Episodes
Folks used to clown her music and now she is part of the Rapzilla Freshman class of 2021. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, Purto Rican rapper-singer-songwriter Jekasole shares her Christian testimony. Jekasole discusses the hard decision she made to leave relationships and her home church to follow God’s calling on her life. She speaks candidly about losing her dear friend and fellow CHH artist Prof. Biz.. Jeka also talks about praying for people on Instagram Live....
Published 02/03/22
Published 02/03/22
Meth, weed, Jesus, and mortality. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story ¼ of Indie Tribe, Mogli the Iceburg, shares his Christian testimony. Mogli discusses his dealing with the concept of mortality after his mom passed away when he was 12. We discuss struggling with race and identity as a half Mexican and German growing up in Tennessee. Additionally, Mogli shares his thoughts on Christian rapper Rockstar JT tweeting that he smokes weed.
Published 01/27/22
Watching Kanye West make beats motivated him to learn to produce music; his dad being the first Christian in his family broke generational curses and now the prodigal son is receiving his legacy. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, producer and rapper Zander shares his Christian testimony. My grandmother, Mother Brown, makes a funny appearance and delivers a prayer for Zander. Zander talks about his debut album Legacy and the series of house tours he...
Published 01/20/22
She was 20 yrs old and single when she had her son. She knew she needed God in order to love her son, and through loving her son, she learned how to love herself. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, rapper and multi-hyphenated artist, A.I. The Anomaly, shares her Christian testimony. She discusses growing up in the foster care system, her passion for philanthropic work in underserved communities, and being the first woman signed to Bizzle’s God Over Money Records. Additionally,...
Published 01/13/22
His parents are from a country that is no longer, and he grew up in one of the most culturally diverse areas of the country. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, the Middle Eastern Bay Area rapper Marc Stevens, shares his Christian Testimony. Marc talks about his people being persecuted for their Christian faith, and how his experience as a Rapzilla Freshman has been a revival of his heart. Additionally, he breaks down: “Yeah Right”, “Say That” feat. Porsha Love, “Run Up”, and...
Published 12/09/21
In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story I interview God Over Money rapper, Jered Sanders. Sanders was born in St. Petersburg, FL, and raised in the Arlington, VA area where his step-dad was stationed. Sanders had a late introduction to the church. While he was in high school his mom went to a revival and gave her life to the Lord. She felt her family had to make up for the lost time, so they were heavily involved. One would think teenage Jered wouldn’t be into commuting 45 minutes...
Published 12/02/21
In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story I interview artist manager-party promoter-booking agent-label president, Erinn Knight. Erinn was born on the south side of Atlanta, GA. If you know Erinn, then you know she is an ATL enthusiast! ATL has the highest number of black entrepreneurs per capita in the world, and she grew up seeing a lot of successful black people, so she attributes her ability to dream big to her city. “I come from the dopest city in the world,” said Knight. “ATL...
Published 11/18/21
Key Points In Interview: 5:53 - Kham shares how he accepted Christ into his life at 9 years old. 7:30 - While he was 16 years old, he watched his peers settle with drugs, weed, and sex. This made him wonder if there was more to life. Mom put the fear of God in him. 9:30 - Kham wants people to know that giving your life to Christ isn’t all rainbows and you and God skipping through daisies. There are ebbs and flows. 10:05 - Kham opens up about being exposed to pornography at 12/13 years old...
Published 11/11/21
George Floyd’s mural was destroyed by lightning and some folks on Twitter are calling it an act of God, but these brother’s disagree; two adult men discover that they are brothers and unite through music. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, producer and rapper Flash Victorious, and rapper Rifca (righteous in faith increase abundantly) share their Christian testimony. This duo, known as The Douglas Boyz, were the first to do a Christian rap line...
Published 09/23/21
Satanic rituals, mental health, and being too hard for Christian Hip Hop. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, Southern California rapper Adrien Lamont shares his Christian testimony. Adrien discusses his drug and alcohol addiction that led to schizophrenic episodes, which eventually caused him to give his soul to the devil. Don’t worry, God snatched it back with an Uber ride and a modern-day John the Baptist. Also Mother Brown delivers a thoughtful...
