The debut album Weight and Glory from new Reach Records artist KB is another example of Christian hip-hop that doesn't cut any corners or pull any punches. The lyrics are in your face and the production quality is excellent. KB was first introduced to the general public after his signing with Reach Records last summer with a mixtape titled Who is KB?. This mixtape prepared us for a bright up and comer in Christian hip-hop and the debut album is more than we all expected.
 

The album kicks off with "Weight Music." This is a strong song that speaks of the weight of God's glory that is reflected in KB's music. There are gorgeous vocals in the chorus and the use of choral music in parts definitely imparts that "churchy" feel.
 

"Zone Out" is next. This features the vocal talents of Chris Cobbins. There are actually two versions of the song on the album with the remix finishing out the album. The song is about zoning out from the world and zoning in on God, a common theme in Christian hip-hop.
 

Being an "Anomaly" is what the Christian walk is all about, it is about being different and providing a different viewpoint to what the world provides. KB speaks plainly and clearly that his music is an anomaly to what the world is providing. "I feel for rappers that blaspheme when they spit / Let call a spade a spade homey / You don't know who you dealin' wit' / Jesus ain't playin' games / the second coming is still legit / The lamb that was slain will be slayin' like St. Nicholas."
 

Sho Baraka shows up on the next track. And with Sho Baraka's appearance, "Don't Mean Much" takes on a much more hard core feeling. The lyrics tell of how the world looks for many things, such as money, drugs, fame, sex and the like but in the end none of these things means much. 
 

Andy Mineo and Tedashii feature on the next track. The hard core feel continues with "Go Off". This song shows off the breadth of KB's rhyming skills and just how fast he can spit. KB definitely goes off with some of his best verses.
 

After the not-so-easy opening, "Mr. Pretender", "Open Letter" and "Heart Song," get to the reality of life in a series of three heart wrenching songs. "Mr. Pretender" is about the devil and the lies he feeds people. This song contains one of the best lines ever spit in Christian hip-hop, "I promote latex / get your wrapper dawg / but a condom can't protect you from the wrath of God." 
 

"Open Letter" tackles issues such as pornography addiction, homosexuality, self-image, lust and pre-marital sex. It goes over two letters from fans that bear their hearts to the artist and KB prays for the fans at the end. It really shows the depth of the ministry that Christian hip-hop artists are involved in. 
 

"Heart Song" will rip your heart out and stomp on it. It features vocals by Jasmine Le'Shea. The song discusses the struggles of two friends, one with a brain tumor and the other that had heart problems, but how through the life and death issues they faced, they knew they had Jesus and a heart that would never stop beating. The girl with the heart problem who should be dead today is the very Jasmine Le'Shea that sings on the album. If that doesn't provide you with hope and victory in the midst of your problems then you need your heart checked.
 

The album closes out with "Tear it Down", "Church Clap", "Hello", "Here We Go" and "Zone Out (Amped Remix)"--a finishing salvo of five songs equally as good as the first five and features artists Lecrae, Suzy Rock and PK. 
 

This is an amazing debut album from this stunning new artist. If you have been listening to Christian hip-hop and following the scene for a while you would have already heard of KB. This album hits hard emotionally, vocally, lyrically and musically. KB has a definite style all his own, he raps with quickness, agility and feeling. This album will be playing in regular rotation for a long time.