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.
SORRY, I CHANGED by Aaron Cole Sony Provident's Aaron Cole released his first project under his new label and third overall full-length album since 2016. Prior to the release of this album, Cole dropped four singles which appear on the album along with the 13 total tracks. Only two featured artists are included, but they're both powerhouses in their own spaces. Gospel legend Kirk Franklin appears on SBTN (Something 'Bout That Name) and Franklin's own "Something About the Name of Jesus" is sampled. Then, soulful superstar DOE appears on "Infinity." For the past eight years, Cole has showcased his multi-talented abilities in Christian spaces. Not only is Cole a refined lyricist known as a top-tier rapper; Cole is also known for his vocal harmonies as one of the best artists on the soul and R&B side of the music spectrum. Not too many other artists are as well-rounded as Cole, as he's finetuned his God-given vocal talents since pre-school days; literally.
Favorites off the album include "2 Cents,"Look at God," and "What It's Like." The overall album presents as his most refined work of art to date. Listeners can hear the hours, weeks, and months poured into its creation. The project's sonic value isn't presented like a cookie cutter carbon copy of a specific genre. It's a near-perfect blend of when R&B meets hip-hop including high quality values found both in the production credits and Cole's delivery. When I think about the overall vibe and theme of this album, the word maturity comes to mind. As expected, Cole's more seasoned now than pre-COVID. Now a married man, perspectives have changed. Like his own personality and traits, the album is polished. Both in sound and content. Don't take my word, as please check out the project for yourself as your ears deserve excellence between them. Stream SORRY, I CHANGED on Spotify here.
Limoblaze x KB - "One Day" Reach Records' Limoblaze teams up with Sony Entertainment's KB for a certified springtime anthem. Currently, KB's headlining The Glory Nights Tour featuring Limoblaze, nobigdyl., WHATUPRG, and several special guests such as Trip Lee and Childlike CiCi. It's only natural that 'blaze and KB cook up something special for the people. It's a beautiful mix of the Caribbean with KB's soft-toned encouragement sprinkled in. These two mesh incredibly well sonically and their energy on stage seems unmatched. There are portions of the track that remind me of KB's previous hit, "I Believe." This is a track I can repeat constantly without the cotent feeling repetitive or tiresome. It possesses a vibe which forces a smile every time listeners click play. Stream "One Day" on Spotify and Apple Music.
tylerhateslife - "mental health 2."
Independent artist tylerhateslife releases a sequel to his most streamed single which has amassed over 7.5 million streams alone on Spotify. He doesn't actually hate life, as it's a scriptural reference to John 12:25. Similar to the likes of Aaron Cole, Tyler's vocal abilities are dripping in variety, range, and creativity. He can sing and vocalize or he can drop one of the dopest sixteens in rhymes.
The original song was released in February of 2023 and spoke of the most raw and darkest moments witnessed in life. For this track, Tyler turns it more into a positive vibe and speaks about the goodness of God and how he's survived everything through self-love and focused faith. The production goes crazy and I promise listeners it's different than most of everything else streaming out there. Tyler's always been a favorite of mine since I discovered him on one of OnBeatMusic's Critique Friday sessions for Rapzilla in 2022. Hopefully, he'll be a favorite of yours soon enough. Stream "mental health 2." on Spotify and Apple Music.
Jay Manwell x Miles Minnick x Alano Adan x DJ Mykael V – “Old Ways 2”
adamariz x Marty – “HOLY”
Don Ready - "Too Much"
JusRzd - "All On Me"
Apex Frazier – “DAVID”
Red Tips - "Bread Crumbs"
Kidd Lee – “Preach the Gospel”
99 APEX – “Star Shining”
L. Dejuan - "TOLD ME SO"
Dkg Kie - "On the Radar Freestyle"
K-SEE – “OLD HEADS FREESTYLE”
CALLEDOUTMUSIC – “FAVOUR”
iNTELLECT feat. Mitch Darrell and Trutha – “Limitless”
Xavier Sorrow – “Holy Ground”
Henrik – “Clothesline”
Mairos x Lil Mizzy x Winner Ways - "Hallelujah"
Easy McCoy x Idols x Konata Smalls - "Breaking Down the Walls"
Elohin x KELO x Amber Ramsey - "Convinced"
808 Beezy - "Circles"
BigGucciDame x Isaac Mansfield – “Repentance”
HYLEM – “EASY TO LOVE”
Tyler Rootz x Cru Alxndr - "Problems"
Titus Haskins - "Marigolds"
Dane Amar x Jaylon Ashaun – “Right Person, Wrong Time”
Tre Ovalle – “Go Back To Your Ex”
Zachary Heider – “breathe”
2’Live Bre – “Pray 2 God”
Post Eden x GB – “Hands Off”
justjonnie – “Reno”
Byron Rhodes- "High Beam, Pt. 3"
Jeannie Ortega x Datin – “I Promise”
William Cata - "One Day"
JXYD3N – “The One”
Baruch - "By Myself"
LLC Flame x Caleb Gordon – “KINGDOM BUSINESS”
Vennisay x Scootie Wop – “DREAMS COME TRUE”
Kevin Ching x Zach Paradis - "High Note"
gio. – “reality”
02solus – “sundown”
JPK. - "Sunshine and Smoothies"
Elijah Kyle x Beautiful Beats – “Vampire”
DreBeeze Da Godson - "Confess"
Prodigyl x E-Knock x S.M1nd - "Salve Regina"
Zaq Monroe - "The Outsiders"
Mike Malagies x N!x - "Ten Outta Ten"
De'Aris x The.Lofi.Legend - "Set Me Free"
Echow Clay x Still Blessed Music - "Holy Ghost"
Knick Knack x Classmaticc - "ASAP"
Elias - "Different"
The Filthy Kids – “Morrissey on the Radio”
Drup feat. Kijan Boone – “My Time”
Zigg Madison – “Toxic”
Darius Mullen – “Emily Dickinson Freestyle”
Saint Jones - "DeCAPitation"
Man of FAITH - "Nobody"
MADIGAN – “4 THE KING”
PaultheMessenger - "I Wanna Be Myself"
Lj the Messenger x Marty - "Eternal"
Lord Badu - "My Lifetime"
Zaya Malak - "Grow"
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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