Essential Records
Release Date: April 21st 2017
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Branan Murphy– All The Wrong Things (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Essential Records
Release Date: April 21st 2017
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Branan Murphy– All The Wrong Things (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Independent
Release Date: January 19th 2017
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
KJ-52– Jonah (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
This is a special post. Normally when we post predictions, we have shared what we believe to be a likely list of songs to be included on WOW Hits albums, annual compilations released each year encompassing that particular year’s radio hits. And while we may never really get it all right, predictions can be very fun, especially figuring out which songs are ‘worthy’ of selection throughout the year. Now for this type of post- predictions for the Dove Awards. The Dove Awards are an annual ceremony honouring Christian music, recognising the outstanding achievements of songwriters, producers and songs within a window of time (usually a year). Established in 1969, the Dove Awards encompasses awards presented across a myriad of musical styles- from pop and rock, to worship and rap/hip hop. While my predicted list of nominees don’t show us all the full 40-something categories, I have decided to state my two cents worth on a fair few categories myself. While this list is merely a prediction, I reckon some of my category predictions (rock/contemporary album of the year… or even inspirational movie of the year) are spot on. Feel free to comment below, about which albums/songs etc you think could be nominated for certain categories in the upcoming Dove Awards, hosted in October 2016. Enjoy reading below and happy predicting!
Forefront Records/Capitol CMG
Release Date: November 18th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
TOBYMAC– Hits Deep (CD/DVD) (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Last time we took a look at top 10s, we delved into our favourite Casting Crowns songs over the years, in honour of their latest album The Very Next Thing. Now, we have decided to post something that is unique and different- 10 artists whose ministry is primarily within the hip-hop/rap genre. While we at 365 Days of Inspiring Media love our CCM/pop music, we are a bunch of people who can appreciate a rap song whenever it comes on the radio. In fact, our taste of music has changed and evolved over the years, as we find ourselves listening to more and more rap and hip hop over the years. While our focus and first love has been and always will be contemporary Christian music (pop/rock), rap continues to be appreciated and respected at the site more and more. So what are we waiting for? Here they are below, 10 rap/hip-hop artists that we reckon anyone should at least check out, even if they aren’t a fan of hip hop/rap to begin with!
Word Label Group
Release Date: April 15th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Group 1 Crew– Demos Never Die (Soundcloud)
Word Label Group
Release Date: July 29th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Group 1 Crew– Power (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Inpop Records
Release Date: April 22nd 2016
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
V. Rose– Young Dangerous Heart (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Fair Trade Services
Release Date: March 18th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
God’s Not Dead 2 Soundtrack (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Continue reading Various Artists – God’s Not Dead 2 Soundtrack
Light Music
Release Date: December 11th 2015
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
LZ7– So Good EP (Amazon mp3/iTunes)