Hector Dominguez - "Happy Thoughts"

Hector Dominguez - "Happy Thoughts"

Rapper Hector Dominguez is considered a veteran on the Chicago Christian Hip-hop scene by all definitions. He’s experienced the grind of an independent artist for years. Hector signed to a label for a brief period before parting ways and seeing…
Streetlights & Prisims feat. Braille - 'Lover of Fools"

Streetlights & Prisims feat. Braille - 'Lover of Fools"

'Lover of Fools' is the latest single from Prisims upcoming album, 'The Lord is Beauty'. A mid tempo live band head nodder, the track is a rappers discourse on the love of God and God's love for us. The loose swing of the cymbal and rhythmic…
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Streetlights & Prisims - "Masterpiece"

"Masterpiece" is a meditative, neo-soul song about perfection. Using live instrumentation, raps, and an emotionally sung chorus, the track is a worshipful modern day hip hop hymn to the only one who is perfect—God. "You and I have never seen…
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Streetlights & Prisims - "Treasure"

"Treasure" is a future-forward, electro-bounce jam about wanting to be with the person you love. But, it's more than your typical love song—it's bigger than feels, and it's deeper than a vibe. Esteban, lead emcee for Prisims, sings in the…
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Streetlights & Prisims - "Overflow Aleluia"

"Overflow Aleluia" is a four-on-the-floor, hip hop-bop destined to be hummed and quoted on the best and worst of days—that's why it was made. Filtered samples, plucked sub bass, and a dub plate sampled chorus vocal is the mood-setter for this…
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Streetlights & Prisims - "Don't Look Down"

Streetlights & Prisims constantly push the envelope for bringing the highest quality music to the world of Christian Hip Hop. Their newest single—their first new music of the new year, "Don't Look Down"—is no exception. It's like the…

Freddy Rodriguez - "Amazed"

Freddy was born in Chicago to a poor Puerto Rican household, with parents who lived off of welfare, were divorced when he was just three years old, and never quite lived the typical church life. “As a worship leader, my desire is for people…

Max Simmons - "One of These Days"

Singer/songwriter, Max Simmons, grew up and lives on the north side of Chicago. Known for his distinctive voice and bold lyrics, Max has been seen at Cornerstone Festival, Ichthus Festival and the Chelsea House in Chicago. Max has always loved…

Archive Records

Archive Records is an independent music label from Chicago representing Ami Moss & The Unfortunate and Max Simmons.

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”…

Role Model Records Sets a New Standard with Syntax

The Canadian Hip Hop Label Spreads its Influence with a New Digital Distributor Role Model Records shares its message of hope and redemption internationally as it partners with Syntax Distribution. Role Model Records CEO Sola Ogunbitan says,…

Grrr Records

The Grrr Records is a collective of Christian artists and musicians who work together to make quality music that encourages and challenges people to a deeper life with God. Grrr Records started as a record label formed in the late '80s by members…