The upcoming album, releasing this Friday, was set in motion to bring captivating melodies to music fans. The culmination of Martin’s debut album has been in the works for many years as Martin grew up in a musical family and started singing for talent agencies in New York and Chicago at a young age and was selected for commercials like Hungry Hungry Hippos, Wheaties and Nintendo. This release allows Martin to share his powerful story of forgiveness with the world via his passion for music.

Martin grew up in a dysfunctional home and his mother was an alcoholic. Throughout his childhood, Martin experienced abuse. Later in life, patterns of addiction became apparent in his own life as well.

"What the enemy meant for bad: God intended for good," Martin said. "My mother and I were able to find the power of forgiveness. She became my very best friend as she overcame her addictions and we became very close the last few years of her life before she died in 2015."

When Martin’s mother died, he took it as a sign to begin healing from his past – overcoming prescription drug and alcohol addiction in 2019. However, this process was not easy. Martin still recalled dealing with suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, nearly being aborted in the womb, drug overdoses growing up and ultimately found Jesus was the answer as is best portrayed in his new song "Barely Survived." Music was part of his inner healing that brought balm to the old wounds as he found wholeness again in Christ.

Martin’s artistic outlet first led him to paint, then to write and resulted in recording over 30 songs with his producer John Mark Painter, known for producing hit singles like "Ooh Ah" by Grits. Martin has dedicated all 10 songs on the new album, including hits like "Silver Lining" and "The Fix Is In," to the Lord for how He’s been faithful and healed Martin of childhood trauma.

While songs from the album like "Reactor" relate to fans when they feel alone and encourage coping mechanisms so that fans will live longer and happier lives, songs like "Snap Out Of It" serve as a constant reminder to all listeners to share the gospel when they can’t get the song out of their heads.

Listeners can stream/download the album on their favorite music platform this Friday.

 

For more information about Munday Martin, visit mundaymartin.com.