Charlie Bereal Hope: New Single from Debut Album

Written By: Wanjiru Waweru

Charlie Bereal Hope single artwork from Walk With the Father album

Soul singer-songwriter Charlie Bereal released his latest single, “Hope,” on January 15, 2025. On the spiritual anthem, which Bereal co-produced with Josef Liemberg, he provided uplifting words of wisdom for everyone going through hard times.

A Song for MLK Day and the Wildfires

“Hope” was originally intended for release as a contribution to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday fell on January 15. However, in light of the horrific Los Angeles wildfires, “Hope” encourages listeners to hold onto hope during darker times for the California native.

“Being a Pasadena/Altadena native and watching my family church’s, homes, and businesses burn has been completely devastating for me and our community,” said Bereal. “But one thing that I know is that my city is strong, and we’re finding hope.”

The New Album

“Hope” is the third single from Bereal’s upcoming debut album, “Walk With The Father.” The album will arrive on January 24, 2025, via Death Row Records/gamma. The song follows his previous singles: “Walk With The Father” and “Never Gonna Take Away My Love.”

Bereal continued to explain the recent single on Rated R&B: “No matter what I do or where I go, I keep the love of Jesus in my heart. ‘Hope’ is a love letter to the FATHER and a testimony.”

Bereal on His Debut Album

According to Rated R&B, Bereal shared details about his 13-track debut album. “‘Walk With The Father’ is the album my father always wanted me to make before he passed away. The album is who I am, my style, my vibe. Making this album with Josef Liemberg was fun; it gave everyone joy who would walk into the studio while working on it. It also brought Snoop and me together, and we both listen to this style of music all the time. ‘Walk With The Father’ feels old school and new simultaneously.”