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		<title>Holy Culture Records Drops ThIs Is Worship</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Wilner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holy Culture Records was launched in July 2023 as a companion to the broader mission of Holy Culture—a non-profit rooted in faith, culture, and community. From the beginning, the artists who joined the label did so with clear eyes and open hearts, knowing we were building the plane while flying it—learning, adjusting, and trusting God&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Holy Culture Records was launched in July 2023 as a companion to the broader mission of Holy Culture—a non-profit rooted in faith, culture, and community. From the beginning, the artists who joined the label did so with clear eyes and open hearts, knowing we were building the plane while flying it—learning, adjusting, and trusting God in real time.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By 2025, something had shifted. The label became more unified, more focused, and more deeply committed to stewarding what God had placed before us. The community moved from an idea to an operating posture. We leaned into proximity, presence, and shared formation—not just as a means to create music, but as a way of being.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Out of that posture, a vision emerged: a community-led project that would be timeless, bridge the sonic worlds of hip hop, gospel, and contemporary music, and ultimately usher listeners into worship.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With Marv4MoBeats at the production helm and an intentional team effort to cultivate an atmosphere reminiscent of the early church in Acts, Baruch, Craig Watson, Pastor Charles A.R., Omega Sparx, and Joshua Penn gathered at the Holy Culture offices for three days—not primarily to make an album, but to be together.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The project was always present but peripheral. The center was community—praying together, sharing openly, bearing one another’s burdens, and wrestling honestly with individual and collective challenges. Other artists joined simply to be part of the space, to listen, encourage, and pour in, including J Silas, King Cyz, B.E.R.I.D.O.X., and Neophytemuziq.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What you hear on this album is not just a collection of songs. It is the outpouring of time spent together. It is the sound of unity forged in presence. It is worship born from community.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tracklist</p>



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<li>Holy Culture, Baruch &amp; Craig Watson &#8211; Very Much</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Baruch, Omega Sparx, Pastor Charles A.R., Craig Watson &amp; Joshua Penn &#8211; It Won&#8217;t Be Long</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Omega Sparx &amp; Joshua Penn &#8211; Change Gonna Come (feat. MAYIA WARREN)</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Craig Watson &amp; Pastor Charles A.R. &#8211; Well Done (feat. Rufus Johnson)</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Pastor Charles A.R. &amp; Omega Sparx &#8211; This Is My Worship (Watch Him Work)</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Craig Watson &#8211; All I Need</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Baruch &amp; Craig Watson &#8211; Always With Me (feat. Don Ready)</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Joshua Penn &#8211; Restore My Faith</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Craig Watson, Pastor Charles A.R. &amp; Baruch &#8211; Only For A Night</li>



