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SOUL EMPOWERMENT VOCALIST ELAINE E’SSENTIAL RELEASES NEW HEALING VIDEO/SINGLE “BE OK"….

Soul Empowerment Vocalist, Motivational Speaker, and Model Elaine E’ssential, whose captivating voice has enthralled fans worldwide, has released a captivating new video for her latest EP, “Be OK”, a hit song produced by Daronn “D Noble” Nathaniel and mixed and mastered by  Anthony “AMMixes” Maldonado. This project includes an Instrumental and Acapella version released through Independent music label, E-ssential Music Entertainment. The song and video are yet another amazing milestone for the popular, BMI-accredited artist. “Be OK” premiered on Urban Gorilla Radio and The Female Takeover: Ep 45 UK Indie Artist Neo2Soul Playlist (curated by Godfrey Fletcher) to widespread audience acclaim, adding to her list of stellar accomplishments.

The video, created by Elaine E’ssential, was filmed by Richmond’s own Virgil Odell of Rockstar Studios and features an expressive jazz freestyle dance by professional dancer Shar Marie, coining it a visual tour de force. “Be OK” is a tribute to the timeless value of positive psychology: the knowledge that we all wear the crowns of royalty, with self-love and empowerment taking a primary role in our lives. When we permit ourselves to  Be OK, we heal, and we accept the magnificent truth of who we are.

Elaine E’ssential also launched the “Be OK Conversations” (Let’s Talk About It), on February 19, 2024. This exciting new forum encourages her E’ssential Soul Empowerment fan-mily, a community of followers, friends, audience members, and others—to share their thoughts on self-love, and their personal experiences on the journey to being ok. Each video features an encouraging message of healing from past trauma to guide someone else who is walking in your shoes and will be placed on Elaine E’ssential's Instagram and Facebook social media pages.

 

The “Be OK” EP is available now on all streaming platforms for your listening enjoyment, and you can see the amazing new video here. Check out this fascinating look behind the scenes as the “Be OK” single was made, by visiting this link. You can also stay up-to-date on the latest Elaine E'ssential developments, by following the Soul Empowerment Music Movement on all social media platforms, @ElaineEssential

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter-Producer And Author, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS Wraps 2023 On A High Note….

New York, NY - October 25, 2023 - Renowned multi-award singer-songwriter-producer and author, Jonathan McReynolds closes out 2023 on a high note. This year has been nothing but a non-stop rollercoaster-ride filled with amazing highs for the Chicago native.

Last week, the GMA DOVE Awards were handed out to the best of the best in Gospel music and Jonathan McReynolds was front and center not only as presenter, but also as a winner as he walked away with the "Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year" for his smash single, "Your World."

This past summer, Jonathan McReynolds co-hosted the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Awards alongside Tasha Cobbs Leonard. The evening was filled with lots of joy and excitement as his protege' and artist signed to his own record label, Life Room Label, multi-award winning artist, DOE, walked away with three Stellar Awards.

Earlier this year, Jonathan release his much anticipated fifth studio album, "My Truth" to rave reviews. The 12-track album still remains on top of the Billboard Magazine Gospel Charts and holding strong at #20 this week. "My Truth" delivered the powerful and former #1 Gospel song in the country, "Your World". The song went on to hold the #1 spot for 7 consecutive weeks. “Your World” reminds the listener of God’s sovereignty – a bop, intentionally upbeat, and happy. Jonathan McReynolds shares, “This song reflects my evolution and growth. I am not the same person I was when I wrote my first album. Now, I am secure enough to take more risks and remove any limits to my creativity. It’s God’s World, and we are just living in it!”

With the success of the "My Truth" album, Jonathan embarked on his national headlining "My Truth Tour." The tour became one of the most talked about tours of the spring. Jonathan would leave it all on the stage, night after night and city after city. In making sure to always give back, Jonathan partnered with Compassion International, a child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally who live in poverty. "I am truly thankful for the year that I have just had. I always love and appreciate "album years", as it allows for me to go into the world with a specific theme and new message to touch the fans." "I am already looking forward to 2024 and start the creative process for another album," shares Jonathan.

As an author, McReynolds’ first book, “Make Room: Finding Where Faith Fits,” draws on testimonies in scripture and from personal experiences to invite readers to make room for God in every area of life. Jonathan is in the process of adding finishing touches to his sophomore book, to be released in 2024, under his new publishing deal with W. Publishing. Also in 2024, Jonathan McReynolds will add the title of Professor to his hyphenate, as he will teach a "Christians In Culture," course at The Moody Theological Seminary.

Multi-Award Winning Recording Artist ERICA CAMPBELL Releases Her Anticipated 3rd Studio Album, "I LOVE YOU" (Globally Available Now)…

Ok; pardon the excitement in this release, but if you’re anything like me, you get it! When I say I rock with Erica Campbell, I ROCK with Erica Campbell! Mary Mary was its own beast; but Erica has continued to blaze the trail; not just in gospel, but music period! We’re thrilled to report on the release of her new music!

"I LOVE YOU" is the anticipated third studio album from is the anticipated third studio album from multi-award winning singer-songwriter-producer-actor-pastor’s wife-media personality, ERICA CAMPBELL. The album is available now, via the My Block Inc/SRG-ILS Group label imprint.

