#MusicReview: ‘Jehovah Overdo’ by Chidinma Ekile

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Chidinma’s palpable passion always shines through in her vocals, and she belts beautifully, switching to mixed voice in the same breath at ‘Hallowed be your name’. The back ups have a raspy effect, which sort of reminds me of Mercy Chinwo actually, especially when there is a match pitch at ‘Oya take my heart, I give it to you, it belongs to you…’

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#AlbumReview: ‘The Cross My Gaze’ by Mercy Chinwo|| Streams of Mercy on the Highlife Beat

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Mercy starts raspy against the piano playing softly on this Ballad fit for a musical. She then becomes soft, along with the backups and slightly soft digital trumpet. Her voice becomes slightly animated as the digital instrumentation does a pizzicato number. It’s almost like a whole orchestra comes in at ‘Oh, what a father I have in you’, immediately giving me the imagery of the whole of Heaven’s Armies coming to your rescue when you choose God over anyone else. I love how she spontaneously recites God’s lovely names in Igbo, as the proud badges He owns, especially ‘Onyekwaranta’ and ‘Ekueme’. This is the most classical piece on this album, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the juxtaposition of igbo and classical music.

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#CoverStory: Grammy Nominee, Stellar Award Winner and Prophetic Inspiration, Jekalyn Carr Shares Nuggets of Wisdom!

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I am beyond glad to present to you an awesome interview with Grammy Nominee and Stellar Award Winner, Jekalyn Carr.  There is nothing like being blessed with the prophetic anointing to bless others.  As part of the Prophetiquette Series, Jekalyn was hand picked by God to encourage us to

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#CoverStory: Twin Gospel Duo Zoe Grace Take Gospel Music by Storm!

South London born Zoe and Grace of ZoeGrace are the coolest thing since sliced bread! Having gained a substantial following on YouTube, and with the release of their Extended Play: ‘I Will Stay’, featuring the promising ‘Jesus’ track with the cool hashtag ‘#shotstothedevil, these two are burgeoning into mainstream gospel music.  Emphatic Dynamo caught up with twin  gospel duo on set in a tunnel echoing their sonorous sounds …

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