Tuesday, 30 December 2014

MY TOP 10 ALBUMS FOR THE YEAR 2014









2014 has been an awesome year in gospel music, we have seen awesome releases and surprises from various artists that made music this year fresh and exciting.They were quite a number of albums released this year and assessing them all will be quite a herculean task, but i would like to share with you my Top ten album releases in the year under review. I have included two albums which though not a 2014 release, rocked my world all the same. In  no particular order,

10- I Will Trust- Fred Hammond-After hearing the story behind this release, i knew this was one album i needed to listen to, get ready to  praise with 'festival of praise'  the soft rock feel on 'Comforter' and a reaffirmation of faith on the title track 'I will trust'. Quite novel and fresh from Fred Hammond.





09- Anomaly Lecrae- Lecrae returned in 2014 with A new sound on Anomaly, which features a unique message centered on a wide variety of topical issues. Hear his view on Americas decline on her core values in 'Welcome To America', his explicit revelation about his life's story on 'Good bad ugly'  a celebration of the love he shares with his wife on 'All I need is you' and a clarion call to stay uniquely different on the title track Anomaly. I'm not such a fan of Rap, but this album did get my attention, and it was worthwhile.



I See Victory08 -I see VictoryJJ Hairston and Youthful Praise- JJ Hairston returned this year with a new sound on I See Victory, involving quite  a number of collaborations, songs like ‘You Are Great’ which saw a new mix of the classic hymn ‘How great thou art’, the reassurance of Gods blessings on ‘Bless me'  which also featured  Donnie McClurkin and the declaration of eventual victory for the believer in the title track I see victory takes traditional gospel music one step higher.

Best for Last (20 Year Celebration Vol. 1) 07-Best For Last (20th Annivesary Celebration) Donald Lawrence-Though not a 2014  release, this album made my 2014 really enjoyable, reignite your faith in Gods promises with ‘Just Like the air’ and ‘A rest(Heb 4:19)’, get dancing with ‘Blessing Of Abraham’ and ‘The Gift’. Get some goose pimples with Lahlah Hathaways 'Ultimate Relationship' and experience some profound worship with Kelly Price's 'When The Saints Go to Worship'. A great collection of works by various  gospel greats including  Natalie Grant, and some fresh work from Donald and His Tri-City singers.

Thrive 06- Thrive by Casting Crowns- i have always loved Casting Crowns, and 'Thrive' made me love them all the more. The album carried an overall message of total dependence on God, living above our fears and worries.Hear  that message resound in ‘All you ever wanted' and ‘Just be Held’ ,renew your trust in Gods plans with 'Dream for you'  which really suffered on my playlist, and learn to flourish effortlessly with title track 'Thrive'.

Product Details05- No other Name by Hillsong- Hillsongs 'No Other Name' carries a universal message that 
encompasses the core of our beliefs as Christians, listen to the Nicene creed turned to a song on 'This I Believe' or revive the power of the cross in 'Calvary', reflect on Gods grace in 'Broken Vessels' and you cant help but replay the bridge in 'Heaven and Earth' as it proclaims the power in the name of Jesus. Hillsong have been consistent with lyrics that speak straight to the heart and they replicate this in No other name, i totally enjoyed it.

Product Details04-Unstoppable by Jesus culture-the live album unstoppable, was released in January this year
 after been recorded  at the Jesus culture conference.I enjoyed this album so much it was on
replay for months, enjoy Kim's soaring vocals on 'we will run' that just keeps you dancing, enter some deep worship with quilalas 'You made a way' and 'No other Like you', not forgetting 'Your name is glorious' and the title track 'unstoppable love'. Overall, this is my best JC album to date, it was an awesome year opener for me.


 03-Unstoppable Vashawn Mitchell-The second unstoppable album to rock my world this year, Mitchell releases a collection that is just phenomenal, there's an undeniable presence on ‘God my God' and its reprise ‘Your name (The moment)', the sense of dedication on ‘This is to You’ and a bold declaration of victory on the title track ‘Unstoppable'. I must say that ‘God my God' remains my favorite worship song this year, i just cant get over it.

Withholding Nothing02-Withholding Nothing William McDowell- Though not a 2014 release , this album spilled over its effects from last year to this year, my most comprehensive worship album, you cant miss the presence on ‘My Heart Sings', and the ‘Withholding nothing Medley', the sense of utter dependence on ‘Can't Live without You', the clarion call for revival in ‘Expecting’ and the victory proclamation in ‘We will Prevail' and ‘Through Christ'. Withholding Nothing is more than an album its an experience every worshiper should have.

