Vico C - En Honor a la Verdad

                                          

It is impossible to talk about Latin Rap and not mention Vico C. One of the pioneers of a movement on the rise, he has managed to be a relevant artist in Latin music since the beginning of his career. His latest release, En Honor a la Verdad, continues his trend of groundbreaking art on the cutting edge of innovation and invention.

                                              Paraiso De Un Mendigo/Beggar's Paradise, CD
                                                         By: Chris Rodriguez

                                                         

With a passion to reach the growing U.S. Hispanic population, Chris decided to record his newly released debut album, "Beggar's Paradise" in Spanish, entitled "Paraiso de un mendigo." "I want to take the Gospel to Latin America, also to re-explore my heritage and my Hispanic roots," says Chris. The music, produced by Brent Bourgeois, is that rare combination of fresh energy and seasoned insight. By flowing a deep testimony of faith into the upbeat, pop-oriented, Beatlesque style he has embraced since childhood, Chris defines a style that is both personal and commercial. It's a record that's accessible to the broader market yet especially meaningful to his fellow believers.

Con una pasion por la creciente poblacion hispana en los EE.UU, Chris decidio a grabar su nuevo album, "Paraiso de un Mendigo". Chris dice que quiere llevar el Evangelio a Latinoamerica y tambien "re-explorar" su herencia y sus raices hispanas. La musica, producida por Brent Bourgeois, es una combinacion rara de energia fresca y perspicacia profunda. Al combinar un testimonio profundo de fe y un estilo vivo parecido a los Beatles que ha sido suyo desde su niñez, Chris ha creado un estilo personal y comercial. Es un CD disponible para todos, pero de significado especial para los creyentes.

                                                              
                                                                                                                            Con Poder, CD
                                                                                                                                By: Salvador

                                                                                                                    


SALVADOR returns to their Hispanic roots by releasing their first all Spanish language album, where they once again exhibit excellence through the ample variety of Latin rhythms and sounds that have made the band unique. Following the success of their previous releases Salvador and Into Motion, and the great response the songs "Montaña" and "Alegría" have received, Con Poder brings ten uplifting, energizing songs that will enthrall you.

                                                                           Cual Es Tu Destino, CD
                                                                      By: D.C. R.E.T.O

                                                                         

Whether or not you've heard of DC Reto, their music style is like nothing you have heard before. It is a unique blend of of rap, hip hop, techno, and dance music within the spanish context of Bomba and a popular Latin style of music, Playero. The name DC RETO stands for "dedicated to Christ with a rhythm to experience an omnipotent touch."

                                                                       Mi Corazon / My Heart, CD Spanish
                                                                        By: Jaci Velasquez

                                                                            

Multi- Gold and Platinum selling artist Jaci Velasquez has won our hearts with amazing songs like "On My Knees," "Flower in the Rain," and "God So Loved." Now, Jaci releases her second Spanish album "Mi Corazon" (My Heart), bursting with an electrifying Latin sound. Features eleven new dynamic songs and the Spanish version of "You Don't Miss a Thing" from her 2000 release "Crystal Clear."

                                                                                                                 LA FAMILIA / El Mar Del Olvido
                                                                                                                                    By: La Familia

                                                                                                                        

"LA FAMILIA" is a bilingual Music Ministry from Tampa, Florida. We have been ministering for approximately eight (8) years primarily within the State of Florida, United States of America. During these eight (8) years we have ministered the gospel of salvation through our music. God has taken us to different States and Countries such as: Connecticut, Virginia, Costa Rica and the beautiful "Island Of Enchantment", Puerto Rico. We have ministered in different churches of diverse denominations and councils, such as: Churches of God, Baptist Churches, Pentecostal Churches of God, I.M., Methodist Churches, Catholic Churches, Churches of the Nazarene, Assemblies of God, etc.... We have also ministered along side other well known Music Ministries, such as: Yadira Coradín, David and Abraham, Carmen Sanabria, Orquesta Querubín, All Honor, Vanessa Lopez, Ricky and Maribel, and many others.

