Folks– take a listen to “Champion,” the first single from Darwin Hobbs’ upcoming project of the same name. As a reminder, the full album– the first live recording of his career– is due on June 8th.
“Champion” is a song empowering and encouraging people– we’re overcomers… we’re champions. The track is already ripping through radio and I think you’re gonna like it.
It’s got a praise & worship, battle cry type of vibe to me… definitely a song intended to be DECLARED! I can see praise teams giving it a go on Sunday mornings…
AND, word has it that Darwin Hobbs has just signed a recording deal as the FIRST artist on Imago Dei/Universal, a new label venture by none other than MAX SIEGEL (former President of Verity Records). WOW… Congrats Darwin!
Click here to listen to “Champion,” then leave a comment to let me know what you think!
Love it! Proud of you, Darwin!
EJ, thanks for previewing this song. I honestly feel its a timely message for the Body of Christ and people of the world too. its really weird out here.. we all need to be encouraged and EMPOWERED! I hope that even if peeps don't feel the "tune" they are EMBRACE AND ARE EMPOWERED by the lyrics. WE OVERCOME BY THE BLOOD and OUR TESTIMONY! GO CHAMPIONS! :)
I am excited about Darwin's new project "Champion"! I had the wonderful privilege of being in the audience the night of this recording! It was absolutely a worship experience! I have no doubt that the song "Champion" as well as the entire project will be a blessing to the Body of Christ! Darwin Hobbs was born for this! He is a true worshiper! I am proud of you son! Dad!
Darwin is by far one of the Top male vocalist of all time! This record is HOT! I am sooooo happy for him and pray much success on this single and the album! IM A CHAMPION!!! Very Encouraging!!!! Love IT!
Darwin I love this. You sound amazing. So proud of you little brother!!
Absolutely a GREAT SONG!!!!!!!!!! Will def be the anthem song of the year!!!!!!!!!! Super catchy and very encouraging!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE this song!!!!!!!!! I am a CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DARWIN, I THINK THIS IS YOUR BEST PROJECT. YOU GET BETTER ON EACH ONE. " CHAMPION" IS SO REFLECTIVE OF YOUR LIFE BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN A TRUE CHAMPION IN MEETING YOUR CHALLENGES. I'LL BE SO GLAD WHEN THE ENTIRE PROJECT DEBUTS. IT WAS WONDERFUL BEING PRESENT WHEN YOU RECORDED IT." GOD IS GOOD"!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU ---MOMMY
Wow, congratulations Darwin on your deal! I am LOVING this song and I am part of your Champion Nation on Facebook! I have witnessed this song at your live performances and I must say IT IS ANOINTED. Congrats to you, Matthew Herman (Writer) and Danny Witherspoon (Producer). Champion Nation signing off :)
WooHoo! Call me bias, but THIS is the album to look for this year! I'm excited about ALL that God is doing in your life, Darwin!!!!! A Champion lives within YOU and he has given YOU authority! ALL OF HEAVEN IS BACKING YOU!
I absolutely LOVED it!!!! Such an uplifting song!! I can't wait to hear the rest of the album ;-)
This song is awesome!! Great vocals, great production, great writing and awesome anointing. I KNOW this song will be a blessing to many and remind us all that we, too, are CHAMPIONS!!
I am a Champion! Wow, I had to get up from my chair and dance. Awesome song!
I love it Darwin, I'm a fan and I can't wait until the release so i can get the project. I'am a CHAMPION!!!!!!!!! thank you Lord
I absolutely love this song! I think that this song will be an anthem for so many people who might find themselves in a place where defeat seems to be all around them. It is in those times when you need to hear words from heaven contained in the song "Champion"...it's a must have!
Darwin, It's your "Time!!!"
Hey EJ! I was at the live recording and the crowd LOVED this song. Before I even clicked on the link, I remembered the song. GREAT song, GREAT album.
