving 6. The GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the impact of its music. Dove Award nominees are determined by over 1,500 professional members with the winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. 

The awards are produced by the GMA. Tickets to the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards are now on sale at the Allen Arena box office in Nashville or at www.doveawards.com . 

Ticket prices range from $35.00 to $200.00. 

Check out the Nominees  here

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Story: The City Harmonic Provides Resources to Bring Unity to Churches Everywhere

New album We Are releases September 4; new

community events launch September 11

When the steel industry abandoned Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the city's churches united under the banner TrueCity to help revitalize a dying community. Four worship leaders from separate churches at the forefront of this movement, Elias Dummer (lead vocals, keys), Eric Fusilier (bass), Josh Vanderlaan (drums) and Aaron Powell (guitars), joined forces to become The City Harmonic , a reflection of Jeremiah 29:7's command to "seek the peace of the city." 

This raucous, award-winning band has since seen the power of unity first-hand in Hamilton and internationally. Launching their "Manifesto" anthem in 2010 that quickly became a rallying cry for believers around the world, the band is now leading a new charge, using recorded music, community events, a documentary and the internet's global reach to bring unity to a divided world beginning with the Church. "Do you want less division and more unity?" asks The City Harmonic members as they invite the Church to participate in a worldwide unity movement.

 "There is good news: we are one in Christ! And we, the Church, have a job to do as His body. We truly believe--and have seen first- hand--that communities can change for good as we work together in unity like a family. It's a small step with an enormous impact. It starts with us." Giving more than "lip service" to this dream, The City Harmonic is providing resources to churches, beginning with the creation of a documentary that details the story of the unity movement in their hometown. The piece includes interviews with local church and city leaders about the process and model they followed while also sharing the amazing transformations that occurred amidst a unified Christian response. 

Watch "We Are The City Harmonic "  Movie Trailer below

The documentary is available for viewing at www.WeAreTheCityHarmonic.com where visitors can also share their own unity stories to encourage one another. In addition, the band hits the road this fall for "We Are" events that bring together local churches for a time  of worship, prayer and fellowship as the band encourages cities to unite to serve their communities.

 These events include "We Are Gulf Shores" (AL), "We Are Jackson" (MS), "We Are Lodi" (CA) and "We Are Las Vegas" (NV), with 18 events currently planned and more being added weekly. (An updated schedule with event details can be found at www.WeAreTheCityHarmonic.com .) While on the road, The City Harmonic will share songs, including radio single "We Are One," from their new album, WE ARE, which releases September 4 through Integrity Music and is available for pre-order now at iTunes . 

The band will also be joined at each "We Are" event by their label mate, Travis Ryan, co-writer of the Newsboys' No. 1 hit "We Believe" and worship pastor for LifePoint Church in Smyrna, TN. "We've seen first-hand how powerful it is when the Church works in unity," says Elias Dummer. "Christ changes us every day and Christ is changing our hometown... if we can somehow inspire the Church around the world to do the same... that's more than we could ever have hoped or imagined." 

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B. Reith Covers "Shut Up And Dance"

B. Reith did filmed a cover of the hit Walk the Moon song "Shut Up and Dance" in one take, and he even used some fun looping tricks with pedals. You can find it on his various social media below. 

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@b-reith

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AWARD: The 2015 Dove Award Nominees Released

It was a day of joy and gladness when the 46th annual Dove Awards announced its 2015 nominees on Wednesday.  Here  are the nominees in various categories:

Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year

“Who You Know” by Derek Minor, (writers) Derek Johnson & Chris Mackey

“Sideways (ft. Lecrae)” by KB, (writers) Kevin Burgess, Lecrae Moore, Jamal James, Chris Mackey and Joseph Prielozny

“All I Need Is You” by Lecrae, (writers) Lecrae Moore, Dustin “Dab” Bowie, Latasha Williams, Chris Mackey and Joseph Prielozny

“Mansion” by NF, (writers) Nate Feurstein, Lauren Strahm and David Garcia

“Volcano (ft. Jonathan Thulin)” by Rapture Ruckus, (writers) Bradley Dring, Joshua Hawkins, Jonathan Thulin

New Artist of the Year

About a Mile

Danny Gokey

I Am They

Lauren Daigle

NF

Artist of the Year

for KING & COUNTRY

Francesca Battistelli

Kari Jobe

Lecrae

Mercy Me

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year

Chris Tomlin

for KING & COUNTRY

Hillsong UNITED

Lecrae

MercyMe

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Empire by Derek Minor, (producers) Dirty Rice, Derek Minor, Black Knight, Jonny Grande, Anthony “AntMan Wonder” Reid, Tyshane, Bandplay, G-Roc, GAWVI, Syksense