Published 09/17/21
In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story I interview one of Christian Hip Hop’s talented artists from Detroit, Porsha Love, who shares her Christian testimony.  The evidence that God’s presence is apparent in Porsha Love’s life begins with her praying during this interview asking Him to bless this moment.  Porsha tells us how she always loved church, even as a little child.  “I used to beg my momma to take me to church.” At the age of 3 or 4 years old she would freestyle rap with...
Published 09/09/21
California Bay Area rapper Miles Minnick, shares his Christian testimony. Miles talks being a teen dad, using and selling drugs, and the Biblical roles of marriage being reversed. Additionally, he breaks down "Yee" featuring Wande, "Glo Time", "Show Out" featuring Hulvey, and "W.Y.T" featuring nobigdyl. in the 4-song-breakdown.
Published 06/02/21
Rapper RAW-B shares his Christian testimony. He talks about growing up with addicts as parents, being homeless at 15 years old, and being molested as a teen by a female pastor who took him in off the streets. Additionally, he breaks down "Expectations”, "No Ceiling", "Like Tom”, and "Soda and Vodka" featuring 350 in the 4-song-breakdown.
Published 05/27/21
Hip hop artist Scootie Wop shares his Christian testimony. He talks about taking a Xanax and totalling his car, producing music for rapper Moneybagg Yo, and how his Christian music career took off during COVID. Additionally, he breaks down "Slide Music 2" featuring TeeJay, BigBreeze, "4Dom Intro", "Role Models", and "Crash Test” in the 4-song-breakdown.  *The transcription of any lyrics and some of the interview content may not be entirely accurate. * [00:00:33.930] [00:00:39.120] -...
Published 05/20/21
Pop-singer SVRCINA shares her Christian testimony. SVRCINA talks about her feature with rapper Hulvey and Grammy award winning rapper Lecrae on “Reasons”, major sync-licensing placements she has had, and the fall release of her up-coming album Orchards.
Published 05/13/21
Chanz shares his Christian testimony. Chazn talks about being bullied by gangs and learning martial arts to defend himself. He talks extensively about his family’s non-profit Elijaha’s Heart, and how a movie starring Michal Ealy was made about his dad, and the importance of learning social media algorithms.
Published 05/06/21
Published 04/29/21
Chicago - rapper Thre shares his Christian testimony. Thre talks about how growing up with an absent father drew him to the pen and pad. He also exclusively reveals the details of his marriage breaking up and dealing with a divorce within the Christian community. Thre additionally breaks down "Sirens'' featuring Eshon Burgundy & Mouthpi3ce, "Road Rage" featuring Jay Cabassa, "Low Fuel" featuring Kymar Garner, and “Traffic Jam” in the 4-song-breakdown.
Published 04/22/21
Published 04/15/21
In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper and singer Hulvey shares his Christian testimony. Hulvey talks about how God told him to drop out of college and pursue music, Hulvey then moved to Atlanta, and less than a year later he was signed to Lecrae’s Reach Records. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and wisdom. Additionally, Hulvey breaks down “Back in the wick”, "Reason" featuring Lecrae & SVRCINA, "We Against the World" featuring...
Published 04/08/21
Published 01/28/21
In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper-singer Aaron Cole shares his Christian testimony. Aaron discusses growing up in the Christian spotlight, relationships that have pulled him away from God and brought him closer to God, and the importance of using your platform to bring awareness to issues like Black Lives Matter. Additionally, Aaron breaks down “Water 4 Me” featuring Parris Chariz and Not Klyde, “Fosho”, “In my Bag”, and “Only You” featuring...
Published 01/21/21
In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, industry veteran Mr. Del shares his Christian testimony. Mr. Del describes the transition from making music with famed Memphis Tennessee group Three 6 Mafia to Christian rap, introducing the world to Mali Music and Xavier Omar, and why MD 20/20 is his final album.
Published 01/14/21
In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, singer Reagan Capaci shares her Christian testimony. Reagan talks about growing up Independent Baptist (she refers to it as a cult), how Youtube saved her family, and her passion for kids aging out of the foster system. Additionally, in the 4-Song-Breakdown she breaks down “Play This”, “Closed”, “Milk”, and “Rent5”.
Published 01/07/21