Hip Hop for Haiti

The unexpected passing of Christian rap legend Mr. Solo of the Gospel Gangstaz has rocked the CHH community. It has also rocked his family and what better way for the community to celebrate a life together than supporting those left behind. A bereavement fund was set up for the family of Mr. Solo by ThirdDae Da Mouthpiece. Official statement from Mr. Solo’s family. pic.twitter.com/RFm0iRd8qJ — The Gospel Gangstaz (@GospelGangstaz) May 26, 2020 “Praise the lord this fundraiser was authorized by Mr.Solo’s mother Ms.Rosemary and sisters DaShon and Shawanda. We are all saddened by the abrupt passing of Mr. Solo. All […]

Christian Rap has come a long way since 2010. During that year, Derek Minor was still Pro, DJ Official was alive and well with Reach Records, and the Unashamed Movement was blossoming. While 2010 was a relatively quiet year for releases, there were a few notable ones. DJ Official – Entermission This is the only album the deceased DJ released. Official gathered the biggest upcoming names in CHH at the time with Lecrae, Flame, and Sho Baraka. RIP DJ Official. Notable Tracks: “Show Off,” Get Busy,” and “On My 116” Listen Here. PRo – Redemption Now known as Derek Minor, […]

Laila Mickelwait is a woman with a purpose. She is determined, relentless, prepared, and diligent with her goals. She is someone who doesn’t just think, she acts and executes. The most incredible part is this drive and work ethic isn’t for her personal gain – it’s for the gain of tens of thousands without a voice and ability to get it done themselves. *Warning sensitive material* Mickelwait has made it her life’s mission to fight against sex trafficking and the exploitation of women and young girls. One of the obstacles standing in the way of a path to justice is […]

Wande was making connections and making moves. She’s traveled down quite a long number of roads to get to this point. Each stop has been an exit to her life with a destination turning point. That is where part one of this two-part trip with Wande ended. She was interning with Rapzilla and her knowledge in the space helped her get noticed by Reach Records for an internship. This next move would be the biggest one of Wande’s life thus far – it’s time to take the Atlanta exit. The young artist in pursuit of some musical action was stuck […]

Last week we took a deep dive into Lecrae and his journey of restoration. The rapper opened up about his fight against the voices in his head, the self-doubt, and the loss of identity. The subject was definitely heavy and personal. While the goal of telling a proper story reflecting one’s art is to sometimes highlight the more intense and vulnerable moments, every conversation should also have a lighter tone as well. The following article is Lecrae expounding on his relationships with Kanye West and Rapsody, talking about the Unashamed tour and artists, and finally giving his thoughts about KB […]

Over the years we’ll make a series of stops along this journey we call life. Every time we veer off the road to hit a new destination, it’s an exit we make to start on a new path. As the scenario flashes before our eyes, sometimes we need to just pull over and soak in what’s really happening. For Wande, it’s her time to soak in the sights, and see how far she’s come. But before we get there, the story of how she got to this place is as remarkable as the one on where she’s headed. Wande Wande […]

Sophomore season has officially returned. Sareem Poems and Newselph double back with another single from their upcoming LP. Hip-Hop with witty wordage, beats that boom and distinct direction is what they’re on. Nothing ambiguous or abstract about it. This brand-new sure shot is Hip Hop in its most rich and purest form. Like water with crystals in it. Word to Asa Soltan Rahmati. Newselph’s production consists of a bouncy bass-line that bobs and weaves with an incessant groove. Sareem Poems moonwalks all over the track with Ginsu sharp bar work with blue streaks of ink making every word strick together. […]

Hilgy dropped his intense raps over a FVMELESS beat with the song “Reset” featuring Sarah Nathalié. Listen to Hilgy Below: 

KAHUNA from Honolulu continues to lead the way in Hawaiian CHH with another feature-heavy single. It features good friend 717na, Caleb Tucker, Indie Tribe’s own Jarry Manna, and legendary DJ Mykael V! The Wontel produced song is a high energy song with each artist talking about living in the power, freedom, and victory found in Christ! Listen to KAHUNA Below:  Rapzilla · Kahuna – No Demons ft. 717na, Jarry Manna, Caleb Tucker, & DJ Mykael V

On the energetic anthem “All the Way” Legin enlists Eshon Burgundy and producer Cardec Drums to inspire believers in Christ to go the full distance in life and faith. Today, many challenges attempt to derail us from a faithful journey, but our devotion to Christ is essential to completing the race. Legin talks avoiding distractions socially and personally to stay focused on God and family while Eshon speaks of dedication to tough ministry callings despite its difficulty by relying on gospel hope. “All the Way” has an anthem style vibe to move us forward during these tough times and tell […]

Independent New Jersey artist and formerly one half of TheKnuBlack, Kay Sade, has teamed up with Canadian rapper Dru Bex, formerly of Role Model Records and RMG Amplify, to announce a joint album dropping this summer. The album, entitled UFO TOFU will highlight both artists’ unique styles and creativity as well as showcase Kay Sade’s production on a number of tracks. Other producers featured are French producer Randy Mb, who produced the lead single off the project “NEVER ODD OR EVEN,” as well as Terminal Beats and Jaae Kash. Regarding the title of the project, Dru explains…”I knew that if […]