Aaron Cole Just Dropped the Ultimate 90s-Inspired Worship Anthem: “Usher In The Spirit”

If your social feed has been flooded with a smooth, nostalgic R&B riff that suddenly turns into a full-blown worship session, you’ve already met Aaron Cole’s new single. “Usher In The Spirit” isn’t just a clever play on words; it’s a brilliant bridge between the music we grew up on and the faith that keeps us grounded.

At just 26, Aaron Cole is already an industry veteran. He started rapping at age three, and that lifelong obsession with the craft shows. He’s already grabbed a Dove Award for New Artist of the Year and landed three #1 hits on the Billboard Christian charts. You might have even heard his tracks while watching On My Block on Netflix or catching a promo on ESPN.

But with this latest release, things feel a bit more personal.

The Viral Spark

The track started as a snippet that absolutely exploded online. When you take the iconic foundation of Usher’s “You Make Me Wanna…” and layer it with the powerful lyrics of “Revelation 19:1” (Hallelujah, Salvation, and Glory), you’re going to turn heads. It did exactly that, catching the attention of everyone from Lecrae and Tauren Wells to Kehlani.

Produced by the 2-time GRAMMY-nominated Tenroc (who has worked with the likes of Jon Batiste and Rihanna), the song was recorded in New York with a very specific goal: capturing that classic “106 & Park” energy. They even tapped original host AJ Calloway for a cameo in the music video to drive that nostalgia home.

More Than Just a Flip

Aaron Cole has always had a knack for making “God-centered” music feel culturally current. His mentor, TobyMac, once said that Aaron “wakes up and breathes songs that are culturally relevant, but ever aware of the spiritual.”

“Usher In The Spirit” is the perfect example of that. It’s a track that feels just as right blasting in the car with the windows down as it does in a Sunday morning service. It’s about taking the sounds of the world we live in and using them to point toward something bigger.

“I’m thrilled to finally bring this full song to everyone,” Cole shared. “Let’s usher in the spirit and praise God’s power in our lives every day.”

Where to Hear It

The wait is over—the full version is officially out now via RCA Inspiration/Provident Entertainment. Whether you’re here for the 90s R&B vibes or the heart-pumping worship, this is a track that deserves a spot on your heavy rotation.