2012’s Best Christian Hip Hop Music

2012 was a great year for Christian Hip Hop music. Here’s a list of some of the best songs of the year.

Introduction

In recent years, Christian Hip Hop has begun to emerge as its own unique genre within the Hip Hop music world. With artists like Lecrae, KB, and Andy Mineo, Christian Hip Hop is becoming more and more popular with both secular and Christian listeners alike. If you’re looking for some of the best Christian Hip Hop music of 2012, check out the list below.

Lecrae – Gravity

Lecrae’s sixth studio album, Gravity, features the rapper at his most vulnerable, delving into personal stories of brokenness and pain with brutal honesty. The result is some of the most introspective and thought-provoking music in Lecrae’s catalog, further cementing his place as one of the best MCs in Christian hip hop.

Andy Mineo – Heroes For Sale

Andy Mineo’s debut album, Heroes For Sale, is one of the best Christian hip hop albums of 2012. Andy Mineo is a New York based hip hop artist who is signed to Reach Records. He is also a member of the hip hop group known as CPR (Christian Rap Society).

Heroes For Sale is an excellent album that has a great message. The album shows that you can still have fun and enjoy life, even when things aren’t going your way. It also teaches that you can be a hero without always getting the credit or recognition that you deserve.

The production on the album is top-notch and Andy Mineo’s lyrical skills are on full display. If you’re a fan of Christian hip hop, or just hip hop in general, you need to check out Andy Mineo’s Heroes For Sale.

Tedashii – Blacklight

Tedashii’s third album “Blacklight” was one of the most talked about hip hop albums in 2012. It was one of the few albums that was able to blend serious subject matter with addicting beats and party anthems. Not only did it have one of the best beats on any hip hop album that year, but Tedashii’s lyrics were some of the most honest and thought-provoking in the genre.

Trip Lee – The Good Life

Music reviews and recommendations for the best in Christian Hip Hop from 2012.

2012 was an incredible year for Christian Hip Hop music. There were so many great albums released, it was hard to keep track. But we’ve compiled a list of the best of the best, and Trip Lee’s “The Good Life” definitely deserves a spot on that list.

Trip Lee’s “The Good Life” is an excellent example of what Christian Hip Hop can be. It’s full of tight lyrics, catchy beats, and a positive message that is sure to encourage and uplift listeners. If you’re looking for some great Christian Hip Hop to add to your collection, “The Good Life” is definitely worth checking out.

KB – Weight & Glory

Weight & Glory is the debut studio album by American Christian hip hop artist KB, released on July 17, 2012. The album features guest appearances from Lecrae, Bun B, Andy Mineo and Propaganda.

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart and No. 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart. It also reached No. 15 on the Rap Albums chart and No. 43 on the Billboard 200.

Critical reception

The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Christgau’s Consumer Guide, Robert Christgau gave the album a three-star honorable mention, indicating “an enjoyable effort consumers attuned to its overriding aesthetic or individual vision may well treasure.” Andy Argyrakis of CCM Magazine gave the album four out of five stars, saying that “KB’s beats are mammoth while his flow is relentless.” rating the album four out of five stars. Lauren McLean of Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album a perfect five-star rating, saying that it was “an incredibly accomplished debut” and “an exciting look into what’s sure to be a long and prosperous career.” However, Doug Van Pelt of HM Magazine rated the album two-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that “the production values far outweigh” KB’s “witty wordplay.”

Propaganda – Excellent

2012’s Best Christian Hip Hop Music provides a great list of excellent tracks from the popular artist Propaganda. The beats are top notch, the lyrics are deep and thought provoking, and the overall production is polished and professional. This is one album that you’ll want to check out if you’re a fan of Christian hip hop.

Shai Linne – The Solus Christus Project

Released in 2012, The Solus Christus Project is the fifth album from Christian hip hop artist Shai Linne. The album peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Gospel chart and No. 4 on the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart, making it one of the most successful Christian hip hop albums of all time.

The album’s title is a reference to the doctrine of sola Christus, which teaches that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man. The album’s lyrics are heavily focused on theology, and Linne has said that he wanted to make an album that would be beneficial for pastors and theologians alike.

With its mix of heady lyrical content and catchy beats, The Solus Christus Project is one of the best Christian hip hop albums of all time.

Derek Minor – Minorville

Derek Minor, formerly known as PRo, is one of Christian hip hop’s most promising young talents. His debut album, Minorville, was released in October 2012 to critical acclaim. Featuring the singles “Dark Nights,” “Go Hard,” and “Hey Now (feat. Lecrae),” the album showcases Minor’s talents as a rapper, producer, and songwriter. His unique blend of spiritual rap and positive vibes has earned him a loyal following among fans of Christian hip hop.

Conclusion

After tallying up the votes, we have our list of 2012’s Best Christian Hip Hop albums! In no particular order, they are…

-Lecrae- Gravity
-Thi’sl- Fiction
-Andy Mineo- Heroes For Sale
-Flame- Royal Flush
-KJ-52- Dangerous

There were a lot of great albums that came out this year, but these five stood out above the rest. If you haven’t already, be sure to check them out!