<li>Holy Culture, Joshua Penn &amp; Omega Sparx &#8211; Our Majesty (feat. Ron Smith)</li>
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		<title>DJ Noble&#8217;s &#8220;The Spotlight&#8221; shines the light back on Christ</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jananya (J. ) Harrington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Christian hip-hop artist and media personality DJ Noble has released his new single, “The Spotlight,” featuring tonyxtrotter, D.Faith and JusRzd. Distributed by Ocean House Music, the collaborative Christian hip-hop track challenges a culture increasingly centered on recognition, followers, streams, applause and status by asking a more important question: When the spotlight&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Christian hip-hop artist and media personality DJ Noble has released his new single, “The Spotlight,” featuring tonyxtrotter, D.Faith and JusRzd.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Distributed by Ocean House Music, the collaborative Christian hip-hop track challenges a culture increasingly centered on recognition, followers, streams, applause and status by asking a more important question: When the spotlight is on you, what are you pointing people toward?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At its heart, “The Spotlight” is about redirecting attention away from self and giving glory to God. While artists naturally pursue opportunities for their music to reach wider audiences, the song examines the motivation behind that visibility and reminds listeners that a platform is not ultimately about being seen — it is about what someone chooses to point others toward when people are paying attention.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Each artist brings a different perspective to that message, but the common thread remains the same: The microphone may be in their hands, but Jesus is the reason for the message.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For Noble, that theme goes beyond the music itself.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Spotlight has never been about my story,” Noble says. “The story depicted of my life always points to the Cross and His vastness, and His existence. During this season, it is a goal of mine to continuously reflect Jesus in all that I do.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The spiritual foundation behind “The Spotlight” connects with several passages of Scripture, including John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” as well as Matthew 5:16, which calls believers to let their light shine in a way that ultimately brings glory to God.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The song also reflects the message of Colossians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31, reminding listeners that whatever they have been given to do should ultimately be done for the glory of God.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That message is not limited to artists or people standing on a stage.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Spotlight” challenges listeners to recognize that everyone carries some measure of influence — whether in their family, workplace, church, school, ministry, social media presence or community. The question becomes not whether someone has a spotlight, but what they do with it when others are watching.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ultimately, Noble hopes the record inspires listeners to steward their influence with purpose, humility and boldness while remembering that the spotlight was never intended to end with them.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Spotlight” was written by Noel Schneeberger, Tony Trotter Jr., Spencer Goodrich and Justin Martinez. The track was produced by Marv4MoBeats, recorded by Brandon Charleston and mastered by Liz Robson.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Spotlight” is dedicated to the memories of DJ I Rock Jesus and DJ Ronnie Ron.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Spotlight” is available now on digital music platforms.</p>
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		<title>Big Fil &#038; Joshua Penn Drop &#8220;Glad That We&#8217;re Here&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Wilner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a year that took people, health, and comfort from so many, Big Fil and Joshua Penn&#8217;s &#8220;Glad That We&#8217;re Here&#8221; is a gratitude anthem for everyone still standing to tell about it. Built around a warm, nostalgic groove and anchored by a hook that doubles as a testimony, the song doesn&#8217;t rush past grief&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After a year that took people, health, and comfort from so many, Big Fil and Joshua Penn&#8217;s &#8220;Glad That We&#8217;re Here&#8221; is a gratitude anthem for everyone still standing to tell about it. Built around a warm, nostalgic groove and anchored by a hook that doubles as a testimony, the song doesn&#8217;t rush past grief to get to joy as it holds both at once. &#8220;It&#8217;s been a lot of ups and downs, a lot of people ain&#8217;t make it this year,&#8221; the artists sing, before landing on the simple, hard-won truth of the chorus: we&#8217;re still here.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The song was born out of real conversations Big Fil and Joshua Penn were having about the year behind them — the losses, the close calls, and the quiet miracle of an ordinary family gathering. Verse one drops listeners straight into Granny&#8217;s kitchen for the winter: gas prices up, money kind of low, but the family still made it there, the food still hits, and Donny Hathaway is still playing through the house. It&#8217;s a scene almost everyone can picture, and that&#8217;s the point — this is a song about presence over perfection, about the people and small rituals that make it feel like home. Verse two, from Joshua Penn, widens the lens from the kitchen table to the whole household: looking at his wife, his daughters and sons, and recognizing grace and favor in the fact that they&#8217;re all still together, still breathing, still able to let their hair down as a family.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What makes &#8220;Glad That We&#8217;re Here&#8221; stand out in a season crowded with holiday music is its emotional honesty. Instead of forcing a cheerful, glossy take on the holidays, the record makes room for the tension so many people are actually carrying — joy and grief sitting side by side at the same table. That honesty is exactly what gives the song staying power beyond a single season. It&#8217;s a reminder, delivered over a soulful, family-reunion kind of production, that faith doesn&#8217;t mean pretending the hard year didn&#8217;t happen. It means still showing up grateful anyway, &#8220;still smiling cause God don&#8217;t fail.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Produced by Marv4MoBeats and written by Big Fil, Joshua Penn, and Marv4MoBeats, &#8220;Glad That We&#8217;re Here&#8221; carries the sound and spirit of Christian Hip-Hop&#8217;s family-first, testimony-driven tradition while feeling completely current. It&#8217;s a song for the dinner table, the drive to Grandma&#8217;s house, and the quiet moment of counting your blessings before the year turns over. It is also a strong addition to any playlist built around gratitude, family, faith, or the both/and of grief and joy during the holidays.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lyrics:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: Big Fil, Joshua Penn]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>I’m just glad that we here</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s been a lot ups and downs, a lot of people ain’t make it this year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>I’m just glad that we here</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still carrying the truth&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still relevant, still bearing fruit&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>I’m just glad that we here</strong>&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glad we alive, still well, still smiling cause God don’t fail&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>I’m just glad that we’re here, yeah&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>I’m just glad that we’re here</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>I’m just glad that we’re here</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 1: Big Fil]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dope times with the with good people and good vibes&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Celebrating loved ones standing by your side&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Money kinda low, gas still high&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But Granny house for the winter we gone still slide&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Smells from the kitchen plus a family game night&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No mac and cheese, naw something ain’t right&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Donny Hathaway playing through the house</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This the kind of love I’m talking about&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: Big Fil, Joshua Penn]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we here</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s been a lot ups and downs, a lot of people ain’t make it this year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we here&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still carrying the truth&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still relevant, still bearing fruit&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we here&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glad we alive, still well, still smiling cause God don’t fail&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we’re here, yeah&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we’re here</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we’re here</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 2: Joshua Penn]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still got breath in our lungs, still upright looking at my daughters and sons</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">See the grace in my life, as I look at my wife</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is favor from God, feel the warmth from a hug with the family in town</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ain’t nothing better when the family around, you can let your hair down</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is love, can take it for granted</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What we been through, understand it</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: Big Fil, Joshua Penn]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we here</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s been a lot ups and downs, a lot of people ain’t make it this year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we here&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still carrying the truth&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still relevant, still bearing fruit&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we here&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glad we alive, still well, still smiling cause God don’t fail&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we’re here, yeah&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we’re here</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m just glad that we’re here</p>



