Change is not an event, it’s a process. And for Tye Tribbett — husband, fa… Read Full Bio ↴Change is not an event, it’s a process. And for Tye Tribbett — husband, father of two, Gospel singer, songwriter, producer, preacher and business man – the pruning process of change and deliverance took root after an intense period of turmoil. Touching many with his musical ministry, Tye’s fourth album release Fresh, on Axis Music Group/Columbia, positions him to step forth boldly with a new message of grace after weathering the storm of change in his personal life and ministry. “Fresh means restored, new creature and it’s my announcement that nothing is the same,” Tye declares, “my thinking, my business, my patterns, everything is new.”
Tye has been making bold declarations and bringing forth change within his music for years with Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing (“G.A.”), his family and ministry. Together they toured and performed with some of the biggest artists in the secular world including Whitney Houston, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Luther Vandross, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Jill Scott to name a few. It was during a consecration period in between their first two albums Life (2004) and Victory Live! (2006), where Tye & G.A. made the decision to focus solely on gospel.
The success of Life was bolstered to the Billboard Top 10 Gospel Album chart with the infectious singles “No Way” and “Everything.” Victory Live! entered the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart at #1, generated the #1 Gospel Radio single, “Victory,” and earned Tribbett two Stellar Award wins and three Grammy nominations — Best Gospel Performance (“Victory”); Best Gospel Song (“Victory”); and Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. With his third installment Stand Out (2008) entering the Billboard Gospel chart at #1, Tye further propelled the goodness of God with his musical message.
It was within the last year, however, that Tye learned much more about God’s goodness and grace while dealing with the issue of infidelity in his marriage. Tye moved through a dark period that led to thoughts of suicide. It was here when he acknowledged he moved far away from his foundation. Ironically it was sixty day sabbatical from his musical ministry that realigned Tye to focus on his personal ministry with God and his family first. Tye recalls, “I turned away from God and as soon as I turned back around He was ready to receive me, and I learned God does not hold grudges at all.”
On the fiftieth day, Tye received a revelation in Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” The revelation and acceptance opened Tye’s eyes and behold, God set forth the next phase of change. “The Lord restored [my marriage] for the gospels’ sake, not the gossip’s sake.” The process also consisted of transition with Greater Anointing. “There is a season for everything and no matter how great a season is, the next one is always coming. There was nothing wrong with G.A., it was just time for another season,” proclaims Tye. “I had to release everybody to be who they were called to be.” Tye was clear that the Lord restored his marriage to a new position and with obedience and renewed sensibility, his music would also be restored.
With Fresh Tye is clear, the direction of the music and the ministry changed. “It’s opening a door you never opened before and walking through. It’s unfamiliar and new.” While Tye wrote and produced a majority of the album, he also solicited assistance from a small handful of talented individuals along the way for the very first time. “Fresh,” the first single and title track is a personal testimony. The uptempo celebratory dance jam produced by Pablo Vaillatoro of the Group One Crew sets forth a revived form of worship. Sonically, the pulsating rhythm of techno beats serve as the under-current to Tye’s almost auto-tune laden voice as he sings “you can’t even imagine what God has so fresh.” As Tye further proclaims, “it’s a cry out to God for the frustration of the normal, same ‘ole thing, yet celebrating the newness of life.”
Also from the Group One Crew, Manwell Reyes contributed as a writer and producer with the retro “All For You.” Surrendering to the process of being produced versus being the producer, the track excited Tye with its syncopated drum patterns, because it reaches beyond gospel. “I feel like I can go places I have never gone before- beyond the church walls to expand the brand with other inspirational outlets.”
Tye wrote and produced the first song that came during his lowest point in the wilderness, the aptly titled “Good.” The track gives a youthful approach to praise and worship, with its drum pulses and guitar strums as he simply acknowledges, “I love vertical songs and the God we serve is good.” Another personal song to Tye is the old soul, down home bluesy, “Keep Me.” Inspired by his daughter catching two teenagers kissing on television, Tye provided gentle instruction on content for an age-appropriate audience to his young butterfly. Immediately, John 17 entered into Tye’s spirit, acknowledging “Jesus wants us to pray not to be kept out of this world because His power is shown by how he keeps us while we are in the fire. I can’t keep my daughter, but God can.”
