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THE CHH DROP WITH JOSHUA GALLA
#79 - J. Monty, Braille, Reece Lache', & More...
NRT's CHH contributor Joshua Galla collects what's new in Christian Hip-Hop and Urban Soul for the week of Friday, January 7, 2022. (Photo: J. Monty)
 


THE CHH DROP WITH JOSHUA GALLA, #79 - J. Monty, Braille, Reece Lache', & More...
Posted: January 07, 2022 | By: JoshuaGalla_NRT
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Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we listen to a few highlights and list the rest for your own discovery. As always, follow our New Christian Rap & Hip Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest.

J. Monty - "Holy Flow"
 
Indie ATL rapper J. Monty returns in 2022 with fresh music, the first since dropping the Free Me EP back in June 2021. Most consider the Free Me EP to be one of the best projects of the year. The new single continues to accent J. Monty's intricate flow smothered in personal faith and skill. His wordplay and rhyme schemes are celebrated across the genre as some of the best regardless of the track. Listeners find themselves playing the tracks multiple times to capture all the genius within. Also, his production choices align with his skill set; excellence. Stream "Holy Flow" on Spotify here.
 
 
Braille x Illumination Project - "Divorced From Reality"
 
Portland's Braille returns in 2022 with one of the rawest and most revealing tracks from him to date. The new single is a lament over divorce intended as a warning. Also, to induce empathy for those individuals who have suffered through the difficult process. The process of the track itself was nine years in the making as it was rebirthed four times throughout the years. As a lead pastor of a local church, Braille is one of the few leaders openly discussing divorce which seems like a "hush, hush" topic within church walls. Heartfelt piano keys drive the track as it balances emotion and storytelling at its finest. Stream "Divorced From Reality" on Spotify here

All Love by Reece Lache'

Independent rapper Reece Lache' had a breakout year of introduction in 2021. She released an EP and 9 singles throughout the year. Her biggest recognition was a featured single on the Summer '21 Playlist compilation Reach Records released in July. The single "Down Too Long" has collected close to 170,000 streams since its release.

For 2022, Lache' begins the year with an album release. All Love only has two features, J. Monty and Jamie MacDonald. Otherwise, listeners are treated with the vocal talents both in harmony and rhyme of Lache'. Also, the album possesses a polished sound of completion.

From engineering to mastering and mixing, all working parts are at their best throughout. Other noticeable changes are found in the content itself. Lache' remains open, honest, and transparent, but the struggles seem to have shifted to more cries of victory as opposed to pain and suffering. 

Standout tracks include "Stuck" featuring J. Monty, "Come To Me," and the title track. Lache' will continue to be an artist "to watch" as doors continue to slam open for her and opportunities arise. Stream All Love on Spotify here.
 

CHH & Urban Soul EPs or Albums
Listen to these on our CHH Spotify Playlist
 
  • Pressure EP by Mike Teezy
  • Child EP by LLC FLAME
  • FOTO DUMP, Vol. 1 by outr.cty
  • Soul Talk by Eddie Clark
     
More CHH and Urban Soul Singles
  • Montell Fish – “and i'd go a thousand miles”
  • Jaylon Ashaun – “Hide and Seek”
  • Maverick City Music feat. Cody Carnes - "Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
  • TH3 SAGA - "24 (Cover)"
  • Erica Mason – “Unappreciated”
  • Nic D – “Serotonin”
  • George.Rose – “It’s the Vibe for Me”
  • Hyper Fenton feat. Xay Hill – “Rookie of the Year”
  • Scootie Wop – “Blacked Out Friday Freestyle”
  • Adam Prince feat. Jon Keith x Torey D'Shaun - "D-List"
  • Lamar Riddick x Kevi Morse x Eli Williams – “WHAT DID YOU SAY?”
  • Oatmeal feat. Brinson – “ON GO”
  • Monster Tarver – “Black Roses”
  • N!x – “All She Wrote”
  • Simeon Paul feat. Mission - "Hideaway"
  • DJLC feat. BigBean – “Watch”
  • BigBreeze – “Honest”
  • Chubbs Mo feat. Xay Hill - "Overtime"
  • Rosco feat. Ross Millett – “Surrender”
  • Nu Tone feat. James Da Barber – “Not Lukewarm”
  • KELO feat. TR3 $EBIV – “The Keys”
  • Trey.Vonne – “Nobody”
  • L. Dejuan – “Prelude”
  • Lazarus! x K-SEE – “KSEEUNDERCOVER”
  • HYLEM feat. Joseph Goulding x MVKEYYJ – “Stay Down”
  • The Chris Al3x – “TIM3”
  • J-Ro – “Lord You Promised”
  • Ayomilly – “MOOD”

Joshua Galla is an audiophile hyped about all forms of art in music, but his passion rests behind CHH and soulful vibes. He's a devout husband, father, and child of God. Concerts are his happy place.

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