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Sharing the amazing stories behind Christian songs you love and have been blessed by.

The Stories Behind


    • May 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    S02 E02 - TimiTrigger - Ijo // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 22:45


    In this episode, TimiTrigger talks about his song Ijo, the process of making the song and the inspiration behind re-imagining some old Yoruba songs. He explains the meaning of the Yoruba lyrics, and how this song was written to inspire joy in both the good and bad times. Listen to the full episode and stream "Ijo".

    S02 E01 - Nosa // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 61:34


    In this episode, Minister Nosa sat down with Jo Deep to discuss the how some of his songs that we know and love came to be, from Always Pray for You to If God Be for Me.

    014 - God When - Angeloh // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 33:53


    In this episode, Angelou talks about his song "God When", from his latest album, Love Child. He speaks about the writing process and what inspired some lines in the song, his journey as an artist and relationships in general. Listen to the full episode and stream "God When".

    013 - Amen - JustRotimi // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 26:07


    In this episode, JustRotimi talks with Jo Deep about the song "Amen" from his just released Album For Such A Time As This, FSATAT. He takes us through how he started singing the song. Amen meaning "so be it", is not something that we say lightly. We say it after a prayer because we know that The God who we've just prayed to, He is reliable and keeps His word always, Amen! This song is a declaration and a reminder of who God is. Stream Amen by JustRotimi Listen to the full episode and comment with your favourite part of the song.

    012 - Arabambi - Steevane // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 28:38


    In this episode, Steevane chats with Jo Deep about his song "Arabambi". He takes us through how he was inspired to make it and the process of production. We also get to hear of his Lockdown song "Beta Chow". Listen to the full episode and stream "Arabambi".

    011 - Ayo - Ife MOJ // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 40:22


    In this episode, Ife MOJ talks with Jo Deep about his globally beloved song "Ayo". He takes us through how he received the song, to the first time he ministered it, and to the testimonies he's heard from how the song has blessed people. Listen to the full episode and share with your friends.

    010 - Where You Brought Me From - Oba Reengy // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 28:09


    In this episode, Oba Reengy spoke about how he started making Christian music and how he got the name "Oba Reengy". He touches on the how "Where You Brought Me From" was birthed, what inspired certain lines in the song. Listen to the full episode and share with others.

    009 - Daddy God - Tianney // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 26:20


    In today's episode, Tianney speaks to us about her debut song "Daddy God", a song about God's bountiful love towards us. Tianney tells of how she received inspiration for this song, the production process and her reaction to the reception of the song. Listen to the full episode, and let us know in the comments, something you just found out about "Daddy God" or Tianney.

    008 - Edify Me - Defayo // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 28:20


    In today's episode, Defayo speaks with Jo Deep about his song "Edify Me". He walks us through how the song came to be, from the viral clip of creatives freestyling to a recorded, produced, mixed and mastered song. They talk about the importance of the intersectionality of Christian music and love songs. Listen to the full episode and let us know in the comments what your favourite part of the episode.

    007 - SEEN - Ademola Makinde // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 29:30


    In today's episode, Ademola Makinde walks us through the event, personal history and a bible study that gave birth to a song which now uplifts the heart and minds of many. How do you respond when you finally realise that the most important Being in this world and beyond sees you, knows you, and loves you. 'SEEN', his latest single has received so many warm remarks from everyone who has listened to it. Listen to this episode and find out how he got the inspiration for this song.

    006 - Blessed Anthem - Daniel Bentley // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 34:52


    In this episode, Jo Deep sat down with Daniel Bentley to discuss his widely beloved song "Blessed Anthem". He takes us through receiving and producing the song. It's such a powerful song that declares our reality as believers. Our God, the all powerful calls us Blessed not because we've done anything special to deserve it but because we are His. Listen to the full episode, and share with others.

    005 - In Plain Sight - Sinmidele // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 32:56


    In this episode, we have Sinmidele with us shar the story behind her song ‘In Plain Sight' and how it helped her find clarity. She takes us through the journey of receiving, birthing, meditating and producing this song, seeing how God is in everything around us, never far away. She shares that she has another talent which is actually not ‘In Plain Sight'. Listen to the full episode to find out what it is.

    004 - JI - AnEndlessOcean //The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 35:01


    In this episode, AnEndlessOcean shares with us how he got inspiration to make his latest single "JI" He takes us through the lyrics of the song, explaining each line .You'll definitely love the song more and appreciate AnEndlessOcean for birthing this song. Let us know, your favourite line in the song Listen to the full episode, and share with others.

    003 - I'm Done Writing - Kaytez Kanu //The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 24:30


    In this episode, Kaytez Kanu speaks to us about everything that went into making his latest song "I'm Done Writing" Everything about this song is beautiful, from the lyrics to the instrumentals to the vocals. The song emphasizes complete surrender of our lives to God, to let Him write the story of our life. Listen to the full episode to find out how Kaytez Kanu got the inspiration for this song

    002 - Lover - PD Wallson of 121 Selah // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 30:02


    In this episode, PD Wallson shares with us, how he got the idea to write "Lover" one of the songs on 121 Selah's latest album. He emphasizes on the beauty in closeness to God, and this song pens down how much we love God. It's a declaration of our love towards God. Listen to the full episode, and share with others.

    001 - Look What You've Done - Greatman Takit // The Stories Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 22:10


    The first artiste to grace #thestoriesbehind microphone is … Greatman Takit! In this episode, we look into the story behind the writing, production and release of the song, ‘Look What You've Done'. You may have heard the song in viral homecoming or baby dedication videos over the Christmas holiday. Was that really the intention of the song? Listen to find out!

    First of all, Introduction…

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 4:31


    In this pilot episode, Fayo and JoDeep discuss the reason for the stories behind podcast amidst the current podcast pandemic. Music is like food for the soul, but what's better than that? Knowing how the food was made directly from the chef!!! We have an amazing line up of amazing artistes already. Listen in to find out who they are and many surprises we have for you. So sit back, relax and let the stories behind edify you just as the songs did. Follow us on socials @thestoriesbhnd on Twitter & Instagram Subscribe on YouTube @The Stories Behind

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