Pastor Mike Jr. Debuts at #1 on Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart with "He Can"
The 28x Stellar Award Winner Pairs a Chart-Topping Release with a Bold Campaign to Protect Human Creativity in Gospel Music
Pastor Mike Jr. (PMJ) is no stranger to making history, and his latest single “He Can” is no exception. The Grammy-nominated artist debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart upon release, adding yet another milestone to one of the most decorated careers in contemporary Gospel music.
The song itself is a powerful declaration of faith, built around the simple but unshakeable conviction that no circumstance is beyond God’s reach. With his signature blend of spiritual conviction and contemporary sound, PMJ crafted “He Can” with a clear three-part mission: honor God, bless and inspire people, and push back against the growing influence of AI-generated music in the Gospel space.
That last point has sparked one of the most talked-about conversations in the industry right now. In tandem with the release, PMJ launched “PMJ vs AI,” a social media campaign shining a spotlight on the increasing number of AI-generated songs quietly making their way onto Christian and Gospel music charts, competing directly against human artists. PMJ is calling for a separate chart category for AI-generated music, and he is not mincing words about why it matters.
“This is bigger than me,” he said. “I’m fighting for every creative, every songwriter, every producer, and every real artist who puts their heart and soul into their music. Gospel music comes from experience. It comes from prayer. It comes from testimony. There is nothing God can’t do and no machine can replicate what God breathes into a human spirit.”
The campaign has resonated deeply across the Gospel community, arriving at a moment when the industry is wrestling with questions about authenticity, ownership, and the soul of faith-centered art.
Known as “The New King of Urban Inspiration,” PMJ has now scored seven consecutive number-one singles on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart. His breakout hit “B!G” was named Billboard’s #1 Gospel Airplay Song of 2020, and his Stellar Award wins now total 28, with a Grammy nomination rounding out a resume that speaks for itself.
Beyond the charts, PMJ serves as Senior Pastor of Rock City Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and founder of Rock City Media Group, a faith-based multimedia company committed to amplifying authentic voices and producing content that bridges ministry and mainstream culture.
“He Can” is available now on all major streaming platforms and digital storefronts.