The singer and songwriter of
contemporary Christian music known internationally as Jokia has
released her debut EP record, “Not Forgotten.” The album contains
six original Jokia tracks for an approximate total listening time of
25 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent music
release without direction from the corporate music industry.
Uplifting, inspirational and founded soundly on the Christian Bible,
“Not Forgotten” shows Jokia to be a woman of Christ and a clarion
voice for the Christian music scene in the 21st century.
Belton, Texas' Jokia (often stylized
JOKIA) cites as main artistic influences Israel Houghton, Kirk
Franklin, Cece Winans, Brandy, and Tye Tribette. Her own sound is
stylish, heartfelt, and precise in a way not often heard in the era
of ubiquitous autotune. Fans of the Christian contemporary genre will
no doubt feel drawn to her lyric themes, which are declarative in
their spiritual subject matter, but also to the sheer quality of her
strong, natural vocal work, which manages to sound beautiful and
courageous without the slightest hint of pride.
“The music that Jokia writes and
sings is true, genuine worship music,” reads her current official
bio. “When people hear her music, they instantly feel the intense
joy of worship that she felt throughout her faith. Believing every
word with all of her heart, it’s hard not to walk away from a Jokia
song without feeling the love and grace of Jesus Christ.”
A veteran of the United States
military, Jokia taught herself guitar while deployed in Iraq. By the
time she returned home, she knew it well enough to lend her guitar
playing to the parish at her home church, Shiloh Worship Center.
Today her music is said to have “brought a fresh new sound to
Christian Contemporary Music. In a relatively short amount of time,
she has invited listeners to engage in worship in a way that few
other artists can.”
“Not Forgotten” by Jokia has
debuted at #29 for Christian/Gospel Album Sales, #26 in Christian
Album Sales, and #7 on the Heatseekers South Central charts.
Jokia has stated that her music
ministry goals are to be known as a worshiper. She wants her music to
set listeners free by the grace of Jesus.
“Not Forgotten” by Jokia is
available online worldwide now. Get in early, Christian contemporary
listeners.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
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