God has allowed us to record two musical productions. In our first production titled "La Ofrenda", we have tried to please several musical preferences with diverse musical genre, such as: tropical rhythms, ballads, and songs of praise and worship. In this our second production titled "El Mar Del Olvido", we have embraced our Caribbean roots and we give praises to the living God with music that is full of life as is our tropical music. We hope that as you listen to our songs, you may be filled with God's joy and that they may be of great blessing to your lives.
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What's Hot In Today's Christian Music!!
from About.com

Disc 1 of 2:

1. Make Me Over - Tonex

2. Celebrate (He Lives) - Fred Hammond

3. Worship Experience

4. Prayer, The - Donnie McClurkin

5. We Need A Word From The Lord - Vickie Winans

6. God Is Good - Deitrick Haddon

7. Healed - Donald Lawrence

8. Stronger - The Canton Spirituals/Paul Porter

9. Let Go And Let God - Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson

10. He Lifted Me - Twinkie Clark

11. In Your Name - John P.Kee

12. Tis So Sweet - Shea Norman 

13. Can't Nobody - Smokie Norful

Disc 2

1. Suddenly - Bishop Eddie Long/New Birth Choir

2. You Don't Know - Kierra Kiki Sheard

3. Take My Life - Bishop TD Jakes

4. In The Presence Of A King - Tri-City Singers

5. I'm Going To Wait - Shirley Caesar

6. God Will Take Care - Ted & Sheri

7. We Acknowledge You - Karen Clark-Sheard

8. Hallelujah Praise - CeCe Winans

9. Take Me Back - Ricky Dillard

10. Glorious - Martha Munizzi

11. I Belong To You - Rance Allen 

12. Because Of Who You Are - Vicki Yohe

13. Let It Rain - Bishop Paul Morton

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                               2005 Grammy Awards
                    The Gospel Category Nominations

Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album

• The Live Experience - The Rance Allen Group

• There Will Be A Light - Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama - GUIDE PICK

• The Water I Give - Dottie Peoples

• The Praise & Worship Songs - Richard Smallwood

• Still Here - The Williams Brothers

Best Gospel Performance

• The Stone - from: The Fighting Temptations - Soundtrack - GUIDE PICK
  Shirley Caesar & Ann Nesby
  

• Heaven Help Us All - from: Genius Loves Company
  Ray Charles & Gladys Knight
  

• Lay My Burden Down - from: N'awlinz Dis Dat Or D'udda
  Dr. John & Mavis Staples
  

• Celebrate (He Lives) - from: Somethin' 'Bout Love
  Fred Hammond
  

• There Will Be A Light - from: There Will Be A Light
  Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama

Best Rock Gospel Album

• Take Me Away - Sarah Kelly

• Collide - Skillet

• Lose This Life - Tait - GUIDE PICK

• Wire - Third Day

• Welcome To Diverse City - TobyMac

• Holy Hip Hop "Taking The Gospel To The Streets"
  Various Artists - David (Damonsta) Lynch, producer

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

• The Creed - Avalon

• All Things New - Steven Curtis Chapman - GUIDE PICK

• Who We Are Instead - Jars Of Clay

• Everyday People - Nicole C. Mullen

• Rising Son - RainSong

Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album

• Driven - The Crabb Family

• 20th Century Gospel: From Hymns To Blackwood Brothers Tribute To Christian Country
  The Jordanaires, Art Greenhaw & The Light Crust Doughboys & Nokie Edwards

• Universal United House Of Prayer - Buddy Miller

• Worship & Faith - Randy Travis - GUIDE PICK

• Amazing Grace 3 - A Country Salute To Gospel
  Various Artists - Scott Hendricks, producer

Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album

• Somethin' 'Bout Love - Fred Hammond

• Live From Another Level - Israel And New Breed

• He-Motions - Bishop T. D. Jakes

• Nothing Without You - Smokie Norful - GUIDE PICK

• Out The Box - Tonéx & The Peculiar People

Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album

• Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
  Minister Timothy Britten & Professor James Roberson, choir directors; Shabach Praise Co.