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		<title>In This New Era. Can We Learn AI?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jananya (J. ) Harrington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You know the person. Maybe it&#8217;s you. The one with the God-given idea they&#8217;ve been &#8220;putting together&#8221; for months — the one that keeps stalling because the pieces are just too hard to assemble. Marcel Patillo says that gap, between the vision and the build, is exactly where most believers get stuck. And he thinks&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You know the person. Maybe it&#8217;s you. The one with the God-given idea they&#8217;ve been &#8220;putting together&#8221; for months — the one that keeps stalling because the pieces are just too hard to assemble. Marcel Patillo says that gap, between the vision and the build, is exactly where most believers get stuck. And he thinks the excuse just got taken away.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On the latest <strong>Faith &amp; AI Show</strong>, producer and creative Marcel Patillo — raised in the Patillo family that helped shape modern Christian music, and now the artist and builder behind <strong>I Am Able</strong> — makes a case that lands somewhere between the fear and the hype: Christians are called to <em>lead</em> in new spaces, not wait around for the world to lead them there. The key, he says, is to stack every new tool against the standard of Scripture and move.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In this conversation, Marcel gets into:</p>



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<li>Why he built his entire website with no coding background — and the &#8220;constellation&#8221; idea most artists could never pull off alone</li>



<li>The difference between trading your <em>time</em> for money and trading your <em>skill</em> for it</li>



<li>What &#8220;learn to relearn&#8221; means, and why he calls it the most important skill you can have</li>



<li>How he runs marketing for three international companies in about 15 hours a week</li>



