Loud Harp's Sophmore record, Asaph, approaches similar topics to their debut, but from a higher viewpoint. No longer songs from the bottom of the pit, these are the songs of a people ascending the hill of the Lord. A people in awe of God's greatness - a people with a new focus.

(05) Beautiful Son

(121) Ascent

Statistics show abortion is the number one killer of blacks in America and millions–both women and men–wrestle with guilt years after the deed is done. Lamp Mode’s lyrical theologian, Stephen the Levite, opens up about one of his children being aborted in high school in a just-released promotional video titled, “Truth Is…”

“Truth is, I got a girl pregnant when I was in high school, and she ended up aborting the baby. And if that child was still alive, it’d be a teenager by now,” said the introspective artist in the mini documentary-style visual directed by Scouts Honor Media.

“And that’s a reality I have to live with. That was something I had to think about when I was writing one of the songs for this album.”

Stephen the Levite, a devoted husband and father, describes Can I Be Honest?, which releases November 18, as “the hardest album I’ve had to write.” It is also said to be his most transparent, sharing both the highs and lows of life and love—the latter being the focal point of his second single, “143,” featuring Chris Jackson.

Along the lines of “S.O.S.”—A previous lyrical ode to his wife Trisha—“143” (An incorporation of the pager code 143, which means I Love You), serves as a fresh public tribute to his “bae.”

“Who said love songs are an R&B thing? I’ll do more in the Lord’s name if it’s pleasing,” rhymes Stephen the Levite, real name Darrell Bell, reminding listeners that the open admiration of his bride is biblical in origin.

“There’s proof in the Proverbs that my public praise is proper, personal pleasure, and props to God’s work,” he adds in one of the lines of the single that offers a glimpse inside his imperfect, yet God-honoring, union. As the release date of Can I Be Honest? draws nearer, Stephen the Levite continues pulling back layers of the complex project until the day arrives when the full spectrum of all he wishes to say is revealed.

Take a listen to “143 ft. Chris Jackson,” the new single from Stephen the Levite’s upcoming album, Can I Be Honest?

Stephen the Levite - 143 ft. Chris Jackson

The title track from my new EP, Find My Way!

Find My Way

If Jack U, Jack Garret and The 1975 made an EP. This. would be the sound.

Arise. [Rivers and Robots Remix]

Jehovah El Roi means 'the God who sees'.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
what is man that you are mindful of him,
and the son of man that you care for him?
Psalm 8

My heart is at ease - Jehovah El Roi

Loud Harp is Asher Seevinck (Provo, UT) and Dave Wilton (Lafayette, CO).

We desire to make music that explores and makes known the peace that Jesus gives. A peace that echoes loud in our hearts, louder than our doubts and fears.

It's You

YLIOF

The Way (You Love)

Hey you guys! Well, here is another simple track that I decided to record today. The lyrics are simple, yet they are a beautiful reminder that God is always in control and no matter what He's got the whole world in His hands. 

art by Caleb Sinchok

(05) Beautiful Son

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