Tribl Records, the new premier recording label for Christian and Gospel music artists, announces the release of premier South Asian worship artist, Maryanne “MJ” George. Affectionately known as MJ, she will release her debut solo album, Not just storieson his birthday, Friday, October 8.
As part of the multi-platinum selling Maverick City Music, the album Not Just Stories features Maverick City Music members Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses and Naomi Raine. The EP, Not Just Stories is Maryanne “MJ” George’s debut EP and the first solo release by a member of Maverick City Music. It captures the essence of MJ’s faith walk, with a collection of deeply felt worship, uplifting praise songs, and extended/spontaneous worship. The opening track, “Journey” is a heartfelt, emotional, and transparent song that gave birth to MJ’s initial fear of being a songwriter. Inspired by the story of Abraham and Isaac, “I’m Gonna Worship” featuring Dante Bowe, is a simple song of victorious worship.
The mom-to-be shares, “This album is sacred—it’s my gift to the Lord. Each song contains a tangible expression of a moment I had with the Lord. I took a chance and dedicated myself full-time to songwriting and art a few years ago. It was difficult for me, but this album has become an album of remembrance and grounding.”
Originally from Queens, NY, currently residing in St. Louis, MO, MJ grew up in a musical family and Christian home where music was the center of many family gatherings. She began singing covers on Instagram, which began to develop a loyal following. In 2018, while attending Bethel Worship School, MJ sang at a school showcase and was discovered by Bethel Worship label executives in the audience; this discovery led to an invitation to attend the songwriters camp that gave birth to Maverick City Music.
“Within 5 minutes, we had the bridge for the song ‘Not Just Stories.’ I had a real encounter with God during the writing process and I was so overwhelmed by the reality of heaven and the reality of Jesus. It’s not just a story,” shares Dante Bowe.
Not Just Stories tracklist:
1. Prayer 2. Journey (Mitch Wong) 3. You Have My Yes (Naomi Raine) 4. I Will Worship (Dante Bowe) 5. Altar (Justus Tams) 6. Be Glorified (Spontaneous) 7. Not Just Stories (Aaron Moses)
Author: Jessie Clarks
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