• Live In New York
  Rev. Timothy Wright, choir director; New York Fellowship Mass Choir II

• Live...This is Your House
  Carol Cymbala, choir director; The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - GUIDE PICK

• Spirit & Truth
  Kevin Bond, choir director; Newbirth Total Praise Choir

• Unplugged... The Way Church Used To Be
  Ricky Dillard, choir director; New Generation Chorale
  
  
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Outstanding Alternative / Metal Compact Disc
The Death Campaign Project (Officer Negative)
Winner: I Am Hollywood (He Is Legend)
No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical (Showbread)

Outstanding Alternative / Modern Rock Compact Disc
Not This Window Of Time (The Sungazers)
Fight The Tides (Sanctus Real)
Winner: Potter's Field (12 Stones)

Outstanding Children's Compact Disc
Winner: God Of Wonders (Praise Baby Collection)
Lil' Rufus & The Melody Train (John P. Kee)
Superstar (Go Fish)

Outstanding Comedy / MetalParody Compact Disc
Winner: A Conservitive Unleashed (Brad Stine)
New & Used Hits (ApologetiX)
Get Yo' Laugh On (Broderick E. Rice)

Outstanding Contemporary AC Compact Disc
Winner: Awaken (Natalie Grant)
Everyday People (Nicole C. Mullin)
Gentle Revolution (Scott Krippayne)

Outstanding Contemporary Folk / Hymn Compact Disc
Winner: Hymns Of Faith (Sandi Patty)
Share The Day (Caedmon's Call)
Try (Bebo Norman)

Outstanding Contemporary Pop Compact Disc
Winner: All Things New (Steven Curtis Chapman)
Bethany Dillon (Bethany Dillon)
Rachael Lampa (Rachael Lampa)

Outstanding Contemporary Rock Compact Disc
I Wish We All Could Win (The Afters)
Restored (Jeremy Camp)
Winner: Wire (Third Day)

Outstanding Contemporary Worship Compact Disc
Arriving (Chris Tomlin)
Winner: Devotion (Newsboys)
Sunsets & Sushi (David Crowder Band)

Outstanding Country Compact Disc
Winner: Passing Through (Randy Travis)
The Gospel Truth (Robert Martin)
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (John Conlee)

Outstanding Gospel Compact Disc
Color Of Music (John P. Kee)
Nothing Without You (Smokie Norful)
Winner: Something 'Bout You (Fred Hammond)

Outstanding Inspirational Compact Disc
Winner: Diamonds On A Dusty Road (Joyce Martin)
House Of A Thousand Dreams (Allan Hall)
Soulfood (LordSong)

Outstanding Instrumental / Jazz Compact Disc
Go Unto Every Nation (Vince Redhouse)
Piano Prophet (Ben Tankard)
Winner: Unconditional Love (Allen & Allen)

Outstanding Latin Compact Disc
En Honor de la Verdad (Vico C)
Himnos de Ayer (El Trio de Hoy)
Winner: Lo Mejor de Mi Para El (Puchi Colon)

Outstanding Modern Worship Compact Disc
Hold You High (By The Tree)
Winner: Strong Tower (Kutless)
Unified Praise (Hillsong & Delirious?)

Outstanding Praise & Worship Compact Disc
Found (Todd Proctor)
Today (Brian Doerksen)
Winner: Worship At Red Rock (John Tesh)

Outstanding Rap/Hip-Hop Compact Disc
Winner: Higher Definition (Cross Movement)
KJ-52 & TC Present Soul Purpose (Soul Purpose)
Process Of Illumination (Lojique)

Outstanding Rock Compact Disc
Day Of Fire (Day Of Fire)
Winner: Mmhmm (Relient K)
Letters To The President (Hawk Nelson)

Outstanding Southern Gospel Compact Disc
Driven (Crabb Family)
Faces (Greater Vision)
Winner: This I Know (CrossWay)

Outstanding Urban / R & B Compact Disc
Winner: I Owe You (Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)
Just Wanna Say Thanks (Thomas Mitchell)
Still Commissioned (Mitchell Jones)

Outstanding Vocal / Soundtrack Compact Disc
Live From Atlanta (Casting Crowns)
Winner: Live Wire (Third Day)
Creation: The Story Of Life (Various)

