Hear The Nominees

Be informed about who you are voting for, before you cast a blind vote for a random nominee. Below are links to all the music of the nominees for the 11th Annual Kindred Awards. These links are provided to hopefully give you a better picture of the sound and styles of each nominee and also to open up your musical world to artists, genres and styles you might not be familiar with otherwise. It’s my hopes that you might find a new favorite artist or style of music that you never thought you’d like. If you like what you hear, spread the word or even better, support the artists by downloading or streaming their music.

Rap OG Legends

1. Bodega https://www.youtube.com/@joseBODEGAmaldonado8415
2. J Silas   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYOaG-POWXQT21NfYb3rww
3. Japhia Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFOajLFa0CIBvWSbFG-dXw
4. Jonathan Wallace https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanwallace6545
5. King Richard (the first 3 songs are not King Richard, but the rest are) https://soundcloud.com/ricky-blue-1
6. Melodious Thump www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxCeYAnXTL7uwlOXMKn9YA
7. Neophyte https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxhB99_PEydmDt8kqdKaDg
8. Russ Shanks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_Xiy6DJdk7_K9mgVpvm4w
9. Zaydock The Godhop MC https://www.youtube.com/@Thegodhopmc/videos

Male Rap

1. G Reason https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsKgiCV0LzcnLQ8fGTJJMSA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRjH5-ZTAjAP31qAwAmrqA
2. J Phish https://www.youtube.com/@JPhish/videos
3. Kyle Alexander https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-DCMvLjhWp9ZJk4XFUbCw https://www.youtube.com/@kylealexandermusic4496
4. Prom!n3nce https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfyj7dH0gAyMcWfZS8i7r-A
5. Q Flo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClP-HOZ3_6Oj0eTRv1EuvwA
6. Saint https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC85hp6LvIDr66ae5SKIoSIg https://www.youtube.com/@TornStraightInc/search?query=saint
7. Spence 4 Hire https://www.youtube.com/@Spence_4hire
8. Young Paul www.youtube.com/channel/UCDryU1WDwMDwrfFMviI_QTw
9. Young Seda https://www.youtube.com/@RealYoungSeda/releases

Female Rap:

1. F.L.O.G.I.C. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK83CqQQrbFH_4O-dlFlJw
2. Heesun Lee https://www.youtube.com/@heesunleemusic
3. HisPurpose  https://www.youtube.com/@hispurposemusic
4. Keiana Parks  www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOegoEozBQebECuBnBDNIg
5. Keylaze  https://www.youtube.com/@Keysha7Eleazer/videos
6. Kiera Spence  www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXrlPmR_kLzhA37mDSQ5Ng
7. Riecee Siren  www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k9WCR89m_wPFVo1FL_EQg
8. Serious Voice  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1h4OMUviani3Wtun37WZug
9. Shayna D https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_yq35Jdln0rhHPp2dANWA

Rap Collaboration

1. B.E.R.I.D.O.X. featuring Ron Smith and Craig Watson – Mandate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B0-iomnPsc
2. Doc Hero featuring Legend – Undrafted 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgU7oIwF1QM
3. Heesun Lee featuring Ron Smith – Once Was Lost https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NgMtwo-luyg
4. Joe E Blessed featuring Mark Collins – That’s How It Iz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrVytKL-7Iw
5. Malakai tha truth featuring Esias Mekiah Stalling – Hells Most Wanted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlIoseTOdag
6. Nate WorldChanger featuring Indian Will – Up Squared https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFAczlYWVNg
7. Nissiah featuring G Reason – Bless God God Bless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFYGOMwkVgc
8. Shayna D featuring Shonse – Let It Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIXGfoP2ghg
9. Tornado 4:18 featuring Roni – I Need You https://www.facebook.com/tornado418/videos/3232442980236239

Gospel:

1. A Jermaine https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKgdnHYRJK_ixImC519xJQ
2. Alicia Oatman Gatson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFuRpqGhqFFPpOF9lsr2lg
3. Angela Missy Billups www.youtube.com/channel/UCMU5Epn9yhQeDPDYUE6gt5w
4. Anisa Fowler https://www.youtube.com/@anisaworships
5. Elaine Sanders Mayfield https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR4dzxbaRQKc5l8kr6bvaiA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxfAg727Yrngz2ewaZyHIrA
6. Jason Hendrickson https://www.youtube.com/@nusoundz
7. Melanie Carter Smith www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZGnbVTtH6vIPfBueU760Q
8. Purcy Robinson www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIVHUEX3Enodmnm2ow6Ajw

