Jubilee is the fourth live album American contemporary worship music collective Maverick City Music. It was initially released on February 24, 2021, via Tribl Records, as an exclusive to Tribl App customers. The album was made available to other streaming platforms on February 26, 2021.[1] The featured worship leaders on the album are Naomi Raine, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Maryanne J. George, Chandler Moore, Nicole Binion, Ryan Ofei, Joe L Barnes, Nate Moore, and Dante Bowe.[2] The EP was produced by Jonathan Jay and Tony Brown.
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| Released | February 26, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Studio | 1971 Sounds, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |||
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| Length | 69:17 | |||
| Label | Tribl | |||
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Jubilee debuted at No. 14 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart and No. 2 on Top Gospel Albums Chart.
Background
editNaomi Raine of Maverick City Music shared in an interview with Worship Musician Magazine that Jubilee is a collection of songs dedicated to Spirituals, which were the origins and start of Gospel music.[3] Raine also shared the vision behind the album,[3] saying:
As Christians we call people into our Jubilee, because Christ is our freedom from all types of slavery. It was just an ode to what the Lord has done in the Gospel music community and through gospel music, and setting folks free.
Release and promotion
editOn February 22, 2021, Maverick City Music released the music video for "Jubilee" featuring Naomi Raine and Bryan & Katie Torwalt on YouTube.[4] Maverick City Music also announced that Jubilee will be released on Tribl App exclusively on February 24, 2021, with the release to other streaming platforms being slated for February 26, 2021.[4] On February 23, 2021, Maverick City Music released the music video for "Ruins" featuring Joe L Barnes and Nate Moore on YouTube.[5] On February 24, 2021, Maverick City Music released the music video for "God of Israel" featuring Naomi Raine and Maryanne J. George on YouTube, with Jubilee being availed for streaming on Tribl App.[6] On February 26, 2021, Maverick City Music released Jubilee to other streaming platforms, and published the music video for "The Blood Is Still the Blood" featuring Chandler Moore, Nicole Binion and Ryan Ofei, on YouTube.[7]
Commercial performance
editIn the United States, Jubilee debuted at No. 14 on Top Christian Albums and No. 2 on Top Gospel Albums charts dated March 13, 2021,[8][9] having earned 2,000 equivalent album units in its first week of sales.[10]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jubilee" (featuring Naomi Raine, Bryan & Katie Torwalt) |
| 8:51 |
| 2. | "God of Israel" (featuring Naomi Raine and Maryanne J. George) |
| 9:17 |
| 3. | "The Blood Is Still the Blood" (featuring Chandler Moore, Nicole Binion and Ryan Ofei) |
| 10:03 |
| 4. | "The Blood Is Still the Blood Reprise" (featuring Chandler Moore, Nicole Binion and Ryan Ofei) |
| 13:08 |
| 5. | "Ruins" (featuring Joe L Barnes and Nate Moore) |
| 4:12 |
| 6. | "Testify" (featuring Dante Bowe and Naomi Raine) |
| 7:25 |
| 7. | "Hymn Medley" (featuring Chandler Moore) |
| 16:21 |
| Total length: | 69:17 | ||
- "Hymn Medley" is a medley of the hymns "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus," and "It Is Well."[12]
Charts
editRelease history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 24, 2021 (Tribl App exclusive) |
Streaming | Tribl Records | [4] |
| February 26, 2021 |
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References
edit- ^ "The First Really Good New Music Release Day of 2021 Is Here | RELEVANT". Relevant. February 26, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Jubilee EP by Maverick City Music | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. NRT Media, Inc. March 8, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ a b MacDougall, Alex (April 2021). "Maverick City Music // The Sound of Jubilee". Worship Musician Magazine. p. 6-9–12-14. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c Clarks, Jessie (February 22, 2021). "Maverick City Music To Release "Jubilee" Feat. Naomi Raine, Bryan & Katie Torwalt - TCB". The Christian Beat. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 23, 2021). "Maverick City Music "Ruins" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 24, 2021). "Maverick City Music "God Of Israel" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 26, 2021). "Maverick City Music "The Blood Is Still The Blood" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Top Christian Albums Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. March 9, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Top Gospel Albums Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. March 9, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Asker, Jim (March 12, 2021). "Israel & New Breed Are No 1 On Top Gospel Albums | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Jubilee by Maverick City Music on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (March 5, 2021). "Maverick City Music "Hymn Medley" Music Video - TCB". The Christian Beat. NRT Media, Inc. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Maverick City Music Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Maverick City Music Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Top Gospel Albums. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
External links
edit- Lyrics and sheet music for the EP on MultiTracks