NRT's CHH contributor Joshua Galla collects what's new in Christian Hip-Hop and Urban Soul for the week of Friday, May 24, 2024. (Photo: Miles Minnick)
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.
Christlike, California by Miles Minnick Bay Area's Miles Minnick exudes the bounce, look, and swag of California and uses the hip-hop platform to proclaim the glorify of God to those who may never step foot into a local church. The album was written as a fictional dream-like city fusing the west coast Californian hip-hop vibe and faith. Minnick is passionate to share the gospels with unbelievers where they're in the culture, yet living out the essential mission Jesus taught His people.
Favorites from the album include "God Ain't Done" featuring Sam Rivera and DJ Mal-Ski, "No Stressin" featuring Don Ready and Yung Kriss, as well as "More Than Sunday" featuring D Smoke and Cam Jenkins. Minnick is primed to bring revival not only to the entire state of Cali, but across all states and eventually nations. His content bleeds faith, godliness, humility, and longevity while calling all people to the Kingdom of heaven. Minnick has equipped sound theological-driven lyrics with a particular bounce, energy, and emotion nearly impossible to contain. Stream Christlike, California on Spotify here.
Roy Tosh x Kurtis Hoppie x dawnpatrol - "Giants (Remix)" RMG Amplify’s Roy Tosh once again teams up with One Vision’s Kurtis Hoppie for a remix of their smash hit “Giants” originally released last year on August 4. Surefire producer dawnpatrol lent the assist with production creations.
As believers, we’re called to live in constant communion with God by faith. Just as David faced Goliath in the bible, God is greater than any “giants” we will ever face! This anthem is meant to encourage and edify believers to make an impact wherever they are! The overall electronic-driven vibe is infectious throughout the rapid delivery of both Tosh and Hoppie’s creative lyrics. Stream “Giants (REMIX)” on Spotify and Apple Music.
Trutha - "What Happened?"
Independent rapper and a member of The Listening Sound collective, Trutha releases his first single of 2024. The track was produced by Cyrus Sonata. This is Trutha’s first new music since releasing his album (Broken Genius) in 2023. He provides an update on his personal life as well as the current state of affairs; both Christian and mainstream. Trutha raps about misplaced passions, social media trends, and many more relevant topics within the ecosystem of culture. Stream "What Happened?" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Steven Malcolm x Sanctus Real – “Feels to be Free”
Mike Teezy – “Say Amen”
Q-Flo x C4 Crotona x Prodi Da Prodigal – “Little Light”
JStu x Hyper Fenton - "OVERNIGHT"
Txsh x Keepitphilthy - "Run It Up"
Zach Paradis x Wowflower x CRFT - "teeth"
Toyalove – “All For You”
Kevi Morse – “Best Friends”
678Nath x Aligned Vision – “Bando”
Dkg Kie - "HOW WE DO"
Xavier Sorrow - "Aqua"
L. Dejuan – “LEAN ON ME”
De La Cruz – “Know Who I Am”
Yung Drew x Yaki the Kid – “House2Home”
Byron Rhodes - "Soft Girl Era"
Deraj x Kairo – “Run This Town”
CJ Emulous x Psalm Bird – “Want Your Love”
BigBreeze x I Project – “ThE pRISOn”
GRAHAM- “Thinking About You”
GamFam x Alcott x Xay Hill – “Give It All”
Henrik x Nic D – “All to myself”
adamariz feat. K-See x SiahThyLegend – “Plan (REMIX)”
Levi Parker x Andrew Prime – “OUTLAW FREESTYLE”
Don Ready x Yung Kriss – “So Fine”
Sonny Creacion x Derek Minor - "YAHWEH IS KING"
Titus Haskins – “Just Begun”
Zachary Heider – “this ain’t fair”
Caleb McCoy – “Remember”
EJ Swavv x Alicia Monee’ x Chief the Don – “My Zone”
Prafit Josiah feat. Tuu B. x Lea The Princess x Saint Jones x Dave Hall – “Reap What You Sow (Velvet Vibes Remix)”
Vennisay feat. kappaa! – “IT WAS NEVER LUCK!”
Peair – “ACTIVE”
Darius Mullen – “RAISE THE STAKES”
Elijah Kyle x DizzyEight – “Feel Alive”
LLC Flame – “DEIXA DEUS MUDAR”
Austin Knoll x Adam Elijah – “Eyes Wide Shut” (Maxi Single)
Elijah David x Xay Hill x FOEVA – “Stay Right Here”
Austin Joyce – “POWER”
Mainetoowavy! – “Southside”
DreBeeze Da Godson – “Bob Da Builder”
LambCulture x Eazy Bob Wizzy x PHRV – “Shadows”
JAYY – “Crewneck”
JXYD3N – “Stowaway”
shxrda – “calamity”
Cade Kellum – “Stars”
WYSEMEN - "Hail Mary"
Knick Knack x MIQUEL x Morris - "YeAH Yo!"
Jay Violet feat. PEEDY CASE – “Different Moves”
Drup – “Motion”
Lyrical_Levite x Rtzon – “Wicked Witch of the West
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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