Unlike traditional hip hop artists, Christian rappers don’t put their music before God. Instead, they adapt their language to avoid causing false conclusions. The genre is also known as gospel rap music. Flame, a Christian rapper, expressed similar sentiments in a 2016 interview. Before we get into some artists that you might know let me let you know about one you should check out. PTtheGospelSpitter just dropped a chart topping song called SfTK Remix on all major platforms. You have to listen to it. Here are some examples of gospel rap music:
Lecrae’s Stomp
One of the most influential hip hop artists in the Christian rap genre is Lecrae Moore. He’s given Christian music a whole new look and sound. Born in Houston, Texas, Moore experienced sexual molestation at an early age. In an effort to prove his righteous, he threw away his rap collection. His downfall was not surprising because he was influenced by his mother’s abortion.
The album Stomp has received critical acclaim, and the album itself received widespread attention. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, and Lecrae performed it at the 46th Dove Awards. The album also went gold, and Lecrae performed on the Jimmy Fallon show, and was a featured artist at the 2016 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Lecrae’s gospel rap music is inspired by the story of a young Christian boy who grew up in poverty and abuse.
The album’s success has been attributed to its mainstream appeal, and has led to a revival of interest in the genre. Although many critics have criticized Lecrae’s music for being “soft” and lacking “street sensibility,” his fans have been pleased by his work. The album’s popularity has also caused gospel rappers to rethink their style and incorporate trap beats and other elements of hip-hop music.
Kirk Franklin’s collaboration with hip-hop artists
Although he is a sixteen-time GRAMMY-winning songwriter, arranger, and producer, Kirk Franklin is often dismissed as a mainstream artist. While this is true, he has also collaborated with artists of all genres, including hip-hop and Christian acts. His collaboration with hip-hop artists includes collaborations with R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, and TobyMac. Recently, Franklin released his debut solo album, Losing My Religion, which received great critical acclaim.
Chance the Rapper and Franklin collaborated on the hit single “Ultralight Beam,” a gospel song that features both of them singing over it. Franklin also recorded a similar prayer for his album “Coloring Book.” Chance West has worked with Franklin on several occasions, including a performance at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Chance the Rapper also named-dropped Franklin in his song “Sunday Morning Jetpack,” saying that working with him meant God’s blessing. However, Franklin isn’t as likely to put his friends on his records, because he wants to keep the connection real.
While Franklin was raised in the church, he was also a pioneer of the first gospel artists to incorporate hip-hop into their music. Back then, gospel and hip-hop seemed worlds apart, but now the two genres have begun to blur. Franklin’s earnestness has won him fans among the hip-hop scene’s most unconventional creators. He has a plethora of collaborations with rappers and has even written an eponymous gospel album, “Gospel” by Kendrick Lamar.
Isaiah Rashad’s “Heavenly Father, why are you so far away?”
With this album, Isaiah Rashad reflects on his own personal experiences with trauma. Many artists, especially famous ones, are portrayed as invincible, expressing only positive emotions, but this album shows the flipside of such a perception. Isaiah explores a complex subject, exposing the complexities of human nature. The lyric, “Heavenly Father, why are you so far away,” opens the album with a confession of mental trauma.
The song starts with a deep chorus, and moves into an upbeat track, “Love Song.” The lyric, “Love Song,” is a love-themed hip-hop track laced with a soulful chorus. The track is reminiscent of the work of legendary rap duo Outkast. Ultimately, Rashad reflects his own personal struggles with depression and the absence of a father figure.
Kirk Franklin’s After the Music Stops
After the music stops, he drives back to Whole Foods with a box of grapes in hand. At the same time, CNN is reporting that a shooter at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has killed 49 people. Then he pulls out a prayer book and his cell phone. “What can I do?” he asks. “I want to do something good and give back,” he says.
Following the success of “Why We Sing,” Kirk Franklin and the Family released their debut album, Whatcha Lookin’ 4. This album was certified 2x platinum and earned Franklin his first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. The group’s single “Stomp” included members of God’s Property, Salt-N-Pepa, and other artists. It was a hit and enjoyed heavy rotation on MTV. It also peaked at No. 1 on the R&B Singles Airplay chart for two weeks and climbed into the Top 40.
Throughout the nearly three-hour-long performance, Franklin plays the piano and dances. The Milly Rock, which serves as the stage of the show, is a sturdy and solid structure that looks like an urban tabernacle. During the show, he performs “Pray for Me.”
Kurt Blow
Kurt Blow is a hip hop icon from the 80s, best known for his megahit “Christmas Rappin’.” The hip hop veteran is also an ordained minister and has hosted many hip hop church services. A recent NPR interview with Blow shows that his rap music hasn’t waned – he’s now a licensed minister. Here’s a closer look at his life and work.
Born in Harlem, Brooklyn, Blow dropped out of City College of New York after his first career day. He studied communications and acted and decided to pursue an entertainment career after being drawn to the stage. However, his father, a Navy veteran, began gambling and often turned violent. The family was drug and alcohol-filled, and school became a sanctuary. Blow is now a part of the board of the Mercury, a progressive news website whose work is based on monthly contributions from its readers.
The rapper Kurt Blow’s success started in the early 80s. His debut album “If I Rule the World” achieved success and peaked at the top of the Billboard charts. His “King Holiday” single, co-produced with Dexter Scott King, celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, and was a top-ten hit. His collaborations with Run-D.M.C. and The Fat Boys led to the creation of Rap hits by the Fat Boys and Run-DMC.
Bushwick Bill
One of the most charismatic figures in hip-hop, Bushwick Bill, got into the genre by accident. While he had intended to be a minister, Bushwick ended up studying Bible college instead. Rapper Ready Red spotted his talents and encouraged him to start rapping. Soon he signed with Rap-A-Lot and formed the platinum and gold-selling Geto Boys. He also worked with renowned producer James Prince.
The rapper became a member of the Geto Boys, a Houston hip-hop group known for their rap songs containing violent and sexual themes. Born with dwarfism, Bushwick Bill is only three feet eight inches tall and was referred to as the Ghetto Boys by his fans. He also lost his right eye when he attempted to collect his insurance policy in 1991. Despite his size, Bushwick Bill rapped about spiritual themes in his solo albums. He recently performed his first show with the Geto Boys lineup in Houston, Texas.
Although Bill Bushwick was born as Richard Shaw, his life story has been highly publicized. His life was featured on Vh1’s Hiphop 30 and Most Shocking Moments in Rock. Born in Jamaica, Bushwick Bill is set to release an autobiographical album later this year. The rapper’s messages were as hard as the tablets of Moses. The album is a testament to his personal spiritual awakening and the impact he had on the Houston hip hop scene.