Some Lyrics From Beautiful:
I’ve been thinking bout the way I see, myself and I, just can’t understand why I say
All those hurtful things about myself, insecurities, they don’t seem to just go away

And it’s hard for me to understand, you loving me, through all the mistakes that I make
I’m so glad that you will never leave, keep reminding me, how you see me each day I wake…

Visit the Group 1 Crew website for the rest of the lyrics, more videos and for updates on their album and tour. Also, listen to the entire “Spacebound EP streamed online from their Facebook page. Click here to order the EP on iTunes.

The Buzz: Check out Trip Lee’s New Album “Between Two Worlds,” John Mark McMillan on “How He Loves,” Israel Houghton in the Studio, Download a song from Group 1 Crew’s EP Spacebound and more…

Word: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 – What is Unseen

…Do not lose heart…

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed…

Check out the latest buzz in all things Christian music and the latest albums coming out this month…

Soul Dreamer: Discovering Your Artistic Purpose with Art Lessons From God

Most everyone has asked these questions:

• Who am I?
• Why am I here?
• What should I be doing?

Artists in particular, from painters to musicians, may ask these questions regarding their gifts:

• Who am I as an artist?
• Why do I have this talent?
• What does God want me to do with it?

Navigating these questions might be frustrating when we don’t “hear” what God wants us to do with the gifts He’s given us. How do we know what route to take with our abilities?

No Dancing In Church? A Documentary Featuring DCLARE Dance Ministry

“No Dancing In Church” is a documentary by Consuela Hayes featuring the DCLARE Dance Ministry. The concept of dance in the church may be a topic of conflict to some…

In the future we hope to present creative projects, apparel and other ways for you to share your faith. Click here to see a few samples of what we’re working on. If you have any comments or suggestions of what you’d like to see feel free to email us or leave a comment. More creative projects, and information on how to obtain these, coming soon.

Buzz Round-Up

Here’s a round-up some of this week’s Buzz posts on Dream in Soul:

2010 Dove Award Nominees

The nominees for the the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were recently announced…

2010 Stellar Awards & BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards On GMC

The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will broadcast the world premiere of the BMI Trailblazers Awards Tribute to Donnie McClurkin & Andraé Crouch…

Videos from tobyMac’s New Album “Tonight”

TobyMac recently released his fourth solo album Tonight. Check out the trailer below and watch the music video for the single “Tonight”…

James Fortune & FIYA’S “Encore” is a Repeat Success

James Fortune & FIYA’S Newest Album “Encore” that was released at the end of January debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album Chart…

21:03 In the Studio

Gospel trio 21:03 is in the studio working on their next album. In a recent UStream broadcast they predicted the album would drop in late Spring…

Newsboys Born Again Video

Check out the video for the song, “Born Again”, the title track off the upcoming record which releases on June 8th…

Anthony Evans “Undisguised” & Free Download “Amazing God”

Anthony Evans recently released his album “Undisguised” a candid encounter of faith and great worship…

Help Haiti Live Benefit Concert Featuring Christian Artists – Feb. 27

Music artists will gather in Nashville and Los Angeles on Feb. 27 to raise funds to help Haiti

Preacher’s Kid in Theaters

If you haven’t seen it yet be sure to check out the film Preacher’s Kid staring LeToya Luckett & Kierra Sheard…

Word is that Gospel trio 21:03, (consisting of members Jor’el Quinn, Torrence Green, and Evin Martin), is in the studio working on their next album. In a recent UStream broadcast they predicted the album would drop in late Spring, so look out for it. Check out a sneak peek of one of their songs “Favor” below, and some clips of them in the studio with PAJAM making the song “I Wanna Hear Your Voice.” Both of the songs are catchy with 21:03’s signature urban flair. The messages are also really relevant to today: “I lost my focus… Maybe it’s Facebook? Maybe it’s Twitter?” (Who can’t relate to that?).

The guys also shared an exclusive video of them in the studio recording “Favor” on the music blog Gospel Pundit, which you can view here.

Update: Click here to listen to an exclusive full version leak of “FAVOR” on Gospel Pundit.

Gospel Flava interviewed 21:03 asking how they’ve grown since their last album and about what inspires them in creating this next one:

Evin: Many of the songs on this new record are being birthed from our life experiences and conversations we kicked around with PAJAM. Many times, we heard a track and then the melodies and words would follow. At other times, concepts came in the shower, while we were asleep, or we were inspired while we were listening to the Word at church. It’s been really fun creating and developing the ideas into full-fledged songs. Click here to read the full interview.

Visit 21:03’s Facebook fanpage to share what you think about the songs. Be sure to follow them on Twitter and Youtube too.

If you’re new to 21:03 check out our Spotlight of the group: “21 Reasons to Love 21:03″.
Stay tuned for more updates on them and other young music artists in our SOAR Youth-Full Artists series.

Positive TV programming for teens might be scarce these days but the show Check the Sound is a great option that stands out and rocks for God. Aimed at reaching today’s generation, Check the Sound is a music and faith-filled half-hour program showcasing some of the hottest bands and performers in Christian music. The concert-style show is taped in front of a studio audience and the three young hosts and siblings, Rachel, Jonathan and Rebecca Lamb, also sit down with the artists to ask them questions about their music and faith journey.

Past artists featured on the show include: Canton Jones, Ayiesha Woods, PureNRG, Group 1 Crew, Niyoki, Lecrae, Brandon Heath, Leeland, Mandisa, Britt Nicole, Barlow Girl and many more.

The show comes on Friday and Saturday nights at midnight, and the featured music artist for Saturday, February 20 is music artist Krystal Meyers.

Where to Watch: Check the Sound is produced and aired on the Daystar Television Network. Daystar is available on a variety of different systems such as cable and satellite (including DirectTV and Dish Network). Contact your local provider to find out if they carry Daystar as part of their available programming, and check to see if it’s available where you live by clicking here.

You can also watch past episodes on the show’s website: http://www.daystar.com/checkthesound.

Below is an interview Check the Sound did with rapper Trip Lee a few months ago, where he talks about how he got started in music ministry:

Watch Pastor Justin Cox of the youth ministry Passion for Christ Movement in this lively and powerful message about treating Christianity as a team sport. You can view more messages like these on the P4CM website www.p4cm.com.

The Basement was founded by Matt Pitt who after overcoming a drug and alcohol addiction in college wanted to create a safe place where young people could gather and learn about God:

From the Website: Our vision from the very beginning has been to compete with the clubs and bars for souls. We see a place called “The Basement” where people from all walks of life, come to worship Jesus and experience the love of God. We believe the reason drug abuse and suicide is at an all time high is because this generation is seeking love and acceptance but has no where to go. We are committed to providing a place for them to find true love and acceptance. (Luke 15)

Find out more about The Basement at www.thebasementonline.com.