Album Review: “Jesus is King,” Kanye West

When I heard Kanye was dropping an album called "Jesus is King," I must confess: I had my suspicions about it. I mean, is he for real? Is this Christian lifestyle thing just a phase or is it a permanent decision for him? Would he swear in this album? His album Pablo was apparently a "gospel" project …

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Beyond the Surface EP Vlog: With Ryan Walters

I'm grateful to have creative friends in my life such as Ryan Walters. He is one of the most creative guys I know. He is an entrepreneur, primarily in the business of wedding videography. However, he also does photography and different types of videos outside of weddings such as the video and photo shoot he …

Beyond the Surface: The making of an EP

It's my pleasure to announce the release of my debut project "Beyond the Surface." Created over a span of two years, Beyond the Surface embraces the expression of Christian faith in the context of an urban environment. Most of the EP was written during my daily commutes to work, the gym, and everything in between. …

Woman Shares her Testimony with J. Cole

The woman in the video below had a nonchalant encounter with Grammy-nominated rapper J. Cole while he was filming his documentary for his album 4 Your Eyes Only.  What she shared with him was beyond inspiring. https://youtu.be/3FktkytZ8Xs J. Cole learned that the woman had lost two kids in tragic events, yet she was resilient and filled with …

Lecrae Collaborates with Ty Dolla $ign for New Song

Some may question Lecrae's decision in making a song with rapper Ty Dolla $ing, but after listening to the song, I don't see the issue. Yes, Ty Dolla $ign is a secular rapper and usually raps about money, drugs, and sex, but guess what...he is not rapping about that stuff in "Blessings" and neither is …

Trapped Behind Bars

As someone who grew up on Hip Hop and has a genuine appreciation for the art form, I can't help but notice the falsehood and deceit found in the rap industry. The rap industry has a reputation for promoting rappers that succumb to the demands of major labels even if it means rapping lyrics that …

CYPHER- Christian Nation

This was probably one of my favourite Christian Nation performances, Cypher style!! In the genesis of Hip Hop, cyphers were a big part of how the art form was performed. MCs and beat boxers would gather together in a circle and the MCs would take turns delivering rap verses to get the crowd going. We …