Contact: Yuri Mamchur, Technopraise, 206-354-1965, info@technopraise.com

NASHVILLE, Dec. 15, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Technopraise, a Nashville-based Christian techno and dance music label, has released its new single "Hands to the Sky." Johnny Hammer, Technopraise's 13-year-old exclusive artist, performs the song along with his friend and singing partner Alexis Lundt. The music video is available at www.technopraise.com. The new single encourages teenagers to rave for Jesus.

"Some Christians believe that raving is inappropriate worship" says Yuri Mamchur, a Russian-born music producer and the founder of Technopraise. "Christians who think that dance beats and Jesus don't belong together have missed parts of the Bible. The book of Psalms encourages celebration of God through all means available to us. Jesus' first miracle was making sure a party didn't stop."

The "Hands to the Sky" music video shows Johnny and Alexis reviewing last summer's radio hits. Discouraged by the songs' inappropriate sexual and drug-related content, they join their friends and sing an original dance song. Throughout the video, kids play sports, roast marshmallows and rave at a Christian nightclub concert.

"Technopraise wants kids to see that Christian music can be contemporary and cool," says Mamchur. "Christian kids are asking for upbeat, danceable music, and we say great, let's rave about Jesus."

"Technopraise gives me the chance to inspire kids around the world," says singer Johnny Hammer, trained in violin, classical piano and vocals. "Kids my age are surrounded by many negative things -- bullying, violence, drugs, and early sex. We're exposed to some gross stuff. I love our new song because it encourages kids to let their inner light shine and share their love for Jesus with others."

The blonde-haired, blue-eyed 8th grader lives in Washington state, has a 4.0 GPA, writes original songs, and says his priorities are "time with God, school and family."

"Jesus is my best friend -- someone who is always watching over me," Johnny says. "I talk to him during hard times and thank Him for all the great things He's given me. I think it's awesome to be a Christian teenager, and I want all the kids out there to not be ashamed of their faith, to follow their dreams, and to let the world know about Jesus during this Christmas season."

Mamchur co-wrote "Hands to the Sky" with Nashville songwriter Ryan Chavez Richmond. Technopraise produced the song in Moscow, Seattle, Nashville, and Los Angeles -- achieving a sound unique to the American market.