Samuel Nwachukwu[1] (born 18 April 1995[2]), known professionally as CalledOut Music, is a British-Nigerian Christian artist.
Early Life[]
Nwachukwu was born in Nigeria, moving to the United Kingdom when he was 12. He began playing the piano at age 7.[3]
Career[]
Nwachukwu released his first single, Working On Me, in April 2016.[4] His first EP, 'The Collection', was released in 2018.[5]
In 2019, Nwachukwu released the music video to his song 'Love Around',[6] for which he won the Best Video award in the Premier Gospel Awards.[7] In 2020, he won the MOBO award for the Best Gospel Act.[8]
In early 2022, Nwachukwu became a founding member of British worship group Manor Collective, alongside a group of artists including Elle Limebear. The group released their debut single, Father's House, in January 2022.[9]
Nwachukwu released his third album, My Beautiful Reality, in 2022.[10]
Faith[]
Nwachukwu credits his parents and his pastor for helping him to maintain his faith. When asked about reaching audiences as a Christian, he responded 'If God decides that he wants me to reach the masses over the next two years, he will make it happen ... If it's God’s will for my life to sing my own Christian music in [smaller] venues, then fine'.[1]
Discography[]
Albums[]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "In Due Time (Genesis)" | 2018 |
| "Portraits" | 2020 |
| "My Beautiful Reality" | 2022 |
EPs[]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "The Collection" | 2018 |
| "Come Home" | 2021 |
| "Roots" | |
| "Hear Feel Play Christmas" | 2022 |
| "Blues and Roses" | 2023 |
Singles[]
As lead artist[]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Working on Me" | 2016 | The Collection |
| "I Will Serve" | ||
| "Still Standing"
(with Deb Orah) | ||
| "My Prayer (Yahweh)" | 2017 | |
| "I Am Free" | 2018 | |
| "Love Around" | In Due Time (Genesis) | |
| "You're Mine" | The Collection | |
| "Ancient of Days" | 2019 | |
| "Lord You're so Good" | ||
| "Awesome Wonder" | ||
| "God Like You" | Come Home | |
| "Hosanna in the Highest" | Non-album singles | |
| "Chosen (Remix)"
(with Marizu) | ||
| "Row" | ||
| "Grace" | 2020 | Portraits |
| "For You"
(with Rae Rae) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Warm Embrace" | Portraits | |
| "I Could Sing of Your Love" | Non-album singles | |
| "Soaring High (Féz remix)"
(with Féz) | ||
| "Joy" | ||
| "Other Side" | ||
| "Joy (Acoustic)" | Come Home | |
| "Never Leave Me"
(with Dena Mwana) |
2021 | Roots |
| "Shout to the Lord" | Non-album singles | |
| "Say So" | My Beautiful Reality | |
| "Eternal Eyes"
(with Daphne Richardson) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Oba Ti De (The King Has Come)" | ||
| "Thank You Lord" | ||
| "Hold On Me" | 2022 | My Beautiful Reality |
| "You"
(with WE GOT LOVE PROJECT and Annatoria) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Ese" | ||
| "Worst Days" | 2023 | Blues and Roses |
| "Take Over" |
As featured artist[]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "My Heart Is Yours"
(Noel Nderitu featuring CalledOut Music) |
2021 | City On A Hill |
| "I Am"
(Tjsarx featuring CalledOut Music) |
2022 | |
| "Golden"
(Manor Collective featuring CalledOut Music and Elle Limebear) |
Live At The Manor | |
| "Nobody Like You"
(Kingdmusic featuring CalledOut Music) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Provider"
(Gil Joe featuring CalledOut Music) | ||
| "Shelter"
(Manor Collective featuring Becca Folkes, Tertia May and CalledOut Music) |
Live At The Manor | |
| "Salvation"
(Rehmahz featuring CalledOut Music) |
Higher Life | |
| "Good Thing"
(Sal Ly featuring CalledOut Music) |
Non-album singles | |
| "God of the Ages"
(Manor Collective featuring Sarah Bird, Elle Limebear and CalledOut Music) |
Live At The Manor | |
| "You Are Good"
(Naffymar featuring CalledOut Music) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Present Helper"
(Marizu featuring CalledOut Music) |
Forever | |
| "Home This Christmas"
(Manor Collective featuring CalledOut Music, Becca Folkes and Tertia May) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Christmas is Here"
(Manor Collective featuring Junior Garr, Elle Limebear and CalledOut Music) | ||
| "Recovery"
(Glochi featuring CalledOut Music) |
2023 | Recovery |
| "Spirit Move"
(Protek Illasheva featuring CalledOut Music, Se Ok and Dave Cobs) |
Non-album singles | |
| "provider"
(Gil Joe featuring CalledOut Music) |
The Lord's Summer (2023) | |
| "Mon amour"
(Fiston Mbuyi featuring CalledOut Music) |
Diffèrent 2 | |
| "Energy"
(Louis Pascal featuring CalledOut Music) |
The Pen Of A Ready Writer |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Cable Lifestyle - Gospel songs not designed to be commercial, says CalledOut Music
- ↑ CalledOut Music - Biography
- ↑ BusinessDay - CalledOut Music: The fast-rising British-Nigerian artiste
- ↑ Spotify - Working On Me
- ↑ Spotify - The Collection
- ↑ Youtube - CalledOut Music - Love Around
- ↑ Premier Gospel - Premier Gospel Awards 2019 Winners
- ↑ MOBO - MOBO Awards 2020
- ↑ A Step FWD - Manor Collective release visuals for debut single 'Father's House'
- ↑ Astepfwd - CALLEDOUT MUSIC RELEASES THIRD ALBUM – “MY BEAUTIFUL REALITY”