British singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has entered a landmark new chapter in her career, signing with the legendary Decca Records as the label’s first contemporary Christian artist. To celebrate the milestone, Limebear has released her uplifting new single, “Give Me Joy,” now available on all major digital streaming platforms.
The partnership marks a significant moment for both artist and label. With a musical heritage spanning nearly a century—including acclaimed sacred, liturgical, and choral recordings dating back to 1929—Decca Records continues to expand its legacy by embracing the growing global influence of contemporary Christian music.
The signing follows the success of Limebear’s independently released album Welcome to the Bloodline, which caught the attention of Decca’s A&R team and ultimately led to the new collaboration.
“Signing with Decca is an incredible honour,” says Limebear. “It’s one of the UK’s most iconic record labels with such a rich musical legacy. The opportunity to partner with a label team that wants to help take these songs of faith to more people is incredibly exciting.”
Fiona Pope, Head of A&R at Decca Records, praised the singer’s unique artistry, saying, “We were immediately captivated by the joy and positivity Elle radiates, and that lives within her fans too. She has an incredible talent for writing songs that speak to her generation, with a voice that goes straight to the heart—a natural fit for Decca.”
Limebear’s first release under the iconic label, “Give Me Joy,” beautifully reimagines the beloved British hymn “Oil In My Lamp.” Blending fresh verses and contemporary melodies with the hymn’s timeless chorus, the song introduces its enduring message of hope and joy to a new generation of listeners.
The single first gained momentum during Limebear’s live performances, becoming a standout moment at the UK’s Satellites Festival, where thousands of young worshippers enthusiastically embraced the song.
“‘Give Me Joy’ came from a really simple idea: taking something that so many of us grew up singing and reworking it for a new generation,” Limebear explains. “My hope is that it gives people a glimpse of the joy that my faith has given me—the kind of joy that carries us through every season and doesn’t disappear when life gets difficult.”
Over the years, Elle Limebear has established herself as one of the UK’s leading voices in contemporary Christian music. Her songs have amassed more than 150 million global streams, while her ministry has taken her to audiences across five continents. She has performed at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, completed multiple sold-out UK headline tours, and earned a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart.
A GMA Dove Award nominee for New Artist of the Year and a multiple Step FWD Award winner, Limebear has also been featured across major British media outlets, including BBC One, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio 5 Live.
Based in Brighton with her husband, Tom, and their three children, Limebear continues to create music inspired by faith, family, and everyday life. With her partnership with Decca Records now underway, “Give Me Joy” signals the beginning of an exciting new era, one that aims to bring songs of worship and hope to an even wider global audience.