Earlier this week, Anike shared the news of her pregnancy with the world. The mother-to-be uploaded a breathtaking visualizerto Instagram that coincided with the announcement. In the video, the camera slowly zooms out as Anike embraces the love and light that parenting brings. Now, “Ultrasound” crystalizes her tangible excitement for motherhood, bound together by a hard-won sense of profound fulfillment.

Speaking on the new single, Anike shares: “‘Ultrasound’ is a song celebrating the next chapter in my life as I step into motherhood. With major life changes, a natural human reaction may be to freak out. However, God has shown me that He’s had the blueprint to my life all along, so I can celebrate knowing He’s in control and has great plans for me and my upcoming child’s life. The song sonically displays the feeling of something coming to life from calm to electric. The words are encouragement, a prayer that I can speak into my future child’s life as well as words that can still speak life into God’s children both young and old.”

Adding to her recent highlights, just last week, Anike’s song “WAKANDE” was included in the “Sleeper Picks” segment of the Joe Budden Podcast. Further solidifying her status as a rising star, the single is a fan favorite from her debut album, EXIT. The unexpected co-sign further underscores Anike’s growing influence across Christian music and cements her position as a force to be reckoned with.

ABOUT ANIKE

Discover the groundbreaking influence of Anike, formerly known as Wande, a pioneer in Christian music and the first Christian female rapper with major commercial success. Formerly known as Wande, she has embraced a new chapter, dedicating her life to glorifying Yahweh and letting go of her birth names "Mutiat" and "Yewande" that reflected Muslim practices & African spirituality roots. Anike, the first female Christian rapper to tour with icons like Lecrae and collaborate with artists like TobyMac, has a unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop. She was the first female artist signed to Reach Records and has been featured on GRAMMY-nominated projects and Billboard's #1 album "The Mav Way." Influential figures like Michelle Obama and Kirk Franklin have recognized her contributions on their playlists as well. Anike's versatility extends to appearances in ESPN and Apple commercials, performances at the Essence Festival, and hosting "Girl Talk" on TBNx, focusing on women's spiritual empowerment.

Her engaging comedic content and life talks, like "Hallelujah Roll Call," have amassed millions of views. Anike—a visionary with millions of streams on Spotify alone-continuing to shape how Christians engage with culture. In summer 2024, Anike changed her legal and artist name from Wande, noting "This change is deeply meaningful to me, reflecting a departure from my old legal names, Mutiat and Yewande, which carried meaning not aligned with my faith such as reincarnation, and devotion to other gods. The name Anike means "someone you cherish, care for, love, and don't take for granted." It serves as a reminder of my inherent worth, cherished by my Creator, and this affirmation is something I wish to echo through my music.

ABOUT REACH RECORDS

Reach Records is an Atlanta based independent hip-hop label founded in 2004 by Lecrae and Ben Washer. Long before acclaim, awards, plaques, chart positioning, and radio play, the two started the label because they both love hip-hop and Jesus. Reach Records was launched with no strategy, no funds, no big players, but they made big moves! Today Reach Records is a trailblazing label with a roster of nearly 10 artists and a staff of 20 who are unashamed about sharing their faith and passionate about hip-hop. Reach Records is committed to building a movement that combines faith with music and popular culture.