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.
Jon Keith - "TOO INVOLVED" Independent artist and member of the indie tribe. collective, Jon Keith releases his first single after his latest album, EREMOS. "TOO INVOLVED" is classic Keith with a mixture presented of relatable lyrics, brilliant soundscapes, and exposure to the pop and hip-hop side of his artistic skill set. I admire the combination of the acoustic guitar, violin, high, hats, and synthesizer effects. The track revolves around how we can become "too involved" with a loved one to the point of enabling as opposed to helping. Keith is definitely in his artistic bag in 2023 as everything released has been one hit after another. EREMOS, released in March, is one of the best albums of the year too. Stream "TOO INVOLVED" on Apple Music here.
nobigdyl. - "GO WITH THE GHOST" Dyllie released his third and most refined single of 2023. With a rapid, chasing attack of a high hat mixed with jazz-like deep bass guitar strums, nobigdyl. unloads a mixture of speedy lyrics and a few notes of beautiful melody. Aside from the background echoes of *woah, woah, woah woah woah woah,” Dyllie unleashes hints of transparency combined with his usual witty and playful wordplay genius. Dyllie admits, “I went to war with me’” as he explains several instances in life battling flesh with the Spirit. The beat has a brilliant combination of varied tempos adjoining Dyllie’s own unique flow. Perfectly matched deepening the overall emotions throughout. Stream “GO WITH THE GHOST” on Apple Music here.
Trip Lee - "Lay Down" Reach Records' Trip Lee kept his promise to release a new single during the last release Friday monthly. Recently, Lee explained that he was "speaking from a place of victory" during this new batch of music. In "Lay Down," he exposes the personal secrets of his faith-driven wins. In summary, to trust God remains in control regardless of the utter chaos surrounding you and the world.
The contents contain Lee's iconic thought-provoking flow sprinkled with humor, God's promises, and witty wordplay. The single even dabbles with an aggressive tone, but smothered in peace as reality and the truths of God wrestle. Mashell handled the usual production duties as he's remained a solid constant with Lee's art. Stream "Lay Down" on Apple Music here.
BigGucciDame x Arthur Pompeo – “Brothers in Christ”
Aaron Dews – “I’m just a rapper”
adamariz x Kidd Lee – “Stop Overthinking”
Relena-Rochelle - "Somebody Like Me"
Kidd Lee - "Pain Gone"
AMAR feat. Marty (of SCM) – “THUNDERCLAP”
Kemvr – “LIVE TO DIE”
J. Johnson – “Pull Up”
Da Commissioner x YP aka Young Paul x Holly Boogz – “GOD GUARDED”
Black Gold Creative – “Horns and Halos”
Reece Lache’ – “HER”
L. Dejuan x Donutello x Reem - "VIBIN"
Connor Flanagan feat. Holly Halliwell – “Down With Me”
Brett Raio x Kieran the Light - Sky Line"
HYLEM x JXYD3N – “Part Of Your Game”
Brea Miles – “I Ain’t No”
Joshua Penn (fka Young Joshua) – “Testify”
Eddy Puyol – “BANG, BANG BABY”
Ross Milet – “If You Wrote The Script”
Matt Mogg – “in the morning”
Titus Haskins – “Butterflies”
John Michael Howell – “If The Sky Was Falling”
Naffymar - "Not That Deep"
Marc Vanparia x Apex Frazier – “The Desert”
Sis N Lil Bro feat. Libianca – “Messing Around”
krstian – “dakota”
gio. – “on my own”
Junior Jones – “Born Again Freestyle”
LilMizzy - "If No Be God"
mainetoowavy! x NRG Komodo - "Catch a Grip"
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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