Tag: rap

Mars ILL’s “Inside Out” is one of the most convicting songs I’ve ever heard. Backbreakanomics (2003) is a classic album as a whole, but Dust’s production on this song is what really sets it apart, with its haunting samples and DJ scratches. Manchild uses the occasion to tell a story which focuses on social inequality, spiritual transformation, and justice. Blames the system that built jails instead of schools / Blames religion as a set of useless rules / Blames his father that he never even knew / Looks in the mirror.… Continued →

Where are my hip-hop heads at? Lightheaded is/was a collaborative project between Ozay Moore (FKA Othello), Braille, and Ohmega Watts. Each of these MCs have had significant solo careers on their own. This track brings the three of them back together after a long hiatus. Super-cool stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wk8aWiY0PQ… Continued →

Nomis has some positive hip-hop for you this Thursday, and the jazz-based production is very nice on this one. “Atlas” is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and all other digital outlets. The press release from SOHH PR reads: Drafting out of the momentum of the group cypher, “Open Season”, Nomis releases his second single in the “Least of Green” series. Unlike the previous single, Nomis keeps the alphabet acrobatics all to himself on this one. “Atlas”, is a fun song that celebrates Hip-Hop, speaks to the early years of Nomis’ development as an artist, and ultimately lands where Nomis is now as a father and a husband back in his hometown of Oceanside, California.… Continued →

Propaganda and Derek Minor have just released a new collaboration track with John Givez titled “Dope”. Check out the song below and prepare to get WOWED.… Continued →

Check out this lyric video for the Tedashii song “Home (Feat. David Crowder)”. It is a beautiful song with a powerful message. Don’t sleep on this.… Continued →

Manafest is about to release his new album “This Is Not The End” and has launched a special fundraising initiative via Kickstarter to reach that goal. You can click here to get all the Manafest merch you’ve ever dreamed about owning along with some new music samples. Check out the new song “Plan For Me” that shares a beautiful story and message of hope, below.… Continued →

Check out this hot new track from young new artists known as, Idle Achiever. We covered them back in May of this year and one of their songs appeared on our latest sampler release. Check out “Seaside Suicide” below. Song is now available on all digital networks. For fans of: Twenty One Pilots, Manafest, Beastie Boys, and just plain original, different sounding music.… Continued →

We are introducing you all to a young new group known as Idle Achiever. I’d like to thank Joel Holycross for sharing this group with me. They have a unique style, mixing up indie rock with hip-hop, and EDM, into one delightful package of music. Listen to the music, absorb the lyrics, and check out all that Idle Achiever has to offer. This is just the beginning for the young group and the potential is definitely there to perfect their craft on into the future.… Continued →

Ruslan just released a music video for his Intro from the forthcoming Indie Jones III, which will be releasing on May 31. If you like what you hear, you can pre-save the album on Spotify. Pre-orders are available at the Kings Dream store, as well as iTunes.… Continued →

On Friday, April 26, Brinson will be releasing his new album Reversing Tomorrow. No stranger to the hip-hop scene, this will be his 9th solo project; his first album, Escaping Me, was released in 2008. The press release includes some more information about the sound and lyrics: The song “Aqua Drip” taps into both the author’s affinity for comic book culture and the superhero mythology of the Marine Marvel. Its trap-heavy track blends an ocean’s worth of water references into a believer’s anthem about the confidence the Holy Spirit brings to one’s identity.… Continued →

I just have to take a moment to introduce rising hip-hop star 1K Phew to all of our readers. My youngest son is a huge fan and loves this guy. He recites these songs all day long and it got me looking more. This is quality hip-hop/rap from a star on the rise through CHH. Check out his new songs below and pick up the debut record “What’s Understood” now wherever you get your music via his label home Reach Records. Catch 1K Phew at Joshua Fest this July in Quincy, CA.… Continued →

It’s been nearly five years since Mind the Rap Volume 3 came out, but Illect is back with a new compilation and it’s “name your price” on bandcamp. The album features 19 tracks from the likes of James Gardin, Sivion, and Armond Wakeup, among others. Check it out in the music player below. I might also recommend hearing Die-Rek’s recent single, “I’m So Potential,” if you enjoy what you hear. … Continued →

Mr. Del recently released his new album, Black. “On God” gives a southern hip-hop taste and you can stream the song below. Black is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other digital retailers.… Continued →