<li>The one question he says you have to answer before you ever open a single AI tool</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But underneath all the practical talk is something far more personal: his new single, &#8220;High,&#8221; born out of the hardest season of his life — a time he couldn&#8217;t see God and could only pray to be pulled out of it.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Watch or listen to the full episode now — and learn to navigate AI without fear, and faith without compromise.</strong></p>
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		<title>DJ D-Lite&#8217;s &#8220;Woke Up In The Morning&#8221; Is Out Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Wilner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every sunrise is another reminder of God&#8217;s grace, and &#8220;Woke Up In The Morning&#8221; captures that truth with infectious joy, honest testimony, and uplifting Christian hip-hop. Serving as the opening track to the project, the song immediately sets the tone by inviting listeners to begin each day with gratitude instead of regret, faith instead of&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Every sunrise is another reminder of God&#8217;s grace, and &#8220;Woke Up In The Morning&#8221; captures that truth with infectious joy, honest testimony, and uplifting Christian hip-hop. Serving as the opening track to the project, the song immediately sets the tone by inviting listeners to begin each day with gratitude instead of regret, faith instead of fear, and praise instead of worry. Built around an unforgettable hook celebrating Christ&#8217;s finished work on the cross, the record reminds believers that every new morning is evidence of God&#8217;s mercy and another opportunity to glorify Him.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Inspired by Matthew 5:13-16, the song reflects what it means to be salt and light in a world often consumed by anxiety, distraction, and hopelessness. The verses acknowledge the everyday pressures of life—family, work, stress, and responsibility—while continually pointing back to the peace, freedom, and purpose found in Jesus Christ. Through authentic storytelling and relatable moments, the song encourages listeners to begin every day in prayer, trust God&#8217;s direction, and remain committed to sharing His love with others.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the introduction to the larger project, &#8220;Woke Up In The Morning&#8221; establishes a culture of gratitude that runs throughout the music. In a generation constantly searching for peace and identity, the song offers a refreshing counter-cultural perspective: every day is a gift from God, every breath is sustained by His grace, and every believer has a purpose to reflect His light. With energetic production, memorable melodies, and a message rooted in Scripture, the record inspires listeners to leave yesterday behind, embrace God&#8217;s new mercies, and boldly live for Christ today.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lyrics:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: John Littro]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up in the morning, grateful for the day</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No more dwelling on the past, God all walk away&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jesus paid it on the cross, I ain’t gotta pay&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glory to the father, yeah he made a way</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up, woke up in the morning, grateful for the day</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No more dwelling on the past, gotta walk away</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jesus paid it on the cross, I ain’t gotta pay&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glory to the father, yeah he made a way</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 1: Jarrell]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up in this grind time, God&#8217;s work in prime time</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Meditate before I arise my prayers get in my mind right</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Can&#8217;t imagine what life is like without God I don&#8217;t wanna find out</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank God for his grace Holy Spirit knows I&#8217;m prone to wild out</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stressin&#8217; out about life, stress about fam, stress about jobs</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stressin&#8217; over these words I just need to say less and say it loud</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Trust goes a long way when I can get out the way and just pause</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can&#8217;t forget who you are, you’re God</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: John Littro]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up in the morning, grateful for the day</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No more dwelling on the past, God all walk away&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jesus paid it on the cross, I ain’t gotta pay&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glory to the father, yeah he made a way</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up, woke up in the morning, grateful for the day</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No more dwelling on the past, gotta walk away</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jesus paid it on the cross, I ain’t gotta pay&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glory to the father, yeah he made a way</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 2: J-Nice The Kingdom Builder]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up and I dropped a knee, I thank God what he’s done for me</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kept the family fed with the daily bread, what a sweet aroma like potpourri</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I took the chance to give God praise, another chance to see the dead raised</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Before I dip I peep the wristwatch, gotta check the time like a meter made</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cause there are dope boys who seek me, pill poppers that believe me</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I got two daughters that need me, and I&#8217;m pulling them all back to Jesus</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">His Holy Spirit gives the perfect method, every single soul is considered precious</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If we stuck out and stick our neck out, we can flip a block like playing Tetris</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: John Littro]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Woke up in the morning, grateful for the day</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No more dwelling on the past, God all walk away&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jesus paid it on the cross, I ain’t gotta pay&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glory to the father, yeah he made a way</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Outro: DJ D-Lite]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">His mercies are made new every morning and I&#8217;m grateful</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Welcome to Illuminations</p>



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		<title>When You Feel Overlooked, One Move Changes Everything</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jananya (J. ) Harrington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Q Flo had put in the work for years — and watched the opportunities go to everyone but him. The shows, the looks, the calls: always someone else. And after one artist told him he was &#8220;a poor representation&#8221; of his own city, something in him broke. He deleted his entire catalog — SoundCloud, Bandcamp,&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Q Flo had put in the work for years — and watched the opportunities go to everyone but him. The shows, the looks, the calls: always someone else. And after one artist told him he was &#8220;a poor representation&#8221; of his own city, something in him broke. He deleted his entire catalog — SoundCloud, Bandcamp, all of it — and walked away. For 48 hours, he was done.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What pulled him back wasn&#8217;t a hustle hack or a lucky break. It was one shift in how he approached the whole thing — and it&#8217;s the opposite of what most overlooked artists do next.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On the latest <strong>WhatItIzWhatItBeezLike?!</strong>, King Cyz sits down with North Philly&#8217;s <strong>Q Flo</strong> — the gritty CHH artist Rapzilla calls &#8220;the bridge&#8221; — for an honest conversation about being passed over, the trap of going it alone, and the move that changed his entire trajectory.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In this episode, Q Flo opens up about:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The moment he almost quit for good — and the phone call that talked him off the ledge</li>



