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.
THE MIDDLE EP by Christopher Syncere
NXT Move Recordings’ artist
Christopher Syncere drops his debut EP with the label.
THE MIDDLE is a 5-track collection of transparent, heartfelt songs lifting up our Savior, living out his calling and purpose while navigating through the challenges of life and faith.
The auto-tuned laced acapella beginning of “MOUNTAINTOPS!” shows the uniqueness and diversity of Syncere from the jump. About a minute and a half into it, he begins to rap with a sense of urgency, yet comfort proclaiming love for God and all of His goodness. I love the energy of “ROADRUNNER!” as a follow-up. It’s definitely a track I can see earning placements on several workout/gym DSP playlists. The only pre-released single from the project, “UP!” featuring Chris Soul continues the momentum providing inner strength for the believers. It’s a track that screams the taming of sin and boasting in our calling from the cross. “DON’T DIE!” slows down the tempo and mood of the EP. It’s a proclamation of just how hard this life is through obstacles, struggles, anxiety and depression. It’s utterly a cry out from the soul from a Christian viewpoint. “GLORY!” calls out the current status of society and the complacency Christians have restricted themselves to. Syncere gives a battle cry of sorts to stand up out of your “going through the motions” mentality and change the world for Christ. Overall, the EP has power. God’s love is plastered over it. YB has collectively assembled a core group of young, on-fire believers in COOP., Henrik, and Christopher Syncere poised to change a culture. Listen to
THE MIDDLE EP on Spotify
here.
Derek Minor feat. Greg James & THICC James - "Pull Up"
Reflection Music Group's (RMG) co-founder
Derek Minor releases his third single of 2021. "Pull Up" is a high energy motivating track stemming from any haters or naysayers that cross paths with Minor. He invites individuals to pull up if they have something important to say. Minor remains blunt and direct with his conversations, yet always covered in the respect and love Christ displayed. Minor and Brett Engel produced the single. The repeating handclaps coupled with the powering 808's force listeners to move their bodies with at least rapid head nodding or dance moves worthy of TikTok. Listen to "Pull Up" on Spotify
here.
BrvndonP - "Fear Of Heights"
Rock Paper Scissors Music Group's (RPSMG)
BrvndonP expands his talents even further with an electronic-infused pop single titled, "Fear Of Heights." His last EP released this year,
Borderline, explored a powerful and unique R&B sound. This year's experimentation proves to listeners BrvndonP can dabble in multiple genres with excellence. The latest track expresses how BrvndonP sometimes fears success due to the possible decline afterward. He desires to remain humble, allow God to lead the way upward, and keep steadfast on his faith journey. The funk-infused production is top tier. I wouldn't expect anything less as his roots run deep as a producer before breaking out as an artist capable of multiple sounds. Listen to "Fear Of Heights" on Spotify
here.
More CHH & Urban Soul EPs or Albums
Listen to these on our CHH Spotify Playlist
- New Peace by Taelor Gray x Peace 586
- Mastery Seven + 2 the EP by NOT KLYDE (Apple Music exclusive)
- Best of Brinson by Brinson (Godchaserz.com site exclusive)
- For the Love of God by NXTMIKE
- XV (15th Anniversary) by Godchaserz
- Roots EP by Called Out Music
- Ahead of My Time by BIG R
- Distances by CuBox
- Arena EP by Daramola x Dylan Fuentes
More CHH and Urban Soul Singles
- Swoope feat. Derek Minor – “FOREVER"
- Christon Gray – “Leave on Read”
- Bizzle – “Too Long”
- Dillon Chase x OnBeatMusic feat. Nic D – “Falling Slow”
- Brinson feat. Norman Michael - "U Know"
- Konata Small – “Fight Back”
- JUDE. – “WONDERLAND”
- Mission feat. SCOOTIE WOP – “Brand New Man”
- K-Drama feat. Selah the Corner & Lank - "That's A Lie Remix"
- Mitch Darrell – “Bulletproof Freestyle”
- Surfer Wolf – “Spaceship”
- K. Murray – “Royalty”
- Dondi - "The Day We Met"
- Nazarite - "Kidz Freestyle"
- Asha Elia feat. Rockstar JT & Kay Sade – “All In (Rap Remix)”
- Vic Sage feat. Ollie Joseph & Packy – “Jealous”
- Saint Melanin – “Denial”
- Cutright – “Ready or Not”
- TC feat. Brodie Da Vinci – “Devil’s Trap”
- Levi Parker x Oh So – “Synonym”
- Caleb McCoy x OnBeatMusic - "Something New"
- F'rael x OnBeatMusic x 350 - "Monopoly"
- Ryan Vetter feat. Lukey – “fame”
- Uzuhan x Chris Howland – “Good Morning”
- Nu Tone feat. Lucky Luciano – “That Wata”
- NAMEDTOBIAS. feat. THUMPZ416IX & Die-rek – “Gathering”
- iNTELLECT feat. Mitch Darrell & coreywordsmith - “New Kung Fu”
- J-Phish – “Run”
- Hugh Holla x TC – “Untouchable”
- Dedge P feat. Classmaticc & B.E.R.I.D.O.X. – “Hands Free”
- Medallions feat. Osaze Murray - "No Time"
- GT feat. Nameless Servant & Lank – “90’s Kid”
- Scootie Wop x BigBreeze – “PEACOAT”
- Connor Pierson x JP KILLED IT x Raw-B – “I’M FINE”
- Aguis – “Keep the Pace”
- Jeffrey Scott feat. Raegan Marie - “Lead Me Through”
- J-Heir – “Dance Like You’re Free” (Live)
- Nado 8 – “Who Says”
- Tre Ovalle – “Burned”
- BigGucciDame – “sadness in the summer” (Maxi Single)
- ZOU – “American Dream”
- Jay Matthews feat. Jerome The Prince – “Afraid & Enraged”