Product Details01-Live Through It, James Fortune and FIYA- Arguably one of Jame's greatest work and his first Live recorded album,Live Through It just turned my playlist upside down.A double disc release,it was  a healthy dose of great music, you cant help but dance to the pop feel on ‘All for me', get clapping to ‘Best Praise’, not forgetting the now worship classic, ‘We give you glory’, the sense of surrender in ‘Light the Way’ and ‘Empty Me' and the  power in ‘Let Your Power Fall’ which sees Zacardi Cortez declaring in robust vocals,  the power of God and the relaxing feel of 'Smile'. I still haven't recovered from this album, it sure will be on my playlist for a long time. and yes it was my best album of 2014.

So this were the albums I enjoyed most this year, what about you? did any of this albums make your hit list ? ill love to know, please drop your comments below

2015 promises to be even more exciting with greater releases from top gospel artists, stay with BTR to find out about them soon as they're out.

Thank you so much for your abundant support within the short time BTR came on board, you're the reason were still  here, I promise to make it more exciting and fun filled in the new year , have an awesome 2015, you aint seen nothing yet.

Much Love
BTR team 2014.






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Monday, 1 December 2014

Experiencing The Experience


Its that time of the year again, and the excitement and vibe is on for the biggest worship concert on the planet, its the 2014 Edition of The Experience and it is the most significant event in gospel music in Nigeria.It is an annual worship festival hosted by The House on the Rock Church in association with  ministries and Churches around the country,it comes up every first Friday of December.

This year promises to be Extremely exciting, with a great line up of international and local gospel acts.
Artists that have been around over the years and that will be here again include
Donnie McClurkin,Don meon,Micah stampely,Isreal Houghton,Frank Edwards, Frekeh Umoh and Midnight Crew.

In addition to the above, certain artists that will be making their debut at the Experience this year,bringing freshness to the encounter,they include Sinach
,Chioma Jesus,Nathaniel Bassey, Onos, Angela Christie and the group Albaster Box.

Now in its ninth year running, The Experience , will be a refreshing  time and a good way to lunch into the holidays, aside having the opportunity to give God thanks for the year.
Wether you're a fresh man or  youve attended before, here are some few points to note when coming for the Experience 

1-Take a good Rest-Take out some time to rest before coming so you're refreshed enough to keep your praise on all night.

2-Come Early-Because The experience plays host to an enormous crowd of people, (probably the largest uve ever seen), it is advisable to get  to the venue early.No time is too early to get to the venue,people start arriving as early as 2pm.Early attendance helps with Good sitting and a generally wholesome time. So ensure you're there on time

3-Avoid the Galleries- If you make it early to The Experience ,ensure you find sitting in the main bowl of the square. The galleries are usually noisy and this will certainly affect worship time.Also, exiting is easier from the main bowl than the gallery,this saves you time and being trampled upon.The galleries are also less safe/secure, so you might as well avoid them.

4-Come in groups-It is advisable not to come to The Experience alone.Come with a friend or group of friends, for security reasons. Your property will be generally safe if the people next to you are familiar faces rather than strangers. So ensure you don't come alone.

5-Come with Your snack-Since its an all-night event, there's a high probability you will get hungry, so ensure  to come with your hamper of snack or drinks, as food sold around the venue will generally be overpriced.Aside that you will want to make your movement during the program as minimal, as possible(which includes moving around trying to grab some food) to ensure better safety of your belongings.

6-Focus-With such a large crowd of people, it is so easy to be distracted from the worship and miss out on what brought you in the first place, so while at the experience ensure youre focused and not distracted so you can enjoy Gods best.

With those points in mind you should be set to enjoy Experience this year.Its slated to hold this Friday,5-12-14 at the Tafa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos,starting at 7pm.
Buses will be available at a bustop near you.
Come hear live music at its best.

So have you been to The Eperience before? Are you going this year? Who are you most excited to see? Feel free to drop your thoughts and comments below, ill loooove to know.
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Saturday, 22 November 2014