Anointed worship musician Israel Houghton contributes to Fresh with “Champion” and “Most High God (Lude).” For Tye the awesome collaboration expresses the sentiment dearest to him, citing “I love songs that brag about how strong and mighty our God is. I can’t wait to perform that song live.” The anthemic “Champion” takes its big piano as “Most High God (Lude)” simplifies is sounds for his vocal praise.
Both “Your Blood (The Communion Song)” and “Take Over” highlight Men of Standard members Isaac Carree and Lowell Pye respectively. “Your Blood” is a big sounding choir song, while “Take Over” is a song of sanctification. While each song amply reflects surrender to God, the humility present and accounted for is in sheer reverence for God’s greatness and grace.
In the uiet stillness within, “You Alone” simply sounds like a prayer. Inspired by Contemporary Christian Music and the total devotion to the fullness of God, Tye acknowledges, “I want to grow my audience to a more mature worship experience and atmosphere.” Adding “the words ask you to listen to my heart and not just the music because this is something you can pray when speaking of the Lord or speaking to Him” as the simplicity of the chords invoke the worship atmosphere. Subsequently “Holding On” sounds like the letter to God after the prayer. “This song stretches me and opens the door with its inspiration. When life gets hard, everybody needs something to hold on to.”
All sixteen tracks on the candid Fresh album are simple, “I want everyone to be refreshed because there is a cleansing that takes place in worship. Whatever I was known for, I’m adding to it with this CD. I want my heart to be heard and then you will understand.” Purposeful in the acknowledgement of his testimony, Tye Tribbett’s self-professed “compassion package” is based on growing through the storms of life with full transparency acknowledging God can change someone. Tye is pursuing an acting career and becoming more involved with organizations that target bouncing back and moving forward. “I have a greater compassion coming out of a storm because this love I experience from God, and for my wife and His people, is so big because He first loved us. Know that a relationship with God is possible.” And that is fresh.
Tye has been making bold declarations and bringing forth change within his music for years with Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing (“G.A.”), his family and ministry. Together they toured and performed with some of the biggest artists in the secular world including Whitney Houston, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Luther Vandross, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Jill Scott to name a few. It was during a consecration period in between their first two albums Life (2004) and Victory Live! (2006), where Tye & G.A. made the decision to focus solely on gospel.
The success of Life was bolstered to the Billboard Top 10 Gospel Album chart with the infectious singles “No Way” and “Everything.” Victory Live! entered the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart at #1, generated the #1 Gospel Radio single, “Victory,” and earned Tribbett two Stellar Award wins and three Grammy nominations — Best Gospel Performance (“Victory”); Best Gospel Song (“Victory”); and Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. With his third installment Stand Out (2008) entering the Billboard Gospel chart at #1, Tye further propelled the goodness of God with his musical message.
It was within the last year, however, that Tye learned much more about God’s goodness and grace while dealing with the issue of infidelity in his marriage. Tye moved through a dark period that led to thoughts of suicide. It was here when he acknowledged he moved far away from his foundation. Ironically it was sixty day sabbatical from his musical ministry that realigned Tye to focus on his personal ministry with God and his family first. Tye recalls, “I turned away from God and as soon as I turned back around He was ready to receive me, and I learned God does not hold grudges at all.”
On the fiftieth day, Tye received a revelation in Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” The revelation and acceptance opened Tye’s eyes and behold, God set forth the next phase of change. “The Lord restored [my marriage] for the gospels’ sake, not the gossip’s sake.” The process also consisted of transition with Greater Anointing. “There is a season for everything and no matter how great a season is, the next one is always coming. There was nothing wrong with G.A., it was just time for another season,” proclaims Tye. “I had to release everybody to be who they were called to be.” Tye was clear that the Lord restored his marriage to a new position and with obedience and renewed sensibility, his music would also be restored.
