From MCHammer to KanyeWest's SundayService, let’s take a look at the gospel of hip-hop over the years
Lecrae is currently the most successful and most visible Christian rapper, a spot he earned through consistent grinding for more than 15 years. In that time, his style has evolved from gangsta rap to southern rap and trap to conscious hip-hop, and he’s collaborated along the way with secular rappers and producers including Big K.R.I.T., David Banner, Ty Dollar Sign, No Malice, 9th Wonder, Metro Boomin, No I.D.
As mentioned earlier, a few other rappers have experimented with full length inspirational or gospel albums, or totally turned the corner to Christian-centered content, like No Malice of The Clipse. Christian and gospel rap has also finally grabbed a foothold over the last several years . If Kanye had been able to execute TLOP as a gospel project in full in 2016, he would have been in good company.
In “Finish Line/Drown” Chance evokes baptismal waters, “How Great” is a rap spin on a praise and worship classic, even the more typical rap boasting on “No Problem” feels he’s bragging about the power of Big Homie in the context of this album. At his concerts, Chance gives his testimony, he shows excitement about God and his faith, and he incorporates an unassuming version of alter call: a moment where those who wish to be saved or to renew their faith come forward for prayer.
He packed the double album with a lineup to rival the most impressive inspirational compilation: new, progressive gospel artists including Mali Music and B Slade; contemporary stars like Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett; plus genre legends like John P. Kee, The Clark Sisters, Rance Allen and Kim Burrell. Snoop served more in a position of host than featured star, letting the roster of talent take the spotlight and not appearing at all on some tracks.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's new show opens today on BroadwayLin-Manuel Miranda's new improvisatory musical show 'Freestyle Love Supreme' opens today on Broadway.
Read more »
Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Uzi Vert Rock, Young Thug Baffles at Bay Area Rolling Loud FestThe Bay Area edition of Rolling Loud, arguably the country’s biggest hip-hop music festival, took place this past weekend, offering a hyped — and packed — gathering across three stages at the Oakla…
Read more »
Tiffany Haddish Reveals She Hooked Up with This Hip-Hop StarDuring a game of Burning Questions, Ellen DeGeneres asks Tiffany Haddish if she's 'ever dated a celebrity that the world doesn't know about.' Haddish laughs and reveals she hooked up with THIS hip-hop star in the early 2000s.
Read more »
With hip-hop and f-bombs, Andrew Yang rallies the faithful at MacArthur ParkYang’s showmanship, humorously math-based approach to solving America’s problems and his love of f-bombs have won him a diverse and ear-splitting following that was on full display at his Los Angeles rally.
Read more »
Here's a Recap of Kanye West's Three-Day 'Jesus Is King' FestivitiesHere’s everything that went down with Kanye during his Sunday Service/Jesus Is King Experience stops in Detroit, Chicago and New York.
Read more »