#247 - Mission, DJ Mykael V, George.Rose, & More...
NRT's CHH contributor Joshua Galla collects what's new in Christian Hip-Hop and Urban Soul for the week of Friday, October 3, 2025. (Banner Photo: Mission)
Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we have listed a few highlights and included the rest for your review. As always, follow our New Christian Rap and Hip-Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest.
For What Its Worth EP by Mission AOYNOM and RMG Amplify’s Mission released his first project since 2023. The For What It’s Worth EP is Mission’s honest reflection on sacrifice, faith, and perseverance. Each track speaks to the daily grind or hustle, the unseen moments, and the courage necessary to remain moving forward even when quitting feels easier. The project is for the dreamers, fighters, and the faithful – a subtle reminder that the struggle is heavy, but the reward is greater.
Favorites off the project are “Free,” “Uh Huh (Pt. 2)” featuring Brenno, and “One of Them Ones.” Featured artists include Lul Dreday, Brenno, and Jalen Garrett. Producers include K. Agee and Macbizzy. The overall vibe of the EP is fast-paced, energetic, and music for the gyms and backyard chill sessions.
In only a four-day period since release, the track “Free” has gathered over 212 million streams across all DSPs and social media platforms. Over 150 million of those streams arrived from the TikTok platform alone. That’s the type of joy that sparks lines like, “free on the inside, free on the outside!” Stream the EP on Spotify here.
DJ Mykael V feat. Gavin the Hotrod and Aable - "HARD OUT HERE!" An interictal part of the indie tribe collective, DJ Mykael V drops the first single off his next collaboration project with APOLLO Records’ Gavin the Hotrod and fully produced by 350. “HARD OUT HERE!” will be a part of the project titled, Don’t Sleep Too Long. FOLLY FREE and The Ripe Collective’s Aable spits one of the hardest verses found in 2025. “Like, let me see the oak, mahogany / Perhaps the one stuck in your eye, you know, hypocrisy / Had to eat a couple of pies to kill the pride in me / Used to jack pot, 'cause gettin' high was the lottery / Put the spirits down, I got the Spirit alive in me / Went to poppin' tablets to readin' tablets of prophecy / Hell lost another one, kid, it was a robbery.” SHEEEEESH! Stream “HARD OUT HERE!” on Spotify and Apple Music.
George.Rose and RUA YOUNG - "Gasoline" LIFESTYLE33's George.Rose and FAMILIA FOREVER's RUA YOUNG link up for a certified hit. “Gasoline” is an explosive fusion of energy, conviction, and creative fire. From the first beat, the track lights up with raw intensity — the kind that feels less like a song and more like a spark igniting purpose. The production is sleek and cinematic, blending modern trap elements with anthemic melodies that give it both street edge and radio-ready polish. The bass hits heavy but never overshadows the message; instead, it fuels it — like the very “gasoline” the song speaks of.
Lyrically, the record is about passion, perseverance, and spiritual ignition — using “gasoline” as a metaphor for divine fire and drive. Both George.Rose and RUA YOUNG deliver with commanding flows and sharp wordplay, each bringing their own distinct tone. Stream "Gasoline" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Johnny the Light Bearer x OnBeatMusic – “TURN ON THE LIGHTS”
No Vain Glory – “MOVE YOUR BODY”
Baruch – “Walls Could Talk”
Razzie – “SHORTCUTS”
Coastside – “MONSTER”
Vennisay and dro. – “dummy”
Lazarus! – “WALK”
Austin Joyce – “Saucy”
Boy Gospel – “Flags”
Lyric the Geenyus – “Born Wild”
Julissa Leilani – “Hitman”
Tulé – “Pilgrim”
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. He has been an NRT contributor since 2016.
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