<li>How severe social anxiety nearly kept him out of the rooms he&#8217;d dreamed his whole life of being in</li>



<li>Why he became &#8220;the connector&#8221; for a whole generation of overlooked Philly artists</li>



<li>The single group chat that turned into a brotherhood he calls &#8220;a cheat code&#8221;</li>



<li>The difference between a real OG and someone who was just there first</li>



<li>Why, in his words, the lone wolf ends up dying a lone wolf</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Underneath the bars and the humor, this is a conversation about what happens when the recognition doesn&#8217;t come and you have to decide whether your calling was ever really about recognition at all.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The one move Q Flo made isn&#8217;t loud, and it isn&#8217;t quick. But it&#8217;s the reason he&#8217;s still here — and the reason a whole scene is being rebuilt around him.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Watch or listen to the full episode now to hear how he turned being overlooked into something bigger than himself.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>WhatItIzWhatItBeezLike?! is part of the Holy Culture network — real conversations at the intersection of faith and culture. Holy Culture Radio airs on SiriusXM Channel 140.</em></p>
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		<title>Baruch &#038; Craig Watson &#8220;Very Much&#8221; Out Now</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jake Wilner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Very Much” is a high-energy, feel-good praise anthem that celebrates God’s goodness with infectious joy and unapologetic gratitude. Baruch and Craig Watson blend church-rooted call-and-response with vibrant, modern hip-hop production to create a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. More than just a song, it’s an invitation—pulling listeners into an atmosphere of thanksgiving that&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Very Much” is a high-energy, feel-good praise anthem that celebrates God’s goodness with infectious joy and unapologetic gratitude. Baruch and Craig Watson blend church-rooted call-and-response with vibrant, modern hip-hop production to create a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. More than just a song, it’s an invitation—pulling listeners into an atmosphere of thanksgiving that extends beyond Sunday services into everyday life. With its upbeat energy and communal spirit, “Very Much” transforms praise into something lived, shared, and continuously expressed.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At its core, the song is built on a simple but powerful truth: gratitude isn’t just a reaction—it’s a posture. Inspired by the same foundation as the overall project, the track emphasizes thanking God not only for what He’s done, but for who He is—His faithfulness, grace, and mercy in every season. Through its celebratory tone and engaging structure, the song creates space for both personal reflection and collective worship, reinforcing praise as a consistent lifestyle rather than a momentary act.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Culturally, “Very Much” bridges the gap between traditional church praise and modern Christian hip-hop, creating a multi-generational worship experience. It makes praise accessible, joyful, and culturally relevant—encouraging believers to carry their faith into everyday environments. In a time where many are searching for positivity and purpose, the song stands as a vibrant reminder to celebrate God openly, turning gratitude into a daily rhythm of life.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lyrics:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As for me, all I can say is</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you Lord for all You’ve done for me</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 1: Craig &amp; <em>Baruch</em>]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All that grace I cannot abuse it</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That’s what keep me moving, grooving</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Singing yeah yeah yeah</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Got me turning up the music and it’s steady booming, cruising</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Singing yeah yeah yeah</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Don’t it feel good? Don’t It feel great?&nbsp;</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Lift your hands up if you want a taste</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Spin around if you know that God is great</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Do a church clap if you can Relate</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 2: Baruch]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m gon praise Him on a Monday, and a Tuesday</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Shout His name on a Wednesday and a Thursday</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ooh, TGI Friday in the driveway,&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pull up to the church on Saturday, like it’s a Sunday</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s more than one day to give Him glory for all He’s done</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lord, I’m grateful for your mercy, how you sent your Son</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And you leave the 99 to go and get the one</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We gon thank Him in advance, it’s already done</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We already won</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: Craig Watson &amp; <em>Baruch</em>]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Verse 3: Craig Watson &amp; <em>Baruch</em>]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Turn to your neighbor, tell ‘em do a lil slide</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Go and praise the Lord, put your hands to the sky</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Turn to your neighbor, tell ‘em do a lil slide</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Go and praise the Lord, put your hands to the sky</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Go head grab a seat right at the table</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Grandma in the kitchen Whipping up the mash potatoes (tatoes)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Tatoes</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Tatoes ya’ll got mash potatoes?</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Get your brother</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Get your sister</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Get your people</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>We goin’ thank ‘em</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Chorus: Craig Watson &amp; <em>Baruch</em>]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough (<em>Yeah yeah</em>)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you very much</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can’t get enough</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">[Outro]</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you Lord for all You’ve done for me</p>