With Fresh Tye is clear, the direction of the music and the ministry changed. “It’s opening a door you never opened before and walking through. It’s unfamiliar and new.” While Tye wrote and produced a majority of the album, he also solicited assistance from a small handful of talented individuals along the way for the very first time. “Fresh,” the first single and title track is a personal testimony. The uptempo celebratory dance jam produced by Pablo Vaillatoro of the Group One Crew sets forth a revived form of worship. Sonically, the pulsating rhythm of techno beats serve as the under-current to Tye’s almost auto-tune laden voice as he sings “you can’t even imagine what God has so fresh.” As Tye further proclaims, “it’s a cry out to God for the frustration of the normal, same ‘ole thing, yet celebrating the newness of life.”
Also from the Group One Crew, Manwell Reyes contributed as a writer and producer with the retro “All For You.” Surrendering to the process of being produced versus being the producer, the track excited Tye with its syncopated drum patterns, because it reaches beyond gospel. “I feel like I can go places I have never gone before- beyond the church walls to expand the brand with other inspirational outlets.”
Tye wrote and produced the first song that came during his lowest point in the wilderness, the aptly titled “Good.” The track gives a youthful approach to praise and worship, with its drum pulses and guitar strums as he simply acknowledges, “I love vertical songs and the God we serve is good.” Another personal song to Tye is the old soul, down home bluesy, “Keep Me.” Inspired by his daughter catching two teenagers kissing on television, Tye provided gentle instruction on content for an age-appropriate audience to his young butterfly. Immediately, John 17 entered into Tye’s spirit, acknowledging “Jesus wants us to pray not to be kept out of this world because His power is shown by how he keeps us while we are in the fire. I can’t keep my daughter, but God can.”
Anointed worship musician Israel Houghton contributes to Fresh with “Champion” and “Most High God (Lude).” For Tye the awesome collaboration expresses the sentiment dearest to him, citing “I love songs that brag about how strong and mighty our God is. I can’t wait to perform that song live.” The anthemic “Champion” takes its big piano as “Most High God (Lude)” simplifies is sounds for his vocal praise.
Both “Your Blood (The Communion Song)” and “Take Over” highlight Men of Standard members Isaac Carree and Lowell Pye respectively. “Your Blood” is a big sounding choir song, while “Take Over” is a song of sanctification. While each song amply reflects surrender to God, the humility present and accounted for is in sheer reverence for God’s greatness and grace.
In the uiet stillness within, “You Alone” simply sounds like a prayer. Inspired by Contemporary Christian Music and the total devotion to the fullness of God, Tye acknowledges, “I want to grow my audience to a more mature worship experience and atmosphere.” Adding “the words ask you to listen to my heart and not just the music because this is something you can pray when speaking of the Lord or speaking to Him” as the simplicity of the chords invoke the worship atmosphere. Subsequently “Holding On” sounds like the letter to God after the prayer. “This song stretches me and opens the door with its inspiration. When life gets hard, everybody needs something to hold on to.”
All sixteen tracks on the candid Fresh album are simple, “I want everyone to be refreshed because there is a cleansing that takes place in worship. Whatever I was known for, I’m adding to it with this CD. I want my heart to be heard and then you will understand.” Purposeful in the acknowledgement of his testimony, Tye Tribbett’s self-professed “compassion package” is based on growing through the storms of life with full transparency acknowledging God can change someone. Tye is pursuing an acting career and becoming more involved with organizations that target bouncing back and moving forward. “I have a greater compassion coming out of a storm because this love I experience from God, and for my wife and His people, is so big because He first loved us. Know that a relationship with God is possible.” And that is fresh.
