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Behind The Song | Evan Craft's “Desesperado”

“The Psalmist says ‘As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God’ (Psalm 42:1). We are constantly reminded throughout the Bible of our desperate need for the Lord. As much as we may try to rescue ourselves, fill ourselves, the truth is, we need God. Our souls are desperate for His living water to revive us, to renew us. 

The title track of my album, “Desesperado” is a fun, latin, pop song centered around a journey of understanding my personal need for the Lord. I tend to go in a cycle of calling out for the Lord to save me/ help me, feeling safe or successful, and falling back on my face. I always regret the moments when I feel self-sufficient. My desire is to humbly acknowledge my need for God 24/7. 

“Desesperado” and the rest of the album are a collection of songs that reminded me throughout 2020, during the recording process, that God is in control, He is sovereign, and He is mighty to save. I say that confidently now, but in the midst of the trials it is very difficult to recognize the truth that God will lead me to the other side of each challenge. It’s a step of faith and maturity to say, “I can’t do this on my own,” not a sign of weakness. Desperation is not a bad thing, it isn’t a reflection on my character, but on the power and sovereignty of God. 

What are some areas of your life where you can recognize your desperate need for the Lord? Sometimes we are banging our heads against a wall, trying to break through with our own strength, and we need a mighty hand to move. Are you desperate for finances, applause, or recognition? We all thirst for something to satiate our souls, but there is only one fount with living water. Make sure you are desperately seeking Him. - Evan Craft

Baruch | Lifeline

Baruch is from Nicaragua, currently residing in California. He breaks stereotypes with his artistry and always writes from the heart. His new single Lifeline is available today! Personally and universally relevant ("Lifeline" was written amidst the pandemic and during his brother's spinal surgery) the song reminds us that we cannot control our circumstances, we can only control how we respond to those circumstances. The lyrics are raw and unfiltered and exemplify Baruch's default response to hardship: worship. 

Rev Music | Alive In You

Rev Music is the worship sound of Revolution Church located in northern Ga. A collective of numerous singers, songwriters, performers, and producers, the heart of Rev Music is to make music that glorifies Jesus and builds His church. October 2020 marked the first major release of what the group hopes to be a continual stream of inspirational live and studio recordings.

"Alive In You is the third single released by Rev Music. It is an energetic praise song about the freedom that is found in Christ. As Ephesians 2 says we were dead in our sins and now are made ALIVE! This is an anthem celebrating who we were before Christ and who we are after. Once being lost and now being "Alive In You.'"

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Hillsong UNITED | Live from Madison Square Garden

Hillsong UNITED's The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden seeks to give their listeners an immersive experience from the safety of their homes. The new release is paired with an accompanying concert film on Amazon Prime, making it one of the few full-concert experience offerings since the inception of the pandemic.

"We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to capture what took place on that night at MSG. I don’t say this lightly, it was a night we will never forget and a night we are so excited to now get to share with the world. We believe it will inspire and encourage you wherever you find yourself right now." - Jonathan 'JD' Douglass

Pat Barrett | Morning by Morning

“I made a promise to myself years ago to only share songs that have helped me in some way. For this album, I have tried to stay true to that promise. Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly…Act, love, walk….for me, these have been the songs that touch every area of my life."

Another chapter of Pat Barrett's new album coming February 26th is now available! Morning by Morning is a commitment to the consistency of coming to the Father every day and standing in awe of new mercies each time. 

Justin Tweito | The Cup Was Not Removed (Live)

Justin Tweito is a worship leader, songwriter and producer based in Nashville, TN. In his writing, he thinks of what his congregation needs to hear, and his ultimate aim is always to point people to someone greater than himself.

"The Cup Was Not Removed is celebrating what Jesus has done for us. He drank the cup of God’s wrath we deserved on the cross. He fulfilled all of the law and prophets, living a blameless life, giving us his righteousness. And because of these things, now by faith, he has removed our transgressions as far as the east is from the west. The cup was not removed. The Law was not removed. But, our sins are removed. The only response to this good news is to praise him!"

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