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It's 2008 and we're possibly even more excited about what this year has to offer than when we gave this countdown a shot for the first time last year. So, once again, we're Highlighting our most anticipated projects already in development for the year. Read on to see what records the staff of Jesusfreakhideout.com are most excited about - and why!



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Album Cover#12. Leeland
Opposite Way

Release Date: February 26


Leeland Mooring and company threw a wrench into the conventionality of the Praise and Worship genre in 2006 with the release of their debut album Sound of Melodies. At the time of that release, the band's lead singer and songwriter hadn't even had his 18th birthday! Still, the album garnered high praise, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, with five Dove Award nominations to boot. Now the band is back with Opposite Way, and their indie sound is as strong as ever, evident in their newly released single "Count Me In." Hopefully the band can build on such a stellar debut (one of the best of this decade) while staying true to the style that won over listeners in '06.
        - Spencer Priest

I concur. Leeland was an impressive debut, and the fact that they brought some fresh worship to a suffocatingly stale genre, makes their sophomore effort something to really look forward to. It may be early to state that their second effort, Opposite Way is even better than their freshman project, but man... the title track has a good chance of making my top 10 songs of 2008 list...
        - John DiBiase

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    This Tuesday, July 29, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Magdalene Rose The Heart That Bloomed After Death [Rockfest]

    SINGLES
    Josiah Queen Cloud and Fire - Single [Capitol CMG]
    Stryper Still The Light - Single [Frontiers]

    This Friday, August 1, 2025
    ALBUMS
    Above the Clouds The Messengers [Polished Arrow]
    Crash Rickshaw Big Sir - EP [Velvet Blue]
    Illbrio Part Two (independent)
    McKamey Legacy Holding to Truth [Horizon]
    Brandon Mitchell GAMETIME [Syntax]
    Ordained Thunder Roar [Girder]
    V1 Worship Archives [DREAM Worship]

    SINGLES
    Ayo Shamir, tonyxtrotter, Yung Drew, Christyan Scarborough All Dog$ Go To Heaven - Single [Syntax]
    BASECAMP Lord's Day - Single [Polished Arrow]
    Dan Bremnes Human - Single [Curb]
    Lauren Daigle Let It Be A Hallelujah - Single [Centricity]
    Dave Hall Safe Part II (ft. Megan Tossi & Kayo Bracey) - Single [Syntax]
    JusRzd Receipts (ft. GB) - Single [Syntax]
    K3hlab iPraise (Remix) (ft. CJ Emulous & Xay Hill) - Single [Syntax]
    Mell Omii Trav Hit His Parlay - Single [Syntax]
    Jeannie Ortega Back to Brooklyn - Single [Syntax]
    Q-Flo Hilltop Cypher (ft. DJ Mykael V, Glenn Ray, Parris Chariz & Prodi Da Prodigal) - Single [Syntax]
    Sleeping At Last Believe - Single (independent)
    Vineyard Worship Swing Wide - Single [Vineyard UK]
    Solachi Voz Knew Me (ft. GODSVOIC3 & Key'ijah) - Single [Syntax]
    VOTA Try - Single (independent)

    VINYL
    Disciple Attack! (Limited Run Vinyl) Vinyl [Girder]

    Next Friday, August 8, 2025
    ALBUMS
    CXMMXNS All The Praise Belongs [Provident]
    Blessing Offor Real [Capitol CMG]
    Zane Walls Think About Me - EP [DREAM]

    SINGLES
    Coqui LIVING 2 DIE - Single [DREAM]
    We Are Messengers Losing You - Single [Curb]



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