Songstress Maria Bond Releases Latest Single, ‘Testify’ (Featuring Samsong)

Released today, April 5, ‘Testify’ is the latest single from Maria Bond. It’s available to stream and download on all major digital platforms.

Taking inspiration from the sounds of South Africa, Maria Bond has infused the track with sweet melodies and a funky beat. ‘Testify’ is a praise song to Jesus, with Maria professing her faith and what Christ means to her life. At the halfway point, Nigerian gospel artist Samsong, joins in adding his own praise, which includes a gorgeous falsetto.

‘Testify’ features a great musical backing, which includes traditional instruments and an incredibly infectious rhythm. The track is from Maria’s second studio album, ‘Light Of The World’, and also contains the brilliant saxophone playing of Ralph Daniels.

The video for ‘Testify’ shows exactly what Maria is hoping to convey in the lyris, and has already garnered over 13,000 views.

Find out more about Maria Bond online on Twitter, Instagram, and her official website. You can hear more of her music on SoundCloud and Spotify.

About the author

Lisa has been writing for over 20 years, starting as the entertainment editor on her university newspaper. Since then she's written for Popwrapped, Maximum Pop, Celebmix, and ListenOnRepeat.

Lisa loves all good music, with particular fondness for Jedward and David Bowie. She's interviewed Edward Grimes (Jedward), Kevin Godley, Trevor Horn, Paul Young, Peter Cox (Go West), Brendan B Brown (Wheatus), Bruce Foxton (The Jam), among many many more. Lisa is also available for freelance writing - please email lisa@essentiallypop.com

Leave a Reply