Arguably, the art of creating a great worship song boils down to the balance between conveying a powerful, striking message, while at the same time weaving this into an irresistible sonic fabric.

Often, the emphasis can skew too far in one direction or the other. With the latest release from the UK’s rising Gospel star, Ché Sampson, the marriage of message and sound is as harmonious as ever.

‘Peace Be With You’ is the latest single from Ché Sampson’s upcoming debut album, Break Of Day, which will be released on January 13th 2023. The R&B-infused track features eye-catching appearances from Fiona Yorke and Louise Richards, both of whom help to build the euphonious, layered textures that Ché Sampson is quickly becoming known for.

The song revolves around the recurring refrain of “Peace Be With You”, which serves as a mantra of sorts, conveying the uplifting core message that Ché Sampson laces into all her music. “I want listeners to know that, if you have Christ in your life, your struggles won’t be removed, but having Him there makes it all a bit easier. You have the peace of God in your heart”, Ché Sampson explains.

‘Peace Be With You’ was crafted by Ché Sampson alongside Marcus Johnson, who has produced all the tracks on her new album, as well as genre veteran, Mark Beswick. Beswick has penned a host of iconic Gospel songs.

Despite the fact that Ché Sampon’s new album will be her full-length debut, she has already become a familiar face for UK Gospel fans. Having first started gaining momentum with her New Every Morning EP in 2013, Ché Sampson has committed to an artistic approach that is becoming an increasingly rare commodity in today’s mile-a-minute world: patience. Now, Ché Sampson is ready to unleash her first ever album into the world, one that will have ‘Peace Be With You’ at its heart.

Aesthetically, ‘Peace Be With You’ navigates new terrain to that of Ché Sampson’s other recent singles, such as the stripped-back ‘Believe’ and the comparatively choral ‘Perfect Peace’. ‘Peace Be With You’ leans into Ché Sampson’s contemporary, soulful R&B influences without ever straying from the inspiring sense of faith that underpins the song.

'Peace be with you' has a refreshingly unique sound. Its serene yet upbeat quality, along with its eclectic array of stylistic influences, ensures that this is set to be a stand-out on Ché Sampson’s 2023 project, Break Of Day.