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		<title>Can You be A christian and suicidal?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jananya (J. ) Harrington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[​Yes you can be a Christian and suicidal. In fact, many Christians face suicidal ideation and intrusive thoughts. The Bible itself points to the fathers of our faith, struggling with the same: Moses, Elijah, as well as David. ​Is God mad at me for being suicidal? ​No, God is not mad at your for being&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">​Yes you can be a Christian and suicidal. In fact, many Christians face suicidal ideation and intrusive thoughts. The Bible itself points to the fathers of our faith, struggling with the same: Moses, Elijah, as well as David.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">​Is God mad at me for being suicidal?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">​No, God is not mad at your for being suicidal. The Bible itself points to God&#8217;s caring and loving nature towards these people who were struggling with suicidal thoughts.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let’s take the story of Elijah, for example. 1 Kings 19: 4, the very tired and overwhelmed prophet told God, “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” After Elijah falls asleep, we see the Lord wake him up, not once but twice, to give him food and drink for the journey ahead.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">David spent the better part of his youth running away from his enemies, crying out to God in despair. But we see in the book of Psalms how God answers David over and over by liberating him, comforting him, and delivering him.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">God&#8217;s nature doesn’t change, and His word shows us that He treats his struggling children with compassion. He is not mad at you; He wants to see you living life to the fullest.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Would my family be better off without me?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No, your family would not be better off without you if you decided to end your life today. I know it may seem that your family, children, and other loved ones would be better off without you, but that is just the lies of your mental condition. Your family, children, and friends want nothing more than to see you well, see you thriving, and return to enjoying life with them.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Lord has put you on this earth at this specific time and place for a reason: the world needs you, your loved ones need you, and better days are ahead of you. Keep going.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why doesn’t reading the Bible and praying help my suicidal thoughts?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Many believers do not see relief from suicidal thoughts by just reading the Bible and praying. While staying connected to God through the Bible and in prayer is important, if you have not seen it yielded the results you wanted, you may need additional help.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Seeking other forms of therapy, like seeing a mental health professional or taking prescription medication, doesn’t make you any less of a Christian. Just as the Lord tended to Elijah&#8217;s physical needs, you must tend to your body&#8217;s needs while maintaining your spiritual health. The truth of the matter is, there may be a hormonal or chemical imbalance in you that requires medication and extensive therapy to heal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">God put healthcare professionals and medicine in place to help us on this difficult journey called life. Don’t think of using them as abandoning your faith, but more like taking a whole-person approach to your healing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">​What can I do practically to get better today?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Get help.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dial or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For online mental health services, contact BetterMe or MyCounselor Online.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Prayer For You</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dear Heavenly Father, we lift our reader to you in this moment. That in their season of darkness and despair, we ask that you would light a beacon of hope for them. Surround them, Lord, with the right people, the right medications, if needed, and the right church to help them along their journey. But most importantly, we ask that you surround them with your love. Like a warm hug, envelop them.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Romans 8:1 says that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Lord, we ask in the name of Jesus that you banish any feelings of guilt, condemnation, and shame from our reader in this moment. That they may feel Your presence as if You were in the room with them. We claim the freedom Your Son died for, and we ask the Holy Spirit to instill peace in their body and soul.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Arm them daily with the armor of God, Father, that they may do exceedingly with Your Spirit what they cannot do on their own. We thank you because today starts a new day for them. A new day to walk in freedom from this darkness, and a new day to embrace the joy of salvation. Thank you, Lord, for the precious blood that was spilled on our behalf. We embrace it, and you and we walk boldly in the path you have set before us, in Jesus’ name, Amen.</p>



