James Basnet, winner of several international awards, has released his latest Contemporary Christian Music Album titled ‘BEGINNING’.
James Basnet has been leading worship for more than 20 years. At the verge of committing suicide at age 16, God called him out and gave him hope for a better life and he has since dedicated his life to serving God.
He is currently serving as Worship Pastor in City Light Church and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina USA with his wife Imlinaro, who is originally from Nagaland and their children Nicholas and Norah. He travels across the United States training and teaching Worship leaders.
His latest album ‘Beginning’ is a product of love and it is a result of a five year journey in the making. It was recorded with multi Grammy Award winner Music Producer Glenn Tabor at Gat3 Productions in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
The album features amazing talents such as Tetseo Sisters, Nelson Rios (Music Director at Forest Hill Church), Luke Anderson (Elevation Church), Brad Hudson (Vocal Director, Elevation Church), and Jeremy Medkiff.
The song ‘Superhero’ was written for an NGO that is dedicated to rescuing trafficked children. The lyrics speak from the point of view of the child’s and also from the ones rescuing them. There is something for everyone in the album. The song ‘Sold Out’ is a foot tapping number which will get listeners up and dancing and is very reminiscent of the 80s funk style.
Similarly for the other songs in the album, a lot has gone into each song and their particular messaging, making it a collective album that is not only highly enjoyable but also deeply personal.
Heal Our Land
The song ‘Heal our Land’ has a special place in the artist’s heart as it is a song dedicated to Nagaland. The song features the acclaimed Tetseo Sisters (Mütsevelü Tetseo (Mercy); Azine Tetseo (Azi); Kuvelü Tetseo (Kuku); Alüne Tetseo (Lulu) who has lent their uniquely folk sound to this soaring anthem and was recorded by Mhaseve MKT at Li Tsale Records, Kohima, Nagaland. ‘Heal our land’ was written for Nagaland during a particularly turbulent time in the State.
James Basnet hopes that through this album people will connect and worship God more intimately and that every listener will be blessed. He hopes to hear testimonies of these songs being sung in churches all over the world.
‘Beginning’ by James Basnet is available on several platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube. Support his ministry by listening to his songs and following him on social media.
A message from the Tetseo Sisters
We love the message of the song.
When James told us that he was writing a song for healing of our Land, we were quick to say yes to the collaboration. We all need healing of some degree personally and our land definitely needs a thorough healing which can only be done by the Divine Healer.
We believe that this beautiful song by James Basnet is sure to be a soothing balm to listeners all over the world and specifically to our Nagaland and we hope it brings Glory to God from whom the music comes.
Since the song is centered on Nagaland, we were delighted and honored to add our Naga touch to the song. The Chokri folk part praises and testifies God as the ultimate healer and proclaims that His name be lifted higher.