Acclaimed Singer Danton Whitley Sr. and Wife Felicia Share a Love Story Behind His New Gospel Single, “New” - A Heartfelt Story of Love, Faith, Purpose and the Transformative Power of God

There is something special about a love that not only brings two people together, but also brings them closer to God.

For acclaimed singer, recording artist, and songwriter Danton Whitley Sr. and his wife, Felicia Whitley, their relationship represents love, partnership, faith, and the beauty of discovering purpose together.

Their journey has also become a meaningful part of the inspiration behind Danton’s latest gospel single, “New.”

Recently released as the first single from Danton’s upcoming EP, MANTRAS, “New” is a smooth, soulful expression of faith and transformation.

The song captures Danton’s personal testimony of how God revealed His love to him through his relationship with Felicia and helped him see his life, purpose, and faith in a new way.

At the heart of the song is the powerful message:

“You bring out the best in me. You made me new and showed me purpose.”

For Danton, the words are directed toward God, acknowledging the transformation God has brought into his life.

Felicia is an important part of that testimony because Danton says God used their love to help him recognize and experience His love on a deeper level.

“When I say, ‘You bring out the best in me, you made me new and showed me purpose,’ I’m talking about God,” says Danton. “God revealed His love to me through my wife, Felicia. Through that love, He opened my eyes to who He is, who I am, and the purpose He has for my life. He truly made me new.”

A Love That Inspires

Danton and Felicia’s story is a beautiful reminder that the people God places in our lives can sometimes help us see ourselves differently.

Through their relationship, Danton says he discovered a greater sense of faith, confidence, and purpose.

Felicia’s role in the story behind “New” is not simply that of a wife inspiring a love song.

Her presence represents the way God can use relationships to reveal something deeper about His love and His plans for our lives.

For Danton, that realization became music.

Musically, “New” showcases Danton’s smooth and soulful vocal style while blending contemporary gospel with elements of R&B and soul.

The result is an uplifting song that feels personal and intimate while delivering a message that listeners can make their own.

The song encourages listeners to think about the moments, people, and experiences that have helped shape who they are today, while recognizing that true transformation begins with God.

For Danton, “New” is ultimately about faith, renewal, gratitude, and purpose.

It is about understanding that God can bring out the best in you, give you a renewed heart, and reveal a purpose that may have been there all along.

“New” serves as the first single from Danton’s upcoming EP, MANTRAS, arriving Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Danton describes MANTRAS as the soundtrack to his life journey, where faith, reflection, affirmation, and real life all meet.

The project moves through gospel, R&B, soul, and urban sounds while remaining centered on the power of words and the impact of speaking life over yourself.

Danton calls the sound “New Nostalgia,” blending familiar, soulful musical influences with a fresh and progressive perspective.

“MANTRAS is about becoming, growing and believing again,” says Danton.

“Finding confidence in God and learning to agree with what He has already spoken over your life.”

His hope is that listeners will not simply hear the music but find words within the songs that they can carry into their own journeys.

And with “New,” that journey begins with a powerful reminder:

You can become new. You can discover purpose. You can find your way back to faith. And you can allow God to bring out the best in you.

For Danton and Felicia Whitley, their love story is a reflection of that message, a story of faith, partnership, growth, and gratitude.

The journey continues.

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“New” is available now on all major digital streaming platforms.

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