LOS ANGELES, CA – October 24, 2025 – DREAM Gospel recording artist Chad Cory is and multi-award-winning gospel powerhouse Zacardi Cortez for the release of the dynamic “My First Love (Remix).” This alternative version of their hit “My First Love” takes the original heartfelt song and reimagines it with a fresh, contemporary energy, driven by the soulful vocal power of both artists.

“My First Love (Remix)” is a powerful reminder to return to the foundational relationship with Christ—the first love that changed everything. The original track, which appeared on Chad Cory’s charting project America, is well-known for its sincere lyrics and emotive delivery. This remix injects an urban contemporary gospel and Christian R&B flavor, perfectly blending Cory’s vibrant songwriting with Cortez’s signature, soul-stirring vocal intensity.

“Getting to collaborate with Zacardi Cortez on this remix has been an honor and a game-changer,” says Chad Cory. “His voice carries an anointing that perfectly captures the heart of this song—that deep, saving love of Jesus that is available to everyone. We wanted to give the track a new sound that hits hard and encourages listeners to pursue their first love in faith.”

Zacardi Cortez, known for his work with gospel greats like John P. Kee and his chart-topping solo albums, brings his rich, expressive vocal style, making the remix an instant anthem designed for both radio play and spirited worship moments. The track is produced to resonate with listeners seeking both a compelling beat and a profound spiritual message.

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ABOUT CHAD CORY:

Chad Cory, singer, songwriter, and Dream Gospel/Capitol recording artist knew music was his assignment from an early age. When Chad fought through an illness in infancy (which doctors stated was incurable), his family knew there was a great call on his life. That call came to light and his affinity for singing was displayed during his first solo at age three. In that moment, Chad stunned both the audience and him with his natural gift and anointing. Citing his first influence as his father, and musical influences including John P. Kee, The Mississippi Mass Choir and The Canton Spirituals. Chad Cory’s freshman project features a host of multi-award-winning artists who received responses from the Bobby Jones Countdown pick-of-the-month, the album charted at number 10 on Billboard top 200 gospel albums, he even celebrated some weeks as the Top 3 most added song at Gospel radio. Chad Cory is also a multi-gospel award-winning artist! It is Chad’s heart’s desire to draw the broken, battered and bruised to Christ through his music. He is committed to continue serving locally and expanding his music ministry into international territories.

ABOUT DREAM GOSPEL:

DREAM provides artists with a genuine approach to how real artist development should be done. By allowing for a partnership as a business model, DREAM artists empower themselves to develop and carry out a real vision for their lives as they affect other people’s lives with their music and message. Incorporating social media, press, radio and touring, DREAM is helping its artists grow together as a family. DREAM was founded in 2008 and has grown into multiple labels and a publishing company.

For more info on Chad Cory, visit the JFH Artists Database.

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