One Media iP Group Plc (AIM: OMIP), the digital media content provider that exploits intellectual property rights around music, video and copyright technology, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the publishing and writer’s share of income of the hit single, “God’s Not Dead”,written by Daniel Bashta, an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter, for a total consideration of $725,000.
Originally titled, “Like A Lion” and performed by Passion on the 2010 album “Passion: Awakening” the song was renamed “God’s Not Dead”when covered by the Christian band Newsboys and released on their album “God’s Not Dead” in October 2011.
Following its release in 2011, “God’s Not Dead” became a major Christian Radio hit, reaching No.2 in June 2012 after spending 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs. The song charted again in 2014 after the release of the successful movie of the same name, God’s Not Dead. The film has since spawned two sequels and, as a series has grossed nearly $100m. The track has featured in all three films as the signature song.
“God’s Not Dead” continues to perform strongly across digital platforms with over 88m hits on YouTube and a current Spotify streaming count of 47m.
Michael Infante, CEO of One Media, commented: “Contemporary Christian music has achieved growth over the years with a number of artists also expanding their reach through crossover to mainstream audiences. We are always on the lookout for music from any genre that has had success in the international charts and “God’s Not Dead” not only ticks this box, but also brings the additional value of being coupled with a film synchronisation benefit. We are delighted to have acquired the income from Daniel Bashta’s platinum selling single. Bashta has received great acclaim in the music industry and the fact that this single continues to perform so well almost a decade after its original release is testament to its longevity.” one-media