Outstanding Yule Compact Disc
Christmas Time Is Here (Erin O'Donnell)
Winner: Merry Christmas With Love (Clay Aiken)
Real Christmas (Kim Hill)

Outstanding Adult Contemporary Single
Winner: "Here With Me" (MercyMe)
"Take You Back" (Jeremy Camp)
"Walk By Faith" (Jeremy Camp)

Outstanding Contemporary Hits Single
Winner: "Gone" (tobymac)
"Never Alone" (BarlowGirl)
"Pure" (Superchic[k])

Outstanding Southern Gospel Single
"If It Had Not Been For the Lord" (McRaes)
Winner: "It Looks Like Love To Me" (CrossWay)
"It's Just Another Red Sea" (Gold City)

Outstanding Inspirational Single
"All Things New" (Steven Curtis Chapman)
"Healing Rain" (Michael W. Smith)
Winner: "Who Am I?" (Casting Crowns)

Outstanding Country Gospel Single
"Can't Go That Far" (Del Way)
"God Save The World" (Jeff Carlson)
Winner: "Never Walk Alone" (Heritage Road)

Outstanding Praise & Worship Single
"All My Praise" (Selah)
Winner: "Here With Me" (MercyMe)
"The Glory Of Your Name" (Watermark)

Outstanding Rock Single
"Be My Escape" (Relient K)
"Bring Me Down" (Pillar)
Winner: "Gone" (tobymac)

Outstanding Alternative Single
Winner: "Bring Me Down" (Pillar)
"JC's Mom" (ApologtiX)
"Pearls To Pigs" (Witness Protection Program)

Outstanding Loud Single
Winner: "A Shadow On Me" (Project 86)
"Bury The Difference" (Dead Poetic)
"January 1979" (mewithoutyou)

Outstanding Urban / R & B Single
"Are You Real?" (KJ-52)
"We Gon A Make It" (Peace Of Mind)
Winner: "Why Don't We Pray" (Grits)

Outstanding Gospel Single
"Suddenly" (New Birth Total Praise)
"We Must Praise" (J Moss)
Winner: "You Don't Know" (Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)

Outstanding Dance / Hip-Hop Single
"Energy" (Mike & Mia)
"Pep Ralley" (Ziklag Boys)
Winner: "You Don't Know" (Kiera "Kiki" Sheard)

Outstanding Latin Single
Winner: "A la manera de Christo" (Malin)
"Brillas" (Assiria)
"Tu sangre Derramaste" (Gadiel Espinoza)

Outstanding Eastern Division Radio Station
WCIK/Bath, NY
WRCI/Rochester, NY
Winner: WORD/Pittsburgh, PA

Outstanding South-Eastern Division Radio Station
WCVK/Bowling Green, KY
WJLZ/Norfolk, VA
Winner: WMKL/Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL

Outstanding Mid-Western Division Radio Station
WORQ/Green Bay, WI
WUFM/Columbia, OH
Winner: WYSZ/Toledo, OH

Outstanding South Western Division Radio Station
KCRN/San Angelo, TX
Winner: KHVN/Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
KLYT/Albuquerque, NM

Outstanding Western Division Radio Station
KAFC/Anchorage, AK
Winner: KLFF/San Luis Obispo, CA
KYTT/Springfield, OR

Outstanding Internet Radio Station
FreeRock1.net
Winner: FaithRock.org
WXLQ.com

Outstanding Internet Radio Network
Winner: ChristianRock.net
CITV.com
CMRadio.net

Top 10 Christian Wedding & Love Songs

1) For You - Michael W. Smith

2) I'll Give - Smalltown Poets

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Top 10 Hit Songs of 2004

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Every week the Top 10 songs are announced here on the Christian Music site at about.com. Those songs are picked from the national charts such as billboard and R&R, averaged and then presented to you. These songs are the Top 10 of 2004 - from the charts.

