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Amir Windom Navigates Hollywood and Industry with God Directing the Story

You may not be familiar with the name Amir Windom but you are definitely familiar with his resume. The Grammy Award-winning record executive, music supervisor, writer, composer, marketing strategist, producer, and philanthropist is one of the key behind the scenes players in Hollywood and the music industry and he does it all with the veil of Christ over his life.

John Reuben Talks New Album, Short Film, & Swearing on a Song

“Yes indeed like who, I John Reu, do promise you the listener always to…keep it innovative.”

Joey Jewish is Hints at Possible Changes & Explains 'The Vantes Project'

Joey Jewish is getting ready to release his new EP The Vantes Project on May 11th and spoke to Rapzilla about what he's got going on with the record.

Lawren Breaks Down As You Pass Go's Calling to the Great Commission

Hip-Hop artist, Lawren is getting ready to drop his new EP As You Pass Go tomorrow. The Miami-born emcee decided let Rapzilla in on the meaning of the album and it’s songs, and broke down the whole project beginning to end.

Gerry Skrillz on Immigration, Die Daily, & Next Project

Last week, Rapzilla took a look into the life and testimony of rap artist Gerry Skrillz. This week, the emcee addresses the narrative and stereotypes put upon immigrants and those struggling to make it.

Drug Dealer to Soul Pusher, Gerry Skrillz Hit Rock Bottom When Life Looked Perfect

Christian rapper and Die Daily member Gerry Skrillz's single “My Story” barely scratches the surface of the American dream both lost and gained. His testimony hits a series of rock bottoms, highs, and moments that could only be described as God-ordained. The hip-hop artist shared his amazing journey as a drug dealer to his transformation as a soul pusher.

WHATUPRG Strives to Influence Next Gen of CHH Like His Peers do for Him

“I’m from Gwinnett, I love God, and I make dope stuff.”

Christian Hip-Hop newcomer WHATUPRG is the name on everyone’s lips lately as he has appeared as a feature on nobigdyl.’s “Venus,” Lawren’s “Slums,” and Mogli the Iceburg’s upcoming “Ride My Own.”

Hector Dominguez Digs into the Darkest Parts of His 'Misunderstood' Mind

On January 17th, Hector Dominguez released his third EP, Misunderstood for free on Rapzilla. Formerly known as Witness, Dominguez broke down his album track-by-track.

Oscar Urbina Looks to Mold Minds & Shape Hearts Both in and Outside the Classroom

Crafting minds by day and drafting rhymes by night, rapper Oscar Urbina took some time to speak about his upcoming mixtape MP2 Darkness and how he balances life as a full-time teacher and rapper.

Sean C. Johnson Talks New EP, Success, & Future Collaborations

Sean C. Johnson is one of the most versatile Christian artists out there. He has the unique ability to weave in and out of hip-hop, pop, and soulful R&B. He's also been known to lend his voice to some awesome hooks over the years, but Johnson is looking to move past that and create inspirational art completely on his own.

nobigdyl. Breaks Down 'Canopy' from the Tree Top to the Ground Floor

Indie tribe rapper nobigdyl. spoke to us about his latest project Canopy and broke down the album track by track to paint the picture of this deep weaving concept.

Dru Bex on Why 'The Good Album' is the Most Important Thing He's Done

“I remember being on tour a few years ago and sitting in a hotel room having a conversation with a pretty prominent CHH rapper. I don't remember exactly what the topic was but at some point, I said ‘God must want me to be successful with this music thing because he already opened up so many doors for me’,” said Dru Bex to Rapzilla.

James Gardin on Writing Songs for Film/TV Placement

James Gardin spke to Rapzilla about his recent single "Go," getting placement on film and TV, and hearing "Promise Land" on Hot 97.

AMP Talk Stereotypes and 'Filling the Void' for Asians in Music

Calling hip-hop trio AMP simply a "rap group" would do their musical fusion pop, synth, rap, and worship a disservice. Consisting of Sam, J. Han, and CL, AMP took some time to answers question about their music, ministry, and being a representation for Asians making music for Christ.

Mogli the Iceburg's Biracial Anthem 'You Can't Hold Me Down' Challenges How We View Race

In the last couple of years, race has come to the forefront of many discussions, and Christian hip-hop is no exception. The topics of black and white tensions have become themes of albums and singles, sparking reaction and arguments from people of all walks. However, one group has been notably silent – those who are neither. Their issues aren’t so “black and white.”

How Marty of Social Club’s Life was Changed by a Breakfast at IHOP

Konata Small was just named as Reflection Music Group’s first signee to their new imprint RMG Amplify. Known for his time with Rhema Soul as K-Nuff, Konata spoke about his name change, friendship with GAWVI, and how an IHOP breakfast with Marty of Social Club Misfits changed his Marty's life.

Mogli the Iceburg is Trying to Change How We Consume Hip-Hop

The name Mogli the Iceburg is sure to illicit a certain response upon hearing it. Some might say “Wow, what a dope name,” others may say, “Wow, what an awful name,” but either way, you’ll remember it, and there lies the genius of it.

B-Boy to Boy Scout, Konata Small Found God After Leaving the Streets of Brooklyn

“December 27th was the birth of Konata/
The ‘Met’ fan born in the home of the Dodgers/
D. Strawberry was the man as a toddler/
From Brooklyn, crooklon look homes/
I'm from that era, where that new era you're wearing that would've got took holmes…”

KJ-52's 'Fake' Rap/Rock Band & How He Hit No. 1 in Australia

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane with KJ-52 and talk about two records in his arsenal that you may not have heard of or know little about.

Hollyn Talks Hip-Hop, Freestyle Battles with TobyMac, & 'Party in the Hills'

At just 20-years-old singer/songwriter Hollyn is already making a big impact on Christian music. She has collaborated and toured with TobyMac, has done songs with Andy Mineo, Steven Malcolm, Aaron Cole, KB, and Derek Minor, and her latest release One-Way Conversations reached No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart.

JGivens and Christon Gray address themes behind 'Revival of the Realest'

Last week JGivens and Christon Gray dropped a music video called "Revival of the Realest" that turned heads for multiple reasons.

KJ-52 Breaks Down 'Jonah' Track-by-Track

It’s been a few weeks since KJ-52’s newest album Jonah dropped, and the emcee went track by track to break down the album that in a lot of ways has rejuvenated his career.

Jered Sanders is 'Nobody Famous' but his lyricism should be

In hip hop's modern era, the quality of lyricism is decreasing, and the quantity of new music is increasing. Only a remnant of artists now manage to release projects rapidly without sacrificing their pen games.

Social Club Misfits on Friends & Family Tour, Diversity, and Reaching No. 1

Last week Rapzilla put out a revealing interview with Marty and Fern of the Social Club Misfits that featured them talking about being a light in the darkness. In part two of this interview, the duo breaks down their newest album The Misadventures of Fern & Marty.

Social Club Misfits Survived Their Misadventures & Rerouted Toward Purpose

“Life is a journey, it’s not a destination. Our detours make us who we are. God has a way of using our detours. Unplanned events, God has a way of making them for Him,” – Marty of Social Club.

In the adventure of life, it’s our misadventures that make us who we are. For Martin Santiago and Fernando Miranda, this has never been as clear as it is now.

KJ-52 is Not TobyMac and He's Never Been in DC Talk

Last week, we released a candid interview that showed a side of KJ-52 not often revealed. This week, we return to your regularly scheduled funny and insightful Five-Tweezy.

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.