Israel & New Breed

Israel & New Breed is a Christian music collective formed in 1995, led by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner Israel Houghton. The group is known for a distinctive musical style that fuses gospel, jazz, rock, and Latin rhythms, creating a sound that has become a hallmark of contemporary worship music. Israel Houghton, the collective’s leader, is a worship leader and songwriter who has served on staff at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The group is recognized for their live worship albums and performances, which have produced a catalog of songs including "Alpha and Omega," "Broken People," "Your Presence Is Heaven," "Jesus At The Center," "You Are Good," "In Jesus Name," "Friend of God," and "Moving Forward." The mission of Israel & New Breed is to create music that bridges cultures, languages, and people, reflecting a commitment to unity through faith-based music.