📰 Christian Rap Weekly – April 24, 2025
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Christian rap new releases April 2025 bring a loaded lineup of spiritually charged content, headlined by K’nek’s powerful new album The Journey II: The Climb. This week’s feature project sets the tone for a roundup filled with grit, growth, and Gospel-centered truth.
From K’nek’s call to purpose and perseverance, to Adian’s high-octane anthem “Max Energy,” Justmic’s raw and transparent podcast interview, and MotionPlus’s fearless cultural critique, each release boldly confronts the challenges of walking by faith in today’s world.
With music and messages from artists like Vic Lucas, Saints in Exile, C4 Crotona, STIXX & Edify, Drea LP, Kashh Kade, Jericko, and more—this week’s drops explore themes of spiritual warfare, repentance, divine identity, calling, and kingdom resilience.
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🧗 K’nek – The Journey II: The Climb (Album)
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K’nek returns with the second chapter of his deeply personal series, The Journey II: The Climb. More than music, this album is a chronicle of purpose and perseverance. While the first installment opened up about trials and transformation, The Climb is about walking in your calling—even when the terrain gets steeper.
K’nek (Wesly Giordany) shares how stepping into purpose brings a new set of challenges, but also new strength. Each song is a milestone, a testimony of resilience and trust in God’s process. From brokenness to breakthrough, The Climb is about elevation—spiritually and artistically.
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🎙️ Justmic – Artist Spotlight Interview (Behind the Mic Podcast)
In this Artist Spotlight episode of the Behind the Mic Podcast, Justmic joins Daryl Ty for a raw, honest conversation about faith, conviction, and spiritual growth. He opens up about his journey, the story behind his song Repentance, and why obedience to God’s timing matters more than personal plans.
🎧 What You’ll Hear:
The spiritual weight behind releasing Repentance on Good Friday
A testimony of healing in his family
Why he believes conviction is a gift—not guilt
Encouragement for those struggling with repentance
Insight for both new believers and seasoned saints
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🚪 C4 Crotona – The Door:
Focus Keyword: C4 Crotona The Door
A testimony of survival and grace, “The Door” leads listeners through loss, grief, and spiritual awakening. C4 Crotona’s vivid lyrics and heartfelt delivery serve as a reminder: no matter how heavy life gets, there’s always a way forward.
🎸 Saints in Exile – Becoming the Villain (feat. Mike Geo, JMichaels, Nondasson):
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Rap-rock fusion meets spiritual struggle in “Becoming the Villain.” Saints in Exile confront the allure of chaos and self-destruction, wrapped in heavy guitars and haunting vocals. It’s a powerful debut asking: Are you becoming the villain?
🛸 Chris Caro & OnBeatMusic – Mercy
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“Mercy” is a futuristic hip-hop anthem tackling forgiveness and reconciliation. Chris Caro and OnBeatMusic encourage listeners to speak out, seek peace, and pray for those who wronged them.
🕺 Vic Lucas – Favour (Remix)
Afrobeat meets worship with Vic Lucas’ remix of the viral hit “Favour.” Already blowing up on TikTok, this version brings a joyful, danceable expression of God’s favor—perfect for summer praise sessions.
❤️🔥 Kashh Kade – Unusual
Kashh Kade Unusual:
Love that lasts through pain is Unusual. Kashh Kade explores divine love that doesn’t quit—even in our darkest hours. It’s raw, poetic, and soaked in faith.
🛏️ Jericko – In My Room (Preview)
Focus Keyword: Jericko new single In My Room
“In My Room” is a lyrical mirror of personal growth and spiritual tension. Jericko captures that feeling of being stuck yet hopeful—longing for healing, clarity, and the presence of God in solitude.
💧 Drea LP & OnBeatMusic – Let It Flow
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From cries in the dark to soul-stirring release, “Let It Flow” by Drea LP is about breakthrough. Produced by OnBeatMusic, this one builds from soft surrender to bold declaration.
🎧 Adian – Max Energy
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“Max Energy” is a gritty, gym-ready banger laced with nerd references, pop culture nods, and raw power. Self-produced and spiritually charged, Adian calls it “praise through rap.” It’s not your typical worship track—but it’s fire from the soul. Adian flips the idea of divine energy with bold lyricism and pounding production.
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🌙 STIXX aka Conejo & Edify – SUEÑOS:
“SUEÑOS” is a bilingual anthem about divine dreams and walking in your God-given purpose. Grand Rapids artists STIXX aka Conejo and Edify blend high-energy rap, melodic production, and ambient vocals to deliver a track that’s both hype and meditative. With lyrics in English and Spanish, and 808s wrapped in a dreamy atmosphere, this song is built for reflection, upliftment, and glorifying the One who gives the vision.
🎚️ Produced, mixed & mastered by STIXX aka Conejo
🌍 For playlists that praise—whether you’re vibing or grinding.
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🧢 MotionPlus – Sackcloth Fashion:
🎧 Available Everywhere April 25, 2025
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“For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh…” – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
MotionPlus delivers a powerful wake-up call in his latest single Sackcloth Fashion, produced by Elan Brio. Known for his razor-sharp lyricism and jazzy boom-bap roots, the Scribbling Idiots and Polished Arrow emcee confronts America’s spiritual decline head-on—ripping off the blinders and exposing rebellion, idolatry, and hypocrisy with Gospel truth.
Following the success of his critically praised album Focus (executive produced by A-F-R-O), Sackcloth Fashion kicks off a new season for MotionPlus. Gritty, soulful, and theologically charged, this single isn’t just a song—it’s a sermon in motion.
📢 Production: Elan Brio
📅 Release Date: April 25, 2025
🎙️ Published by: MoPlus Music / Polished Arrow Music
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