Gospel Group/Choir:

1. Anthony Ponder & Ministries Desire https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLE6uaLi3F1UYp9hwdLEmuw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZwFzgzcpBOaj133qxe4Rw
2. Bubby Fann & Praise Beyond https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoACq282g8DjxXE2sO7IBzg
3. Donald Ashley & Millenium www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8WluOhOecmcZYTA6SRCig
4. Sam Roberts & LA https://www.youtube.com/@SamRobertsLA
5. Sean Tillery & Changed https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkxTDFjXvowpqPbtfB4SEw
6. The Bishop’s Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_StdsHZWtHxZIxD4JXOJTA
7. Vincent Bohanan & SOV https://www.youtube.com/@VincentBohanan/releases
8. Zak Williams & 1/Akord www.youtube.com/channel/UCnNkJdMASL0ICTxowkw8Qhw

Rock:

1. Alive In The Dark https://www.youtube.com/@AliveInTheDarkNJ/releases
2. Apologetix https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVeEV4GuTzfisySHY3dz_Q
3. Cross Revolution Band https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCae2Nuby-2XLltJ-QPJQoWQ
4. John’s Crossing https://www.youtube.com/@johnscrossing9434
5. Mawcore https://www.youtube.com/@mawcoreband7547
6. Parks and Groves www.youtube.com/channel/UCDepfEESWrbFkDJYMOpYu1w
7. The Great Lion of Judah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK2imAX1tvgc7perJtHjNEw https://www.youtube.com/@jamesonrucci4686/videos
8. Undefeated https://www.youtube.com/@Undefeated_Official/releases
9. X-Terra www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCwyOTG93OeE5nbIbrKR_g

Contemporary Male:

1. Carl Brister https://www.youtube.com/@CarlBristerofficial/releases
2. Dame Wilks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxCb9g2qLPSvelrpkaL1ZLg https://www.youtube.com/@dwilks472/videos
3. Jim Gaven https://jimgaven.bandcamp.com/
4. Kenneth Hitchens https://www.youtube.com/@KennethHitchens-77k
5. Matt Wheeler https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VDta-oCrVOZ-_QyC8dEvQ
6. Ryan Itzel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephQzJanV66MkyNx_L8NgA
7. Spencer Graham www.youtube.com/channel/UC87qm4SwETCVoOOFMT9s0Mw
8. Tyree Miller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdDUaeEMo0B4dfi3lj1gMJg

Contemporary Female:

1. Debbie Fisher https://www.youtube.com/@debbiefishermusic4503
2. Dez Childs https://www.youtube.com/@DezChilds
3. Julia Mirales https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCee4SzNlQjG-NSLA5iLmPrg
4. Julia Schmidt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwCSDfRjk-7AAwkvLp7uIA
5. Juliana Lane https://www.youtube.com/@JulianaLaneMusic/releases
6. Leah Wrenne https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyfIm8bHWJ7jgm_W-kLDLQ
7. Sarah Putiri https://www.youtube.com/@SarahPutiri
8. Tina Guitar www.youtube.com/channel/UC-XMbG6oXGDlbNuz1JSmVfQ

Contemporary Group

1. Heaven’s Thunder Band www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCVMsjEUhUGd40TQDhHGZQ
2. Kindred Cross www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGYmVswH1dduhoVEMZXu5g
3. Oracle https://www.youtube.com/@oracle219
4. Sweet Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo2YzQUJY1c0HdoBTqFlwA
5. Testimony 19:7 https://www.youtube.com/@testimony1978
6. The Death of Saul https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuk5igb239ahWXG7X80oOvw
7. The Itzels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIt8wGmoUzr70WP7oE10iug
8. The Neighborly https://www.youtube.com/@theneighborlymusic/videos

Male Worship

1. Allan Scott https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTq7mgscx1asqz8rS3P-Nmg
2. Dave James https://www.facebook.com/DaveTV2U/reels/
3. Dave Pettigrew https://www.youtube.com/@davepettigrewmusic/releases
4. Jason Walters https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ymg3V3dMFwfS1i4zy3QLw
5. Jay Todd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC0_orky8fZjzFtJNraR9qw
6. JJ Beauvais   https://www.youtube.com/@JJBeauvais/releases
7. Joel Howard https://www.youtube.com/@joelhowardmusic/releases
8. Rich Tolbert https://www.youtube.com/@RichTolbertJr/releases

