Blake Whiteley Hits No. 1, New Music Coming
After 17 weeks on the CHH/Rhythmic Charts (Christian Music Weekly), Blake Whiteley's "BIG KING," his first release with NRT Music, has reached the Number 1 spot at radio (CHH/RHYTHMIC RADIO, Christian Music Weekly). The Blast Blender, 107.5 CCFM, ChristianHits.net, Clear Hits Radio, and more have been huge supporters in spinning the track for months.
"BIG KING" is an uplifting anthem that celebrates God's favor, reminding listeners that faith and prayer bring real results. With energetic rhythms and dynamic lyricism, Blake delivers an inspiring message of divine blessing and purpose.
"He got big dreams, no, I got BIG prayers," shares Blake Whiteley. "I'm encouraged to see these lyrics come to life with 'BIG KING' charting #1! God hears our prayers and encourages us when we need it most. Really cool!"
The single continues to gain momentum at streaming, recently surpassing 51,000 total plays across Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Blake Whiteley, a rising force in Christian hip-hop, first made waves with his 2017 album Break Thru, which debuted at #4 on the iTunes hip-hop chart and quickly gained traction in the Christian music scene. It earned him a nomination for "Freshman of the Year" on the respected CHH site RapZilla.com. His hit single "New Day" dominated the CHR Hot Chart for nearly four months and became the 18th most-played song of the year, with Billboard naming it the most-added song on Christian radio. His music has now reached audiences in over 90 countries, amassing more than 2.2 million minutes of streaming in the past year alone.
After releasing infectious singles "devil is a lie" and "LONG WAY" this past summer, Blake is gearing up for back-to-back releases next month with his third NRT Music single, "Lock In" arriving Friday, November 21. The following week, he'll be featured on Presence Music's Christmas remix, "Who Knew."
"Working alongside Blake is an honor," says NRT Music founder Kevin McNeese. "He's a hard worker and a focused creative, dedicated to using his art and mission to reach people for Jesus through music that glorifies God and inspires listeners worldwide."
