Cephas Archives – Syntax Creative

Cephas - "Timeless"

While widely known for hip hop, Cephas embraces his jazz fusion and psychedelic soul roots to deliver a new sound with his recent single "Timeless." As a multi instrumentalist and song writer his goal was to re-create the sense of awe felt when…

Cephas - The Resistance (Instrumentals)

Cephas celebrated the debut of his imprint GO! Records by dropping his most bold album to date: The Resistance, a curated musical journey that is equal parts serious and comedic. As a multi-instrumentalist and the album's only producer, Cephas…

Cephas, The Resistance & Marty - "We Cry Freedom"

Cephas expands his sound from boom bap to soulful funk with his third single "We Cry Freedom" featuring Marty from Social Club. Its up-tempo vintage dance vibes are a departure from the hard hitting production we're accustomed to. It’s a…

Cephas, The Resistance & Taelor Gray - "Criminals In Action"

"Criminals in Action" is a universal cry against the corruption we see in modern politics. In true Cephas fashion the topic is serious but the song is fun & playful. Both Cephas and Taelor’s verses are packed with powerful quotables and…

Cephas, The Resistance & Datin - "Every Knee Shall Bows"

"Every Knee Shall Bow" is an east coast boom bap face melter mixed with dub reggae atmospheres. The sample for the beat is taken from reggae legend Scientist’s song by the same name from the 70’s. Cephas and Datin trade 24 bar verses with…

Menace Movement

Menace Movement Records is the home to a rising, bold and an explosive roster of Datin, Stefan Otto, Knaladeus, Jes Norris, C4 Crotona, Cephas, & Monster Tarver. Armed with soulful melodies and aggressive bars, their mission is to know the…

Cephas - America Shall Be Saved

About the focus track, "America Shall Be Saved" | As the title track for his latest LP (Menace Movement, Mar. 18, 2022), Cephas holds nothing back on "America Shall Be Saved"—an in-your-face wake-up call and mantra. After rousing things…

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Cephas - "One Step Away"

This new single by emerging CHH emcee Cephas showcases the rapper's versatility, as "One Step Away" places his flow in a soulful, vibey environment. Bringing a smoother, silkier set of rhymes, the message remains the same for Cephas' music…

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Cephas - "Revolutionary"

After officially and furiously launching out of the gate as a staple Menace Movement artist in 2021, Cephas knocks on the door of 2022 with his first single of the year, "Revolutionary." Unlike some tracks from his previous EP We Will Go, this…

Best of 2021 | Top 10 Christian / Gospel Albums

In our final Top 10, best-of list for 2021, we're highlighting the ten best Christian / Gospel albums of the year. As with our previously published Top 10 Singles list, the genres range from Southern Gospel to Hip Hop and everything in between. Determined…

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Best of 2021 | Top 10 Hip Hop / Rap Albums

In our first Top 10 list of 2021, we shared our ten best hip hop / rap singles of the year. In this list, we announce our best performing albums in the same genre. For this list, an album is considered any release not officially listed as a…

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Cephas, J Carter & D-MAUB - "Name Above All"

Although this is not a Christmas-related track, it's more than apropos that Cephas—with collaboration from J Carter & D-MAUB—drop this hype single titled, "Name Above All," with the holiday season right around the corner. This joint…