UK singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has signed with Decca Records, becoming the legendary label's first contemporary Christian artist. Her new single, "Give Me Joy," marks the beginning of a new collaboration for both Limebear and Decca, whose nearly century-long legacy includes sacred, liturgical, and choral recordings dating back to 1929. "Give Me Joy" is available now on all digital streaming platforms.
Following the success of her independently released album Welcome to the Bloodline, Limebear's music caught the attention of Decca's A&R team, leading to a partnership that underscores the growing influence of contemporary Christian music within today's broader music landscape.
"Signing with Decca is an incredible honour," says Limebear. "It's one of the UK's most iconic record labels with such a rich musical legacy. The opportunity to partner with a label team that wants to help take these songs of faith to more people is incredibly exciting."
Fiona Pope, Head of A&R at Decca, said: “We were immediately captivated by the joy and positivity Elle radiates, and that lives within her fans too. She has an incredible talent for writing songs that speak to her generation, with a voice that goes straight to the heart – a natural fit for Decca.”
Her first release with Decca, "Give Me Joy," captures that heart. Inspired by the beloved British hymn "Oil In My Lamp," the song reimagines its familiar chorus with new verses and melodies, introducing a timeless message of lasting joy to a new generation. After becoming a standout moment during Limebear's live set with a powerful response from thousands of young people at the UK's Satellites Festival, she knew it was a song she wanted to share more widely.
"'Give Me Joy' came from a really simple idea: taking something that so many of us grew up singing and reworking it for a new generation," Limebear explains. "My hope is that it gives people a glimpse of the joy that my faith has given me, the kind of joy that carries us through every season and doesn't disappear when life gets difficult."
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