
The Rollercoaster Journey of Settling Down in Nashville
Two years ago today, after traveling to the Nashville area—often multiple times a month—for nearly two decades, I was finally able to convince my wife (and her brother, Brandon) that we should call this amazing area our home... So that I…

Christian Hip Hop + Rap
Step into the world of Christian Hip Hop with our curated playlist that blends faith and rhythm in perfect harmony. Experience the power of music as it delivers messages of hope, redemption, and spiritual awakening through the compelling beats…

New Music Friday Syntax
Updated weekly! The top songs from our vast roster of hard-working artists. Bluegrass, Hip Hop, Gospel & everything in between—something for everyone!

Free Download Inspired by the FX series Justified, Plus 3 Bonus Songs
In 2011 the creative minds at Syntax Records came together to create a five-song EP entitled “Syntax Records is Justified” inspired by the FX show Justified at the special request of a music supervisor. Today we offer the entire EP as well…

Has Christian Hip-Hop Finally Arrived?
Christian hip-hop has made some notable inroads in the last few years, especially in the mainstream market. Popular rapper Lecrae has won Grammy, Stellar, and Dove awards, and he, along with other Christian artists, appear regularly on networks…

Syntax Gets Creative with a New All-in-One Brand
The Freshly Formed Conglomerate Now Serves Every Need Under One Umbrella
San Diego, CA—The best in design, distribution, marketing, and consultation comes together into one name. Syntax Distribution, Stratify Music, and Quality Junk among…

Rapzilla Interview: The Sacred, The Secular and The Sarcastic
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Patton from Rapzilla, while attending the 2013 Legacy Conference in Chicago. He works hard at interrogating me on the so-called sacred and secular divide. Many in the “Christian Hip Hop”…

Timothy Trudeau
Timothy Trudeau began his professional journey in the music business in 1997 as a recording artist who toured all over the United States. Since then, he’s written and produced for GRAMMY-nominated artists on major labels, photographed and…

Syntax Delivers Music with a Mission
The brand new partnership gives back to communities around the world
SAN DIEGO, CA–Syntax Distribution partners with the organization Missional Music to give its vast audience more than just great music–it’s a chance to give to an important…

Sackcloth Fashion in the film 'A Bird of The Air'
10 years later, Sackcloth Fashion's music, continues to be licensed into film and television.
'Why' from Something From Everyone To Hate can be heard in this film about Lyman (Jackson Hurst) who is a loner, working the graveyard shift for…

Rescue Records
Most notable for being the label that started multi-platinum band P.O.D.

Syntax Records
“Syntax” is hard to define for some. The dictionary describes it as “a connected or orderly system” or “a harmonious arrangement of parts or elements.” With that in mind, it makes sense that it was many small pieces unfolding and…