If you’re looking for “Christian rappers” or “Gospel emcees,” you may be better off waiting for the annual Dove Awards. Lecrae and fellow Reach Records emcee Derek Minor are two men who rap as their chosen profession. And a lot of those raps reference their chosen faith of Christianity. But they deal with the […]
The Christian rap domination is in full effect. Reach Records/Reflection Music Group recording artist Derek Minor is making major moves in gospel. His brand new album Minorville sits atop Billboard’s “Top Gospel Albums” chart. The Hip Hop invasion which has bombarded the longtime traditional gospel genre was strongest felt in February of this year when […]
Lecrae recently addressed many of the criticisms some of his newer music has received on his new song “Rebel vs. Gravity.” The rapper basically pits two of his most popular albums against one another in an attempt to explain his growth as a believer in Christ and many of the changes he has made to […]
The Ambassador‘s ‘Hors D’oeuvres‘ EP is out now! Yes, after drumming up quite the buzz with the project’s lead single ‘Yah! (You See Me)’, Ambassador’s brand new EP ‘Hors D’oeuvres’ is now available to purchase online today. Hitting all major digital outlets, the thought provoking project has already taken social media by storm… CLICK HERE to […]
Nashville-based Trendency Records announces the signing of the ground breaking Gospel Rap group Gospel Gangstaz to a label and distribution deal. Forthcoming releases will be co-branded on Trendency Records and the group’s Camp 8 label. California-based Christian rap group Gospel Gangstaz is comprised of former members of the notorious Crips and Bloods gangs. A near-tragic […]
Christian Hip Hop veteran and Xist Music recording artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H., has announced that he will be revealing his upcoming record label soon. Supposedly entitled “Mixed Bag” Da’ T.R.U.T.H says, “There’s a brand of Christian Hip Hop that I want to establish, that’s a little different then what’s happening right now. Some people may know […]
(Photo: Screen Grab via Miami Times) Christian rapper Thi’sl faced some dark days living in the inner city or the “belly of the beast,” as some urban dwellers like to call it. But Since God called him from the gritty streets of St. Louis, Mo., several years ago, he has been blazing a trail of […]
TobyMac helped pioneer Christian music and bring it to its biggest transition of growth with his super group DC Talk in the 80s and 90s, and again as a solo artist in the 2000s. He has influenced the next generation of gospel music, including Lecrae. Toby has never been one to shy away from professing […]
With a strong and loyal underground following, ANDALÉ is no stranger to the industry. A Christian Hip-Hop artist since 2001, ANDALÉ has recorded 3 independently successful albums (I’m Not Worthy, Trial By Fire, White Flag) and two critically acclaimed mixtapes (Voice of Reason 1 and 2). He’s also shared platforms with heavy-hitters such as […]
Joe Lindsay joins forces with Christian emcee Da’ T.R.U.T.H. on new cut ‘What Do I Say’. Mr. Lindsay is no stranger to the music scene having produced for the likes of Swizz Beatz, Tone Trump and Rick Ross just to name a few. ‘What Do I Say’ is the 2nd single lifted from a […]
This is a hot new single off his Gravity CD It’s Called “Confessions” article courtesy of 1800Gospel.com
