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.
Foolie Friends & Family Live 2023 by Aklesso
Last year on October 21, Miami's Aklesso held a live show where over 250 of his closest friends, fans, and family packed out a small venue for a memorable experience. This live album is the recording of that iconic evening. Several of his album favorites ("Ayy 3x," "Wodie," and "Creep") were performed along with some fresh creations. A video documentary of the event will soon be released in the weeks to come. Stream Foolie Friends & Family Live 2023 on Spotify here.
Alcott feat. Jesse Calentine - "Balance" One of CHH's premier independent lyricist, Alcott, drops yet another single from his informally-released debut album, What's A Man To Do? The project is live on BandCamp, however, non-existent on all other standard DSP's. Alcott possesses a gritty, yet hope-driven delivery through his art. He's the "perfect storm" acquiring all the best facets of boom-bap rap sylizations molding such into something unique and far above the average emcee.
The single and debut project were executively produced by Jesse Calentine. The track speaks to a pivitol piece of everybody's faith walk; balance. Balance in our thoughts, schedule, and everything we are defined by. The beat is one of my favorites from him to lace lyrical brilliance over. If you haven't already, go purchase the album on BandCamp; it's beena top tier release for over a year now. Stream "Balance" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Sam Rivera x Limoblaze - "Lord and Savior" Portland's young singer and songwriter Sam Rivera teamed up with Reach Records' Limoblaze to create a certified banger. I wish my home church would adopt worship-driven tracks such as these following a more modernized formula. Rivera and 'blaze sound quite refined building off each other's sound. We're treated to a more hip-hop-focused delivery from 'blaze than usual. It's refreshing and quite chill. Honestly, Rivera has quickly become a favorite vocalist of mine over the past six-month period. He's crafted a particular smoothness over all aspects of his sound. Stream "Lord and Savior" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Bryson Cole feat. 1K Phew and 350 - "Praying for Me"
Shirlvin Desir - "Freedom (Fill Me Up)"
Bro Ivory feat. Kieran the Light – “Do It For Me”
Foreword Nation – “Lunch Money”
Dex the Nerd Who Loves Jesus – “Light Reborn”
Wilsxn - "CROSSED LINES"
J-Heir – “The Battlefied”
DreBeeze Da Godson - "Rich Spirit"
Survivor Q feat. Kidd Lee – “Masterpiece”
Virtuous x Toyalove - "I'll Go"
Reblah - "Wavy"
Alvin Cedric x CieMie – “front n back”
Nat Lauren x Jay Steezy – “Sway”
Lord Badu - "My Heart."
Jamil feat. Adriel Cruz - "FOREVER"
Procyse – “Nostalgic”
Ross Millet - "Happenstance"
JPK - "We Up"
KRL - "Mother Time."
Drup feat. YBSO x Lazy G – “Young Son”
EJ the Prophet x Message Muzik - "Lil Soldier"
Will Kellum - "4th Quarter"
okaytroy – “same eyes”
Allen Thomas x Rizin - "Glitch"
FOEVA - "Toxic"
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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