My father-in-law contracted COVID-19 while at work before the pandemic lock down of 2020. He got so sick and had to be admitted to the intensive care unit. We were unable to see him but remained steadfast in prayer. I wrote “Never Known” as a reminder to us of how far God has brought us. He is faithful and will never fail us. The song was recorded in October 2020, produced by Grammy winning engineer Jonathan Crone and Grammy & Dove nominated producer Billy Smiley, in Franklin Tennessee. The song is sure to appeal to lovers of Christian/Gospel and R&B music all over the world. I pray it blesses and inspires everyone who listens.

Biography:

Iryne Rock is a singer, songwriter and worship leader with a distinct and electrifying sound that is quickly becoming a favorite among lovers of Gospel and Christian music across the globe.  She grew up in her home country Nigeria listening to all genres of Christian and Inspirational music, which she credits helped shape her musical style.  She would sing along to WOW CDs and inadvertently fell in love with artists like Cece Winans, Kirk Franklin, Panam Percy Paul, DC Talk, Newsboys and Michael W. Smith to name a few. Iryne began writing her own songs in her teen years, and was encouraged to share some of the songs with the congregation at RCCG Solomon’s Porch Worship Center in Jessup, Maryland where she leads worship. The positive response reinforced what the Holy Spirit laid in her heart and birthed her first album, Just For You, in 2018.

It was an enlightening venture into music for her that led to an encounter with Grammy and Dove nominated producer Billy Smiley. Together they produced a worship EP, “Grateful,” released in May 2021. Even though she was never one to label herself as a worship artist, working on and releasing a worship EP offered a different perspective and was an experience she truly enjoyed. Iryne followed up her Grateful EP release with a single, What Love Is, released in July 2021. The single was accompanied by an electrifying video featured on BET Soul. The song highlights Iryne as a dynamic, multifaceted, Nigerian-American, Christian Pop artist.

On January 1st 2022, Iryne sang the National Anthem at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC at the NBA game between the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls with 19,000 plus attendees, an experience she is not too soon to forget.

Iryne’s new EP titled Never Known was released on March 30, 2022 and features 5 tracks including her newest single also titled Never Known. As a wife, mother, singer and songwriter, Iryne is excited to continue her journey spreading love and joy through her music. Watch out for the performance video of her latest single Never Known, coming soon!

 

Lyrics:

Bada dada di da da da da da

Bada dada di da da da da da Eh

 

Verse 1

I’m tired of shyness

I’ve tasted yes and I have seen

I know who I am

I know the things you’ve done for me

 

Pre-chorus

Where do I start

Where do I start from?

Where do I count?

Where do I count from?

As I recall, when will I be done?

Where do I start from?

 

Chorus

I’ve never known you to fail before

You are not gonna fail me now

I will stand upon your word

As I stand on solid ground

And I’ll keep up with the punches

As you prepare a knockout

You got me rolling with the punches

As you prepare a knockout

 

Verse 2

As long as I have breath

I will not stop I will believe

We’ve gone too far to now quit

You’ve done so much in spite of me

 

Pre-chorus

Where do I start

Where do I start from?

Where do I count?

Where do I count from?

You know my heart

The things I’ve done

Where do I start from?

 

Chorus

I’ve never known you to fail before

You are not gonna fail me now

I will stand upon your word

As I stand on solid ground

And I’ll keep up with the punches

As you prepare a knockout

You got me rolling with the punches

As you prepare a knockout

 

I’ve never known you to fail before

You are not gonna fail me now

I will stand upon your word

As I stand on solid ground

 

Bridge

See I’ve never known ya

To fail before

It’s not in your nature

To fail Lord

Nothing is hard for ya

oh oh oh oh oh You just can’t

Never ever fail

Never ever fail

Never ever

Never ever

No oh

 

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Bada dada di da da da da da

Bada dada di da da da da da Eh

 

Chorus

I’ve never known you to fail before

You are not gonna fail me now

I will stand upon your word

As I stand on solid ground

And I’ll keep up with the punches

As you prepare a knockout

You got me rolling with the punches

As you prepare a knockout

 

I’ve never known you to fail before

You are not gonna fail me now

I will stand upon your word

As I stand on solid ground

And I’ll keep up with the punches

As you prepare a knock out

You got me rolling with the punches

As you prepare a knock out

 

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Bada dada di da da da da da Eh

Bada dada di da da da da da

Bada dada di da da da da da Eh

 

Never known never known

I’ll never know anyone like you God

Yeah!