Last year, we hosted Will Thomas on Community During Chaos. Thomas is a filmmaker veteran who has worked with Reach Records and on many music videos we see today. During the conversation, he told us why he joined the Christian Rap space. Before he became a filmmaker, the majority of Christian Rap music videos to Thomas were unoriginal. Over a ...

Last year, we hosted A.I. the Anomaly on Community During Chaos, and she spoke about her experiences during the pandemic. During the conversation, A.I. told us what she did with her own creative business to support her community. A.I. began Get Fokus’d Productions over eight years ago. The main idea behind the business is to “capture, teach, and give back.” ...

Last year, we hosted DJ Mykael V on Community During Chaos. During the conversation, Mykael shared his thoughts on the kind of relationship the Latino and Black communities should have. To the DJ, Latinos and African Americas in the U.S. have a similar hand dealt in that they both have a history during slavery. Despite their similarities, Mykael explained that ...

Last year, we had Dru Bex on Community During Chaos to talk about his experiences as a Canadian during 2020. During the conversation, Bex explained how the discussion of racism in Canada is becoming a larger issue now. The biggest difference Bex has experienced between the United States and Canada is the history of people of color in each country. ...

Last year, we had Emcee N.I.C.E. on Community During Chaos to talk about how 2020 affected his life. During the conversation, N.I.C.E. briefly dove into how he believes politics in the music industry will help end colorism in music. N.I.C.E. is an advocate member for the music award organization, meaning he speaks to the United States Congress “on behalf of ...

Last year, we had Emcee N.I.C.E. on Community During Chaos to talk about how 2020 affected his life. During the conversation, the emcee explained how an artist should be evaluated for a live concert. To set the record straight, Emcee N.I.C.E. thinks Christian artists should be paid for their work. The emcee said that people sometimes get caught up with ...

Last year, we hosted Corey Paul on Community During Chaos to talk about his 2020 experience. During the conversation, we asked Paul about his interactions with the late George Floyd. To Paul, Floyd was an anomaly. Big Floyd grew up like most black boys in the hood. Not only did he “represent the struggle we all embody” Paul explained, but ...

Last year, Wande jumped on Community During Chaos to talk about her experiences in 2020. During the conversation, Wande gave her thoughts on how Christian Rap could come together more as a genre. In her opinion, while the new generation of artists has done more collaborating than previous generations, being open to each other is needed. “I feel there’s still ...

Last year, Aklesso came on Community During Chaos to talk about his experiences in 2020. During the conversation, Aklesso explained how he sees people who disregard Black Lives Matter, or any other life for that matter, as “goofy.” Aklesso brought up James 1:27 as an example as to why Christians should help the disenfranchised. “Religion that God our Father accepts as ...

Last year, J. Crum hopped on an episode of Community During Chaos. During the conversation, J. Crum brought up his frustration with fans who have problems acknowledging racism. In his song “Rumble,” Crum simply addresses the issue: “You want my culture but don’t want my fears.” While this can describe the larger issue with Hip-Hop in mainstream culture, Crum is ...