Influence Music

, compassionately implores their listeners to remember the sovereignty of God and hold faith in His supreme power and character. The album embraces the fervent belief that even in tumultuous times, God is unchanged, he is the same throughout the ages from beginning to end. Influence Music, comprised of artists Matt Gilman, Melody Noel, and Whitney Medina, is rooted in a purpose-filled desire to create a culture and language of worship for every person, both in and outside of the church, for the single purpose of bringing glory to God. Unified in their worship and music, the Influence Music team brings a wealth of experience, faith, and passion to their collaborative projects. Influence Music experienced breakout success, catapulting to Billboard magazine No. 2 on the Christian Albums chart, No. 7 on the Emerging Artists chart, and No. 1 album on iTunes, with “Touching Heaven” from their debut EP of the same name. “Mistakes,” sung by Noel, was in the top 25 on Christian Radio Airplay charts, while “Spirit Lead Me,” emerged in the top 20 of Christian Billboard Hot Tracks. Influence Music is spearheaded by Melody Noel Hernandez who grew up listening and performing Mariachi music with her father, Jose Hernandez, a three time Grammy-nominated Mariachi composer. The first Hernandez in a 125 year lineage to pursue a genre outside of Mariachi, Noel’s love for pop music led her to the prestigious, Clive Davis School of Recorded Music at NYU. As a songwriter, she has had an iTunes No. 1 single with Jennifer Lopez and Lin Manuel Miranda, and collectively has more than 10 million plays as a featured artist on Spotify. Currently, she splits her time between songwriting in Los Angeles and working as the director of Influence Music. Powerhouse vocalist, Matt Gilman joined Influence Music’s artist collective in January 2017. Leading worship since the age of 14 starting at his father’s church, he officially launched his music career in 2008 with the co-released album, “Holy,” with Cory Asbury. As an artist, Gilman has more than 206,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Medina’s dynamic personality, quick wit, and fearless confidence initially pushed her toward a career in acting. Although she had a passion for singing she never felt like her voice was strong enough to pursue music as a career. One day her life completely shifted when she heard a pastor say, “No one can do you, like you can do you.” She realized her voice had value and a place. Medina knew in an instant she was called to music and has pursued it with her whole heart ever since. After attending Fullerton College for Vocal Performance studies, she began leading worship with her husband, Andrew, at Influence Church. Medina is one of the many gifted writers behind some of Influence Music’s most powerful songs. AGES, Influence Music’s third album released and second live album, leaves space for uncertainty while imploring listeners to take action, step into the light and away from the shadows. “From Genesis to Revelation, it’s all true,” Noel explains. “We need to wake up and not be lukewarm. This time is too precious to sit on the sidelines. It’s easy to go through the motions. I’m hoping this album is an injection of energy for the church and, for the non-believer, I hope it makes people curious.”

After the incredible success of their debut album “Touching Heaven,” recorded live, Influence Music headed to the studio for their sophomore release, “Rebels.” For AGES the team felt inspired to get back to their roots, making songs for the congregation. The result is a heartening, inspirational wake-up call that follows the ebb and flow of 2020.