Fred Hammond-I Will Trust

Former Commissioned member and Grammy award winning singer, Fred Hammond has released his long awaited album , I WILL TRUST.The album was released on monday this week, and Fred says no album has come as close to his heart as this one.
Hammond, who underwent an excruciating double knee surgery in January, pours his soul into this project and delivers his most intimate album to date.  Featuring a strong mix of anointed ballads and foot-stomping praise, the 12-track offering is Hammond’s personal and powerful declaration of faith and victory. 
Commmenting on the album Fred said,
“After my double knee replacement surgery, simple tasks like going to the restroom or putting on my socks felt almost impossible without assistance, This was a low point for me…as I lay there in bed often times with tears running down my face uncontrollably… I would whisper to myself ‘I have to trust Him’, ‘I must trust Him’ ‘I will trust you’.”
The single I Will Trust, was released earlier in August this year, and as part of promotions, Hammond did some shows two months after his double knee operation that forced him to appear on stage in a wheelchair.
"I was hesitant, because I felt the way you feel when you become newly disabled. People are used to seeing you walk, and now you're in a wheelchair on stage," Hammond recalled . "It's kind of how I felt when I've seen people come out with Oxygen tanks, wheelchairs and stuff and they're still on stage. I wondered would people feel a way about me?"
Now less than a year after his replacement surgery, Hammond is out of the wheel chair and back to His feet, and I Will Trust is His testimony of an undying faith in God that saw him through that experience.
Executive-produced by Hammond with his brother Raymond Hammond, Fred Hammond’s prolific songwriting talents are out in full force on every track of I WILL TRUST.  Hammond’s  journey to recovery takes flight in his robust vocals—stirring melodies to strengthen listeners in their faith, inspire deep reflection, and give praise.
The tracklisting includes
1-Festival of Praise-Fred Hammond7:12
2-All the WayFred Hammond5:54
3-His Perfect LoveFred Hammond6:56
4-Lord Have Your WayFred Hammond8:43
5-I BelieveFred Hammond5:29
6-Take Me To the WaterFred Hammond5:21
7-Try JesusFred Hammond4:53
8-I Will Trust (feat. BreeAnn Hammond)Fred Hammond6:34
9-It's Only the ComforterFred Hammond5:53
10-It's MineFred Hammond4:28
11-You Bless Me Over and OverFred Hammond5:56
12-I Owe It AllFred Hammond6:52
13-I Will Trust (Radio Edit)Fred Hammond4:32

So what do you think about Freds Experience and his descision to share it with the world? Drop your comments below, including your email and have the single I Will trust sent to you for free!!!.
 Stick around BTR for the full album soon !!
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Sunday, 16 November 2014

Night Of Worship


All is set for this year's edition of the annual worship encounter tagged “Night of Worship".Organised by Joshua Ville the youth church of RCCG City Of David,NOW is fast becoming an experience thousands of worshippers look forward to annually for a refreshing time in Gods presence, the theme for this year is “Great and Mighty God".
NOW focuses on bringing in people from all walks of life,irrespective of background race color or denomination  for an all night encounter like none other.Unending praise and lifted hands, in a corporate environment that leaves the worshipper transformed.
This year NOW promises to be as intense as ever, bringing in world reknown worship leaders and gospel artists including two Grammy awardees, this is the biggest NOW yet
The line up for this year includes

Tye tribbett-Tye tribbett needs little or no introduction, he is a headline name in gospel music.Known for his high energy songs and signature tone,Tye makes praising God fun.He experienced cross over success with his 2013 album Greater Than with songs which have become worship anthems world over, pocketing a Grammy award in the process.Tye would be live at NOW 2014, and it promises to be amazing, cos “if he did it before....."

Tasha cobbs-Cobbs came on the scene last year with her debut album Grace which featured the life changing song Break Every Chain,which also clinched a Grammy .Since then Tasha has remained consistent, with a strong presence and even stronger vocals,Tasha takes worship one step deeper. Cobbs would be live at NOW rounding up her international outings for the year.

Sonnie Badu-Sonnie was at NOW last year and his session left everyone face flat in worship.Known for singing popular African songs in an unpopular way,Sonnie sets the atmosphere with intensity and power. He will be live at NOW this year and it promises to be another opportunity to reignite that fire

Enitan Adaba-Enitan's collaboration with Nathaniel Bassey on the song Imela fast became a worship classic that takes every worshipper deeper into His presence,with a touch of our indigenous language it brings worship home on a whole new level.Enitan would be relieving those momments at this years NOW like never before.It promises to be awesome.

Beejay Sax-Beejay sax stands out among many few who worship God in an uncoventional manner using the saxophone.His mastery of the pipes,brings an amazing feel to the worship encounter.Beejay would be present again this year to add dexterity to the NOW experience like never before.