Tomorrow We Live by KB, (producers) Swoope, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Supe, Kevin Burgess, Mpax, 808XEliTE

Anomaly by Lecrae, (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEliTE, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derek Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna “Ace” Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz

Mansion by NF, (producers) Tommee Profitt, David Garcia

Rise by Trip Lee, (producers) GAWVI, Jonatan Barahona, Alex Medina

Producer of the Year

Aaron Lindsey

Ed Cash

Seth Mosley

Wayne Haun

David Garcia and Ben Glover (Team)

Joseph Prielozny and Chris Mackey (Team)

Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year

“Fireblazin” – Capital Kings (writers), Cole Walowac, Jonathan White, Neon Feather, David Garcia and Toby Mckeehan

“Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)” – Crowder, (writers) Ed Cash, David Crowder, Seth Philpott

“Messengers (ft. for KING & COUNTRY)” – Lecrae, (writers) Lecrae Moore, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Ricky Jackson, Ran Jackson, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny and Torrance Esmond

“Brother” – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart

“Let It Out” – Switchfoot, (writers) Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Andrew Pearson

Short Form Video of the Year

"You Can’t Stop Me" – Andy Mineo, (director & producer) Kyle Dettman

"Take This City" – Everfound, (director & producer) Sean Hagwell

"Shoulders" – for KING & COUNTRY, (director) Ben Smallbone (producer) Ben Stansbury

"Dreams" – King’s Kaleidoscope, (director & producer) David Faddis, Belief Films

"Wake Up" – NF, (director) Jon Jon Augustavo (producer) Andrew Lerios, PhilyMack Productions

Recorded Music Packaging

After All These Years – Andrew Peterson, (art director & design) Christopher Tobias (hand lettering) Joseph Alessia (photographer) Keely Scott

Anchor – Colton Dixon, (art director & design) Sarah Sung (photographer) David Molnar

Neon Steeple – Crowder, (art director) Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith, (design) Leighton Ching (photographer) Zack Arias, Mary Caroline Mann

Anomaly – Lecrae, (art director) Don Clark, (designer) Invisible Creature, (illustrator) Robert Carter, Kevin Fleming, Shinbone Creative (photographer) Mary Caroline Mann

Rise – Trip Lee, (art directors) Alex Medina, Ryan Clark, (design) Invisible

UPDATE : Three additional categories were left out on Monday this week.  Here  are the three categories :

Songwriter of the Year (Artist)

Bart Millard
Chris Tomlin
Lecrae Moore
Matt Maher
Phil Wickham

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)

Benjamin Glover

David Arthur Garcia

Dianne Wilkinson

Jason Ingram

Seth Mosley

Song of the Year

“Come As You Are” – Crowder (writers) Ben Glover, David Crowder, Matt Maher

“Greater” – MercyMe (writers) Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer

“He Knows My Name” - Francesca Battistelli (writers) Francesca Battistelli, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley

“Hope In Front Of Me” - Danny Gokey (writers) Bernie Herms, Brett James, Danny Gokey. “How Can It Be” – Lauren Daigle (writers) Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury

“Multiplied” – NEEDTOBREATHE (writers) Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart

“Overwhelmed” - Big Daddy Weave (writers) Michael Weaver, Phil Wickham

“This Is Amazing Grace” – Phil Wickham (writers) Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham

“Thrive” - Casting Crowns (writers) Mark Hall, Matthew West

“We Believe” – Newsboys (writers) Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan

Drop your comments below,  tell us what you think on all the nominees. 

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Award: Multi Award Winning Christian Rapper Lecrae Dominated for Another 2015 Dove Award.

Dove Awards 2015 revealed nominees for three additional categories on Monday that were excluded from its initial announcement weeks ago. 

No one affiliated with Christian hip hop was nominated for the Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist) or Song of the Year, but Lecrae received his eighth nomination in 2015 as he's up for Songwriter of the Year (Artist).

The Gospel Music Association also announced that Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Erica Campbell and Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson will co-host the award ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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New Release: John Givez Reveals 'Soul Rebel' Release Date, Tracklist and Cover Art

John Givez announced more important details on Monday evening about Soul Rebel, his sophomore album on Kings Dream Entertainment. 

Soul Rebel will be released on Friday, Aug. 28. Pre-order the project on iTunes. The album cover is above, and the tracklist with production credits is below.

