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How Derek Minor Helped Bring KJ-52 Back From His Toughest Year

20 years at one job is a long time. Many years doing things with the same pattern and routine has an unshakable comfortability to it that makes you dread change. Now, what if someone told you, “Your way” isn’t the way anymore? What if they said, “You’re too old” or “Not relevant”? Well, this is exactly what happened to longtime Christian emcee KJ-52.

Davis Absolute Explains Why Non-Christians like Chance the Rapper & Kanye’s Gospel Rap

Davis Absolute recently spoke to Rapzilla about his new album, friendships in Christian hip-hop, and mainstream music’s new love affair with gospel rap from secular rappers.

Shopé's Next Project will be Dedicated to 'Love and Romance'

Shopé spoke to Rapzilla about his upcoming music ideas and Role Model Records.

Can Christian Hip-Hop Impact Mainstream Culture?

Music journalist Billy Johnson spoke to Rapzilla about hip-hop’s influence on culture and whether Christian rap can impact mainstream culture.

Shopé on Handling Evolution, LGBTQ, & Sex ED as a Teacher

Christian rapper Shopé met with Rapzilla at Flavor Fest to discuss his life as a teacher and he navigates areas that may test his faith.

Thi'sl, Reconcile, & Corey Paul on Why They Gear Their Music to the Hood

Thi’sl, Reconcile, and Corey Paul spoke to Rapzilla at Flavor Fest to discuss risking their music careers for the hood.

Davis Absolute Dives Headfirst into Ego, Idolatry, & Spiritual Deserts

There are many absolutes in life. You will absolutely pay taxes. You will absolutely fall into some sort of temptation. You will absolutely die. However, what comes after death is not an absolute unless you make a choice. For some the choice is uncertain, for Davis, it's absolute.

Krosswerdz's BRB Explains Differences Between Rap in America & Australia

BRB relocated from New Jersey, U.S. to Australia and founded the urban ministry Krosswerdz.

Trip Lee Hints at Next Album, New Book, & What He's Waiting For

Trip Lee’s new mixtape, The Waiting Room, drops tomorrow, and the rapper, author, and pastor took some time to explain what he’s been up to, the new record, and what’s to come.

nobigdyl. on Camaraderie and Competition in Christian Hip-Hop

Rapzilla recently chatted with nobigdyl. about his 2017 aspirations, his crew of like-minded emcees in Christian hip-hop, and his music video for “Purple Dinosaur.”

Krosswerdz's BRB Helps Save a Man From Slave Labor Camp

Krosswerdz leader, BRB, spoke to Rapzilla at the Legacy Conference, and shared an amazing testimony about saving a young man from a slave labor camp in Australia.

Surf Gvng on Police Brutality & Praying with Officers

Rapzilla spoke to Geek and Wolf of Surf Gvng at the Legacy Conference, and the two shared that they are working with police officers in their community to bring everyone together.

Vice's Noisey Critiques Christian Rap After Filming 'I Saw the Light'

A sea of dimly lit candles surrounded a borderline uncomfortable Eric Sundermann as Pastor Harry Thomas Jr. led a crowd of tens of thousands in prayer. Though maybe not visibly moved, Eric’s insides were twisting a bit at what he once had and what he left behind. Sundermann was at this year’s Creation Festival, and as the spirit of God moved over the field on Agape Farm, PA, he wasn’t sure how to feel.

nobigdyl. Explains Vision Behind 'Purple Dinosaur' Music Video

Fresh off his very popular music video for “Purple Dinosaur,” nobigdyl. told Rapzilla the deal behind his nostalgic video vibes, his upcoming music, and where he aspires to take his indie tribe. of creatives.

Sho Baraka on reconciling with Lecrae after leaving Reach Records

Sho Baraka and Lecrae formed a friendship nearly a dozen years ago at North Texas University — before they founded the 116 Clique. Neither bond lasted.

Church Brawls, Upsets, & 'Devil's Music' – Stephen Wiley and Christian Rap

Last week, Rapzilla introduced one of Christian hip-hop’s early founders, Stephen Wiley. Wiley’s connection to the golden era of hip-hop helped spark an untapped segment of music Christian circles had not heard of. As this new breed of gospel-inspired rap music began to hit the streets, the church and even Christian music in general, were not ready for the wave.

Why Sho Baraka is thankful 'The Narrative' took so long to make

Sho Baraka's new critically acclaimed album The Narrative took nearly two years to make, and it's changed drastically over those two years.

Thi'sl Shares His Thoughts on Major Labels

Thi’sl spoke to Rapzilla about what moves he thinks are next for his career.

Seckond Chaynce Talks Collaboration with KB & Community Work

Rapper Seckond Chaynce spoke to Rapzilla about his music, friendship with KB, and working with boys in a community home.

Aaron Cole on rapping since age 4 and recently almost quitting rapping

Aaron Cole, a 13-year rap veteran at 17 years old, released a free EP titled If I Can Be Honest this month featuring Derek Minor, Kaleb Mitchell, Th3 Saga and more.

Stephen Wiley and the Birth of Christian Hip-Hop [Interview]

Once upon a time, in hip-hop history, existed a time and place far removed from what we see now. Before there was the talk of a rapper’s plight, there was Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight.” Artists and groups such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5, DJ Kool Herc, Kurtis Blow and a slew of other DJ’s and MC’s introduced a new style of music called rap. However, it wasn’t new for one young artist, who had been unknowingly doing it for years. This is the story of how Christian hip-hop was born.

Why Lecrae briefly questioned Christianity, how he recovered confidence

“I’d like to welcome everybody to the Destination Tour. We wanted to create this intimate environment where we could talk to people and invite people in times like these to come together to have a destination, to have a place to come to just to breathe.”

Homeless Rapper Shares How Flavor Fest Changed Her Life

Christian femcee Sicily shared her incredible testimony with Rapzilla at Flavor Fest and revealed that not even her parents know the details of it.

S.O. gets deep on 'These Things Take Time'

Add "Fall", track No. 5 of S.O.'s new EP These Things Take Time, to his long list of emotional songs.

Aaron Cole Reveals He was Almost Aborted

Aaron Cole spoke to Rapzilla at Flavor Fest where he revealed an event that gave him the miracle of life.

Kevmo Talks Future Projects with Joey Jewish & Ki'Shon Furlow

Young Christian producer Kevmo spoke to Rapzilla at Flavor Fest about how he got started with making beats and who he is currently working with.

Ruslan Talks Sexual Abuse, Poverty, and White Privilege

Rapper Ruslan spoke to Rapzilla about some deep issues and even revealed some childhood trauma that changed his life.

Illuminate on Christian Hip-hop's 'Authenticity' & 'Eracism' Song

Christian emcee Illuminate spoke to Rapzilla about creating his new album Authenticity, discussed some of its highlights, the song “Eracism,” and ministering to people on the streets.

LaToria Shares How God Redirected Her Path From the WNBA to Music

Christian hip-hop/soul artist LaToria spoke to Rapzilla at Flavor Fest and shared her heart about switching gears over to music after she aspired to play basketball.

Montell Fish Explains Concept of 'As We Walk into Forever'

Young Christian emcee Montell Fish spoke to Rapzilla about his record As We Walk into Forever and explained the concept and impact it has had so far.