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.
Wande - "Steppin" feat. Queen Lee and "In the Light" Reach Records' Wande drops a double single embracing her dual persona as Blande and the artist fans know and love as Wande. Blande is the gritty, hard knock rhyme slayer fans grew to love in the early stages of her career. Wande is an all-encompassing down-to-earth artist bold, calm, curious, and flowing with innovation. Each "alter ego" of sorts compliments the other perfectly crafting Wande into an elite artist, entrepenuer and an absolute joy to interact with.
"Blande" delivers the polished slapper "Steppin, " featuring Queen Lee whose no amuetur of sixteen bar excellence herself. "In the Light" is refreshing, energetic, innovative, and affirms the stronghold Wande has on hip-hop. She may not appease the current culture of releasing far too often. However, each release is a masterpiece of it's own creation. Wande brings back the long lost anticipation for releases from artists. Fans are assured Wande delivers her best pushing limits and boundries to their max in artistic brillance. Stream "Steppin" and "In the Light" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Aklesso x Jon Keith - "CREEP" Foolie Vision's Aklesso and indie tribe.'s Jon Keith tag team the new single "CREEP." The track focuses on moving with knowledge and affirmation. Don't rush through life before praying through circumstances. Aklesso has always been creative with his art and the presentation. The single is a balanced amount of synthetic sound, prophetic truths, trap drums, and the vocal talents of two seasoned vocalists. Each artist complements the other equally. Everything comes together in a beautiful collision of talent, vision, and execution. Stream "CREEP" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tylynn - "ILY" Nebraskian independent rapper, singer and songwriter Tylynn is back with yet another amazing single. She's one of the most consistent artists in the space right now dropping new music almost weekly. Her latest may be my favorite of 2023. "ILY" combines multiple talents displayed by Tylynn as listeners are blessed by her polished skills of rapping, singing, and creating content straight from the heart. This energetic slapper entices fans with an instrumentation array of piano keys, uptempoed drums, and a loop of snapping fingers. She emphasizes love for our Savior regardless of what may come next today or tomorrow. Stream "ILY" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Gamfam x Dillon Chase x muted mike - "Horizontal Ladders"
Kevin Hackett – “TEEN GOSSIP”
Bridgewater – “STARDUST”
Jonny Henninger x Sondae – “Grace”
Marqus Anthony x Choirboy Bell x Mike Teezy x iProject – “Never Forget”
Nu Tone x Kay Sade – “Full Metal”
Still Shadey - "All On Me"
Pishko - "Only Got Only"
Ayo Shamir x Q-Flo – YP aka Young Paul – “Bunk Beds”
Hills Music x Kinsu – “Solid Rock”
Matt Mogg – “23”
Ross Millet – “Man on the Run”
2’Live Bre feat. Derek Minor – “We on”
Military Mindset Productions – “SPARRING FOR LIFE”
B.E.R.I.D.O.X. – “Dedication”
N!X – “Nike Tech”
Eli Keen – “Believe Me”
Phontera – “Eazy”
Tommy Zuko – “No Pressure”
Mike Malagies x Joseph Goulding – “Count It All Joy”
Kojo Dave – “Change Me”
Lamb Culture x Rae Rae – “Waiting”
Larell – “Up Now”
Razzie – “Angels”
Ray 2K – “Know the Drill”
Avi – “Bad4U”
Paul the Messenger – “You Blew It”
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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