He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. KJ-52 also has four Dove awards to add to his 'collection.'
KJ-52's song "You're Gonna Make it" was played at the end of Cold Case Season 5 Episode 8 "It Takes a village." He rapped in the Newsboys version of Jesus Freak alongside, and had a part in TobyMac's remix of One World.
He has been rapping since 1993 (age 18), and his current label is BEC.
Facemelt
KJ-52 Lyrics
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You took my situation changed it up
And that's the best thing that you ever done
And I was colder then December sun
But now I'm looking at the sin I done
You was the one that I was running from
Every piece of me that had come undone
Facemelt that's how I sum it up
Woah oh woah oh come on
I think you got me with a facemelt
I think you rocked me with a facemelt
Woah oh woah oh come on
I think you got me with a facemelt
You went and shocked me with a facemelt
I'm getting rid of all my other junk
Cause all it ever did was leave me stuck
You found me out just when I was on the run
I am the reason why you shed your blood
And yo you was never letting up
I might might fall but then you get me up
and its all just cause of what you done
Facemelt I think I said enough
In the song "Facemelt" by KJ-52, the artist reflects on his life before and after encountering Christianity. He admits that despite thinking he had everything figured out, he was lost and cold without a purpose. This changed when he encountered God, who took his situation and turned it into something better. KJ-52 acknowledges the mistakes he had made in the past and how he had been running from God, but now he has surrendered everything to Him. He describes this transformation as a "facemelt," suggesting that the experience was so intense that it changed his life permanently.
The lyrics speak to how finding faith can transform one's life completely. It acknowledges the imperfections of being human and the need for someone greater to help navigate life's difficulties. KJ-52 also speaks to the need to get rid of negative influences and patterns in order to fully embrace this new way of life. The song has a hopeful message that suggests that anyone can have their own "facemelt" moment, and that it's never too late to turn towards a new path.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I had it all together but
At one point, I believed I was perfect and had everything under control
You took my situation changed it up
You intervened and altered my circumstances
And that's the best thing that you ever done
Your intervention is the best thing that ever happened to me
And I was colder then December sun
I was cold and distant, just like the sun in December
But now I'm looking at the sin I done
I am now becoming aware and regretful of my past mistakes
You was the one that I was running from
I had been avoiding you and your teachings
Every piece of me that had come undone
I was falling apart, both physically and literally
Facemelt that's how I sum it up
The experience was overwhelming and indescribable
Woah oh woah oh come on
An expression of surprise and enthusiasm
I think you got me with a facemelt
I feel like you have changed me in a profound way
I think you rocked me with a facemelt
Your actions have completely stunned me
You went and shocked me with a facemelt
You have completely surprised and amazed me
I'm getting rid of all my other junk
I'm starting to let go of all the things that have been holding me back
Cause all it ever did was leave me stuck
My past struggles and addictions made me feel trapped
You found me out just when I was on the run
I was running away from my problems when you discovered me
I am the reason why you shed your blood
I am responsible for your sacrifice on the cross
And yo you was never letting up
You never gave up on me, despite my flaws
I might might fall but then you get me up
I may stumble at times, but you always pick me back up
and its all just cause of what you done
All of my progress and growth is due to your actions
Facemelt I think I said enough
The experience has left me speechless and in awe
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kingsxkids
I had to listen to this half a dozen times since I discovered it
NowI have to keep listening,
to figure out with the lyrics are,
and what they mean.
it’s funny people are saying:
“ five years ago wow why did it take me so long to see it?”
I guess I’m last to jump on the train.
to me this song was born
for some cool Solo fills in the breaks. Great job on the editing too.
Victoria Madden
This is so amazing!! #thankyouformakingit!!
Jspau
Awesome!
Jason Petty
This is an amazing video. I have always looked up to KJ-52's music for way to God. Thank you for everything.
Aiden Findley
Awesome! He rocks!
D.J. Clift
Love this song. Glad they finally got a video up for it.
Damian Edwards
I remember kj in Christian rock band Peace of Mind. I think it's good. it EXPANDS what he does. the emotion of it. whatever he did on dear slim needs to continue.
MariAnne James
You're so awesome. You've been the answer to a prayer.
HeartLockTV
KJ, awesome man! Great job!
kingsxkids
I had to listen to this half a dozen times since I discovered it
NowI have to keep listening,
to figure out with the lyrics are,
and what they mean.
it’s funny people are saying:
“ five years ago wow why did it take me so long to see it?”
I guess I’m last to jump on the train.
to me this song was born
for some cool Solo fills in the breaks. Great job on the editing too.
OT Nix
Ohhh!!! Is that Christian Hosoi and Jay Haizlip skating in a KJ-52 video!? p-ping! that's the sound of reaching all new level of AWESOMENESS!