Johnathan McReynolds is a Grammy Award winning contemporary Gospel Musician who brings a new style to the world of Gospel. By incorporating elements of R&B, Jazz and Pop in his pieces, he creates music that caters to many generations, as well as breaks down common misconceptions of the Gospel genre. While some may think that Gospel is only catered to a certain audience, he proves that Gospel can intrigue not just younger music lovers, but also those from may different cultural walks of life.
McReynolds is a constant reminder that faith is a journey, as he includes vulnerable, personal, and relatable stories which provide a deeper connection to his audience. He provides his personal stories of struggle and triumph which emphasize the feeling and need of hope, as well as authenticity to the imperfections we all should not be ashamed of. His songs such as “Cycles” and “Not Lucky, I’m Loved,” are ones that provide comfort and encouragement in everyone’s individual journey in faith. Not only does he touch the lives of his own audience, but also audiences of artists like Kirk Franklin, Molly Music and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, through his collaborations. These collaborations are testament to his commitment to unity under one God, and showcase that Gospel can resonate across various musical landscapes.
Below is his song “Cycles”