Wow...I LOVE IT! I can't wait to hear more! It was great to meet you, Darwin, at the BHS auditions! Praying for favor and blessings all over your new endeavors!
I really like the feel of this song. I'm the biggest of fan of your "Worshipper" project with songs like "Better" and "Magnify," but you're raising your own bar! Just in time for blasting through the streets of DC... summer jam time.
Love this song! Big ups to you bro truly the sound and message of the season. VM, Approved
"I am a winner!!!" YES!!!! :)
You've always blessed me big lil bro and you've done it again with CHAMPION. Been waiting to hear it again since the recording. Love it! I'm so excited for you and proud of you.
Hey Darwin Hobbs is one of the industries most anointed vocalist. This song needs to be played on all gospel radio stations NOW!!! It's your time Darwin congrats!!! Daniel Whitherspoon really is under rated he is one of the best!!!
This song champion is hotttt!!!!
I attended Darwin's Live Recording in Nashville and also had the pleasure of meeting him (via Benita Bellamy) Thanks Benita! I love this song..I know he kept vamping this song at the recording!!!!! THIS IS DARWIN'S TIME!!!!!!!!
Love your NEW SINGLE, Darwin! Congratulations Bro!
darwin, thanks and congratulations on your new project and for the song "champion". i just happened to see it and listened to it early in the morning as i was preparing for my day ahead. talk about the lord speaking his word thru you in song. worship, praise, battle cry, word, reassured that the blood covers me, that i am more than a conqueror, triumph, victorious, i win, and i am "a champion". this will be a theme song for many and set people free to understand who and whose they are. thank you my brother and friend. loved you since i first met because you have always been a true and real person to me and my family. always "my truth lies in you" still a favorite
I feel like a proud mama. You are certainly a Champion and free in Jesus. I told you the night of the recording that I liked this song the best and I'll be darned it is the title. Yay! Congrats. Love you.
This is song is now then anthem of my LIFE!!!!!!! I CANNOT get enough of it!!!! I'm so blessed by Darwin Hobbs. Thank you for hearing from God to empower a CHAMPION NATION!!!!!! Can't WAIT to hear the rest of the record!!!
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!! Everything about it is wonderful! The background vocals are hot, the band, the anointing, obviously Darwin is amazing as usual... @JanaeS I agree, this is definately the anthem of the year! God bless you Darwin!!
Did someone say Stellar Award and Grammy Nom? Yeah, thought so too! :) Excellent.!
@latricep quit name dropping just because you know EVERYBODY in the music industry and probably was one of his background singers! Lol! You know I luv ya! I can't wait to buy the album!!!
Right on! Get's the Spirit moving and my body shaking.
Darwin, You know that I applaud our Heavenly Father for this song. It is POWERFUL and very timely. It serves to remind us that there is a battle going on and that we engage in battle from the vantage point of being winners (champions) because we are indwelt by THE CHAMPION of all times!!! Glory!!! There is an anointing on this that will empower those who have walked in defeat to rise up and assume their rightful position!! I am so very proud of you. MOM
LOve the song and I the messagebehind it. I look forward to hearing the album.
Darwin really does not get the respect he should (industry-wise).... His music is God-centered, consistent, and inspiring. I have all of his CDs.
Ok...I'm overwhelmed that so many of you are being blessed by this song! Praise God! FYI.. In the song I say "c'mon Alma, I know u love this song!" Well, that is my spiritual Mom"Deborah" who commented above.haha Remember..we are in a war that has already been won!!!
MAAAANNNNNN.....Ive waiting soo long for the world to experience THIS side of Darwin Hobbs...For so many years we have gravitated to Darwin's smooth and anoited sounds in studio. But as a former background vocalist for Darwin I experienced His ministry LIVE and always had a problem keeping my composure because he is a BEAST live....He will leave you awe struck...I am so excited, I am so proud, and I just can't wait to see these latter days in Darwins ministry to become greater than what you've know if him in the past. BREATHTAKING AND PHENOMENAL...Thank you Darwin for taking your spot in this industry and continuing to give us more and more to look forward to with your ministry....YOU ROCK DUDE!!! Darlene McCoy
Darwin, Congratulations!!! I am so proud of you!!! "Champion" is such an anointed song!!! It's your season, and I can't wait until the album comes out on June 8!!! To God be the Glory!!!
