[Nashville, TN: For Immediate Release] – Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) trailblazer Derek Minor returns with powerful new visuals for his single, “I Won’t Leave” which features visually stunning AI-generated imagery that pushes the boundaries of faith-based storytelling. The single tells a story of finding redemption, love and healing.
Derek Minor is a Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and entrepreneur known for his work in Christian hip-hop and sync licensing. As the co-founder of Reflection Music Group, RMG Amplify and the Co-owner of his latest business venture Ownership Is The New Black, he has pushed boundaries in both business and in faith-based music collaborating with major platforms like ESPN, MTV, VH1, BET, Fox Sports, NFL Network, HBO, and more.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Minor stands as a living example of Black excellence in music, business, and ownership—redefining what success looks like for faith-driven and culturally engaged creatives.
While his latest single, “I Won’t Leave”, centers on God’s unwavering presence through life’s hardest moments, it is Derek’s testimony that breathes deeper context into the song. Through his testimony, he gets transparent about hard yet relatable topics such as mental health and finding the strength to forgive in a way that brings personal freedom in every area of life. His story is one of healing from past pains and trauma while finding true peace beyond material achievements. Through a combination of soulful lyricism, cinematic AI animation, and raw transparency, Derek unveils a story of restoration and faith that resonates with audiences worldwide.
As both an Entrepreneur and a creative, Minor is often seen experimenting with new ideas in his music and business. He does the same with this single being accompanied by a fully A.I. created Pixar styled video release.
“Storytelling in Pixar films is next level to me,” says Minor. “So, I when creating this visual, I wanted to use that style as the container for this message because I felt it would best help the lyrics connect home to people.”
– Derek Minor
Sharing his story, Derek says, “When I grew up, I used to think if I could just get money and be a good person, I would be happy. What I found was that after reaching a level of success, I still had work to do with forgiveness and self confidence. The last two or three years, I have been focused on forgiving and closing the chapters on a lot of things in my life. I’m at a point where I’m probably the happiest I’ve ever been right now.
The reason I wrote the the song “I Won’t Leave” is because there was a time I didn’t think this was a possibility. I always thought I was going to carry a lot of stuff forever. I felt broken… even though I was trying to inspire people to not be broken. The blessing is, I look back now fondly on the fact that God is the one who blessed me to be at this point. I did the work. But, He blessed the work. That’s what this song “I Won’t Leave You” is about. A lot of times we look at God and say, “why did you let this happen?” Or “why am I going through all this stuff?” God reminds us that stuff happens, but regardless of what happens, I’m going to be there with you through it all.
That’s part of my testimony. I went through a really really hard season. But, God was with me all the time. I closed the video for this single with the verse ‘Matthew 18:4-5’ because I learned that the only way to get to the healing is to have childlike faith. Children trust over and over again. They forgive over and over again. They have a posture of wanting to learn and wanting to grow. When I started adopting that posture of trust and faith and hopefulness, that’s when things began to shift in my life in terms of mental health, spiritual health and a lot more..”
The “I Won’t Leave” AI-animated music video debuts February 14th, offering a groundbreaking fusion of faith, God’s love, mental health, and cutting-edge visuals.
Whether talking about his personal life, politics or culture, Derek’s music has a trend of honest transparency and creativity coupled with hard hitting beats and visuals that his fans have come to love! His music stands out in CHH as always evolving which has blessed him with diverse audience of a wide range of ages and backgrounds who can relate to his stories and continue to grow with him.
Lecrae recently had this to say about Derek, “Derek Minor is in a lane of his own—too real for some, too Christian for others…He stands alongside artists like Killer Mike, Big K.R.I.T., Black Thought, and Royce da 5’9”—elite, but never industry-made.”
Check out this single along with Derek’s latest EP “Resist The System” below:
“Let The World Break Me” is another single on the “Resist The System” EP.
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Tamara Young-McCoy is the founder of ArtSoul Konnect Entertainment Media, home to ArtSoulRadio.com, and a Radio Host/Journalist whose work has appeared in Ebony, Jet, Blavity, and other publications. With a background in TV, film, and digital media, she is dedicated to bridging faith, culture, and entertainment through storytelling and media innovation. She is passionate about mentoring young creatives, amplifying diverse voices, and advancing the Christian music industry while expanding its mainstream reach. Follow her on social media or learn more at www.tamarayoungmccoy.com.
