Shola Iyiola, is a young and vibrant saxophonist whose personal mission is to  play & create songs that are sung in heaven. He believes in bringing quality music and a professional presentation to every opportunity he gets to stand in front of an audience.  A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer and songwriter, started off playing music in the church at the age of 3. He has recorded, opened for and worked with many prominent artists; the likes of Micah Stampley, Anthony Evans, Adlan Cruz, Ron Kenoly, Don Moen, Uche Agu and Niyi Adams, etc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown. He is currently pursuing study of Jazz Performance and Audio Engineering.

Enjoy this new single by Shola Iyiola  https://soundcloud.com/sholaiyiola/great-are-you-god

Connect with him via Facebook : Shola Iyiola Music

Website: http://www.sholaiyiola.com

You Alone Oluwa by Lara George is out! Free download for a limited time is available at www.hulkshare.com/larageorgenaija

Here is a video  of the song the official video is yet to be released http://t.co/vzbjVkq4r8

Enjoy!

Lara George will be releasing her new single “You Alone Oluwa Medley”  tomorrow 18th June. This is her first medley release which includes her original songs and good old church music.

Hello lovely people how was church today? It was fun at my church, the men had a “discover yourself” game. Different characters (Jesus, Mathew, Cornelius,Abraham, Peter) where clipped on their backs and they need to ask the congregation questions that will give  them clues of who they were. The men asked different questions. One of the characters asked what the name of his wife was(Sarah) , the first letter in his name (A), the name of his child (Isaac) and he discovered he was Abraham. The game went on for each of those characters. It was really interesting and then youths, teenagers, children and wives were asked to tell the men what they expect from fathers. The children want fathers to be loving, caring, source of help to others who are in need, the teenagers want fathers to trust them and be approachable, always having a listening ear, wives want fathers to be loving, encourage them to love and serve God the more, they want fathers to serve God, be sensitive to their emotional, financial and spiritual needs. One thing that got my attention  the most was the comment of being approachable. Just like our heavenly father is approachable and wants us to always call on Him, fathers or husbands should also be approachable. Enjoy every moment you have with your family, tell them you love them and show it by your actions as well… Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there, may God empower you to be all that He wants you to be amen.

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Enjoy this father-daughter video (Paul Blaoche & Daughter)

Yesterday, I woke up to the news that the gospel artiste Kefee has gone home! I was shocked and didn’t believe it. Alas! it was true….I came into contact with her music  about eight years ago during my N.Y.S.C. in Nigeria.  I remembered how my cousins and I played “BRANAMA” video and danced to the song when I was in Port-Harcourt. Kefee was one of the  young gospel singers who inspired me. I didn’t know how much I loved her until I heard about her demise and tears came rolling down my cheeks. I prayed for her before she went home…. God gives and takes away!!!  She really inspired a lot of people through her music. May God grant her soul eternal rest.  She will be missed, may God comfort her loved ones, amen. Whatever it is God has called everyone of us to do, let us do it with the whole of our hearts. Impact and Impart as many lives as you can, the night cometh when no man can work… Nobody knows the time and the hour but let us make the most of the life God has given us so that when we depart, we would be going empty and would have finished our race well.

Peace!

Background Singers:

First you must understand that a background singer is a support vocalist for a lead artist. This can be a paid position but it depends on the artist, event, etc. I’ve learned in 17+ years as a professional background vocalist you have to love what you do with all your heart. When you love it, you can do it for free if you have to.

Be Professional: Study the music. Attend rehearsals. Take care of your voice. Dress appropriately. Remember that you’re representing someone’s ministry or career. Most importantly, BE A TEAM PLAYER.

If you are hired to do bgv’s don’t get too common with the artist. You are hired to do a job. Asking personal questions is not proper. Offering your opinion about what they do is not proper. Especially, if you were not asked.

Have a great work ethic and a great personality. I believe this is what has allowed me so many great opportunities through the years.

If you’re seeking to begin a career as a background singer, do not seek a career for the money but the experience. Some times the pay and the experience don’t match. So again, you have to do it because you love it.

Network. Find events and concerts where other artists, singers, and musicians are and introduce yourself. Don’t be afraid to offer your services. You have to let people know what you do.

Be persistent. You may not connect with an opportunity immediately but eventually doors will open.

Background singers and Praise team singers are totally different. And though there are similarities they must not be confused. Praise team singers are a part of the ministerial unit that lead the people into an encounter with God in a worship service. This is a volunteer position and somehow the posture of some praise team members would be that of a superstar. Remember you are there to serve God through your musical gift and be a blessing in connecting with the team where you serve.

And though being a supportive vocalist requires skill and ability to learn and execute, your HEART and the intentions of your HEART must always remain pure.

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There is a paradigm shift as it relates to worship experience in today’s church. Many ministries are simplifying their format in an effort to turn the congregation’s heart to true worship.

I”ve found that praise and worship has become a very critical element in today’s worship services. The key to an effective worship experience is moving the focus from singing to the congregation to have the congregation sing the song of the Lord in a corporate fashion. This moves the worship team from having to entertain to a place where they can flow in the presence of God.

Implementing songs that are simple is most effective. The average church goer may not be a music major. They come to church to connect with God. So singing songs that are simplistic lyrical and musically helps them to not be intimidated to join in. Grant it, there is nothing wrong with being creative but remember those who may not understand crazy chord progressions or complicated songs with a lot of words and changes.

When the congregation is able to join in with you this creates a corporate sound of worship that knits are hearts together and shifts the focus towards our God being glorified. And when God is glorified his presence fills the very atmosphere where true corporate worship is taking place.

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The Withholding Nothing concert video  will be available for Free for 7 days starting June 9th! Special guests include Bj Putnam, Steve Crawford, Da’dra Greathouse, Daniel Johnson, Jason Nelson, and Joshua Dufrene! Don’t miss this opportunity and please share with your friends too 🙂

‪You can watch it using this link :   ‬ http://ow.ly/3kKz2I