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.

unplugged, Vol. 2 by nobigdyl.
The founder of the indie tribe collective, nobigdyl., just released the second volume of his ‘unplugged’ album series. The live performance took place on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Analog Nashville. The show included a nine-piece band, no backing tracks, and live vocals along with live samples too. The 14-track project includes fan favorites, deep cuts, and some of dyl.’s absolute favorites from his career. The series has become such a success, tickets for volume three have already sold out this past week online which will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at The MIL in Nashville.
 
Favorites include “Tribe on the Move/Pulp Fiction (unplugged),” Go With The Ghost 2005 (unplugged).” and “Leave It To God (unplugged).” This project reminds me of the gems mTV used to put out with their “Unplugged Series” from the past few decades. Lauryn Hill’s 2002 performance is one I still listen to on the regular. Under the direction of Frank C. Phillips, fans are treated to a new perspective on many of fan favorite tracks such as “Loved (unplugged)” or Lighter Fluid (unplugged).”
 
The album is not just a straightforward live recording; it's a re-imagining of dyl.'s music, stripping back the hip-hop production to showcase the songs' core melodies, lyrical depth, and his vocal performance with a live, acoustic band. Following the successful 'unplugged, vol. 1', this second volume solidifies the "unplugged" concept as a compelling part of his discography.
 
If you are a fan of nobigdyl.'s sharp lyricism and authentic faith, or if you simply appreciate live music that successfully bridges hip-hop with organic instrumentation, unplugged, vol. 2 is a worthwhile listen. It’s a testament to the strength of his songwriting that his tracks hold up, and in some cases even gain emotional resonance, when the hard-hitting beats are traded for a live acoustic sound. Stream unplugged, vol. 2 on Spotify here.