Check out the new song “These Lines” off of “Fight Musik Vol. 1” by I AM THE STORM, the solo hip-hop/rap side project of Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch. You can find the song below as well as a whole press release with details on this new project. “Fight Musik Vol. 1” is now available through all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →

Trevor McNevan the founding member, singer, and songwriter behind one of the largest rock acts around – Thousand Foot Krutch, has announced that he is launching a “solo” hip hop album under the name “I Am The Storm”. Official launch date for the single and social media will come very very soon. Check out the video below. What are you thoughts on this new venture?… Continued →

Nashville, TN based hip-hop artist – Derek Minor, is about to release his new full length effort titled “The Trap” via Reflection Music Group (August 10th). You can hear one of the new songs in music video form, below. The track is titled “Revolution”.… Continued →

Check out this really cool short film with 3D animated effects from the indie hip-hop group – Beautiful Eulogy. The track is titled “Weight”.… Continued →

Hip-Hop collective – R.E.F. which feature collaborations with artists like Jovi Harp, Geddenon, Spade, Jflight, Praize, among others, has just dropped a new album titled “Where, O Death, Is Your Sting?” through God Sqwad Records. Check it out below and pick up the album through your favorite digital network.… Continued →

“Groovy” might be 60s slang, but James Gardin offers a fresh dose of it with his new song “Groove.” Produced by Terem, the track boasts psychedelic synths and a tight beat to back Gardin’s smooth vocals. The song is available on all digital retailers. … Continued →

Bush Baby has a new video for his single “Love Somebody,” which was released back in March. The song focuses on the theme of the prodigal son, conveyed through his creative hip-hop sound and a moving music video. “Love Somebody” can be purchased on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes.… Continued →

Strike up the band, the gang is back. In 2015 members of the underground CHH label “God Sqwad Records” put together their first group project under the alias of “God Sqwad” titled “The Kingdom is Near”. The project was greeted with much acceptance from the CHH community, being featured on popular websites such as Rapzilla, West Coast Fiyah, New H2O and others as well as making an appearance in Rep The King Magazine. The album touched on many topics including the death rate in Tae Lamar’s (FKA B-Boy For Christ) region of the state; Chicago IL, The everyday pressures that Christian men face in our modern world, The loss of R.E.F.’s… Continued →

After four albums, one mix tape and even a chopped and screwed project. Idaho emcee, and God Sqwad Records artist R.E.F. has just announced a new album in the works. This new project is titled “Where, O Death, Is Your Sting” and is planned to contain several songs from his live performances that have been previously unreleased. The project will heavily feature fellow Idaho artists as well as a few out of state collaborations. Some of the featured artists on this project include JFlight, Jovi Harp – GSR, Psalm, Ray G, Spade, Praize, (All from Idaho), Nine GSR, John Jay, Nino Salas KMF, with production and beats from SevenSix (Idaho), Tone Jonez, Corbett and more.… Continued →

Check out this fun lyric video by the comical and incredibly catchy indie-hip hop artist, Ben Knight, below. The song is titled “The Lighter Side Of The Dark Knight” and I think you’ll pick up on the content once you give it a listen and read the lyrics. The music of Ben Knight can best be described as some insane explosion between the music of Will Smith, Weird Al, and Furthermore, while offering a glimpse into the mind of a modern hip hop jokester. It’s a fun, comical, and witty take on modern rap with sounds/beats that will get you humming along for days.… Continued →

Just because some people use a lot of words does not mean that they say a lot. This linguistic dilemma has been expressed in popular culture through numerous means, from Miss Othmar in the Peanuts cartoons, to the less specific (and pejorative) title of “chatterbox” and its synonyms. Unfortunately, I feel that Indie Jones II falls into such a predicament. This is unfortunate because Ruslan actually has interesting things to say (hear his controversial song “Random Thoughts 4 (Shai Linne)”). Not only that, but he is particularly well spoken, as made evident by his album reviews on YouTube.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Fine China – Not Thrilled
• Household – Everything a River Should Be
• We Were Once – Phoenix [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Abigail Duhon – Rebound (From “God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness” Soundtrack) [Single]
• Alisa Turner – Safe [Single]
• Dae-Lee – Closer [Single]
• Hawk Nelson –  Parachute [Single]
• I AM THEY – The Water (Meant for Me) [feat. David Leonard] [Single]
• Keila Moreno – I’m Gonna Fly [Single]
• Matthew Parker – Miracles (From “God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness” Soundtrack) [Single]
• Plumb –  Beautifully Broken [Single]
• Sanctus Real –  Confidence [Single]
• Smalltown Poets –  You’re My Shepherd [Single]
• Svrcina – Whispers [Single]
• TobyMac –  I just need U.

