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New Release
New Music Spotlight: Jason Nelson – You Belong (Live)

In June 2024, Jason Nelson released You Belong (Live), a 12-track album recorded at World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, North Carolina. This project captures the essence of live worship, blending heartfelt lyrics with dynamic musical arrangements. The album features collaborations with artists such as Madison Ryann Ward on “Made New” and Melvin Crispell III […]

New Release
ELEV8 New Music Spotlight: Deitrick Haddon – One Night In California

In the heart of California, amidst personal trials and spiritual introspection, Deitrick Haddon found a renewed calling. His latest album, One Night In California, released on May 17, 2024, is a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of music.  This 17-track collection delves deep into Haddon’s journey, blending gospel with contemporary sounds to […]

Spotlight
ELEV8 New Music Spotlight: “One Hallelujah”– Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr

In a time when unity feels more vital than ever, five of gospel music’s most influential voices came together to release a single that transcends genre and generation. “One Hallelujah”—featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds, and Jekalyn Carr—was released on May 17, 2024, under TRIBL Records. This collaboration isn’t just a […]

Events
ELEV8 Magazine LIVE Interviews

ELEV8 LIVE has been sharing stories and more insight into the lives of Gospel artists we’ve come to know and love for almost a decade. We’re excited that March 2025 marks our 10th Anniversary, and we’re gearing up for the celebration of a lifetime! Watch past interviews and our growing pains; subscribe to our YouTube […]

Music
Smokie Norful Release a Classic Remake of Hezekiah Walker’s “In My Name”

Grammy-winning artist and pastor Smokie Norful is back with a soul-stirring new release, “In My Name.” Blending his signature contemporary sound with the timeless spirit of the original, Norful draws inspiration from Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers’ classic rendition, later popularized by Kim McFarland. “This was an opportunity to go back and pay […]

Movie
Review: The Burial—Compelling, Intuitive, and Timely; Tommy Lee Jones, Jaime Foxx, and Jurnee Smollett captivate audiences in true event- based film.

The cinematic production entitled ‘The Burial’ was initially presented in select theaters on October 6th. The film boasts a cast of prominent actors, including two Academy Award winners, Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, and Jurnee Smollett, a highly acclaimed actress. ‘The Burial’s available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, October 13th.

Artists Spotlight
Chicago, Mississippi, & Tennessee Mass Choirs Represent

New Haven Records recording artist the Chicago Mass Choir recently joined forces with the Mississippi Mass Choir and the Tennessee Mass Choir for the first time in history as they presented a performance of a lifetime. On this special evening, these three iconic and accomplished gospel choirs shared one stage at the 2023 Music From The Masses concert set to take place at New Salem Baptist Church in Memphis.