Female Worship

1. Cristabelle Braden https://www.youtube.com/@CristabelleBraden/releases
2. Joselyn O’hannon Brown https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCElxJlqlXrhYBUgZu3zhpbg https://www.youtube.com/@joselynohannonbrown
3. Katrice Cornett https://www.youtube.com/@KatriceCornett/releases
4. Leticia Wiley https://www.youtube.com/@ladyletizradical/releases
5. Liz Collins https://www.facebook.com/liz.collins.3194/reels/
6. Naomie Celeste https://www.youtube.com/@naomiecelestemusic/releases
7. Nicole Rae https://www.nicoleraeskinner.com/music
8. Samantha Howard https://www.youtube.com/@iamSamanthaHoward/releases
9. Stephanie Kay https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniekay8403

Worship Group

1. Body of Evidence www.youtube.com/channel/UCMS4SJD-3OvTQD2DFXWDQWQ
2. Brian Spriggs & Nu Worship https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56kBaRc1LOWqCfitjtJ1bA
3. Chico Robinson & God’s Chosen www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQVNLZWvN2nPxDe_LK-C4A
4. Dana Isles & Facedown www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTJwSE9aHGjLVnYRTuU-mw
5. Heirs of Glory https://www.facebook.com/heirsofglory/reels/
6. Northern Delaware Chapter GMWA Recording Choir https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9823MpK1krcTQqbFqB-kSQ
7. On The Mend https://www.youtube.com/@onthemendmusic2012
8. Raymond Lee Band www.youtube.com/channel/UCpm-ZhZ_BNWxSD4diIDVg6w

Urban Contemporary:

1. Brittney Wright https://www.youtube.com/@Iambrittneywright/videos
2. Dame Wilks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxCb9g2qLPSvelrpkaL1ZLg https://www.youtube.com/@dwilks472/videos
3. Heather Love https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xpsi-rMsI6mbVQMF0A5HA
4. Jason Hendrickson https://www.youtube.com/@nusoundz/releases
5. Malik Hammond https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc0WVcIv7HH8BXM7ijprQeg
6. MeLaNie~Dash https://www.youtube.com/@melaniedashmuzik
7. Rodney Skinner https://www.youtube.com/@rodneyskinnermusic/releases
8. Samar Newsome https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAjgkuDaD8tlQ0CecQiY_cQ

Male R&B/Soul

1. Chip Bailey www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk2atzOJx2o-YVS1AjNxCg
2. Dimitre Horton https://www.youtube.com/@dimitrehorton9889
3. KB The Messenger www.youtube.com/@Musicdiarygroup/search?query=kb%20the%20messenger
4. Lamar Bryan www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcJhKwGfA1BHluMdwcMgzA
5. Madison Copeland www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhZWA0SBqmg3_ah9UCdWPQ
6. Malakai Tha Truth https://www.youtube.com/@Malakaithatruth/videos
7. Marquis Dolford https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQf_vMy5v0T1JjTTKDcRDosuNwPjgTjsL
8. Rodney Talley https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8A4ElPCL_BvNt4JVZFbKw

Female R&B/Soul

1. Angie B https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEY41T2oFi6c27efl-1Bew
2. Ashle Renee https://www.youtube.com/@acarpenter77
3. Danni Peace https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhcx6tnKTem6WtupA8deJw
4. Just Danielle https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCro6TJqxra1zdV4yCDBym6w
5. Monique Renae https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLwEpcbOiLu-6IFsvzQwmA
6. Riecee Siren www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k9WCR89m_wPFVo1FL_EQg
7. Shalyn Davis https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPRftJwQzJMbUIZU2I0bLA
8. Talasia https://www.youtube.com/@talasiatv

Spanish:

1. Dixon Carreras https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_mFEX4fb-qoyVOASIcJMA
2. Jun LP https://www.youtube.com/@JunLp/videos
3. Lenny Mora www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRHxCWiNFZrn8BZHqvT-GA
4. Leslie Delgado https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTp5BHvgAE1A2rPfAm5f1_Q
5. Mary Pagan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJF7lVS3_S86qQH2q2d5vQ
6. Melodias DeJesus https://www.youtube.com/@MelodiasDeJesus
7. Ministerio Escencia www.youtube.com/channel/UC2N2yhcQkAVAWgPFBFAC40w
8. Nelson Rodriguez Jr. https://www.youtube.com/@nelrodjr