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		<title>Artist GLO Opens Up About Losing His Father, Marriage &#038; His New Album</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jananya (J. ) Harrington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Artist GLO pulled up to the Fresh Leftovers Radio Show with Legacy the Prince, Queen Lee, and DJ B4U for one of the most transparent conversations the show has ever had. After stepping away from the spotlight, GLO came back with a new album, a new marriage, and a level of honesty that turned the&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Artist GLO pulled up to the Fresh Leftovers Radio Show with Legacy the Prince, Queen Lee, and DJ B4U for one of the most transparent conversations the show has ever had. After stepping away from the spotlight, GLO came back with a new album, a new marriage, and a level of honesty that turned the entire episode into something closer to family than interview.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coming Back to Life</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GLO opened the conversation by addressing what the last two years have looked like — navigating the loss of his father, entering marriage, and learning how to grieve without shutting down. He talked about watching his father&#8217;s health decline and the weight of becoming the present man in the family for his nephew. His wife Shay played a central role in pulling him out of isolation, challenging him to stop operating on autopilot and start asking whether the things he was doing were still led by God or just driven by routine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Pride Nobody Talks About</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the rawest moments came when GLO admitted that overserving in ministry had become a source of pride. He described how being the first one in and the last one out made him feel needed, but it also kept him from pouring into others. He recognized that the inability to see something succeed without his involvement was a danger sign, and that what felt like dedication was actually a need for validation. Queen Lee echoed the same experience from her own journey, and the crew unpacked how serving can quietly become a way to control your environment when you&#8217;re really just looking for belonging.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jealousy, Isolation, and Learning to Be a Peer</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GLO was equally honest about why the music went quiet. He admitted to battling jealousy and envy — watching peers move into spaces he wanted to be in and convincing himself he wasn&#8217;t needed anymore. He talked about not knowing how to celebrate other people&#8217;s success because he grew up around older mentors and never learned how to exist alongside his peers. That isolation fed a cycle of self-righteousness that kept him from receiving help even when it was right in front of him. He acknowledged fumbling real opportunities because he didn&#8217;t know how to manage momentum and was afraid to trust people offering genuine support.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>III Father, Son, Holy Spirit</em></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The album title carries a double meaning — a reference to the Trinity and to GLO being a third, Glorious Ford III. He shared that the morning of his father&#8217;s homegoing service, the Lord sat him down and told him to write. The opening lines came from a revelation that while everyone in the room could speak about his father, GLO was the only one who could speak for him because he carried the same spirit. The album was written and recorded in a span of three to four months, all in real time during the grieving process. Tracks like &#8220;Give Him Glory&#8221; came from a desire to create something that felt like live worship, and his sister&#8217;s vocal arrangements elevated the project in ways GLO said he learned to step back and trust.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Next</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GLO announced a 30-day digital devotional tied to the album, available through an email list, along with upcoming music videos and more content to support the project. The album <em>III Father, Son, Holy Spirit</em> is out now on all streaming platforms. Follow GLO on Instagram at @gloman1.</p>



