"It's prejudice," said Arolde de Oliveira, a Brazilian MP and the president of MK Music, which he describes as the largest gospel label in Latin America. Music writers from Brazil's main newspapers largely shun records by the country's gospel singers. While most department stores stock evangelical records, detractors abound. Gospel music is still far from universally admired. Oliveira used a Brazilian saying to capture her feelings about the latest conquests of a movement she has been pushing for the last 25 years: "Constant dripping wears away the hardest stone." Our ability to transmit the word of God will grow absurdly." "We are moving into the secular world and this is priceless for us," said Marina de Oliveira, a Grammy-winning gospel singer who believes the genre's advance into the mainstream will help her not only sell records but also spread the Bible's message. Hoping for a slice of the gospel market, reportedly worth around R$1.5bn (£500m) last year, several major labels, including Sony, have opened gospel imprints. Danese's 2008 album Compromisso, which featured tracks such as Your Altar and I Want to Thank You, sold more than one million copies and was nominated for a Grammy.įemale singers such as Aline Barros and Fernanda Brum regularly lock horns with global stars such as Britney Spears and Justin Bieber in the Brazilian charts – and often come out on top. But increasingly, the artists topping the charts wield not just guitars and tambourines but also copies of the Bible. "The people of God should praise and thank God for all this."īrazil is known as the land of samba, bossa nova and funk. "Today is a historic day for Brazilian gospel music," he said. "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand but it shall not come nigh thee."īiblical citations over, a singer wearing giant blue earrings and a garish purple tunic swept out on to centre stage, sending thousands of fans pogoing into the air.īut it was a mosh pit with a difference – for this was the Festival Promessas, a beachside showcase of some of Brazil's best-known gospel bands and, more importantly, the first evangelical show to be broadcast by the Brazilian media giant Rede Globo.īackstage, Regis Danese, one of the country's top gospel artists, grinned cheek to cheek. “Even in the midst of chaos, we can believe for a breakthrough because we know that Jesus is supreme and fully in control.It was an unconventional start to a rock concert: an explosion of fluorescent lights, a deafening drum roll and, finally, an extract from Psalm 91. “Sometimes the circumstances around us are dark, confusing, and hopeless, but with Jesus, we always have a hope to hold onto,” he shared. Habrá Victoria showcases the anointing, passion and tenacity of these two ministries that represent the beautiful diversity of the body of Christ. The triumphant and faith-filled lyrics make this song an anthem for the global church, matched by the strong delivery by Aline and Red Rocks Worship. She’s absolutely incredible! We are so excited to partner with her!” “She is a powerhouse worship leader and artist that has chosen to use her influence to encourage the body of Christ, and advance His kingdom forward for years. “Aline was a no brainer,” Roberts continues. When it came time to choose an artist to collaborate with on Habrá Victoria, Brazilian native and Sony Music Brazil artist, Aline Barros seemed like the perfect partner. A powerful and respected voice in the Latino Christian music industry, Barros has continuously bridged the gap between Spanish and Portuguese speakers it was a simple choice.
In an effort to serve the Latino community that is part of Red Rocks Church and believers around the world, Red Rocks Worship wanted to produce a song that the Spanish-speaking community could sing in their native language. We are prophesying with the authority of the Word that there will be a shift, God will make a way, and He will bring glory to His own name through the process.”
So, we hope the song reminds the believer that not even mountains can stand in the way of the word and the will of God. The declaration comes from our innermost soul. All of these truths are easily forgotten when we go through trials and come up against scenarios that feel impossible.
“‘Breakthrough’ was written to be a reminder and a declaration of God’s faithfulness and goodness,” shares Tyler Roberts from Red Rocks Worship. As part of a church with multiple campuses around the globe, Red Rocks Worship is a collective of worshipers, creatives, and songwriters whose purpose is to bring people closer to God through music.
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