Emerging from Landover, Maryland, Nino Paid has transformed his pain into powerful verses that resonate with authenticity. Born into a life marked by loss—parents, friends succumbing to street violence—he found solace in the rhythm and rhyme of his own creation.

From the haunting nights spent homeless, seeking refuge in train stations and cars, to the battles etched into every lyric, this young artist's journey is a testament to resilience. Writing music since childhood, he unleashed his soul in October 2023 with the release of his debut music video, 'Pain & Possibilities.'

In just under two months, the video became a viral sensation, capturing the public's attention and propelling him into the spotlight. The music industry took notice, and the powerhouse that is Sony Music Entertainment swiftly recognized his talent, sealing a deal that now paves the way for a promising future.

This rapper's narrative is not just about overcoming adversity; it's a sonic journey through the depths of struggle, a lyrical testament to survival, and a testament to the unwavering spirit of a gifted artist from Landover who has turned pain into possibilities."

Some artists enter the studio determined to make a radical departure from who and what they are, or indulge some musical flavor of the month in a bid to expand the fan base. In either event, those strategies often backfire — though in staying true to his calling, GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin thinks not of popularity, but rather the populace his music can touch and encourage.

“I’m not trying to make a different kind of record,” says Tomlin of his latest effort, Love Ran Red “It’s still the same path I started down: writing songs for the church, songs people can sing, songs that connect with people in their heart and move them in a way only songs can. That’s not changed — and yet this collection I feel is the strongest I’ve ever done.”

That’s setting the bar quite high for his tenth studio recording, given that his last effort “Burning Lights” kicked off 2013 as a No. 1 album. It also led to sold-out tour dates, Billboard Music Awards, being named a BMI Songwriter of the Year and receiving the K-LOVE Fan Award for Male Vocalist of the Year and Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year.

Yet Love Ran Red picks up where its predecessor left off. True to its title, it expresses beating-heart faith and channels love’s ceaseless flow into a dozen songs to get the blood pumping and spirits soaring.

To that end, Love Ran Red shows Tomlin reaching and stretching forward, even as he leans back on what’s always worked best. Produced by longtime friend and collaborator Ed Cash (Kari Jobe, Vince Gill, David Crowder* Band, Dave Barnes, Steven Curtis Chapman), the album strikes stirring tones of hope, praise and the peace found only in God’s presence. 

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