When someone mentions rap music, there’s several types of song styles
that might come to mind. Many rappers like to create songs that get the
party moving. Others like to share their personal story and
experiences. Many rap songs highlight social issues that the artist
feels strongly about. In this blog post, we highlight rap songs that
focus on a very important theme: the sacred, the divine.
To show the power of hip hop in exploring one of the deepest topics each human being faces in their life, we share with you: Spiritual Rap: 10 Hip Hop Songs that Explore Religion, God, and Spirituality.
1) Colby Jeffers – “Wizdome”
In Colby’s contribution to the list, “Wizdome”, he explores his creative
process as a rap artist, which is quite spiritual in nature. Going to
the Baha’i scriptures plays a fundamental role, as he raps, “I mix up
these rhymes and rhythms, intertwined with the word of God baked into
’em!” The video also highlights some of the locations around Colby’s
hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. We hope you enjoy it!
Stream “Wizdome” on your favorite streaming platform HERE!
2) Lecrae – “Prayin’ For You”
American Christian hip hop artist, songwriter, and record producer
Lecrae turns a conversation with God into a deep and profound hip hop
track with his song “Prayin’ for You.” In the song, Lecrae offers
insight into what a typical human being’s exchange with God might sound
like when praying for the well-being of a close “friend.” This song’s
twist will get you to think deep!
3) Rakim – “Holy Are You”
Renowned, New York based emcee Rakim touches on a variety of spiritual
concepts with his rap track “Holy Are You”. A member of the Five Percent
Nation sect of Islam, Rakim explains why “they call [him] the God MC
the lyricist”, closing his rap with one of the fundamental teachings of
the Five Percenters: “Men are God.” A deep insight into a very
interesting religion.
4) K’Naan – “People Like Me”
Somali-Canadian poet, rapper, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist
K’naan touches on several spiritual topics in his song “People Like Me.”
In the song, K’naan shares the stories of common people going through
struggles, with the hook serving as a prayer to heaven, asking God to
come down and help those who are facing tests. This track will touch
anyone going through challenges.
5) Nabil and Karim – “O God Guide Me”
Baha’i-inspired Canadian hip hop group Nabil and Karim offer another
soul-stirring song in the form of a prayer with their track “O God Guide
Me.” The chorus is taken straight from the Baha’i writings in the form
of a well-known children’s prayer, while the rap verses share the
thoughts of a youth struggling to find his spiritual identity through
the forces of society.
6) MC Hammer – “Pray”
Normally known for his upbeat pop style hip hop, American hip hop
recording artist, dancer, and entrepreneur MC Hammer offers a different
type of track with his song “Pray.” As you might guess, the song
explores the power of prayer. As a means of achieving success, humbling
ourselves, or getting through difficult times, as Hammer says, “we got
to pray just to make it today.”
7) DMX – “Lord Give Me A Sign”
Another artist not typically known for having spiritually-infused
rhymes, in “Lord Give Me A Sign”, American rapper DMX shows his
versatility. Starting the rap with a verse from the Book of Isaiah from
the Old Testament, DMX supplicates to the Almighty as he strives to walk
the righteous path through his trials and tribulations, asking God to
“show me what I got to do to bring me closer to you.”
8) TobyMac featuring Kirk Franklin & Mandisa – “Lose My Soul”
Christian hip hop recording artist and music producer TobyMac teams up
with American gospel musicians Kirk Franklin and Mandisa in a song that
will make you reflect deeply. Touching on the battle between material
success and spirituality, “Lose My Soul” reminds us that our purpose in
this world is to prepare for the next world. In the face of all the
temptations we all encounter in our lives, TobyMac exclaims “I don’t
want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul.”
9) Chamillionaire – “Void in My Life”
Texas based rapper and entrepreneur Chamillionaire, known for
his socially-conscious rhymes, gives us a spiritually infused rap with
his song “Void in My Life.” In the track, Chamillionaire shares with
listeners some of the spiritual struggles he has faced, such as his
conflict of which faith to follow, stating “Father say he a Muslim, your
mama say she a Christian, the Bible or the Koran, which one would you
be picking?” As he weaves through these challenges, the hook sums up the
main point of the song, Chamillionaire wants the Lord in his life to
“make it right.”
10) LL Cool J – “The Power of God”
Best known for his smooth rhymes for the ladies, American rapper LL Cool
J gives us a different sound with his rap “The Power of God.”
Referencing the many spiritual forces of the Almighty, such as the power
to heal, protect, exalt, and enlighten, LL Cool J definitely pays
tribute to God in this track.
We hope these spiritual rap songs have spoken to your soul! If you
want to listen to more music that will have you feeling inspired, go
check out these 10 inspiring songs that make you want to change the world!
Any spiritual rap songs that you really love? Let us know by leaving a comment below!
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