Soul Rebel Tracklist

1. Intro(lude) (prod. by Jruckers)

2. Elementary Trill (prod. by Anthony Cruz & Ruslan)

3. 2004 (prod. by DJ Rek & Wontel)

4. Da Art of Story Tellin' Pt. 5 (prod. by Jruckers & Lere)

5. Playaz Inheritance (prod. by Jruckers & Dav D)

6. Johnny Law (Green Light) (feat. Gracy Breslin) (prod. by Anthony Cruz)

7. AM/PM (feat. Beleaf) (prod. by Anthony Cruz)

8. A Playaz Change of Heart (feat. JGivens) (prod. by Jruckers & DJ Rek)

9. Chapter 29 (prod. by Jruckers & DJ Rek)

10. Sandman (Song) (feat. Ruslan) (prod. by DJ Rek & Kerry Marshall)

11. Ride 4 Me? (feat. Kiki) (prod. by DJ Rek & Anthony Cruz)

12. Generation (Y) (prod. by Major)

13. Will Not Be Televised (prod. by Jruckers & Lere)

14. Outro(lude) (prod. by Jruckers)

15. Rebel Credits (prod. by Anthony Cruz) 

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Story: ‘No Matter The Heartache, God’s Got Us’, Marvin Sapp Speaks on New Album ‘You Shall Live’

GRAMMY® nominated, 22-time Stellar Award-winning recording artist, author and pastor Marvin Sapp released his highly anticipated new project, YOU SHALL LIVE on RCA Inspiration on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. YOU SHALL LIVE marks Sapp’s 10th solo album and features 11 heartfelt and uplifting gospel tracks. The album’s first single “Yes You Can” features production from Aaron Lindsey and is quickly making its way to the top of the gospel charts.

YOU SHALL LIVE takes listeners on a rewarding musical journey punctuated by life-sustaining hymns of praise and promise. Impassioned, emboldened but most of all unbroken, Marvin Sapp delivers an exceedingly intimate disc in a nod to his deliverance.

“I was in a very transparent space when I recorded this album,” recounts Marvin Sapp. “I wanted to deliver something that was going to encourage those who are in the valleys of their lives, to let them know I get it. I know what it feels like to have your heart ripped out of your chest. But, I also needed them to know that no matter the heartbreak, God’s got us and even the most painful experience can be overcome.”

DOWNLOAD “You Shall Live” Album on iTunes.

Source: DBM Staff

Reveiws: Abigail Duhon: Purposeful Pop

Abigail Duhon is a teenager with a passion to follow God's calling on her life through art, specifically her EDM-flavored pop tunes. Even at a young age, Abigail's mission is already established: "I want to reach my age group with the message of Christ."

Her More Than Gold EP gives audiences an initial taste of how she plans to do that. The EP features two versions of her latest single "Dance Up," a club-ready track featuring fellow freshman artist Spencer Kane's slick vocals. This song would be right at home with its top 40 counterparts, and although the lyrics are focused on dancing and having a good time, they remain clean and positive.

"Give Me More" is another pop track that focuses on a desire to avoid settling for temporary pleasures, looking instead for purpose founded in eternity. The message is a particularly relevant one for teenagers and young adults navigating the dizzying array of choices the world presents. "More Than Gold" is a beautiful piano-centric ballad that assures listeners who may be struggling with their sense of worth "you are worth more than gold / a beautiful story waiting to be told."

Closing Thoughts:

Abigail Duhon has a voice reminiscent of the tones of pop peers Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. Given time and the steady snowballing of word-of-mouth recommendations, she could easily hold her own in the pop radio format-- breathing a much needed sense of integrity and greater purpose into that musical setting. Her sound is still in the process of being polished, and a few of the tracks feel a little unfinished, like they could benefit from more developed instrumentation. Abigail is definitely on the right track however, and you can expect to be seeing more from her in the years to come.

Download "Dance Up" ft Spencer Kane on iTune

Source: By MaryNikkel_NRT, Staff Reviewer

New Release: Sammie Okposo’s Releases 3 New Singles From New Album

For FREE Download

From the stables of Zamar Entertainment comes three new exceptional singles by Multiple Award winning Recording Artist and GLO Ambassador,Sammie Okposo.

The singles are from the much anticipated upcoming album, S.W.A.G (Saved With Amazing Grace) which will be released later this year.

1. HIGH LOVE: Produced by Phat-E and Sammie Okposo

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2. OBOTO (JIRO OGHENE): Produced by Charles Duke and Sammie Okposo

Download

3. CHUKWU EBUBE: Produced by Phat-E and Sammie Okposo

Download

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Update: MUSIC: Lara George – “Imela” + “Oba Ogo”

We had earlier informed that the  Award winning singer Lara George was set to release two powerful singles called "Oba Ogo and Imela on August 14. She has just released the two brand new singles for free download for her fans and admirers alike. The songs ”Oba Ogo” and ”Imela” is Produced by the fantastic Dimeji Durotoye aka Jay.

