Christian Hip Hop’s Best of 2010 Nominations

After listening to Promise I’m Not Crazy EP by Byron Juane several times in a couple of different settings, I think the EP deserves more attention. Of course, this release was highly overshadowed by KB’s His Glory Alone. However, on a different weekend, Byron’s project would be highlighted by a bigger crowd. Let’s Break it Down While not every track has high replay value to me, “Nice Guy” was very strong, however, and an adequate choice for the lead single. Also, after listening through a few times, both “LSD” and “Crazy” grew on me. Listening to Promise I’m Not Crazy I was reminded of Usher […]

Making his debut into the Ghanaian music industry a few years ago after he got converted, Ghanaian music artist KobbySalm has not dropped the ball with his consistent hit releases. In Ghana, Kobbysalm has made much difference with his music as he keeps getting attention from various parts. Since his debut in the music scene, he has amassed over 1 million YouTube views with his songs getting heavy rotation on radio and television stations. This is one of the reasons why a lot of his fans have anticipated the release of his debut project since it was announced. A few […]

It’s been three years since we’ve had an album from KB. I’m really stoked to hear what he’s been cookin’ up, and while I feel like we can always expect something nice to come from anything he creates, I’m ready to dive in and take a closer look. For those of you unfamiliar with my bar exams, I am sharing all of my notes from my true first listen to the project. I provide in-depth thoughts and commentary on anything from flows, rhymes, beats, creative direction, track placement, and concepts. Let It Reign – Starts with a chipmunk sample of […]

Five years ago, the image of a man mummified in caution tape introduced me to NF. His lyrical claim of being “dangerous” gained some credibility as his “Intro” played through my speakers. When his debut album released and he invited us into his mental Mansion, I knew there was something different hiding behind his familiar delivery. Comparisons to artists, specifically Eminem, turned out to be a catch-22. His sound familiar and accessible, but too similar for some as he entered the scene. With each new release, his journey played out with sincere vulnerability and genuine authenticity. This “REALness,” and NF’s […]

“Unsung Heroes of CHH” is a series that highlights producers, engineers, and anybody behind the scenes that helps make Christian rap the way it is. The first installment featured mixing engineer and DJ AC. The second installment features Ritz McCain, the new Senior Editor of Christian & Gospel music at Spotify. Maritza “Ritz” McCain, better known as just Ritz McCain, is the wife of longtime RMG rapper Canon and has been around Christian Hip Hop and the music industry for a while. In 2010, McCain got a job at Reach Records as the Operations Coordinator, helping Lecrae’s hit albums Gravity […]