Immanuel
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Hey, oh, yeah
Our helper in trouble
So present (right there)
We are never alone (woo)
Our Father (Father)
You have called us Your own
And You sit on the throne
So mighty (mighty) and powerful
In my weakness (yeah) You are merciful
There's no place (no, no, no, no) I could ever go
That You won't know (hey)
Immanuel, Immanuel
You are Immanuel
The great I am is God with us
We got the Lord with us, woo, hey
We're never alone y'all
No, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no
We are never alone
You lead us wherever we go
Jehovah, You are in control
All power is in Your hands
That's why we dance
We got the victory
We won't fear the enemy (oh no)
They come one way (one way, one way)
Seven ways they flee
We always have the victory (we always)
Yeah 'cause He's here with me
Immanuel
My God You are Immanuel
Oh God You are Immanuel
Yeah, all powerful one is
God with us
One time, hands up
Sing it with me, come on
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the King with us
And He's everything to us, yeah
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel
The sovereign one is God with us
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel
All powerful one is God with us, hey
Mighty God He is God with us, woo
Our Healer He is
Here with us
The Holy One He is
Here with us (yessir)
King of kings He is
God with us (yeah)
Alpha and Omega He is
God with us
The beginning and the end is
Here with us
The first and the last is
Here with us
Jehovah Jireh (here with us)
And Jehovah Shalom is God with us
The lion and the lamb is here with us
The first begotten Son is Here with us
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel (God with us)
Ruler of the Heavens and the earth (God with us)
Hey He is Jehovah Rapha (here with us)
Jehovah Nissi (here with us)
Oh Elohim (here with us)
Yahweh (God with us)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (hey, we got the lord with us)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (woo, hey, hey)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (we got the King with us)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (oh yeah)
You're the prince of peace
And You're Here with us
Manu, Immanuel
Manu, Immanuel
You are the King and You're, woo (God with us)
And You are my everything You're God with us (Manu, Immanuel)
He'll never leave You
He'll never leave You
Hallelujah
We love You God
And we celebrate You for being just who You are
You are Immanuel
Our helper in trouble
So present (right there)
We are never alone (woo)
Our Father (Father)
You have called us Your own
And You sit on the throne
So mighty (mighty) and powerful
In my weakness (yeah) You are merciful
There's no place (no, no, no, no) I could ever go
That You won't know (hey)
Immanuel, Immanuel
You are Immanuel
The great I am is God with us
We got the Lord with us, woo, hey
We're never alone y'all
No, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no
We are never alone
You lead us wherever we go
Jehovah, You are in control
All power is in Your hands
That's why we dance
We got the victory
We won't fear the enemy (oh no)
They come one way (one way, one way)
Seven ways they flee
We always have the victory (we always)
Yeah 'cause He's here with me
Immanuel
My God You are Immanuel
Oh God You are Immanuel
Yeah, all powerful one is
God with us
One time, hands up
Sing it with me, come on
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the Lord with us
We got the King with us
And He's everything to us, yeah
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel
The sovereign one is God with us
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel
All powerful one is God with us, hey
Mighty God He is God with us, woo
Our Healer He is
Here with us
The Holy One He is
Here with us (yessir)
King of kings He is
God with us (yeah)
Alpha and Omega He is
God with us
The beginning and the end is
Here with us
The first and the last is
Here with us
Jehovah Jireh (here with us)
And Jehovah Shalom is God with us
The lion and the lamb is here with us
The first begotten Son is Here with us
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel (God with us)
Ruler of the Heavens and the earth (God with us)
Hey He is Jehovah Rapha (here with us)
Jehovah Nissi (here with us)
Oh Elohim (here with us)
Yahweh (God with us)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (hey, we got the lord with us)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (woo, hey, hey)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (we got the King with us)
Immanuel, Immanuel, Immanuel (oh yeah)
You're the prince of peace
And You're Here with us
Manu, Immanuel
Manu, Immanuel
You are the King and You're, woo (God with us)
And You are my everything You're God with us (Manu, Immanuel)
He'll never leave You
He'll never leave You
Hallelujah
We love You God
And we celebrate You for being just who You are
You are Immanuel
The lyrics to Tye Tribbett's song "Immanuel" embody a powerful message about the presence and power of God in the lives of believers. The song begins by acknowledging God as a helper in times of trouble, always present and never leaving us alone. The imagery of God sitting on the throne conveys his sovereignty and majesty, emphasizing that he is mighty and powerful. Even in moments of weakness, God's mercy is extended, and there is nowhere we can go where he is not aware of us.
