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Music News | Christian rap and the discipline of showing up every week
There was a time when Christian rap releases arrived as events. Albums were anticipated over months, singles teased carefully, and silence between projects was treated as part of the rhythm. That cadence has changed. Increasingly, new music appears weekly, sometimes quietly, sometimes in clusters, often without ceremony. What looks like acceleration on the surface is better understood as a cultural shift toward discipline.

(The Lion's Den)
6 days ago


Music News | Mercy Chinwo and the widening centre of modern gospel
There is a growing recognition within gospel music that its centre is no longer singular. The sound, language, and theology shaping contemporary worship are increasingly global, formed by multiple contexts rather than one dominant tradition. Mercy Chinwo’s continued prominence sits within that widening landscape, not as an exception, but as an example of how gospel has always travelled.

(The Lion's Den)
Jan 6


Music News | Forrest Frank and the quiet credibility of vulnerability in Christian music
Forrest Frank’s openness about recovery and creativity highlights how vulnerability and faith continue to shape trust and credibility in modern Christian music.

(The Lion's Den)
Dec 30, 2025


Music News | Maverick City Music and the slow evolution of modern gospel
Maverick City Music’s chart success highlights how gospel continues to evolve, raising questions about tradition, innovation, and what faith sounds like in the present moment.

(The Lion's Den)
Dec 23, 2025


Music Review | Brandon Lake and the quiet re-entry of faith into mainstream music
Brandon Lake’s collaboration with Jelly Roll suggests a renewed openness to faith rooted storytelling in mainstream music, not through branding or spectacle, but through honesty and restraint.

(The Lion's Den)
Dec 19, 2025


Music Review | AyoMartins - ATWU
Ayomartins Lifts Hearts and Faith with New Afro-Gospel Anthem “ATWU (All The Way Up)” Rising Afro-Gospel artist Ayomartins delivers a powerful message of faith and divine elevation in his brand-new single, “ATWU (All The Way Up).

(The Lion's Den)
Nov 1, 2025


Music Review | Jemimah Paine -Reason
"Reason" is the title track from Jemimah Paine’s highly anticipated debut album.
After years of dreaming, Jemimah collaborated with producer Féz to bring the 7-track project to life.

(The Lion's Den)
Sep 7, 2025


Music Review | Jemimah Paine -Heliotrope
‘Heliotrope’ is the third single from Jemimah Paine’s forthcoming debut album, Reason.

(The Lion's Den)
Aug 7, 2025


Music Review | Phil Wickham - Homewick for Heaven
Phil Wickham has once again delivered a soul-stirring anthem that resonates deeply with believers yearning for their eternal home. Released on May 30, 2025, “Homesick for Heaven” stands as a poignant reminder of the Christian's journey toward the promised land, capturing the essence of longing and hope in a world that often feels transient.

(The Lion's Den)
May 31, 2025


Music Review | Lecrae + Miles Minnick- Heaven Sent
When two of the most exciting voices in Christian hip-hop team up, the result is a powerful declaration of purpose and identity. Jon Keith and Miles Minnick have come together with the track “HIM,” a bold and confident anthem that turns the spotlight away from self and places it firmly on God.

(The Lion's Den)
May 31, 2025


Music Review | Jon Keith + Miles Minnick- HIM
When two of the most exciting voices in Christian hip-hop team up, the result is a powerful declaration of purpose and identity. Jon Keith and Miles Minnick have come together with the track “HIM,” a bold and confident anthem that turns the spotlight away from self and places it firmly on God.

(The Lion's Den)
May 31, 2025


Music Review | Hulvey + Alex Jean - Rain On Me
In a season where many are searching for peace and purpose, Hulvey and Alex Jean have delivered a song that feels like a divine downpour. Their latest collaboration, “Rain On Me,” is a heartfelt anthem that speaks to the soul's deepest longing for renewal and connection with the Creator.

(The Lion's Den)
May 31, 2025
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