Top 10 Underground Christian Rap Artists
This list contains Christian artists that are up and coming that have some AMAZING music.Bro, this guy's music is fire. He might have one or two songs you don't like, but overall, his music is tight.
This rap trio is amazing! They have almost no listeners, but they create fire music and deserve more recognition. Listening to their lyrics, you can hear references to Christian life and God, though casual listeners may not catch it quite as easily.
These guys are so underrated. Some of their best tracks include "Right Up," "Motivate," "Pull Up," and "Flawless."
Deraj is simply an amazing CHH artist that very few people have gotten to know. He just released his new EP, "Goodish," and it's simply more than just "Good." With songs like "Unperfect" and "Go Off," featuring Fernie of Social Club Misfits and Chris Batson, he showcases his lyrical skill alongside other CHH artists on this amazing project.
He is very versatile in his choice of musical productions, which can grab the attention of listeners across many markets.
With him joining the Rapzilla tour alongside known CHH artists such as Canon and Aaron Cole, it looks like he won't be the underdog for very long.
Surf Gvng has been on the rise for a few years and has some heavy hitters such as "I'm God," "Cranberry Sauce," and one of their newest, "Forever."
They have been featured on Rapzilla's Christian rap playlist numerous times. Wolf and Geek of Surf Gvng are definitely two anointed men of Christ who have a message that the world needs to hear.
Surf Gvng is a sweet CHH duo. They even said they aren't ashamed to be Christian in a Rapzilla interview. There's no doubting these guys.
Phil Derihl seemingly came out of nowhere in the CHH world. He appears to be a newcomer, as he just released his debut EP, Destiny. His EP is amazing from start to finish and is very convincing that he is one to look out for.
His brand new single "Sound Like a Win" seems to be breaking the barrier between the streets and the church.
Turned on the first song I saw by him, and it literally made my heart jump. This guy is so smooth, and I love how he talks about God the Father in his life while motivating his listeners.
Benjah is one of the best motivators in the CHH game! With songs like "Never Quit," which went viral in 2016 with well over 5 million views, and "We Will Rise" featuring Derek Minor, he is definitely a contender in any top ten CHH artist debate.
Florida native Benjah has been grinding for a few years in the CHH market, and by the looks of it, all of his efforts seem to be paying off very well. Expect to see him in cities near you.
Social Club Misfits, known as Social Club from 2012 until 2016, is a Christian hip hop duo from Miami, Florida made up of rappers FERN and Marty Mar. From Misfits all the way to Misadventures of Fern and Marty, these two are like Shaq and Kobe in their prime. They most definitely have some heavy hitters, such as "Dive," one of their latest releases featuring Beam, which racked up well over 150k views on YouTube.
These guys bring their peculiar personalities to the studio and the stage. They are a charismatic duo who shine light on Christianity with funny skits and comedy incorporated into their music.
A bit too edgy to play in front of your mom, but he's pretty snazzy.
One of the best artists for features in the game, although I wish he was a little less edgy sometimes.
Stevie Valentine, a UK native, seems to be making his mark in the US slowly but surely. This guy is so anointed, and it is very evident in his lyrics. With songs like "No Way" and "I Know," he declares his love for Christ in every bar.
If Stevie continues to glorify God the way he does with the musical productions he showcased in his previous releases, he is surely going to rise to the top alongside the likes of Lecrae.
T-Bone is definitely one to watch out for in the CHH world. His song "Thief in the Night," which racked up thousands of views on YouTube, portrays the life he once lived and how he overcame his old self.
T-Bone has a soulful hip-hop sound that many hip-hop lovers would appreciate.
You need to check this guy out. He's a bit hit or miss, but Shinobi Thoughts and Shinobi Thoughts 2 are so good.
This man puts out a lot of music. My favorite album by him is Legends of Lotus Waver 2.
A very exclusive individual in the CHH world. By sharing his music with only a few, those who were present are certain that they are among one of the best-kept secrets. The world has yet to hear what this anointed CHH artist has to offer.
Christopher Scott Greenwood, better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario. Manafest is definitely a contender for one of the most versatile CHH groups. They bring a rock feel to a lot of their music and can also give you a hip-hop feel as well. They have most definitely made a name for themselves recently and have easily racked up a million views on social media.
They make some of the most uplifting music in the CHH game that can resonate with many individuals all over the world.
Grits, is a Christian hip hop group from Nashville, Tennessee. Their name is an acronym, which stands for "Grammatical Revolution In The Spirit." GRITS is made up of Stacey "Coffee" Jones and Teron "Bonafide" Carter, both of whom were DC Talk dancers. GRITS is a dynamic duo in the CHH world. They truly have a story to tell and a message that needs to reach the masses.
Their song "Seize the Day" is a soulful hip-hop track that encourages and is definitely a "feel good" song.
I don't know how this guy doesn't have more followers. Grace, No Shortcuts, and Fire Emoji 2 are all great songs.