THE MOSES OF MUSIC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Malachi Celebrates 13 Years of Rites of Passage V
A Landmark Album in the Scriptural Music Series First Released on 12/12/2012
December 12, 2025 — Today marks the 13-year anniversary of Rites of Passage V, one of the defining works in Malachi’s long-running, biblically inspired musical anthology. First released on 12/12/2012, the album remains a cornerstone of Malachi’s vision—blending music, prophecy, and Scripture into a powerful narrative journey through the patriarchs of the Old Testament.
Building upon the foundation set by A Nation of Stars VI, Rites of Passage V guides listeners through the lives of Isaac, Jacob, Esau, the birth of Israel, and the extraordinary rise of Joseph into Egypt. With each composition, Malachi captures the emotional weight and divine orchestration behind some of the most pivotal events in the Book of Genesis.
"Thirteen years later, the message still speaks," Malachi said. “The covenant continues. The stories continue. And the music still carries the spirit of the Word.”
A signature work in Malachi’s catalog, Rites of Passage V is often described as revelation set to sound—a prophetic fusion of orchestral textures, spiritual themes, and lyrical storytelling designed to deepen the listener’s understanding of God’s Word.
As Malachi continues preparing new releases for 2025, this anniversary serves as both a milestone and a reminder of the enduring power of these biblical compositions.
About Malachi
Known to many as The Artist ONE, Malachi is a visionary musician and storyteller whose body of work spans more than three decades. His albums draw deeply from Scripture, prophecy, and personal revelation, creating immersive musical journeys through the Old and New Testament. His work continues to influence and inspire listeners around the world.
Released 26 years ago.
A ROAD LESS TRAVELED.
PRESS RELEASE – 26th Anniversary Edition
June 1, 2025
A ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Originally Released: June 1, 1999
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25 years ago, an album was born from the ashes of disappointment and the fires of persistence. A Road Less Traveled wasn’t just a collection of songs—it was a defiant declaration from an artist who refused to quit after the failure of a 1996 compilation CD.
Crafted over the course of five years, A Road Less Traveled was forged from two earlier works—Take a Look and Outside Your Window—but it didn’t stop there. The journey added new songs along the way, three of which would break into the Top 20 and change the course of a career.
The smash single “I Don’t Think So” climbed to #7 on New Music Weekly, #8 on FMQB, and #9 on the Gavin Report, earning its place as a defining anthem of late-90s independent music. The title track, A Road Less Traveled, also made waves, peaking at #15 across multiple charts.
Critics and peers alike called it “one of the greatest compilations of songs produced by an independent artist.” Over an hour of raw, heartfelt music that covered everything from tragedy and betrayal to hope, truth, and spiritual searching.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
—Romans 8:28 (KJV)
TRACKLIST
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I Don’t Think So – 3:12
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Broken – 3:39
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Columbine – 4:06
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My Heart Goes Out to You – 3:44
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A Road Less Traveled – 4:27
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The Lie – 3:49
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Goodbye – 5:04
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It’s Not Too Late – 4:29
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Just a Game – 4:07
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Thank You – 4:37
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Often – 8:12
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Blown Through the Wind – 4:14
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Closer Than It Seems – 2:37
Now, 25 years later, the album stands as a testimony to endurance, calling out like a voice in the wilderness to anyone who's ever been told to give up. A Road Less Traveled is not just music—it’s a map for those still searching for the narrow path.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”
—Psalm 37:23 (KJV)
Still walking that narrow road... still making waves.
#26YearsLessTraveled #IndependentLegacy #TheArtistONE
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20 year re-mastered edition
It was 20 years ago (today) I released the CD i
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it was 20 years ahead of its time.
i was before i-pods, i-pads, i-phones, and i-tunes
This album is full of prophetic songs that have come to pass.
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I have just remastered this album
Take a listen below.
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20th anniversary
A NATION OF STARS VI
Released 1/1/00
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The next chapter in the seven-part series of Malachi's interpretation of the Bible. This CD continues the story through the world of Noah, the tower of Babel and the life of Abraham, A Nation of Stars VI brings a new power and energy to the Bible.
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The strength of Malachis lyrics will captivate and move the listeners to new levels of understanding the Bible. Malachi's CDs are considered the most innovating recordings of this decade and Malachi's focus on truth is unsurpassed by any other artist to date.
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His ability to translate the power of the bible to music is incredible.
