Indiana-based Christian hip-hop artist Blake Whiteley returns with a powerful new single, "Lock In," distributed by NRT Music. The track follows his recent collaboration with Presence Music Band on the remix of last year's holiday hit "Who Knew (Gift Wrapped)" and closes out an exciting year for Whiteley as he prepares to release more new music in 2026.
"Lock In" challenges listeners to stay focused on what truly matters--the things of the Spirit. With his trademark energy and lyrical honesty, Whiteley reminds believers that their greatest potential is unlocked when they align their thoughts, actions, and purpose with God's presence. "When we 'lock in' spiritually," he explains, "everything we do becomes God-blessed."
For Whiteley, the message is deeply personal. "I wrote this song during a season when I was juggling family, business, and ministry," he shares. "I realized that even in the chaos, God was calling me to 'lock in'--not to what I wanted, but to what He was doing. When we stay connected to the Spirit, that's where the real breakthrough happens."
Backed by a beat that slaps and verses full of determination, the song finds Whiteley balancing real-life ambition with spiritual surrender. From clocking in at his day job to dreaming of stages, "Lock In" captures the tension every believer faces between human hustle and holy purpose.
Since the release of his breakout 2017 album Break Thru--which debuted at #4 on the iTunes hip-hop chart and #63 across all genres--Blake Whiteley has become a standout voice in Christian rap. His hit "New Day" spent nearly four months on the CHR Hot Chart and became the 18th most-played song of the year, while Billboard recognized it as the most-added track on Christian radio. His music has been featured by NewReleaseToday, Jam the Hype, and Rapzilla, where he was nominated for "Freshman of the Year."
Whiteley's journey to faith is as compelling as his music. In 2011, while performing at an after-party for rapper Wiz Khalifa, he had a life-changing encounter with Christ that redirected his life and career. Since then, he's been committed to creating music that glorifies God and reaches people in every walk of life.
With over 2.2 million minutes streamed by more than 91,000 listeners across 90 countries this past year, Blake Whiteley continues to inspire a growing global audience. "Lock In" is a rallying cry for believers to stay anchored, stay faithful, and stay focused--because when God ordains it, nothing can stop it.