"I LOVE YOU" was introduced to fan across the globe with the success of the back-to-back #1 songs, "POSITIVE" and "FEEL ALRIGHT (Blessed)". "Positive" spent four consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts and was nominated for a 2023 Grammy nomination for Best Gospel song and won the 2023 NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Gospel Christian Song." "Feel Alright (Blessed)" just spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts simultaneously.

"The "I Love You" record is special to me because it is a culmination of me totally receiving God's love. I've grown to understand that He loves me as I am, but loves me enough not to let me stay as I am. These songs have taken time to record and write, and I believe it will reignite our desire for love and God's love. Unfortunately, many people are hopeless and don't have high expectations because of past trauma, but I promise you, this love record will reconnect you to God's love. I am excited about my collaborations with PJ Morton and D Smoke. Also, with all of my sisters and my children, Krista, Wozy and Zaya, being a part of this record, it feels like love to me, and I pray that's what people feel when they hear it," shares Erica Campbell.

In anticipation to the "I LOVE YOU" album release, fans have been feasting on other songs released from the album. There is the throwback to testimony service, "Sho' Been Good". "The saints would stand up and say, "When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all He's done for me, my soul cries out ‘Hallelujah'. Thank God for saving me." That's not a cliché. That's real talk and I wanted to put it in a song as a reminder of all God has done because He's done so much. I hope this song makes you remember all He's done in your life. I hope it encourages you to reflect on the goodness of God, the greatness of God, the mercy of God, the favor of God, and the power of God, and then celebrate that goodness. He sho' has been good," she adds.

The most recent song release is "Trust and Obey". "The song was was written by my friend, Gromyko Collins. It is a beautiful song and impacted my heart the moment I heard it. I knew I wanted to sing it because I feel every one of these lyrics. After all, without trust and obedience to the Father, I won’t live the full life God has for me. I want to experience all that He has for me. To be transparent, there’s been many times I have not obeyed and I did not trust Him but God‘s gracious hand helped to build my faith back up when I lost it and wasn’t even sure how to find it. I found it in trusting God and obeying him even when it didn’t make sense to me. So I hope this song reminds you to trust and obey the Father because we can trust Him. He’s trustworthy. He’s got a great track record!."

In addition to her continued success as a music artist, Erica Campbell also touches fans’ lives as the host of the syndicated morning radio show, Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell. Currently available in 40 markets nationwide, the show sets a new bar for syndicated morning programming by creating a high-energy experience for listeners through a range of music styles, powerful interviews, lively features and a fresh approach on news and listener engagement.



"I LOVE YOU" (Album) by ERICA CAMPBELL (Available for Pre-Orders Now)

(VIDEO LINK) "FEEL ALRIGHT (BLESSED)" by ERICA CAMPBELL

(VIDEO LINK) "POSITIVE" by ERICA CAMPBELL



ABOUT ERICA CAMPBELL


Multi-Grammy Award-winning and Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, Erica Campbell, is one of the most respected inspirational recording artists in music. She has released two solo albums as well as seven albums with her sister as part of the dynamic duo “Mary Mary.” Campbell has received numerous awards and accolades. Her debut solo album, “Help,” won a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album as well as eight Stellar Awards. Last year, she made a strong return with the release of her single, "Positive." The powerful record earned Campbell her first solo #1 Billboard Gospel Airplay chart placement along with a 2023 Grammy Nomination for Best Gospel Song Performance, a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song and three Stellar Award nominations. She continues in her success releasing another upbeat and hope-filled anthem, "Feel
Alright (Blessed)".

In addition to her dynamic music career, Campbell celebrated a 7-year milestone as the host of nationally syndicated radio show "Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell.” It can be heard weekdays 6am-10am EST in about 40 markets via Reach Media/Radio One, while ministering internationally.

Erica Campbell is the author of the book “More Than Pretty: Doing the Soul Work that Uncovers Your True Beauty” which is available now. In the book, Campbell speaks to women of all shapes and sizes, demonstrating that true beauty is found not in external appearances, but in celebrating the person God made you to be.

Campbell is married to Grammy Award-winning producer and pastor of California Worship Center, Warryn Campbell II, and they have three children — Krista, Warryn III and Zaya. Be sure to connect with Erica Campbell at @imericacampbell

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3x Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning Gospel Group, THE WALLS GROUP Release New Single "CRAZY" In Anticipation of Upcoming New Album

Saturday, May 21, 2022 - ATLANTA, GA … 3x Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning Gospel Group, "THE WALLS GROUP", is baaaack, and they’ve got new music in the bag! The gospel fan-favorite has released their new single, "CRAZY", and it’s available on all streaming platforms now via the My Block Inc./SRG-ILS Group label imprint.

"CRAZY" was written by Eric Dawkins, Darrel Walls, Alic Walls, Ahjah Walls and Rhea Wallsand produced by Warryn Campbell and Justin Lyons. "CRAZY, came from finite beings not having the vocabulary to accurately describe an infinite and extraordinary being. What else could you call a move of God? He leaves us completely floored most times. He’ll tell you to go where no one else can or will. He’ll tell you to say something that may seem out of order, or do something that nobody, including you, will understand at the time. All for his intended purpose and design, and it always works out for the good of them who love God and are called according to His purpose. That’s "crazy"!," mentions The Walls Group.

"CRAZY." is the lead single lifted from THE WALLS GROUP upcoming album, due August 26th, 2022.

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