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.
Mission - "Marvelous" RMG Amplify and AOYNOM's Mission dropped his third single of the year. Also, he's released two singles collaborating with BrvndonP in 2023. His last album released was in 2021, Less Is More. The concept behind the single is a combination of targetting how good life can be with the influence of God along with the blessings included. The track is infused with a unique, soulful sample, horns, 808's and melodies within. Mission speaks on the comparison of life before and after Christ. One of my favorite bars from Mission was, "I can't sell my soul / it ain't nothing that I want bad enough / won't fix my mouth to say something if I can't back it up." Stream "Marvelous" on Spotify and Apple Music.
A.I. the Anomaly x Carolinah Blu - "Don't Eat Crow" Buffalo's A.I. and Carolinah Blu formulated their next hit, number three of 2023. Her artistic formula combines hip-hop, jazz, blues, and poetry. It's poetic, gritty, yet smooth. This single hit the sonic values of all these musical genres extensively. The wordplay, rhyme, structure, and combination of each blend ever so beautifully. Carolinah Blu is A.I.'s producer and his influence is felt regardless of the track. The title derives from a household phrase her adoptive mom would say repeatedly. Don't eat from the bottom or settle. Don't reach for the expected, normal, or scraps. Strive to be better. To achieve excellence and soar with the eagles. Stream "Don't Eat Crow" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Self-Titled (HEAVENONEARTH) by HEAVENONEARTH HEAVENONEARTH is a newly formed collective recruited by Reach Records' WHATUPRG over the past two-year period. The included artists and producers are as follows: WHATUPRG, Kaleb Mitchell, Not Klyde, Aklesso, 350, A3, Rhomar Jessy, YXNGXSAUCE, AC, Killawatts, Enzo Gran and Juicebangers. The 12 creatives are a tight-knit group of friends known as "Hooligans" (hoolies). The concept behind the collective is based on Matthew 6:10 which says, "May your Kingdom come soon, May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." Within a 3-week period in June of their existence, the first single was released and the debut album dropped.
The album consists of 10 solid tracks without any need for skips by the listener. Personal favorites include "NOTRE DAME," "REIGN," and "RINGS." Without a doubt, the album should be considered for album of the year. If not for the solid lyrical contributions, but also the sonic value of the pristine production elements. "REIGN" provides that worship experience. "NOTRE DAME" exhibits lyrical brilliance and represents a production masterpiece. "HOOLIES IN PARIS" will get your heart pumping. Overall, it's CHH at its finest. Stream the album on Spotify here.
DJ LostNFound feat. Franky Bells x Jered Sanders – “Beautiful”
Raging Moses – “Knight Skies Over Knob Hill”
Kurtis Hoppie x Roy Tosh – “MOONLIGHT”
Cephas feat. The Resistance and Datin - "Every Knee Shall Bow"
Reece Lache’ – “WHAT?”
Paul the Messenger - "distracted"
Shem Rivera – “Without You”
Amar – “Just About Done”
BigGucciDame – “HALLELUJAH”
Xay Hill x Jabert Roberson – “Put the Work In”
Q-Flo – “Showtime”
Nu Tone x Arize feat. Amanda Sessions – “Al Cien”
SiahThyLegend x jayRCHH – “automatic”
JXYD3N x Xay Hill – “Losing My World”
Byron Rhodes - "Love Letter"
Rehmahz – “My Dey”
CalledOutMusic feat. Becca Folkes – “Age to Age”
Jay Steezy – “2twenty2” (MAXI SINGLE)
HYLEM feat. Scootie Wop – “GOD I’M SORRY”
God’s Music x Battz x Q-Flo – “By Faith”
Alex Jean x IG Chat – “Tap In”
John Michael Howell – “Loneliness”
Joseph Madigan x Nachaash – “Fighting Myself”
Titus Haskins feat. Charis – “No Service”
Foeva x Cconsciencee – “Paved A Way”
JAYY – “Set With You”
ASAP Preach – “Dead”
Dave Hall feat. Mitch Darrell – “Trading”
GED x Stevie Rizo – “El Shaddai”
grantdakidd – “I’M A WREAK!”
Christian Brading – “Take Me On”
Shirlvin Desir x GAV – “Rivals”
Tobi-A – “My Desire (Acoustic Version)”
02solus – “talk to me”
Elijah Kyle – “EGO”
Lazarus! – “Congratulations”
BRB Music feat. PreacherZay - "No Games"
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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