Destination Freedom has just released his new album, "Detours," mapping a circuitous route through cinematic Christian R&B and modern hip-hop. The faith-driven solo artist approaches his music as "ministry in motion," creating scripture-based narratives that pull listeners through the mud of spiritual confusion and into a space of clear-eyed reflection. Inspired by Exodus 13:17–18, the record circles a deeply human conundrum: what if the...

Imagine the calm waters of an ocean while listening to Ray Johnson's most recent hit, "Ocean Blue," and you'll start to get an idea of what the song is about. This song is the most recent example of the growing tide of love and adoration that the band is receiving from its legion of devoted followers, both new and old. Ray's musical journey will both warm...