3) Blessed Be Your Name - tree63

4) Glory Defined - Building 429

5) Never Alone - BarlowGirl

6) More - Matthew West

7) Walk By Faith - Jeremy Camp

8) Sea of Faces - Kutless

9) Moment Made For Worshipping - Steven Curtis Chapman

10) Right Here - Jeremy Camp

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WOW GOSPEL SERIES 2004

Disc 1 of 2:

1. Brighter Day - Kirk Franklin

2. I Almost Let Go - Kurt Carr

3. You Are God Alone - Marvin Sapp

4. You Are God - Darwin Hobbs

5. Still Say Thank You - Smokie Norful

6. Doesn't Really Matter - Tonex

7. It's Already Done - Bishop TD Jakes

8. Worthy - Virtue

9. My Everything (Praise Waiteth) 

10. Holy - Donnie McClurkin 

11. I Need You To Survive - Hezekiah Walker

12. Bless Me (Prayer Of Jabez) - Donald Lawrence

13. Wade In The Water - The Blind Boys Of Alabama

14. Jesus - Debra Killings

15. It's In My Heart - Harvey Watkins, Jr.

16. Nothing Too Hard For God - Lamar Campbell 

17. You Are God Alone - Marvin Sapp

18. Worship Medley Joy Of The Lord / Oh The Glory - Deitrick Haddon

Disc 2 of 2:

1. You Are My Daily Bread - Fred Hammond

2. Shake Yourself Loose - Vickie Winans

3. I Won't Let Go - John P. Kee

4. You Can't Hurry God - Dorinda Clark-Cole

5. Joy Of The Lord / Oh The Glory - Deitrick Haddon

6. When I Enter Your Rest - Joann Rosario

7. Exalted Praise - Cece Winans

8. There Is Nothing Too Hard - Lamar Campbell

9. Come Ye Disconsolate - Ted & Sheri

10. It's In My Heart - Harvey Watkins, Jr./Doug & Melvin Williams

11. He's Coming Back - 7 Sons Of Soul

12. Afterwhile - Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson

13. Amazing Grace - Shirley Caesar

14. Higher In The Lord - Beverly Crawford

15. Right On Time - Lee Williams

16. View The City - RiZen
    
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       Top 20 Christian Songs Of 2003

You heard them all year long. You saw them on the charts, week after week. The best of the best for 2003. The Top 20 Songs of the year .

1. Word of God Speak - MercyMe
2. He Reigns - Newsboys
3. Gone - Switchfoot
4. You Are My King - Newsboys
5. You Are So Good To Me - Third Day
6. Fields of Grace - Big Daddy Weave
7. I Still Believe - Jeremy Camp
8. Pray - Darlene Zschech
9. Everything to Me - Avalon
10. You Are A Child of Mine - Mark Schultz
11. If We Are the Body - Casting Crowns
12. More Than Fine - Switchfoot
13. Meant To Live - Switchfoot
14. Sing A Song - Third Day
15. You Found Me - FFH
16. Legacy - Nichole Nordeman
17. I Will Be - Natalie Grant
18. More To Life - Stacie Orrico
19. Getting Into You - Relient K
20. Hanging On - Everyday Sunday



DC Talk - "Free At Last" album - Lean On Me, Jesus Is Just Alright, My Kinda Girl
Out Of Eden - Lovely Day (Hip-Hop remake of Bill Withers)
Stomp (remix) - Kirk Franklin and God's Property
It's Time - Winan's (with Teddy Riley on the rap) (Billboard's Gospel Hits)
Fantasy - Dynamic Twins (remake of Zapp's 'Do Wah Diddy') Rappin' His Word 2
Chaperone - Lisa Beville
Who's In The House - Carman
Addicted To Jesus - Carman
Pray - MC Hammer
Don't Pass Me By - MC Hammer
Some Kind Of Wonderful (Jesus'fied) - Mark Farner
I L-O-V-E- U - Take 6
Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
Bring Jesus Back - Pious (Heavy Techno)
Shine - Newsboys

from AMS Indianapolis

Crystal Lewis has released a song she recorded the week of the New York Tragedy on her website www.crystallewis.com free for download also for download are 2 songs by delirious they are located on www.Jamsline.com free for download Mike says, "I would like you all to take the chance to download these songs. from Mike Thaxton

djklenz@hotmail.com (Brian Robinson) sends this list of most popular, requested, played CCM artists (in no particular order):