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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jananya (J. ) Harrington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(PRESS RELEASE) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Christian hip-hop artist and ordained minister TRU-SERVA has released his new album, 30, a 12-track reflection on three decades of walking with Christ through struggle, victory, transformation and purpose. Released Aug. 30 through Trans4mation Records and distributed by FUGA, the project brings together a season of music and testimony&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">(PRESS RELEASE) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Christian hip-hop artist and ordained minister TRU-SERVA has released his new album, 30, a 12-track reflection on three decades of walking with Christ through struggle, victory, transformation and purpose. Released Aug. 30 through Trans4mation Records and distributed by FUGA, the project brings together a season of music and testimony centered on the faithfulness of God.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For TRU-SERVA, born Marcus Montana, the title carries significance far beyond a number. 2026 marks 30 years since he committed his life to Christ, and the album looks back on the journey that followed — from difficult seasons and spiritual battles to healing, obedience, peace and learning to live out the Gospel in front of others.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“30 marks a time in my life of reflection and pressing forward,” TRU-SERVA says. “This year represents 30 years of walking with the Lord, and this project reflects His faithfulness through the ups and downs, the struggles and the victories. My hope is that it brings hope to people and challenges them to see what can happen through a surrendered life.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musically, 30 remains rooted in Christian hip-hop while incorporating elements of CHR, worship and contemporary Christian music. Across the album, TRU-SERVA uses personal testimony and Scripture-rooted storytelling to explore what it means to stand on truth, seek God’s presence through difficult circumstances and respond to faith with action.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The message moves throughout the record: God remains faithful in the battle; genuine transformation begins on the inside; faith produces obedience; Christ brings lasting peace; and a transformed life becomes a testimony for others to see.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“We want people to come away from this project knowing there is victory in Jesus and that great is His faithfulness,” TRU-SERVA says. “Some days are going to feel like a battle, but when we allow Him to change us on the inside, that transformation begins to show on the outside. As we’re moved into action, we realize He’s the only One who can bring real peace into our lives.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That story has unfolded publicly throughout TRU-SERVA’s 2026 release season. “Somethin’ On The Inside” featuring George Enzy spent eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Music Weekly Rhythmic chart, while “Put In Work” featuring Steven Malcolm has continued building support at Christian radio. More recently, TRU-SERVA released “Always Look to God” featuring Mike Teezy, a deeply personal song centered on trusting God through circumstances beyond one’s control.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Those songs now take their place within the larger narrative of 30 alongside previously released and new material, giving listeners a more complete picture of the testimony TRU-SERVA has been building toward throughout the year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The album opens with “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” featuring Dawna Johnson before moving into the autobiographical “30 for 30” featuring Mike Dreams. “Battleground” featuring Presence Music confronts spiritual warfare, while “Somethin’ On The Inside” explores the internal transformation that ultimately becomes visible in a believer’s life. “Put In Work” calls listeners toward active obedience, and “Prince of Peace” featuring Trialz and Juanialys points toward Christ as the source of peace.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Later tracks including “Always Look to God,” “Don’t Knock It,” “Look To Heaven,” “Testify” and “Watch How I Step” continue the album’s themes of trust, testimony and living faith publicly. The closing track, “How Sweet It Is” featuring Nathan Rocky of Living Worship, represents what TRU-SERVA describes as the heart of the project — celebrating the joy and fulfillment found in following Jesus.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The collaborative scope of 30 also reflects the relationships that have been part of TRU-SERVA’s musical journey. The album features Dawna Johnson, Mike Dreams, Presence Music, George Enzy, Steven Malcolm, Trialz, Juanialys, Mike Teezy, One Step Moore, De La Cruz, Xay Hill, T.Log, Fresh IE, Mission and Nathan Rocky of Living Worship.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">TRU-SERVA and Maverick Montana serve as executive producers of the project, with production contributions from Brandon Williams, George Ensminger and Casey Golden. Golden also handled recording, mixing and mastering. Jamie Nicholas created the album artwork, with photography by Aaron Walk.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Everything during this season has been centered around this moment,” TRU-SERVA says. “The preparation, the testimony of the Lord and the opportunity to communicate the Gospel so others can experience Him — the artist story, the ministry and this album are all a reflection of a transformed life.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 is available now on digital music platforms.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">30 Track Listing</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” ft. Dawna Johnson<br>“30 for 30” ft. Mike Dreams<br>“Battleground” ft. Presence Music<br>“Somethin’ On The Inside” ft. George Enzy<br>“Put In Work” ft. Steven Malcolm<br>“Prince of Peace” ft. Trialz &amp; Juanialys<br>“Always Look to God” ft. Mike Teezy<br>“Don’t Knock It” w/ One Step Moore ft. De La Cruz &amp; Xay Hill<br>“Look To Heaven” ft. T.Log<br>“Testify” ft. Fresh IE<br>“Watch How I Step” ft. Mission &amp; Xay Hill<br>“How Sweet It Is” ft. Nathan Rocky of Living Worship</p>
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