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 !!

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.

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

	Holding On (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	5:53
2	Medley (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	9:59
3	Greatest (Extended Version) [Live]	VaShawn Mitchell	8:58
4	Strong Name (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	4:51
5	God My God (Extended Version) [Live]	VaShawn Mitchell	5:00
6	Your Name...The Moment (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	6:13
7	Warrior (Extended Version) [Live]	VaShawn Mitchell	7:21
8	Watching (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	6:16
9	Watching...The Moment (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	3:42
10	My God Is Real (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	2:06
11	You Carried Me (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	6:44
12	Unstoppable (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	6:07
13	Release (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	6:24
14	This Is To You (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	5:14
15	Amaze Me (Live)	VaShawn Mitchell	5:06

Watch the God my God video below

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.

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

	Name	Artist	Time
1	Tell Me the Story of Jesus		1:40
2	Silent Night		5:18
3	Angels We Have Heard on High		3:25
4	It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas		2:06
5	I'll Be Home for Christmas		3:13
6	The First Noel		3:26
7	Away in a Manger		3:14
8	Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas		3:24
9	Let It Snow		2:20
10	O Come, O Come, Emmanuel		3:47
11	O Come All Ye Faithful		4:18
12	O Holy Night		5:55
13	Carol of the Bells		2:37
14	Winter Wonderland		1:40
15	Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer		2:55
16	White Christmas		3:13
17	The Christmas Song		2:02

 

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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