Read what she has to say about the two singles:

“These songs are really special to me because they are straight from the Throne room. And I extra love them because when I listen, even I am ministered to”. ~ Lara

Download Imela

Download Oba Ogo

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Story: Pastor Charles Jenkins’ Latest Release #War Is Currently #1 on Billboard Airplay Chart

Chicago, IL – After 45 weeks on Billboard Magazine’s Gospel Airplay chart, GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter and Inspired People recording artist Pastor Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago have captured the #1* slot on the survey with its rousing New Orleans Brass Band-flavored anthem #WAR.

“Wow! We could not be more grateful,” says Jenkins who performed the song this past weekend to a standing ovation on the “Bobby Jones Gospel” television program that will air this fall on BET.

“Nothing brings us more joy than hearing people sing #WAR as their personal fight song. There is so much going on in the world and real people are fighting real battles everywhere. The stories and testimonies we hear everyday say it all and in the words of the great Andrae Crouch: To God Be The Glory.”

The song was written by Pastor Jenkins and co-produced by he and Rodney East who has collaborated with the likes of R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese and Charlie Wilson. “We are clear that #WAR is more than a song,” he adds. “Next month, my wife and I are excited to release a #WAR book and curriculum so friends can gather to study, pray, and fight to win in life together.

Special thanks to Tracey Artis – our radio promoter, our amazing team, radio programmers everywhere, our gospel music family, and everyone who prays for us. We love you.”

The shepherd for the 8,000-member Fellowship Chicago church, Pastor Jenkins burst into the national spotlight when he and the Fellowship Chicago choir’s radio debut “Awesome” topped Billboard Magazine’s Hot Gospel Songs chart for 22 weeks in 2012.

It won a BMI Award in 2014 for over 50,000-lifetime radio spins. The album “Best of Both Worlds” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Album sales chart, garnered 5 Stellar Awards, multiple Dove Award nominations, appearance at Jay Z’s “Made In America” festival and more. Please visit www.charlesjenkins.com for more news and information.

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Video: S.L.A.P. Battles Presents: Fatherhood vs. Deadbeat Dad (Omega Sparx vs. KamBINO)

Battle Rap meets Ministry? Bars and Punch Lines collide with Real Life Issues? Yes indeed. Welcome to SLAP, Showing Love Applying Pressure, the next evolution of battle rap. This is a concept battle rap league where MCs portray real life, hard-hitting issues through the medium of characterization.

And it doesn’t get much more real than the battle between Omega Sparx and KamBINO, playing Fatherhood vs. Deadbeat Dad aka “The Battle for the Next Generation”. On August 14, 2015, these two lyrical giants traded punches, schemes, concepts, and BARS as part of the “Bars Over Bridges” card in Pittsburgh, PA. This battle did not disappoint. Both brought the lyricism, creativity, and delivery they are known for in a heartfelt battle based around an issue that is near to both of their hearts.

"We (SLAP) are trailblazing a new era in Battle Rap and this battle proved that we are touching lives and healing hearts with our subject matters. Shout to KamBINO that played his role in excellence and craftiness. Together we painted a powerful picture" said Omega Sparx, who played the role of Fatherhood in the battle.

KamBINO recapped the battle and also shared a positive encounter from after it. “Most memorable moment for me came AFTER the battle was over and I had a conversation with the pastor of the church hosting the event. I thanked him for having the event and said it was dope that he "gets it". He looked me in the eyes and said "No. I was behind Evan (3PFD) and kind of understood, but after watching your battle - NOW I get it. The way you guys painted a picture, I said to myself afterwards, this is the modern-day pulpit. It was powerful.” I'm happy to have played my part and that O brought heat to melt hearts and faces. Fatherhood is a subject very near to my heart and I believe near to the Father's as well. I hope He uses it to plant, water, uproot and ultimately bring change. That's what it's all about.”

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Celebrating The 20th Anniversary of Bryan Andrew Wilson’s Legendary Rendition “His Eye Is On The Sparrow

This week CBN News spotlights Dove and Stellar Award nominated singer/songwriter Bryan Andrew Wilson on the 20th anniversary of his now legendary rendition of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” with The Mississippi Children’s Choir when he was ten years old.

Online videos of the performance have over 2.5 million combined views and fans of the song still approach the now 30-year old singer.

