Cross Music - VaShawn Mitchell Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Celebrating his 20th anniversary as a recording artist, acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer VaShawn Mitchell recently released a new EP entitled Cross Music. This collection of songs aims to draw the listener into a deeper connection with Christ’s crucifixion, offering new, yet contextually rich music for churches and congregations to sing together. The lead single from the project is the powerful ballad “You Took The Nails,” which conveys gratitude for the sacrifice of the cross and what that means in the life of believers. “Took My Place” follows as a song of thanksgiving with an infectious, driving beat. Always an artist known to push new and emerging talent, Mitchell introduces the fresh sound of newcomer Randy Weston with “He Rose.” Mitchell began his career in gospel music as a celebrated choir director in churches throughout the Chicago area. “He Got Up” takes us back to that vintage choir sound that long-standing VaShawn Mitchell fans will recognize and enjoy. Cross Music closes with “A Cross 4 Everyone,” which artfully challenges the traditional observations of the cross and encourages listeners to re-examine their appreciation of what the sacrifice at Calvary represents.
Play of the Week - "Every Little Thing" by Hillsong Young & Free Monday, July 9, 2018 This week we're featuring "Every Little Thing" by Hillsong Young & Free as the "Play of the Week." You'll hear the full instrumentation and will be able to access the song for free for the entire week through this Sunday, July 15 in our MultiTrack app, Playback.
New from SOUTHVILLE - "All the Praise" Friday, July 6, 2018 Following up on their 2017 album, Freedom's Tree, SOUTHVILLE has released the first of three brand new singles for 2018. Tim Williams, who is the Worship Pastor at SOUTHVILLE Elim Church in Yeovil, United Kingdom, shares, "This first single is called 'All The Praise' and is a really vulnerable song. When we think about praise songs, we usually imagine feeling elated and jumping up and down with happiness and joy. However, we feel that praise should be something we give at all times, not just in the good, but actually when we feel broken, when life is hard, when it’s not easy to see the way out. It’s in those times that we still need to give God ALL our praise."
Indie Showcase: Victory by Horizon Music Friday, July 6, 2018 Horizon Music is looking to impact the worship genre with their high energy debut worship album, Victory, which they released late last year. Originating from Horizon Community Church in Tualatin, Oregon, Horizon Music started with the idea of integrating a mainstream pop style into their music to create current sounds for the young generation. They hope that this generation of believers and unbelievers alike will listen to Victory, hearing the good news of the Gospel in a musical package that appeals to them where they are.
New Single from Urban Rescue - "Run" Friday, July 6, 2018 "Run" is a moving prayer of trust and surrender from Los Angeles revival band, Urban Rescue. After releasing City Sessions - Live in Los Angeles in Fall 2017, Urban Rescue has been touring the world and being reminded of the call Christ has asked of all of us - to RUN to him. "Through highs and lows, we felt these words on repeat: 'You take me as I am,'" the band shares. "Jordan Frye finally got into the studio to write with Alex Pappas of Hillsong Young & Free to create this passionate anthem. We hope you find it personal yet congregational for your communities."
"The Breakup Song" by Francesca Battistelli Friday, July 6, 2018 Francesca Battistelli's newest single, "The Breakup Song" is a powerful song that kicks fear to the curb. Co-written with MercyMe's Bart Millard and writer/producer David Garcia, Battistelli says of her new single, “Fear is a universal struggle. We all deal with it in different ways, but it holds us back from truly living. I came to the point where I decided I wanted it out of my life for good. This song is my anthem, and I pray it encourages others to break up with fear too." "The Breakup Song" is now available on iTunes and you can share it in your services with the Original Master MultiTracks, which are now available, along with other resources, at MultiTracks.com.
Day of Redemption - Jabari Johnson Friday, July 6, 2018 Jabari Johnson spends most Sunday mornings helping to usher in worship at The Potter’s House, one of the largest and most influential churches in the country. After releasing a number of independent singles, he has released his debut album, Day of Redemption, on eOne Nashville’s Light Records. Day of Redemption is a tightly focused worship journey that unleashes Johnson’s versatile musical style, steeped in tradition with inflections of contemporary praise, and worship. With songs that are fresh and familiar at the same time, Day of Redemption features standout tracks that include “Jesus,” which is Johnson’s rendition of the classic hymn “The Solid Rock,” the spare, folksy “Things Change,” and the buoyant “Your Love Never Fails.” The title track is an up-tempo gem taking listeners back “to the day they first believed.”
New on MultiTracks.com - June 25 - 29 Thursday, July 5, 2018 In case you missed it, here is all that we added to our catalog last week, June 25 - 29: