NRT's CHH contributor Joshua Galla collects what's new in Christian Hip-Hop and Urban Soul for the week of Friday, January 24, 2025. (Banner Photo: Tommy Zuko)
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.
Tommy Zuko - "ALRIGHTOKAY"
GLO collective’s own Tommy Zuko drops his first single of 2025. Also, he announced on his IG Live on January 23 that monthly single drops will continue monthly! “ALRIGHTOKAY” is a west coast vibe sprinkled with some 70s soul via samples used. 808s strong enough to shatter windows, yet a flow easily consumed and repeated back when singing along. I appreciate and love the continuity of similar soundscapes and rhyme schemes shared between Zuko, Miles Minnick, and CJ Emulous. The track represents a strong presence in the new year and a dope glimpse into what’s to come. Stream “ALRIGHTOKAY” on Spotify and Apple Music.
Toyalove - "Red Mercedes" South Carolina native and RMG Amplify artist, Toyalove provides men and women of God the perfect love song in advance of Valentine’s Day but truly stands as an anthem for married couples year-round. The love between spouses isn’t spoken about enough in Christian music. Toya verbally demonstrates the type of love couples should express outward in actions and in conversations. We’re to lift, build, and support each other regardless of the situation based on what God defines as love throughout His manual. The track has a trap, yet nostalgic vibe. The essence just puts an immediate smile on your face. This may represent the “feel good” track of the year. Stream "Red Mercedes" on Spotify and Apple Music.
outr.cty feat. Kaleb Mitchell - "Bad Bad Feeling"
Atlanta native and newly signed to Rapzilla’s indie label, outr.cty tags up with Kaleb Mitchell for an alternative viewpoint. The things we love and chase are flipped upside down meaning chaos is known as normal and peace feels foreign. The two elite emcees have a “Bad Bad Feeling” if this trend continues, the Kingdom will suffer due to the confusion of the masses. He lyrically travels back and forth from consequences to an alternative reality of how most Christians act compared to what the Kingdom demands. Mitchell adds soulful flavor to the hook and adlibs throughout. Stream “Bad Bad Feeling” on Spotify and Apple Music.
A-Dub White feat. KEMVR, Jay Sanon, and DT – “DUBAI”
Adriel Cruz – “Stay Ready”
De La Cruz - "Spirit Able"
F’rael feat. Who.is.Ashè – “PEACE”
HYLEM – “MY WAY”
Red Tips - "What I Need"
Nu Tone feat. Sevin & Murcy 34 – “Outside Wit It”
Christ, Jr. feat. Bryson Gray – “DEMONS MAD”
Christopher Syncere – “YOU ARE NOT HIM!”
Skema Boy – “YAHWEH”
EJ Swavv – “Married 2 the Game”
Austin Lanier – “LOVE REDO”
Byron Rhodes - "Real Love"
De'Aris - "GLORIFIED"
Matt Mogg and Cade Legat – “cold”
BigGucciDame – “Call God”
Ray2K – “Defeat”
JC Kroupa – “LOUDON”
Tyler J Music feat. ASAP PREACH - "A Better Way"
Jahmaol Clark – “Tetelestai”
Cutright – “The Otherside”
Sotumelo feat. icyjxey – “rr ceilings”
Drenae – “Kept Me”
TUVí – MAMA I’M SORRY”
2’Live Bre – “Take It Easy”
Tylan1K – “All Love”
Isaac Mansfield – “SHIELD”
Luke Hopp – “NAH NAH”
Josiah Malinich feat. J-Phish - "Backwards"
Allen Thomas – “You Shall Not Pass”
Mike Maranatha and Rio 24K – “Wrestle With God”
grantdakidd – “IMPRESSIONS”
Dave Hall feat. Soulgod and Hallel – “Make Room”
Big Zion – “Secret Place”
DreBeeze Da Godson - "Ah Duh"
LLC Flame feat. DJ HTSW - "GIANTS"
Troy Patterson – “Mo We OTW”
Wil Dernes - "Want Smoke"
Adam Elijah – “BOUND”
Awinnah – “Best Part”
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. Contributor of NRT since 2016.
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