Testimony: A Musician's Story

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper-singer Big Fil shares his Christian testimony. He talks growing up in a single-parent home in a poverty-stricken area. Big Fil shares his opinion about homosexuality in the church, the perception of women as “helpmates”, and Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” video. Additionally, Big Fil goes between the lines of “Qd”, “Finesse”, “Heaven’s Gates” featuring Mission, and “Reply” from his Quarantine Dreams EP in our 4-Song Break-Down.

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper Parris Chariz shares his Christian testimony. He talks about how he went from playing college basketball to praying over his rap tracks. We discuss Lil Boosie and Drake trending on Twitter. Additionally, Parris talks about his latest album 2045 being featured on Revolt TV, over 1 million Spotify streams, and creating songs with replay value. Parris also goes between the lines of "Hunger Games", "Starlit", "The Light", and "Secrets" in our 4-Song-Breakdown.

In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper and coffee roaster Dre Murray shares his Christian testimony. Dre talks about how basketball and fellow Christian athletes changed his life. We discuss the NBA restart and comments made on kneeling from Charles Barkley and Sam Coonrod. Additionally, Dre discusses signing to Illect Recordings and his new venture into the coffee industry. .

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, Canadian cross-over artist Paul Hernandez shares his Christian testimony. He discusses the cultural difficulties of splitting his time growing up in a Honduras household and Canadian household. Paul also shares the struggle of being named one of Rapzilla’s 2012 Freshman as a teenager and trying to turn it into a music career. And Paul opens up about his issues with anxiety. Additionally, Paul goes in between the lines and shares the song stories of “Deeper Things”, “Manana”, “Little Bit”, and “Runaway” in the 4-Song Break-Down.

In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Soundseekers, Godchaserz rapper and label owner Brinson shares his Christian testimony. He talks about his violent past, being an underrated CHH rapper, and Comic-Con being a mission field. Additionally, we go between the lines of "Faith in the Sky” featuring Steven Malcolm and Norman Micheal; “Last Dragons” featuring Selah the Corner, Big Fil, Readywriter, and DJ Will; “U Know” featuring Norman Micheal; and “Is this The End” in our 4-Song Break-Down.

In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Soundseekers, music producer & Bigger Dreams Club creator Jude shares his Christian Testimony. Jude talks about growing up as a pastor’s kid, having a hit single as a teenager, creative marketing, and the importance of genuine relationships in the music industry. Additionally, Jude shares the song stories of “Brighter” featuring J. Monty, Aaron Cole & Steven Malcolm; “Priceless” featuring YourWelcome Shon, “Stone Cold” featuring Caleb Cruise, Steven Malcolm, & Aaron Cole; and “Getting Up” featuring John Givez, Grandace, & Jaylon Ashaun in the 4-Song Break Down.

In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper-pastor-entrepreneur Yaves shares his Christian testimony. His story includes growing up with a drug-addicted mother, and never knowing his father. Yaves talks about the police and community relations work he is doing in Columbus, OH, overcoming systematic oppression, publishing and licensing music, and being debt-free. Additionally, he raps and goes in between the lines of “In Springs Ear Too”, “Prayed for It”, “Level Up”, and “You See It” in our 4-Song Breakdown.

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper Darius Dior shares his Christian testimony. Darius’s testimony includes forgiving the person who killed his brother. We talk about segregated churches, and the church being silent when it comes to race relations. Additionally, Darius breaks down "Children of the Lion", "Jameelah", “Cleaning Time”, and “Grace is Power” in the 4 Song Break Down.

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper Shepherd shares his Christian testimony. Shepherd talks about the success of his hit record “Gametime” which is close to hitting 10 million Spotify streams, is featured in the new NBA 2K video game, has a remix with Shaquille O'Neal, and got him a contract with Columbia records. Shepherd also exclusively announced information about his new EP releasing soon, as well as the single “Clocked In” featuring Derek Minor and “Too Easy.”

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper James Gardin shares his testimony and explains the differences between accepting versus surrendering to Jesus. James also discusses why Christian artists have an advantage when it comes to sync licensing their music. We talk about Kanye West and Eminem. Additionally, James breaks down "Lovely""Diamond in the Rough", "Complaining", and “Most My Friends are Stuck on the Internet” in the 4 Song Break Down.

In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, we speak to music producer Fvmeless and rapper Hilgy about their joint album Contemptment dropping soon. Additionally, we discuss the murder by cop of George Floyd, and how white people need to speak up. Hilgy also raps and breaks down “Tables”, “Dopamine” “Reset”, and “Jonah” in the 4 song break down.

In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, we speak rapper-singer-songwriter Wande. Wande shares her testimony; which includes giving her life to Christ as a teenager despite her father being Muslim. Wande explains the hurdles of being the first woman signed to Lecrae’s Reach Records. We also discuss her music being played on ESPN. Additionally, Wande breaks down "Happy", "Be Yourself", "Been up", and "Iconic" in the 4 Song Break Down.

In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, Datin is back with us after dropping his latest project titled CHH Ain't Dead and he recaps his Testimony, that can be heard in our archive. He talks battle rapping on BET’s 106th and Park, and almost getting signed to Eminem’s Shady Records and over a decade later being a part of a Shade 45 cypher. Additionally, we discuss dating in your 30s, battling depression, and why he thinks Christian Hip Hop aint dead. Datin also raps and breaks down “We Fight”, “Snot Rag” “Hall of Martyrs”, and “Wake Up” in the 4 song break down. Listen to his classic testimony episode here: https://www.testimonystories.com/testimony/datin?rq=datin

Justin Goss shares his experience growing up in an abusive-adopted home, being humbled by Andy Mineo, and new music. He also sings and breaks down “Good Lawyer”, “Old and Gray”, “Too Good”, and “Farewell Fear” in the 4 Song Breakdown.

Mission share's his testimony and the role infidelity and divorce played in it, talks 2 million YouTube streams, and discusses the new Barely Finished 2 album. He also raps and breaks down “Thank You Lord”, “Amen”, “Nowhere”, and “Seasons” in the 4 Song Breakdown.