A Prayer Wrapped in Rhythm: Josh Blayze and Dr Soji Israel Declare “Cover My Back”
Chicago-based worship pastor and gospel artist Josh Blayze has joined forces with revered minister Dr Soji Israel to deliver one of the most spiritually vibrant offerings of the season—“Cover My Back,” a mid-tempo Afro-praise anthem now available on all digital platforms accompanied by its uplifting music video. Rooted in the timeless promises of Psalm 91, this song transcends the boundaries of ordinary worship music to become a bold declaration of the confidence believers carry as children of the Most High. The infectious rhythm invites the body to move while the message anchors the soul, blending a joyful, danceable groove with a profound assurance of God’s unfailing presence and protection. It is worship that makes the feet dance and the spirit stand firm, a rare fusion that proves praise can be both celebratory and deeply reverent.
The genesis of “Cover My Back” adds a layer of divine intrigue to its already powerful resonance. Josh Blayze reveals that the melody was not composed but “downloaded from Heaven” by Dr Soji Israel in response to a tangible, real-life encounter with God’s preserving power . Recorded in 2023 at ICGC Life Temple and written by both ministers, the song moves beyond melody into the realm of confession and testimony . The repeated refrain—“Jehovah cover my back”—becomes more than a lyric; it transforms into a prophetic shield, a rhythmic prayer that believers can carry throughout their daily lives . With its Afro-infused groove and worshipful core, this collaboration stands as a confident, joyful reminder that those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty, their backs forever covered by the hands that hold the universe.
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