Great song! Looking fwd to hearing the whole project!
Honey, Congratulations on Champion! Everytime I hear this song I am reminded of the cost you paid through Christ to sing these words. I can't listen without praising God for your VICTORIES through Him. My prayer is that when people hear this song the same freedom you have experienced in God is released, that people will awaken to this victory chant, and that no one will hear without an inward change. May it spread like fire! With love.
this song should be the theme of the final 4 basketball championship game. "my trust lies in you" again, i say thanks. was able to go in the court room being confident jesus was with me, i was covered by his blood, and i was a champion. i had peace that the world did not give to me because i am a champion. thanks darwin for allowing the lord to use you.
Ok this is the best song I've heard this year, music production is awesome, so is vocals, Is the song on Itunes? Im waiting for the single and album to come out Peace and blessings.
Execellent song! Great to hear about the Blood of the Lamb! Fantastic lyrics.
Darwin! I love "Champion"! What a perfect declaration to God's people. Thank you for giving us this great song!
Great song!!!!!! Christians, going through a rough time due to the current economic crisis - please grab hold to the words of this track; in fact, make it your anthem. The most moving gospel song I've heard thus far in 2010. Oh, man, this joint is HOT!!!!!!! Darwin, love ya' man!
Darwin, This is the year!!! This is your year! Im proud to be apart of Champion Nation and a friend of yours! I pray God's blessings on the album and I pray even more that Champion touches nations, for generations! You are an awesome person! Very very much so Proud of you! God's Blessings!
This song infused the recording with SO MUCH energy!!! It was quite obvious that this song would resonate with the masses. Well done, Darwin! (And watch out for the rats in Cheescake Factory!! ROFL!)
I cant get stop listening to the song and its message. Darwin Hobbs please release this single on itunes ASAP.
He did it again, good song.
Completely off topic, but I still believe Darwin's "worshipper" album is one of the most underrated album's of the last decade! That is all...
In listening to this song It made me realize that I am a champion this is good ministry I really Darwin this will do good I speak this because being a singer myself and the praise team leader at my church I know good songs when I hear. this send a good message to the saints. You are bold and strong in the lord.
Okay...so I seriously can't stop listening to it and it tied into the pre-sermon my Bishop preached yesterday! Loved it! And how adorable was Traci Hobbs message to Darwin!? AAAAWWWWWEEEEEEE! *I'm such a cream puff* LOL...
ABSOLUTE GREAT SONG!!!! I hope it's okay that I've already taught it to the team and the choir!?!?
@Myron... Dude...you know like I know that the only way this song and others like it make their way into the hearts of the people is for us to TEACH THEM AND SING THEM! ;)... so I pray you TEACH AND SING IT NOW!!!! LOLOL... And maybe if God leads ya...you'll have me over to proclaim it with you guys. Thanks for the love! D
Ok...I know I'm going to sound like a major groupie...but we have Darwin and Myron in the room ya'll! We are amongst royalty!! :) God Bless You Men of God!!
THIS SONG is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!! I'm excited for my friend and brother. Whenever we sing songs from a PERSONAL place they RESONATE! I believe that DARWIN considers himself a CHAMPION when he reflects on the battles GOD has helped him to WIN! and this song will inspire/encourage ALL OF US to WALK in that same plACE! - GET READY FOR THIS CD PEOPLE!!! TW
Ted winn just commented....umm...i'm gonna be quiet now before my inner groupie comes out and asks for an autograph....*the curse is broken. We're living in his faaaavor*
Darwin, Looking forward to your new album. Your last project stayed on repeat in my car for a minute. Bless you and your ministry.
