BC News|December 30, 2014 12:00 EST
KJ-52, HillaryJane, and Manic Drive Share Their Resolutions and Prayer Requests for 2015 [BC New Year's Roundup 1]
In an effort to wrap up 2014 and look ahead at 2015, BREATHEcast sent out three questions to various artists in the Christian music industry. The first batch of responses came from HillaryJane, KJ-52, and Manic Drive.
KJ-52 (Rap/Hip-Hop) released Mental EP this year along with hit single "Gameface" featuring KB, Flame, and Soul Glow Activatur.
What was the highlight moment of your music in 2014?
Releasing my first independent album with my manager.
What is your New Year's resolution for 2015?
To continue doing what I'm doing and to seek God for his purpose in my life every day.
What is something you wish to do better in the new year, and how can your fans pray for you?
To not let dumb little things distract me... if fans could pray for me in that area that would be awesome.
HillaryJane (R&B/Hip-Hop) released her Stix and Stones Unplugged album today, and has shot up the Christian charts on iTunes already.
What was the highlight moment of your music in 2014?
The fact that I was able to put my own feelings and learnings into music and people were able to hear and grow personally from that. The whole sharing aspect.
What is your New Year's resolution for 2015?
Write a million songs. haha. But seriously, write more songs than I could ever sing. Also, grow in my abilities to perform and share verbally just as I do through the music.
What is something you wish to do better in the new year, and how can your fans pray for you?
This year I hope to grow as a person spiritually so that I can make music that teens and adults alike can pull deeper truths about the Lord. You can definitely just pray for my spiritual growth and understanding of God's Word.
Manic Drive (Dance/Power Pop) released their album VIP this year which featured hit single of the same name featuring Manwell Reyes of Group 1 Crew.
What was the highlight moment of your music in 2014?
There were two major highlights that Manic Drive were proud to accomplished. One of them We would say, be the release our new album "VIP". It's been three years since our most recent project "EPIC" and we couldn't be more excited about this release. Now that we have completed it, watching it impact people has been exhilarating for us. In addition to that, in September, we were invited to perform at ACC with the Billy Graham Association in our hometown Toronto, Canada. Performing in front of over 15,000 people and being involve with such a movement was a memorable blessing.
What is your New Year's resolution for 2015?
As Manic Drive enters into a new year, as much we wish to seize more opportunities with our music, we primarily focus and remember what truly means most to us. God and family. Every year as we settle for the Christmas season, we are surrounded by family and friends that we hold close to our hearts. It is a friendly reminder that no matter how far we are from home, that we have loved ones praying and supporting what we do. Our resolution is to hold on to what gives us strength to carry on.
What is something you wish to do better in the new year, and how can your fans pray for you?
As a band, we are always trying to challenge ourselves and improve our artistry. We are working hard to capitalize on that as we move forward to more touring opportunities such as Acquire The Fire. We always ask for guidance, safety, patience and to be focus so that we don't miss our mark. We are always away from family and home, so we ask for prayers of strength during our travels.
Michael Cavallo - Manic Drive
Stay tuned to BREATHEcast as our New Year's responses continue to come in.