The chorus repeats the name "Immanuel," which means "God with us," emphasizing the closeness and intimacy of God's presence in our lives. The lyrics highlight the belief that the great I am, the Almighty, is always with us, guiding and protecting us. This assurance that we are never alone is a source of strength and comfort, leading to the declaration of victory over fear and the enemy, knowing that God is on our side.
The bridge of the song lists various names and attributes of God, underscoring the multifaceted nature of his character and the range of ways in which he is present in our lives. From being our healer to the King of kings, from the Alpha and Omega to the Lion and the Lamb, the lyrics paint a rich tapestry of God's presence and power. The repetition of "God with us" reinforces the central theme of the song and serves as a proclamation of faith and worship.
As the song concludes, there is a sense of adoration and celebration for who God is. The repeated chanting of "Immanuel" and the declaration of God's attributes serve as a reminder of the constant and unwavering presence of God in our lives. The final words express gratitude and love towards God, acknowledging him as Immanuel, the Prince of Peace, and celebrating his unchanging nature. Overall, "Immanuel" is a declaration of faith in God's presence and power, inspiring listeners to trust in his guidance and take comfort in his unending love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tyrone Tribbett
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@abuwao
Nigerian attire (Agbada) 😂. Wow, this is creativity at a very high standard. Tye Tribett has maintained the balance of WORSHIP, ENTERTAINMENT and TRUE MUSICIANSHIP.
The band has continuously evolved musically and existed vibrantly as a family. I must say, the positive vibe and energy they had from the start never lost its momentum.
I love y'all.
More fruitful years ahead my fellow musicians and brethren.
Musically yours
Ochuko Abuwa
@NollyGreatMovies
A song you want to dance and sing to yourself every morning when you're about to step out, and also want to sing when you retire to bed. A reminder that God is always with us. What a powerful song. Tye is an anointed genius. ❤❤
@gospelaccordingtochandleri2449
Tye came to Chattanooga Tennessee which is about 2 hours from where I live but my wife knew I wanted to see him so she bought the tickets for me as a late birthday present, last month we saw him and he did this song, the energy level in Walker Theatre was mad crazy all night, he will make you sweat just watching him plus it was already hot! But an unforgettable night and experience was it indeed! I grew up on him in the early to mid 2000’s during the G.A days let me tell you Tye, Thad, Spank, they are our OG’s! Their sound was the music of our childhood that kept us in the church out of trouble. We saw the revolution happen as kids now a musican who plays gospel music can’t hardly touch an instrument and not play something of theirs, true game changers on a mission was and is who they are. It’s great now as an adult to see their input back in gospel music, it may not be all GA or all ✔️Check but at least Tye, Spank, Thad, and the new crew are still holding it down for us because we do need them still. They updated their sound without losing what we know and love, giving life to a whole other generation who may not know their music and will have to go back to those now legendary records. Something in me knew these guys weren’t done yet and it proves itself now. I said before when I first heard this it should’ve been on a Black Panther/Wakanda movie, the imagery is so clear here. I love it all! Job well done ladies and gentlemen. 💯😊🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@juliusoyibo6179
A true fan of Tye Tribbett and G.A 😊🎉
@ezrathescribe5718
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@gracetofunmi4717
You sure know this! Black Panther or The Woman King ❤
@onegodyeshua9922
Good wife
@mkellymusic4u
Brilliant! This piece is Theatrical, Worshipful, and very Impactful. Love the arrangement and production!!🎉
@Samtrybe
Yeah his is good
@sbongileyende6341
We praise like this in Africa especially Nigeria more often
@janellbrown7160
❤❤i love it