@Darwin MOST DEFINITELY!!!! Let me know the best sunday for you!!!
mylum and tami - I almost squeeled when I realized Myron's first post was right after mine, lol. And I'm no groupie. But sometimes, artists seem so far away and secluded...with their entourages and bodyguards (my bad, armor bearers...lol). It's refreshing to see them posting here and being so supportive. Man, I love this site! :-)
@v4c if Donald Lawrence or earnest pugh grace their presence, I would probably send copies of their albums to their managers for autographs...right after I get off the floor from passing out! Lol. I should be embarrassed right about now, but I think i'm halfway serious! Lol.
@mylum and v4c...I know we sound comical but we're just proud and honored to have such great men of God in 'our presence'...I knew Darwin, Myron, and Ted were in the house, but as I scrolled up I saw Vashawn Mitchell!(I'm sure there may be more) The awesome thing about it is how they are supporting and encouraging each other and not fighting against each other. That has been refreshing to witness!
mylum - HAHA! Well make sure someone around you has smelling salt. Cause...obviously...with this site, anything's possible, LOL!
Tami - Off the top of my head, we didn't shout out Darwin's Mom and wife, Darlene McCoy...and the artist EJ just introduced in a recent blog entry, Alex Williams. I've been very blessed by the love they've shown...
v4c you're right...can't forget his sweetheart and mom :) . I missed Alex Williams...this is definately a blessing.
@mylum and v... U guys are the best! I'm screamin over here!!! Rest assured, we don't take ourselves that serious..lol. None of MY friends who happen to be artists are wired in a "funny actin" way! We know the God we sing about is so much bigger than our "names" could ever be. Thank u guys for your love and support..it means a lot. Maaan...yawl need an online reality show!!! Too funny!
OMG!!! Darwin!! LOL
you guys are hilarious... lol
@v4c pssst...darwin just spoke to us...i'm not sure if we're supposed to run around in circles or bow! Lol! Mr psalmistapostlebishop Hobbs (making sure I covered my bases), it is truly an honor for you to grace our presence!
D.Hobbs I'm so glad you FINALLY did a LIVE album!!!!! And this "Champion" song is amazing!!!!! I appreciate your gift and anointing!!! This CD is the one.... trust me bruh!!Love ya boy!!!!!
Alright it's official...I'm done...Isaac is in the house...Lawd have mercy! I can't take too much more of this!! Now that I got myself together (whew)... For real though, I'm really enjoying the brotherhood! :)
@mylum-HILARIOUS!
Darwin, From the day i formed you in your mothers womb, I knew... Aight i'm just joking... figured Jesus would just send Tami, Mylum and v4c over the top! :-)
Man that was just wrong! LOL!
mylum & Tami - We're SURROUNDED, lol. Isaac!? This is just too much! I'm loving the love too! mylum, I thought your comment was gonna get me fired for trippin so hard until I scrolled down and CRIED...literally CRIED when I saw the post from the ONE & ONLY Jesus Christ of Nazareth...Mary's lil'baby! LMBO! Whoever did that, thanks for the BEST LAUGH ALL YEAR! OH MY GOODNESS!
LOL... the Jesus bit was me... sorry, but i had to! EJ texted me laughing off of that one! You guys are great! LOL
Ha ha mr Alex Christ! Lol! That was a good one. While we're giving shout puts, we should acknowledge latrice pace (dl and co/taps), and Dion moffitt (twitter king and husband of Sheri Jones moffitt).
LMBO @ Alex! I'll be laughing about this all day...
Are you serious? How old are some of you "groupies"? Stop "idolizing" these "artists" and glorifying the one and true living GOD for using them to vocalize/write these songs. These people are just everyday common people that happen to record cd's. I'd even venture to say some of them (not all) would not even acknowledge you if you saw them outside the church setting, some not even in a church setting. Let's FOCUS ON CHRIST.