“It’s amazing how many people still remember that song,” Wilson laughs. “It’s been really wild having people I respect like Anthony Brown, Willie Moore Jr., Torrence Glenn from BET and even Coko from SWV tell me they used to watch that video. It’s really humbling.”

The full Bryan Andrew Wilson interview with CBN News anchorman Efrem Graham can be viewed at http://smarturl.it/72a09i In the interview, Wilson talks about his career ups and downs as well as comeback last year with the Top Ten hit “Turning Away” from his Stellar Award nominated album “The One Percent.” That project also produced Wilson’s current mid-tempo Top 40 radio single “Show Me Your Glory” that is moving up the airplay chart.

A lot of exciting things are happening in Wilson’s life these days. Last week he was featured on the syndicated radio program “The Nightly Spirit with Willie Moore Jr.” and three weeks ago he taped a riveting performance of “Turning Away” for the upcoming 35th and final season of BET’s “Bobby Jones Gospel” program that will air this fall.

In September, Wilson, who has been pastoring a church in Washington, D.C. for two years, will open a House of United Believers Church in his hometown of Danville, IL and he will serve as its senior pastor.

 Fans can keep up with Wilson’s activities on Twitter 

@IAmBryanWilson or on Instagram @BryanAndrewWilson.

Source: Praise World Radio

Audio: Thi'sl - Pull Up (Beating)

Thi'sl our Artist of The Week released the third single and music video off of his mixtape, Heavy is the Head, which dropped on Aug. 14.

Listen to the audio below

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VIDEO: New Release from BNG – All Eyes

Lagos, NG — BNG (Brand New Generation) have decided to share with you this new track titled “All Eyes” off their forthcoming album, which is currently in the works.

The soft rock tune produced by Fatt Beatz for Nomoreloss Productions, is one of pure worship and declares the indisputable glory, favour, power and anointing of God in their lives, which all eyes shall see. Check out the video as well below.

“We’ve been working on a new album which we’re titling “Conversations with the King”. We have decided to share this track on the album, “ALL EYES”.

The entire body of work is a series of endearing compositions and it’s our firm belief that you all will be blessed as you share in this unique experience of Conversations with our one and true KING. Blessings abound”. ~ BNG

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Video: Sean Simmonds Releases New Music Video - MasterPiece

Xist Music label's own Sean Simmonds releases his new single and music video, "MasterPiece." The song comes off his upcoming album entitled Borne Identity. 

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VIDEO: Sam Jamz Releases New Video – CREAM (Christ Rules Everything Around Me)

Lagos, NG — There’s a moment that true music lovers cherish, listening to an artiste that is musically diverse, culturally relevant, visibly accessible and able to deliver quality music without fail. Sam Jamz is that kind of artiste… he gives you that experience.

Samuel Jamgbadi, or “Sam Jamz” as he is often called, is a Contemporary Rapper from the city of Lagos. His style is very captivating as always he uses experiences of everyday people to spread the good news.

For the Ambrose Alli University graduate of History and International Studies, music is not only where he has his eyes or he has talent being exhibited in; he is also a fast rising cinematographer cum on-air personality.

Watch his Brand New Video for CREAM acronym for Christ Rules Everything Around ME Below

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Story: Christian rapper declined Dr. Dre role in ‘Straight Outta Compton’ movie

Someone who helped make Straight Outta Compton, a biopic about the legendary hip-hop group N.W.A. that released on Aug. 14, wanted to cast Christian rapper T'Juan as Dr. Dre, but the artist told Rapzilla.com that he refused after seeing the script. 

“I didn’t feel a peace about it,” T'Juan said. “I was flattered, but … I don’t think the role would’ve been a good fit for me in this season."

T’Juan, who is also a youth pastor at Wayman Chapel AME Church in Jacksonville, Fla., has previously acted on the casts for a pilot of a local Houston network TV sitcom called As for Me & My House. 

Deadline reported that Straight Outta Compton is expected to make $55-60 million this weekend, but T'Juan said he has no regrets.

“I’m sure it probably would’ve benefited me temporarily and personally, but I know my purpose is much bigger than me, therefore I’m at peace with my position and my decision.”

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What would you have done in this situation?

Video: Watch Steph Curry dance on stage as Lecrae performs 'I'm Turnt'

Lecrae invited a special guest to perform with him on stage at his show Thursday night in Oakland, Calif.: NBA MVP Steph Curry. 

Curry didn't rap, but he danced alongside his favorite artist as the Grammy Award-winner performed a remix of his song "I'm Turnt."

Last summer, Curry participated in Lecrae's social media campaign for his album Anomaly.

In February, Lecrae performed at Curry's launch party for his new Under Armour shoe, the Curry One.

Source: Rapzilla