Raze - The Plan & Amazing
Stacie Orrico - Don't Look at Me  
Supertones - Escape From Reason & Jury Duty
1NC - Unconditional
Rachael Lampa - I Live for You
Rebecca St. James - Tracks 2 & 3 (off new release)
Audio Adrenaline - Get Down
Jars of Clay - No One Loves Me Like You & Unforgetable You
Whisper Loud - Like a Circle
Zoe girl - Track 1
Vienna - Track 1
Plus One - My Life
The Cross Movement - The Light & Know Me
Knowdaverbs - God is Big
Brothers Inc. for 'Da Lord - El Vive
Eli - Second Hand Clothing
Third Day - Your Love
KJ-52 - We Rock the Mic
P.O.D. - Rock the Party (off the hook)
Brent Jones and the T.P. Mob - Goodtime
Aurora - Track 1
Out of Eden - Window
Jaci Valesquez - Track 1

Enjoy and rejoice in the LORD always! CCM submitted by Jim Henry, M.C. Joy - Serving Southern California since 1988:

Sold Out on Latin Gospel - NSoul Records, a compilation of Christian Salsa, Merengue, Mariachi, House, Latin Jazz, Reggae, Ballads. This is excellent!

Con Tu Amor - Jaci Velasquez from Llegar A Ti, Salsa

Jim's favorites from Nitro Praise:

I Waited For The Lord On High - NP2, a great choice for a conga line.
Shout To The Lord - NP4, a crowd favorite.
More Love More Power - NP2, a high energy, techno beat (130 bpm).
I Believe In Jesus, As The Deer - NP2 Nice slow jam.
We Will Worship The Lamb - NP3, jumpy, dance, pop-techno.
I Will Call Upon The Lord - NP1, early Madonna like dance beat.
Malibongwe - Limit X, African rhythms, happy beat.
Life Eternally - World Wide Message Tribe from Radio Free USA (NSoul).
Get God - WWMT from Dance Planet
I'm On My Way To Zion - WWMT from Dance Planet
Lift It - WWMT from Heat Seeker, MC Hammer like.
Everything I Need - WWMT from Heat Seeker, Amber like
WWMT songs are unique ultra high energy dance hip hop much like Reel To Reel's, I Like To Move It
Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music? - Larry Norman, a good
Ol' Fashioned Rock n Roll classic that makes you dance (NSoul, Remixing The Planet)
Look At Me - The Waiting, Blue Belly Sky, finger snapping rock/pop.
So Good To Me - Darrell Evans from Freedom, Bruce Springsteen sound alike.
Elevation - Rhythm Saints, sounds like Depeche Mode's Just Can't Get Enough, (from deepsustainedboomingsounds NSoul).
Free - Church of Rhythm, DC Talk like dance/pop.
One To The Power of One - Scott Blackwell), sanctified techno from The
Real Thing, (Nsoul).

Fun grungy/alternative/rock/ska:
Seltzer Compilations
Combat Chuck - Five Iron Frenzy
Who Can Be Against Me? - Supertones

Classic pop hits like:
Shine - Newsboys
Big House - Audio Adrenaline
America Again - Carmen, Awesome Christian declaration
Saved To Da Bone Remix - TBone, The History of A Hoodlum, great Christian

Rap/Hip Hop:
Circle - 65dBa from Shout, a Christian version of Britain's, The Human League
Hymns in The House and Hypersonic, Classic Hymns remixed to 120+BPM
MC Joy recommends all of the WOW Worship and CCM compilations.

Also:

Righteous Pop Music Volumes 1-4, Christian versions of popular dance songs like:

YMCA, Stayin' Alive, American Pie, All I Wanna Do, and more!

Available from One Way Street Ministries in Englewood, CO

The Only Thing I Need - 4Him

Cartoons - Chris Rice from WOW 2000, fun kids song

He also recommends all of the WOW worship and CCM compilations

Mal Monroe

CrossMix Music Director

Proverbs 3:6

Ephesians 6:12

If you would like to submit your favorite tracks send them to music@crossmix.com