Emcee N.I.C.E. – Lift Me Up

Emcee N.I.C.E. secures two Stellar Nominations and emerges with former Gospel song of the year winner, Bishop Cortez Vaughn with new maxi-single EP entitled Lift Me Up

Emcee N.I.C.E. teams up with Bishop Cortez-Vaughn to release Lift Me Up on all digital platforms. The maxi-single EP features 5 moods (versions) of Lift Me Up- which captures the artists’ relationship with God and the essence of starting over as God’s healing power delivers all who seek His grace through their faith. N.I.C.E. states “There is no compromise in his faith, you can walk with God, lift others up as well as be lifted and still be hip hop.”

This collaboration between Billboard Chart-toppers Emcee N.I.C.E. and Bishop Cortez-Vaughn – Grammy nominated, Stellar and Billboard Gospel Song of the Year Winner is destine to further bridge, both Gospel and CHH/Gospel Hip Hop, taking the genres to new heights. Lift Me Up is infused with praise, true lyricism, and scripture over melodic beats from Jazz to funk to trap as Bishop Cortez Vaughn delivers a throwback vibe that channels melodies that swing reminders of Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye and Gerald Levert. Cortez Vaughn states, “often times people find themselves deeper than they want to be in life; yet, no matter where they are in life “Lift Me Up’s” message transcends generations, moves the soul and appease the minds quest for spiritual fortitude and hope.”
The importance of staying grounded and rooted in faith is imperative in these troubling times. Many people are asking for some sense of stability. Music is a unifying force for a greater good. Lift Me Up reminds the listeners that no matter how deep the waters- God knows you’re worthy and that He is capable of lifting you up!

The 34th Annual Stellar Awards nominees were announced on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 with Emcee N.I.C.E. securing the nominations in two categories, “Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year” along with “God’s House of Hip Hop” on Dash Radio for “Internet Radio Station of the Year”. This marks the first time in the Stellar Awards 34 year history, that a christian & gospel hip hop station will be featured on the stages of the highly celebrated in gospel.

About Emcee N.I.C.E.

Coming from El Paso, TX Emcee N.I.C.E. launched his music career as a Christian rapper, only to find that the genre was closed for progressive Gospel. Later, he forged a path as a secular artist and found much success working with the likes of Nas and Tupac (posthumously), on motion picture soundtracks, and as co-creator and co-star as Novelist in the 3D animated music series “Da Jammies,” (formerly on Netflix, currently on Kid Genius TV, Comcast/Xfinity XOD, Amazon Prime and ROKU). Returning to Gospel Hip-Hop, Emcee N.I.C.E. released his debut GHH album PRAISE in 2017, achieving chart-topping success across multiple platforms, most notably on the Billboard charts. His single from the album, “I Got Angels” inspired by legendary gospel icon Richard Smallwood, peaked at #1 on the Hot Single Sales Chart as well as Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart. His debut CHH album PRAISE reached #1 on Billboard for the Top Gospel Album, along with his collaboration with Grammy award winner Fred Hammond, titled “Glory to God,” from his sophomore album GOD’S SHOW reaching #1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales.

About Bishop Cortez-Vaughn
“If you want Him, you can have Him. You don’t have to have Him like I have Him. You can get Him in your own way. The only way that can happen is for you to allow Him to prove who He is to you. That’s when real change happens.”
Returning music ministry to a state of corporate worship in order to demonstrate to the masses that every voice exalting God and The Word pleases His ear is the primary mission of Bishop Cortez Vaughn. Though his path among men of Gospel has been rocky, his personal spiritual high road remains steadfast and true. In so doing, he is the proud co-creator of two of Contemporary Gospel’s mightiest moments: the all-star J2K: Jesus 2000 project and, most recently, the galvanizing 2017 song “You Deserve It,” winner of Stellar Awards, a Grammy nomination, a Billboard Award and an ASCAP Rhythm & Music Award – to date.
After serving The Lord with his musical gifts behind the scenes for others and ministering from Evangelistic Center in Kansas City for two decades-plus, Bishop Cortez Vaughn is carefully cultivating his first Tyscot Records project under his name following the epic 10-weeks-at-#1 chart success of JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise’s “You Deserve It” on which Vaughn was the co-writer and lead vocalist.

It’s all about the future. “That’s where I’m at today,” Bishop Cortez Vaughn concludes. “God, let me hear something in worship beyond where I am today…something not just good for the moment but timeless.”

Maxi Single Available on all digital platforms:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QT47wc
Itunes: https://apple.co/2FCfQ0c

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