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Alternative & Rock

• Facing Fire – Facing Fire [EP]
• Lael & Luna, Luna – Maybe [Single]
• Lowercase Noises – I’m Afraid Anymore [Single]
• My Epic – Of Wilderness – Single [Single]
• Nine Lashes – Breaking Out [Single]
• Off Road Minivan – Spiral Gaze [EP]
• Phangs – Happy Season [EP]
• The Prettybads – My Molecules [Single]
• Relentless Flood – Away from Me [Single]
• This Patch of Sky – Pale Lights (The Echelon Effect Remix) [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Brenton Brown – Heart of Heaven [Single]
• Curt Anderson – Love Like You Love (Radio Mix) [Single]
• Facing West – Weirdo [Single]
• I AM THEY – No Impossible with You [Single]
• Joshua Ali & Jaron Nurse – Closer [Single]
• Michael W.

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Alternative & Rock

• All Above Me – Return to the Battlefield
• LOYALS – LOYALS
• Off Road Minivan – Spiral Gaze [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Dan Bremnes – Going Together [Single]
• Dan Bremnes – Up Again [Single]
• I AM THEY – My Feet Are on the Rock [Single]
• Jordan Feliz – Changed [Single]
• Sarah Reeves – Feel The Waters [Single]
• Various Artists – Samson (Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

Dance & Electronic

• Jesus Loves Electro – Lift [Single]
• Owl City – Reel 2 [EP]
• Scott Ralley – Way That You Do [Single]

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Adeline Hill – 2 Am [Single]
• Antoine Bradford – Eugene [Single]
• Ashley Cleveland – One More Song
• Audrey Assad – When I See You [Single]
• Bradley Bridges – Jesus Is King [Single]
• Jennifer Holm – Gravity [EP]
• JJ Heller – Love Letter [Single]
• Luke Spehar – The Pilgrim [EP]
• Oh Jeremiah – Even If It Kills Me [Single]
• Praytell – I’d Pick You [Single]
• Shawn McDonald – The Search [EP]

Hard Rock & Metal

• Listener – Being Empty : Being Filled

Hip Hop & Urban

• Battleground City – Own Team [Single]
• Bee Ardoin – The Truth About Walking [EP]
• Bryann T – Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
• CASS – Tomorrow Will Come [Single]
• Charlie Powers – I Been [Single]
• ELIM – Buddies [Single]
• J-Phish – Calvary [Single]
• Kevi – Good Morning [Single]
• Kevmo – Fall Away [single]
• Lael Turner – Fade Away [Single]
• Lawren – Mood.

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Cam Smith who goes under the moniker of Hotel Books has just announced his new alt-rap project – Camp Hope and has released a powerful new music video for the project that you can watch below. The song is titled “Ready To Fall” and features a sound that would please fans of Linkin Park, twenty one pilots, Beautiful Eulogy, Pax217, and Manafest. It’s that perfect balance between alternative and rap, indie rock and hip hop, sounds that are highly influential and musically gripping. Check out the music video below and make sure to pick up the debut album “Michael” via InVogue Records wherever fine music is sold/streamed.… Continued →

Alternative & Rock

• Aid & Effect – Making Things New [Single]

Contemporary & Pop

• Cameron Moore – Alpenglow
• JJ Weeks Band – Fool’s Gold [Single]
• LoveCollide – I Don’t Want It [Single]
• Nineclub – Keep On [Single]
• Ryan Stevenson – No Matter What (feat. Bart Millard of MercyMe) [Single]

Dance & Electronic

• FreeG – The Great Escape [Single]
• Georgian And Winnie Banov – Blisstronica 4

Folk & Singer/Songwriter

• Mark Lee Townsend – 1919: The Ballad of Rexford
• Jon Foreman – Run Free (Mt. Soledad Sunrise) [Single]
• Jonathan McReynolds – Cycles (feat.

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T-Bone has released a video for his new song “CHUURCH” which can be watched below.… Continued →