Great laugh Bro Alex! I'll be chuckling all day too! I thought I was gonna fall out my seat here at work. Classic!!! @What??-I knew someone was gonna throw that negative mess up in here! We're just enjoying fun and fellowship... As a matter fact it's not even worth the fight...your vibe is actually comical but sad at the same time. God Bless you real good!
Okay...what??? obviously missed the humor, lol. I guess we typed lol's & 'love the love being shown' in a foreign language, LOL. Old people can have fun, right!? We're joking. Relax... You're so not gonna kill the light-hearted vibe here...
I was wondering when we would get the Jesus police. *rolls eyes* calm down, we know who our God is. Thank you for your concern.
CONGRATS DARWIN!!! I love this song. Definitely song of the year!! Thankful for ur anointing!!! Love u man! Jojo~
I sure hope I'll be able to download this on iTunes soon... Hint, hint, Darwin, lol. As much as I love this site, I don't want to HAVE to come here to listen to it... If I keep doing this "A Night at the Roxbury" head bob at my desk because I keep repeating this song since I can't enjoy it at home, my co-workers are gonna get concerned, LOL!
@v4c i know a song that IS on iTunes... hint hint. (i know, shamless plug)
Alex - I promise to download it tonight! Ask and you SHALL receive! :-)
“Champion” song is amazing!!!! Thank you for thinking of Hurting People across this Nation.... That we need the reminder we are Champion! Lord we Love and Thank you.... Congratz to Darwin H. on the new record deal & for being the FIRST artist on Imago Dei/Universal label. Blessings to ALL! Much love
@v4c and Alex Williams I need to see Alex turn some water into wine before I buy his single! Lol. I'm kidding. I can barely drink 5ml of Nyquil, let alone alcohol. Lol! You have my support and money too! :-)
@v4c & mylum... i'm most appreciative.
O My Saving Grace God Darwin, I Love It And Want More It !!!!!!!!
i enjoyed the live recording .. i cant wait till it drop!
Just chiming in with my part to keep the light-hearted love vibe around here. Nobody is getting glorified BUT the Lord Jesus Christ. Those of us who are SECURE in our Holy Ghost know how to celebrate the gifts and talents of those around us without taking the WORTH-SHIP (worship) from the Holy One Jesus Christ. With that said: WHOEVER posted as Jesus Christ was real wrong (and it yet I laughed out loud because that was HI-larious! LLLOLLLLLL!!!!) Yes, some of us saints do have a real sense of humor and it's all good!
@Tam Tam-AMEN!!!
Tam Tam - I was buckled over in my cubicle with cheek and belly cramps from laughing so hard when I first read it! LMBO! And the more quiet I tried to be, the harder I laughed! The timing of that joke was SO on point. *holding up my score card* 10! LOL...
"CHAMPION" WILL BE AVAIL ON ITUNES APRIL 6TH!!!!!! ENTIRE ALBUM JUNE 8TH! GO CHAMPION NATION!
Darwin We are members of Heirs, and have been blessed daily by this song. Our three young children even know they are Champions. We are excited to be walking this walk as true Champions. We believe in this project and support what you are doing for the kingdom. Be blessed!
Hey Darwin, Just Heard "Champion" ..... Loved it!!!! I have all of your Cd"s. My husband's ringtone is one of your songs!!! I know that when I play your music it will speak to my spirit. You cannot possibly realize how you bless so many by staying true to the gift God has bestowed upon you. Selfishly I admit that Iwe miss seeing you and your beautiful wife at Newbirth...but I thank God that he is keeping you, strengthening you and continuing to pour out His blessings upon you and your family. Love you both!!!!
Having sung background for darwin a few time Ive experienced him first hand!! He is one of THE BEST male vocalist ive EVER heard!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!!!! GO DEE!!!!
Absolutely loved that single!!! I hear it almost everyday on aim radio