The host choir will be Joshua Ville's Sounds Of heaven(Godson and Co) who have done an awesome job over the years, instrumentation will be by the gifted Psalmists.
So NOW promises to be fun and refreshing,it would be holding on the 21st of November 2014 at Fidelity Bank open ground(along the palms/
Shoprite road) Oba idowu iniran street Lekki, Lagos.
You can catch a bus at any of the following locations
Maryland,Yabatech,Luth,Unilag,Berger,
Abulegba,Radiography and Yabatech
Starts from 9pm till dawn.
Make sure youre there and come worship like never before.
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Thursday, 13 November 2014

Vashawn Mitchell


VaShawnMitchell released an EP earlier this year as apart of preparations for the releaseof his new album Unstoppable.
The EP features 4 songs including the single God my God.
Speaking on the single,Mitchell said it was inspired after having to undergo double back surgeries.
He was challenged when his Chiropractor told him“if you dont want another surgery, just call on the God you sing about”.  Vashawn said“This served as a reminder that the name of the Lord has all power, his name is strong....I run into it and im safe.”
The good news is the album unstoppable was released on monday this week and he says ‘Unstoppable’ is not about being invincible, it’s really about understanding who you are in Heaven, who you are on this earth.
“God knows our ending before our beginning and I created the music to tell one big story that I hope empowers people.”

“All the songs speak to my 18-year journey,” said the Grammy award nominee.
“When I say Unstoppable, I’m saying I [You] can be who God says I [you] am. While there are some things that we all go through … experiences, mistakes, failures, successes it’s all a part of the story that makes us who we are in order to walk out our destiny.”

The UNSTOPPABLE album offers a universal sound; one that marries contemporary Christian with contemporary Gospel. Immensely rooted in the Word of God, song after song, carries the unstoppable message.
The track list include


Watch the God my God video below



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Thursday, 6 November 2014

Album Release

Tasha Cobbs Set To Release Sophomore Project

Yep yep yep, all is set for the release of the second album from powerhouse vocals and grammy award winning singer Tasha Cobbs. The worship leader  held a live recording of her album at The Redemption Centre in Green Ville South Carolina on the 13-Oct-2014.

The project is produced by Vashawn Mitchell who produced her debut album Grace and includes  writing from  Mike Brown; Cobbs; her mother, Bertha Cobbs; Deon Kipping; Vashawn Mitchell; Bishop William Murphy III and Vaughan Phoenix, it is spiced with  uptempo praise jams; lingering praise and worship ballads, and a dose of rock-inspired gems that showed another side of Cobbs’ artistry.


Commenting on the album tasha says "it will be in the same vein as "Grace", a collection of worship songs that will provoke an atmosphere of worship no matter where you are". The yet to be titled or released project includes collabrations with Jamie Grace(can you imagine that, just awesome), keirra sheard, Bishop Paul Morton; Bishop William Murphy III and Brian Pierce.

The Album will be released early next year and promises to be just as captivating as all her other works, stay on Behind the Rythm to be the first to get it once its out.

Just to add that Tasha Cobbs would be live
in Nigeria on the 21st of November at Night of worship organised by RCCG City of David, you sure dont wanna miss that.Here are some momments from the recording event.



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Kim Walker-Smith Drops First Christmas Album

 Kim walker smith has released her first ever Christmas album. The worship leader known for her roles with the Jesus culture Movement, released the album "When Christmas Comes" on Tuesday this week.

Her second studio album after her collaboration with her husband and photographer Skyler Smith on  folk album  Home, Kim explains that
"We're making something fun and creative, but an album that still carries my heart in worship. I wanted a mixture of both-songs that could show my heart of worship and songs that are just fun and a part of Christmas, a part of magical childhood memories."

She goes on to state how working in the studio enabled her to do a lot more and expand her creative paleatte which added fun and excitement to the project.When Christmas Comes boasts well-known classics and respected carols side-by-side, and one original, "Tell Me the Story," written by Anthony Skinner. All 17 tracks reflect vivid memories for Kim, who grew up in a small farming town where a group of senior citizens hosted a Christmas event each year for the families in their community. Kim recalls the excitement she and her siblings experienced anticipating the annual party, which included breakfast with Santa, caroling and a "gift shop" where she could choose gifts for her family. "It made you feel so grown up and special," she remembers. "We couldn't wait for all our family members to open our presents and see what we picked out for them

The album is produced by Jeremy Ewardson(Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, Michael Smith) and brings a new feel to ever green classics, the track list include



 

Kim brings alive the essence of the season with her signature tone and soaring vocals, adding a mordern day feel to all time classics.  Kim finally states that

"I know that at the core of who I am, I am a worship leader. I am someone who loves Jesus and loves to adore and worship Jesus. So, no matter what I do, that just comes out of me naturally,It comes out in these songs celebrating the whole reason for Christmas-it's Jesus, that He came to change our lives and set us free. The message of the gospel is the whole theme of Christmas and why we celebrate and what makes it so wonderful."

So start the yuletide on an awesome note with When Christmas Comes you can preview the album here  www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrlsxsiEGE  or order on iTunes, stay locked to Behind the Rythm for the full album soon.
Go kim we love you!!
 
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