Volney Morgan & New-Ye is a gospel group from London, formed by a circle of friends from the north of the city and led by singer and writer Volney Morgan. Winner of a MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act in 2017, it is known for Champion, He Is and What a Mighty God, and released the EP Inspire Me in 2023.
Volney Morgan & New-Ye is a gospel group based in London. It grew out of a circle of friends from the north of the city, around singer, writer and leader Volney Morgan. Its style is often described as modern soul gospel, with R&B in the mix. After the EP Pick Up the Pieces (2015), it released the album Focus (2016), reissued as a Deluxe edition in 2017, which, according to the group's website, reached number one on the UK iTunes Christian and gospel chart.
The group won Choir of the Year at the Premier Gospel Awards in 2016, then Best Gospel Act at the MOBO Awards in 2017. It performed at the Royal Albert Hall during the 2016 BBC Gospel Proms. It followed with Empowered By Life (2019), made with the EmpowerBy movement, then the EP Inspire Me (2023), whose first single is Champion, with Triple O. It has also sung on the BBC's Songs of Praise and shared the stage with Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winans.
- Origin
- London, UK
- Style
- Contemporary gospel, soul gospel and R&B
- Active since
- Around 2007 (tenth year in ministry in 2017)
- Good to know
- MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act in 2017
How did Volney Morgan & New-Ye begin?
The group began in London around Volney Morgan, with friends who had big voices. It first sang in churches, then received invitations from across the UK. In 2017, Premier Gospel reported that the group was marking its tenth year in ministry.
Releases followed: the EP Pick Up the Pieces in 2015, the album Focus in 2016, then Focus Deluxe in 2017, with Micah Stampley as a guest on What a Mighty God.
What makes Volney Morgan & New-Ye distinctive?
Volney Morgan & New-Ye combines the power of a choir with the energy of a lead singer, over arrangements that borrow from R&B. The group has shared the stage with Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Michelle Williams and Matt Redman, and has sung on the BBC's Songs of Praise.
Its recent output comes mostly through EPs and singles: Inspire Me (2023), then Champion, He Is, the acoustic EP Unplugged (2024) and Vacancy (2025).
Where should you start to discover Volney Morgan & New-Ye?
Start with Champion and He Is, its recent singles, then listen to What a Mighty God, from Focus. Continue with After All, sung at the 2016 BBC Gospel Proms, and with Inspire Me, the title song of the 2023 EP.
songs
Champion (feat. Triple O)
A 2023 single and the first release from the EP Inspire Me, recorded with Triple O.
He Is
A 2024 single, reworked in an Unplugged version the same year.
What a Mighty God (Live)
A song from the album Focus (2016), reissued on Focus Deluxe (2017) with Micah Stampley as a guest.
After All
Performed at the 2016 BBC Gospel Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
Inspire Me
The title song of the October 2023 EP, recorded with James Thompson.
Discography
- 2024Unplugged· EP
- 2023Inspire Me· EP
- 2019Empowered By Life· EP, with EmpowerBy
- 2017Focus Deluxe
- 2016Focus
- 2015Pick Up the Pieces· EP
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Volney Morgan & New-Ye?
Volney Morgan & New-Ye is a gospel group from London, led by singer and writer Volney Morgan. It won a MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act in 2017 and releases EPs and singles.
Is Volney Morgan & New-Ye a Christian group?
Yes. It sings gospel, performs in churches and at Christian festivals, and has appeared on the BBC's Songs of Praise. Its songs are about faith in God.
What are Volney Morgan & New-Ye's best known songs?
Champion, He Is, What a Mighty God and After All are among its most listened to songs. The single Champion, recorded with Triple O, opens the EP Inspire Me.
What is Volney Morgan & New-Ye's latest album?
Its latest full release is the EP Inspire Me, out in October 2023. The group then released the EP Unplugged in 2024 and several singles, including Vacancy in 2025.
What awards has Volney Morgan & New-Ye won?
The group won Choir of the Year at the Premier Gospel Awards in 2016, then Best Gospel Act at the MOBO Awards in 2017.
Where can you listen to Volney Morgan & New-Ye?
Its music is available on the main streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) and on its official YouTube channel, where its videos and Unplugged versions are posted.