Since middle schooled I've loved Christian rap because it gives me the best of both worlds. I get to listen to music that motivates and moves me while growing my faith (instead of hurting it with offensive lyrics.) Here is a list of some of my favorites, make sure to give them a listen!
1. "The Price Is Always Right" by Aha Gazelle
This song goes hard! If you want to hear something fast paced that will hype you up, you can find it here. It's perfect for a work out playlist. Aha Gazelle is a great artist and I honestly love the majority of his songs. Specifically, if you want to hear another great song by him, you can look up "Supreme."
2. "Got No Choice" by Aaron Cole (feat. Kaleb Mitchell and Alic Walls)
"Got No Choice" is a song with an awesome tune and message! Its lyrics, "I got no choice to be grateful," say it all. It's really a bop; you'll start singing the lyrics to this song in no time. This one is better for you if you're looking for a softer rap song.
3. "Crowns & Thorns (Oceans)" by KB
"Crowns & Thorns (Oceans)" is intense. It includes parts of the song "Oceans" and is all about trusting in God. It's emotional, real, and can really help grow your faith.
4. "Mansion" by NF (feat. Fleurie)
This also is a very emotional song, but focuses more on the affects of abuse and what it feels like to have mental illness. NF's music is real, there's nothing sugar coated about it. Anyone with anxiety or anyone just having a hard time can relate to this song and a lot of his music.
5. "Sweet Victory" by Trip Lee (feat. Dimitri McDowell & Leah Smith)
Trip Lee has a ton of great songs, but I would argue that this one is his most powerful. In "Sweet Victory," Trip Lee talks about how even though his body is in pain (due to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) he finds sweet victory with Jesus.
6. "F@ke Friends" by Skrip
If you're having some friend issues right now, this song is for you. The lyrics are spot on about how it feels when you're dealing with friendship break ups and fake people altogether. This song is great for releasing some tension and built up feelings.
7. "Made For More" by B. Reith (feat. Lecrae & Lisa Gungor)
"Made For More" is an AMAZING song that highlights hardships people are facing and how broken we all are, but reminds us that, "we were made to be more than this," and that God is the only one who can fix us. It's a beautiful song that I think everyone should give a listen.
