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.
Scootie Wop - "Freshy" Sony Music Entertainment's Scootie Wop just released "THE" summer anthem of 2023. The lyrics are smothered in window-rattling bass coupled with touches of synthesizers and whistling accents. Scootie's content is playful, full of Kingdom references, and just makes you feel happy. Although light in nature, Scootie adds tidbits of faith throughout. Honestly, it is my favorite single of the month. Stream "Freshy" on Spotify and Apple Music.
KJ-52 feat. Wingy Danejah and Alcott - "Babylon Boom" CHH icon and veteran KJ-52 released another single from the unreleased project, Still Standing. The track was produced by Reflection Music Group's (RMG) Derek Minor and features two of the hottest indie artists. Alcott is set to release his debut project, however, has already made a name within the industry. Wingy Danejah brings the islands to the genre with blends of reggae and hip-hop.
"Babylon Boom" is a clarion call for resilience and faith in the face of adversity, seamlessly combining rap and the Christian faith in an empowering manner. Its raw energy and profound message equip believers to stand strong in their own moments of adversity. Stream "Babylon Boom" on Spotify and Apple Music.
WHATUPRG x HEAVENONEARTH - "Digital" Reach Records' WHATUPRG releases his second major collaboration ("PRAISE" being the first) partnering with Aklesso, Rhomar Jessy, Kaleb Mitchell, A3, 350, and Not Kylde. The track was produced by Juicebangers and Enzo Gran. The collaborative team is referred to as HEAVENONEARTH with this effort as their debut. Their goal is simply to provide a glimpse of heaven on earth.
As explained by the label, "fusing jarring sirens with chants on the hook as well unique flows and perspective in the verses from the members of the collective, "Digitial" is sure to get the listener out of their seats and nodding their heads." The collective exemplifies what CHH defines. Young, unashamed believers sharing our eternal home and faithfulness of the Heavenly Father. Stream "DIGITAL" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Angie Rose x Childlike CiCi x Kidd Lee – “Set Apart (My Mind Different)”
KHAM x Big Yae x KJ Carter x CZAR JOSH – “Freedom Ring"
George.Rose – “Rizz”
S.O. – “NEVER ENDS”
Warren Christian x Xay Hill – “Way Up”
Jude Barclay – “Forget About You”
Apex Frazier x Patrick MacMillan x 350 – “Grace Ain’t Nothin”
Paul Russell – “Touristy Places”
BigGucciDame – “It Don’t Matter Babe”
Heesun Lee x Dallas Forte – “Love (Give It Up)”
Sarah Nathalie – “Butterfly”
adriansings. x Prince Aubrey – “Happy Thoughts”
Muted Mike x QEW – “Feeling More Peace”
Jeremiah Paltan x Saint James x KDNS – “By My Side”
Kemvr x Paragon – “Nauseous”
Mike Sarge – “Options”
Nu Tone x Ese Halo – “David Dance”
HYLEM – “MESS THIS UP”
John Michael Howell – “Hero”
Austin Joyce – “What You Expect”
Hills Music x PE.TE x LAMBCULTURE – “Carry You”
Ross Millet – “Not A Gambling Man”
Foreword Nation x Dax Hanna – “Looking Up”
Paul the Messenger – “Toolbox”
Virtuous – “Keep Going”
Azekaah x Knaladeus x Monster Tarver – “Step Ya Faith Up”
FOEVA – “Life Goes”
RYT PATH – “Away (Don’t Call Me)”
CallemJJ x Nat Lauren – “CHANGE MY MIND”
LLC FLAME – “sinto sua falta”
JAZLYN – “shining down on me”
Survivor Q feat. Classmaticc – “Sleep Good”
CRU ALXNDR – “Never Stop”
Shirlvin Desir – “Know Me”
De La Cruz – “So Sorry”
Joshua Scales x R3G – “FR (For Real)”
Alvin Cedric x Xander Sallows – “2nd Guess”
Ray G x Jae Burnz – “Can’t Be Moved”
Glen Ray x Jon Keith – “Purpose (Say It First)”
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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