Through aggressive vulnerability and cinematic storytelling, Jon Keith has become one of the most compelling voices in Christian music. Blending hip-hop, pop, alternative, and soul, his music explores the tension between brokenness and hope with refreshing honesty. Rather than offering easy answers, Jon creates songs that meet people in their pain and point them toward the person of Jesus.
Following the success of GROW WINGS, Jon returns with his most ambitious project yet: AND FLY, releasing August 7, 2026. Building on the story of transformation, the album asks a new question—not just what it means to grow, but what it looks like to finally live in the freedom God created us for.
Featuring appearances from Chance the Rapper, DaniLeigh, Tenroc, Torey D’Shaun, Aklesso, Dell Mac, and Eris Ford, AND FLY blends massive pop records, vulnerable songwriting, cinematic production, and faith-filled storytelling into Jon’s boldest artistic statement to date.
AND FLY is available everywhere on August 7, 2026.
Atlanta-based collective 2819 Worship makes a powerful entrance, landing at #33 Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart with their debut single, “For Christ Alone”, a live worship moment already resonating globally.
In its first week, the track has generated over 876K global streams, alongside more than 1,800 social creates and 240K official video views; an early indication of strong audience demand and engagement to not only the song but the truth that it declares.
“For Christ Alone” captures the depth and intensity of a live worship experience rooted in Scripture: Matthew 24:30, a sermon that founder and lead pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell spoke on for several months, that describes the Second coming of Jesus, while also drawing from Colossians 1:18, declaring Jesus Christ is the head of the body, which is the church, and the “firstborn from the dead” a title of authority and victory in resurrection, not creation. Together, these truths anchor the song’s message: Christ alone stands for us and leads the way for us, and in the end, there will be no more arguments about who was telling the truth.
“All the glory belongs to God alone,” shares the collective 2819 Worship. “We are deeply humbled by how the Spirit is moving through this sound and are truly in awe that people are being moved by a song drawn directly from Scripture. The reach of this song isn’t about the music alone, but about hearts responding to the Word of God.”
Beyond the numbers, the song is driving a wave of organic and authentic engagement across social platforms. Listeners are sharing videos of the track on repeat during workouts, long drives, and quiet moments of reflection, with some saying it’s “Summer Anthem” and “it’s on my top shelf!! In repeat rotation.” The 13-minute track is creating an experience within itself, with fans leaning into the full-length moment as a space for uninterrupted worship.
2819 Worship signed with Reach Records earlier this year. Now, with early momentum and a growing digital footprint, 2819 Worship is quickly emerging as a collective to watch within the worship space.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, DOE, drops an energetic and powerful new worship anthem, “Know Your Name,” available now on all streaming platforms. Known for seamlessly bridging R&B, gospel, and contemporary Christian music, DOE delivers a deeply personal and generational declaration of faith with her latest single.
Produced by Kyle Lee and written by DOE alongside David Spencer, Anthony S. Brown, and Dia Viola, “Know Your Name” carries the energy of a live worship moment, capturing collective praise.
“‘Know Your Name’ was inspired by the word ‘posterity’ found in Psalm 22:27–30,” shares DOE. “I have such great respect for the generations before me who taught me how to call on the name of the Lord, and for the generations coming after me who need to know His name too. He has a name for every season of life. This song is both my prayer and my declaration that every generation will know His name.”
Born Dominique Jones, DOE has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Christian and gospel music. Her recent single “Black Boy,” featuring Jon Batiste, underscored this mission, offering a timely and affirming message that celebrates identity, dignity, and hope for young black men. This same intentionality carries into “Know Your Name,” where personal testimony meets universal truth.
Her 2025 album Heart Of A Human, which she penned in its entirety, earned the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, further solidifying her place as a leading voice in the space.
With eight GRAMMY® nominations, two GMA Dove Awards, and collaborations alongside artists such as Lecrae, Maverick City Music, and Tauren Wells, DOE continues to expand her impact. Her musical roots run deep; raised in a family of artists, she began performing professionally as a teenager with the acclaimed group Forever JONES before launching her solo career in 2019.