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.
Speed That Light
KJ-52 Lyrics
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I’m gonna let Him shine
I’m gonna be that light
Till they all know Christ till they all life
So every time that they hand the mic
I wanna flip the words up like I’m wanna white
I got my hands up that’s how I stand and fight
shine bright in what I plan to write
make it tight so you understand aight
and I’m amazed how you make us right
gave us the bread of life and we can take a bite
so when I write about what he’s done
I wanna strike like bazookas not a cap gun
So you can know all the facts run
Down to him you can find out what he has done
We got a world blind sick dumb
And I’m a bang it in ya heads like a kick drum
he paid the price that’s the big sum
so keep shining till the jobs done one..
Can't move or look away but you wave high
Still gotta look passed glares and the grey skies
Why look back or wallow in the past
And wither, and why bother when it all goes fast
So quick like a crook in the night
Just like a leaf in the mighty wind, this life don't last
So we gotta speed the light, no contrast
And can't just walk passed, the crippled and downcast
The streets are calling and the sky is bleak
And the earth is steady caving even while I speak
Still we lie and we cheat, hide and we seek
Trying to find a bit of peace
While most are dying to eat
Grinding to find a feast, we're undermining the weak
So we gotta get involved and stop striving to beat
One another, like it's even a game
That we're dreaming up
We gotta spread light, then speed it up
The lyrics to KJ-52's song "Speed That Light" are a call to action for Christians to shine brightly as beacons of hope to those around them. The artist is determined to be that light until everyone knows Christ and experiences the abundant and fulfilling life that comes with a relationship with Him. KJ-52 speaks of flipping his rhymes like a white rapper, standing up to fight against the darkness, and shining his light brightly until the job is done. He acknowledges that the world is "blind sick dumb" and that he feels compelled to share the gospel message in a way that is both transformative and impactful.
KJ-52's lyrics also express a sense of urgency and a desire to make the most of every opportunity to share his faith. He recognizes that life is short and that time is precious, and he encourages his listeners to join in his mission to speed up the light and shine it brightly in dark and desperate places. The song is a powerful reminder that Christians are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, bringing hope, healing, and salvation to those who are lost.
Overall, "Speed That Light" is a bold and inspiring call to action for Christians to rise up and make a difference in their communities and beyond. It challenges listeners to step outside of their comfort zones, to shine their light brighter than ever before, and to work tirelessly to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to every corner of the earth.
Line by Line Meaning
See I’m gonna speed that light
I am going to spread the light of Christ faster and farther
I’m gonna let Him shine
I will allow Christ to shine through me
I’m gonna be that light
I will embody the light of Christ
Till they all know Christ till they all life
Until everyone knows Christ and has eternal life
So every time that they hand the mic
Whenever I have the opportunity to speak publicly
I wanna flip the words up like I’m wanna white
I want to use clever wordplay to convey my message effectively
I got my hands up that’s how I stand and fight
I surrender to God and fight for Him with raised hands
the darkest night now can never stop a candlelight
Even in the darkest moments, the light of Christ will shine
shine bright in what I plan to write
I want my words to be full of the light of Christ
make it tight so you understand aight
I will communicate my message clearly and concisely
and I’m amazed how you make us right
I am in awe of God's ability to make us righteous
gave us the bread of life and we can take a bite
God has given us the sustenance we need, and we must consume it
so when I write about what he’s done
When I write about God's achievements
I wanna strike like bazookas not a cap gun
I want my words to have a powerful impact
So you can know all the facts run
So you can be informed of the truth
Down to him you can find out what he has done
Through Him, you can discover what God has accomplished
We got a world blind sick dumb
The world is ignorant, ill, and lacking understanding
And I’m a bang it in ya heads like a kick drum
I will repeatedly and emphatically communicate my message
he paid the price that’s the big sum
God sacrificed His son to save us
so keep shining till the jobs done one..
Keep spreading the light of Christ until the work is complete
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