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.

A.I. the Anomaly - "Bonnets & Bantus" (prod. by Carolinah Blu)
Buffalo's own A.I. the Anomaly returns with her first new music since December's collaboration EP with Selah the Corner. She's returned to the status of an independent artist, no longer connected with Bizzle's God Over Money label. "Bonnets + Bantus" showcases her precision lyricism and artistic mindset. Another brilliant creative from Buffalo assisted with production credits on the single, as A.I. and Blu work together quite often.

One of my favorite lines from the track is, "Word hard, eat good, money ain't no thing / Hubby with my back, got the sig on squeeze / plus my two kids all the team I need." The unique value of her flow and cadence ranks high placing her as an elite emcee. The track expands on the hard work, determination, and constant grind she's known for. A.I. stands for "All in" ideal for her work ethic. She's always pouring back into her community, strengthening family values, and is a firm example of what CHH always intended to represent. Stream "Bonnets & Bantus" on Apple Music here.
 

Legacy - "I GOTTA DO" (prod. by Torino P)
The Nigerian-born, Toronto-based rapper is in album mode prepping for the release of his next project, titled saints sell white too. The title chosen is a play on words that flips control of culture's dominant narrative, into the hands of the believer. Also, the message further illuminates the heart of Jesus' message; to preach the gospel!

The second single from the forthcoming album reminds me of a soulful, yet gritty mixture between Marvin Gaye and J. Cole. The production was provided by Torino P, one of the premier producers in Canada. The track is, essentially, a 180-minute freestyle stacked between brilliant song sampling. Legacy provides a buffet of fast-paced bars, precise wordplay, and a few hidden verbalized gems. One of my favorite lines was, "I'm feeling like it was obvious to know that it is not obvious / it's hidden in the sand / written by a colonizer that's not white." I'm thinking quite a bit of meaning is behind those bars like most of the track's remaining contents. That's one reason I love hip-hop, so much to unpack in authentic lyricism. If you're not familiar with Legacy, catch up before it's too late. Once this album drops, it's game over and only up from here. Stream "i gotta do" on Apple Music here.