New Artist

1. Barbara Chen https://www.youtube.com/@barbarachenmusic
2. Energii https://www.youtube.com/@energii8516
3. Julia Mirales https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCee4SzNlQjG-NSLA5iLmPrg
4. Nissiah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3Xz4arPru310c9DRUqKkA
5. Phoenixhiphop https://www.youtube.com/@phoenixhiphop
6. QueenUnique https://youtu.be/LTrZvL-oYwM
7. Sarah Putiri https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fpCvSyP3V1y0ixDQZwMnQ
8. Spencer Graham www.youtube.com/channel/UC87qm4SwETCVoOOFMT9s0Mw

Jazz/World Fusion Song:

1. Brittney Wright – Thank You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHZrR64BHXU
2. Energii – Mercy On Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPtmCsNcJg
3. Joshua Robinson – The Best Thing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uDX4SV4xLQ
4. Kersten Stevens – Release The Grace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiHaWRzBYzQ
5. Mike Stokes – Waymaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Lze59taSU
6. Mike The Chaplain – Come See Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y17DQfTSutg
7. Renwick Duesbury – Lord I Lift Your Name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkHU9mF2p0g
8. Rodney Skinner – It’s Not Always Easy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA2tOxSH3Xc

Love Song:

1. Danni Peace – The One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o1D_dAMrAQ
2. Elaine Sanders Mayfield – Nothing Has Changed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-ECQm8JVk
3. Malik Hammond – Addicted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn0665FVNwg
4. Maya Elizabeth – I Do Remix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SctgZMzCEk
5. Ron Black & Estee Bullock – Beautiful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF0VkSh5Ayk
6. Sarah Putiri – Breathless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcmscYDNiIg
7. The Neighborly – Bookmark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3l8kuQGnek
8. Undefeated – Just The Way It Is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uXxONrqzd0

Christmas Cover Song:

1. Dimitre Horton – Glory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Fm7RuMLEE
2. Dwight Ross – Joy To The World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9ls4SACzYw
3. Eddy Mann – O Come https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3H7bGef1mw
4. George Hillman – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen https://georgehillman.bandcamp.com/track/god-rest-ye-merry-gentlemen-2025-remix
5. Johnny Smurf Smith – Jingle Bells https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJ2zEKuAhc/
6. Rodney Skinner – Little Drummer Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn1H0XH9M3w
7. The Group Fire – Christmas Time Is Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjCKBo0Q8II
8. Zak Williams – Go Tell It (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GheSteZBYU

Original Christmas Song

1. J Silas – Rudolph’s Missin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1M6rqQIHhg
2. Juliana Lane – Do You Believe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6D5-ZsADa8
3. Jim Gaven – Reason For The Season https://jimgaven.bandcamp.com/track/reason-for-the-season-3
4. Maya Elizabeth – Several Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDI3uLIGuCU
5. Renwick Duesbury – Holy Is He https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umKVlLvQYOY
6. Sweet Life – She Said Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FddHHxZh24
7. The Neighborly – A Very Merry Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E74J7fBKIeQ
8. Trevonne Perry & Team DP – Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHmSV52KTDw

Dance Song:

1. Danni Peace – Perfect 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODQG2Sx4l1I
2. Jason Hendrickson – Fiya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ShW-jC4VGA
3. Just Danielle – Hit My Line https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSXhu71w004
4. Lenny Mora – Cambio Mi Vida https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_hG0qKgtDE
5. Melodias DeJesus – TU ESTAS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpZgH5WXPak
6. Renwick Duesbury – Lord I Lift Your Name On High https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkHU9mF2p0g
7. Rodney Skinner – Never Give Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1GnwS1m5Ao
8. The Group Fire – I Can Count On You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhTolK79E0

Scripture Song:

1. Anisa Fowler – Nobody (Romans 8:38-39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHB9q1YJkeo
2. Bubby Fann – Liberty (Galatians 5:1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGLs54dyeDA
3. Debbie Fisher – Advance (Ephesians 6:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkRyjHY5C-o
4. Heaven’s Thunder Band – Psalm 117 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFPSfwg3_xQ
5. Joel Howard – Psalm 116 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmNKzazs0k
6. Juliana Lane – Vanity (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHfkyMaQbY0
7. Northern Delaware Chapter GMWA Recording Choir – Psalm 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfbGOtsB674
8. Prom!n3nce – Believer (Philippians 4:13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTuPKr0w5nU
9. The Bishop’s Choir – Trust In The Lord (Prov 3:5-6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgFahDhOvk4

Want to know about more local artists/groups in NJ/PA/DE/MD/NY? Check out our local artist database by clicking here: https://kindredministries.us/ -PICKELS