The Rapzilla Freshmen 2021 BBQ and Concert was the first of its kind. We saw incredible performances by many of the Freshmen and even had some surprises! So let’s take a look behind the scenes (lens) courtesy of Tres Cox, who came with Lundi. You can see more of his work here.
The Home of Hip Hop In a previous article of mine titled “Unashamed Blackness,” I claimed that Christian hip hop is Black. Well, apparently not everyone agrees. In an interview with Propaganda, I inquired if he thought hip hop, in general, was uniquely Black. He immediately responded without hesitation, “No. I don’t think hip hop is a Black genre, not anymore…. It’s just hip hop.” According to Propaganda, hip hop is something universal, something that is open to all. Like a house with many guests, hip hop is a haven for all creative types regardless of skin, style, or sound. As […]
“Indisputably the most acclaimed rap artist of his generation,” states Kendrick Lamar’s Spotify biography. Anyone who can appreciate the pure art of hip-hop knows Kendrick Lamar is among the top of his class, with each of his projects being received to critical acclaim and lauded for literary brilliance. Kendrick’s pen is especially noteworthy as he is the first rapper to be recognized with a Pulitzer award, receiving the honor for his 2017 album DAMN. After the release of DAMN., Kendrick went on to release a curated project in celebration of 2018’s Marvel Studios blockbuster, Black Panther, and then began a […]
Shiwan was announced as one of the first 10 winners of 2K Beats THE SEARCH x Wave 1 which was a collaboration between the popular basketball video game and Soundcloud. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shiwan (@shiwan12) Shiwan is No. 10 on the following playlist (the other tracks are not from Christian artists): Ya boy is officially on NBA 2K!!! Run my song “The Arrival” Up!!! Shoutout to @SoundCloud @NBA2K https://t.co/FHYixeDIZT — Shiwan (@Shiwan12) May 20, 2022 Listen to Shiwan Below:
Rapzilla hosted its first 16 Bar Challenge in a few years at the Esperanza Campus in Philadelphia, PA for the God in the City Conference. The judges were Loso, Tee-Wyla, and OnBeatMusic. The host was RZ’s Justin Sarachik. The third contestant was Aable. Filmed by kgflimz_ Follow Aable: https://www.instagram.com/aablemusic/ https://twitter.com/aablemusic Watch the 16 Bar Challenge Below:
Anytime Jackie Hill Perry posts something musical, we are left feening for something more. Well, yesterday she dropped a little verse over the “Mr. Morale” beat from Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Her track is called “A Rap (All The Smoke).” In it, she raps some about the recent shootings in Buffalo before diving into CRT, reparations, and buying back her “granny’s house.” She also says “one verse a week is my diet” so maybe there’s more coming? Watch Jackie Hill Perry below: Mr. Morale : A Rap (All The Smoke) pic.twitter.com/QDndacVAKN — Jackie Hill Perry (@JackieHillPerry) May 20, […]
Scootie Wop, 1K Pson & George.Rose collabed for the fifth 2021 Rapzilla Freshmen EP single and made an anthem against adverisity celebrating overcoming from the oppoisition that life has thrown at them by the power of God. Click here to Stream or Buy this song on any music streaming platform Listen to the Rapzilla Freshmen below:
The Home of Hip Hop In a previous article of mine titled “Unashamed Blackness,” I claimed that Christian hip hop is Black. Well, apparently not everyone agrees. In an interview with Propaganda, I inquired if he thought hip hop, in general, was uniquely Black. He immediately responded without hesitation, “No. I don’t think hip hop is a Black genre, not anymore…. It’s just hip hop.” According to Propaganda, hip hop is something universal, something that is open to all. Like a house with many guests, hip hop is a haven for all creative types regardless of skin, style, or sound. As […]
“Indisputably the most acclaimed rap artist of his generation,” states Kendrick Lamar’s Spotify biography. Anyone who can appreciate the pure art of hip-hop knows Kendrick Lamar is among the top of his class, with each of his projects being received to critical acclaim and lauded for literary brilliance. Kendrick’s pen is especially noteworthy as he is the first rapper to be recognized with a Pulitzer award, receiving the honor for his 2017 album DAMN. After the release of DAMN., Kendrick went on to release a curated project in celebration of 2018’s Marvel Studios blockbuster, Black Panther, and then began a […]
Shiwan was announced as one of the first 10 winners of 2K Beats THE SEARCH x Wave 1 which was a collaboration between the popular basketball video game and Soundcloud. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shiwan (@shiwan12) Shiwan is No. 10 on the following playlist (the other tracks are not from Christian artists): Ya boy is officially on NBA 2K!!! Run my song “The Arrival” Up!!! Shoutout to @SoundCloud @NBA2K https://t.co/FHYixeDIZT — Shiwan (@Shiwan12) May 20, 2022 Listen to Shiwan Below:
Tedashii teamed up with country singer Rhett Walker to appear on his remix of the song “All Joy No Stress.” According to the rapper, this feature is one of his favorites. One of my most favorite features ever! https://t.co/smpfFYkre9 — Tedashii (@Tedashii) May 20, 2022 “I met Tdot almost 10 years ago on a tour we did together. Have always appreciated his approach at life and joy, no matter what life is like at the time. So I called up @jacobbizmorris and showed him AJNS and now… here we are today…. tell em Tdot” said Walker on Instagram. Listen to Tedashii & […]
Rapzilla hosted its first 16 Bar Challenge in a few years at the Esperanza Campus in Philadelphia, PA for the God in the City Conference. The judges were Loso, Tee-Wyla, and OnBeatMusic. The host was RZ’s Justin Sarachik. The third contestant was Aable. Filmed by kgflimz_ Follow Aable: https://www.instagram.com/aablemusic/ https://twitter.com/aablemusic Watch the 16 Bar Challenge Below:
