Neither does hip hop n… Read Full Bio ↴“History does not happen in a straight line…”
Neither does hip hop nor its prolific breakout rhymist/activist/author/voice of conscience Lecrae.
Never afraid to move the needle, few would argue that his much anticipated Columbia Records debut album (due out this summer) comes at a pivotal moment for the artist, as hip hop’s torrent now moves to him.
Surging or insurgent - depending on your point of view - he’s blessed with a visionary verbal arsenal and an abiding faith that’s piloted a unique career trajectory defying the typical hip hop storyline. ‘The system may not have planned for this,’ wrote Vibe about Lecrae, ‘but it’s definitely coming around.’ “More caught than taught,” is how the artist describes his incredible journey that includes two Grammys, a history-making #1 album with his masterful 2014 offering, Anomaly (topped multiple categories, including the Billboard 200 and is RIAA Gold certified), and a compelling live resume, most recently notching a headlining 2016 ‘Destination’ tour which Lecrae says was about “real unity, not pretend unity.” He continues to thoughtfully engage the culture, reeling off a NY Times Bestseller (last year’s riveting memoir ‘Unashamed’) and a breakthrough spoken word performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards last fall that had the twittersphere heralding his arrival as truth-telling firebrand. BET hailed it as an “epic poem,” of “necessary affirmations.”
Lecrae relishes his purpose-driven career arc as inspired ‘catalyzer’ - going “from artist to architect” on the new album, widening the close-knit comfort zone of Reach Records (the label he co-founded) by partnering with Columbia Records and expanding his creative outreach. “I sought influences and collaborators I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to work with,” he says. The patient growth process was born out of a “gumbo” of more than 50 songs, “some to just get off my chest,” he says - “I don’t know if they were all meant to be heard but I know they were meant to be written.”
One song that has already seen the light of day is the powerfully uplifting “Blessings,” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) which iHeartRadio chose for their ‘On The Verge’ platform which connects breaking artists with new listeners. Lecrae cites a refreshed perspective throughout the making of the new album after surviving one of the most tumultuous years he’s experienced since his turbulent teens. Among the hardships was the passing of his longtime friend and collaborator DJ Official, some “painful personal” ramifications after the publication of the unvarnished‘Unashamed,’ trusting friendships that went south, andchronic social media sparring from those attacking Lecrae for his candid and heartfelt perspective in response to theheartbreaking social justice issues making headlines in 2016. “Some people felt that maybe I shouldn’t be articulating the pain when it comes to the structural and systemic issues that have created barriers and disparity in regard to race,” he says. “But I came out of it feeling more confident in making this album then at any other time in my life.”
With trusted friend and Grammy winning producer S1 serving as a key production contributor, Lecrae says it was healing for him to weave some of the more nuanced, complex themes of the new album and come out the other side. “It’s about giving hope to people that they can overcome the fear and the insecurity when things do fall apart,” he says. “The before and after of it all. It may get ugly in your life, but there’s a point of rediscovery where the fear can actually drive the faith and restore you. Sometimes you have to acknowledge where you are at before it can get better.”
Such authenticity has been the hallmark of his 7 studio albums and multiple mixtapes, now nearing the 2 million mark in sales, with the acclaimed artist winning a Billboard Music Award, multiple BET, Soul Train, and Dove awards and even an Honorary Doctorate of music to go along with his 2 Grammy wins. Past signature songs like the ultra-relatable “Church Clothes,” and the prophetic, multi-perspective of “Welcome To America” revealed a Lecrae exploring the plight of the disconnected in all of us. Critics have praised the sociological component of his work and his heightened sensitivity toward the disenfranchised.
On the upcoming album, Lecrae hints he’s still mindful of the outsider role that’s enabled him to work the edges of hip hop stardom, but also conscious of the world coming into his space, now. “I don’t fit in to any one category,” he says. “The BET performance showed I can compete on the highest level and excel at it. I’ve already proven I’m part of the hip hop narrative. On this album I’m taking liberties.”
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Lecrae Lyrics
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keepin the party rockin for God who's watchin
Without Christ the Rock who would rock ya body
Who would rock the party, or rock the lobby
He gave us a reason to praise Him up in the Steeple
When He came down and died for the evil that we do
We ain't playin games or reppin His name to gain change
We do this to maintain and change the mainframe
We know you're a sinner but it's time for a name change
It's the Holy Rock Repper, reppin the Rock whether or
not it's hot on ya block in the hot weather
We in the party screamin "Jesus WHAT"
You see somebody wildin out? what you seen was us
We keep it krunk for Christ because of His redeeming love
We gone rep him till we die or til He beams us up so get 'em up!
You rollin with the line now baby
Get your hands up high now baby
We keep it crunk for Christ, we'll never change that
The same cats rockin even after the cows came back (mmmmm)
Get your hands up, Get your hands up, get your hands up, get your hands up
Tadow! How you like me now I'm in the mix
See I'm a fiend for Jesus Christ and I'm about ta get my fix
With the Krunkness, I hope you feeling my worship now peep my drunkness
because the Spirit is working I pray you pump this
to all your friends that are worldly, to see we bump this
because we know that He's worthy
I'm from the dirty
the place where they say that the cops got him, or the glock shot him
this is where people hit rock bottom
crack houses and dirty spouses, how can you not spot him?
Because of this drama I nicknamed my block Sodom.
But God took this brotha, one coming a dime a dozen
and brought me back to His loving, delivered me from destruction
From the land of the Trill, worse than Amityville
with one hand on the wheel, and one hand on the steel
To His commandments and will, He understands how I feel
but he called me to run as hard as Emmit ran on the field.
Now get 'em UP!
You rollin with the line now baby
Get your hands up high now baby
We keep it crunk for Christ, we'll never change that
The same cats rockin even after the cows came back (mmmmm)
Get your hands up, Get your hands up, get your hands up, get your hands up
Ride with this Christian Partner, While we present the
Father, Vibe to this rhythm holla, live till you hear
them holla, or see them follow, forsaking Impalas and
dollars, or smoking la la, For popping collars in honor to Abba
Now wild out! And get crunk to this Plumbline
collaboration, we out to grab the station til God gets his adoration
Aye yo this beat got us jumpin and stompin we keep it
pumpin like Jesus comin
I see you runnin, you keepin somethin from me, you frontin
But you can't front on Jehovah, He knows ya...
Not J-A-Y but J-E young soldier
I told ya, He's the owner man
He want it, He says it and gets it, it's over man
He gave us the life that we're livin, He owns us man
You either rollin with the Rock or get rolled over man
You rollin with the line now baby
Get your hands up high now baby
We keep it crunk for Christ, we'll never change that
The same cats rockin even after the cows came back (mmmmm)
Get your hands up, Get your hands up, get your hands up, get your hands up
The lyrics to Lecrae's "The Line" are all about keeping the party rocking for God and changing the mainframe. The song talks about how Christ is the reason to praise in the steeple and without Him, the party and the lobby would not be rocked. The song offers a call to action to change our sinful ways and change our name to reflect our newfound faith. The song speaks to gangsters who gangbang and hustlers who sell drugs, and the message is clear that we are all sinners who need to change our ways.
The tone of the song is upbeat and energetic with a strong emphasis on keeping the party going for Jesus. The lyrics speak to the idea that we can have fun and enjoy life without compromising our faith, a message that many people struggle to understand. The song emphasizes the importance of community and the power of a group of believers united in their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it's on and poppin and aint no stoppin
We are going all in and nothing will stop us
keepin the party rockin for God who's watchin
We are keeping the celebration lively for God who is watching
Without Christ the Rock who would rock ya body
If it wasn't for Christ who is our foundation, who would set our bodies in motion?
Who would rock the party, or rock the lobby
Who else could energize a party or a gathering?
He gave us a reason to praise Him up in the Steeple
Christ gave us a reason to worship Him in church
When He came down and died for the evil that we do
Christ died for our sins, even though we are unworthy
We ain't playin games or reppin His name to gain change
We are not using His name for personal gain, but to bring about real change
We do this to maintain and change the mainframe
We do this to keep things on the right path and to shift the focus to Christ
gangstas that gangbang and hustlas that slang thangs
Even those who are involved in crime and gang activity can come to Christ
We know you're a sinner but it's time for a name change
We acknowledge that we are all sinners, but now is the time to change and turn to Christ
It's the Holy Rock Repper, reppin the Rock whether or
We are representing Christ, no matter what, and He is our foundation
not it's hot on ya block in the hot weather
We are representing Christ, even when it's not popular or easy
We in the party screamin "Jesus WHAT"
We are celebrating and shouting the name of Jesus
You see somebody wildin out? what you seen was us
If you see someone partying hard for Christ, it's probably us
We keep it krunk for Christ because of His redeeming love
We keep the party going for Christ because of His unconditional love for us
We gone rep him till we die or til He beams us up
We will continue to represent Christ until we die or He comes back to take us with Him
You rollin with the line now baby
You are now partying with us for Christ
Get your hands up high now baby
Raise your hands in worship and celebration
The same cats rockin even after the cows came back (mmmmm)
We are still partying for Christ even after the excitement has died down
Tadow! How you like me now I'm in the mix
I am now part of this celebration for Christ
See I'm a fiend for Jesus Christ and I'm about ta get my fix
I am addicted to Christ and His love, and I am getting my fill
With the Krunkness, I hope you feeling my worship now peep my drunkness
I hope you can feel my enthusiasm and passion for worship
because the Spirit is working I pray you pump this
I hope this song gets you excited and pumped up for Christ
to all your friends that are worldly, to see we bump this
I hope your worldly friends hear this song and are moved by it
because we know that He's worthy
We know that Christ is worthy of all our worship and celebration
I'm from the dirty
I come from a rough and dangerous area
the place where they say that the cops got him, or the glock shot him
The place where people are either killed by the police or by gun violence
this is where people hit rock bottom
This is where people reach their lowest point in life
crack houses and dirty spouses, how can you not spot him?
Amidst all the chaos and darkness, how can you not see Christ's light shining?
Because of this drama I nicknamed my block Sodom.
Because of all the sin and corruption, I gave my area a name that symbolizes destruction
But God took this brotha, one coming a dime a dozen
But Christ saved me, just one of many lost souls
and brought me back to His loving, delivered me from destruction
Christ brought me back to His love and saved me from certain death
From the land of the Trill, worse than Amityville
From a place that is known for being real and authentic, but also more dangerous than Amityville
with one hand on the wheel, and one hand on the steel
Driving with one hand on the steering wheel and one hand on a gun
To His commandments and will, He understands how I feel
Now following Christ's commands and will, He understands my struggles and emotions
but he called me to run as hard as Emmit ran on the field.
But Christ has called me to run the race of life just like Emmitt Smith ran on the football field
Ride with this Christian Partner, While we present the
Come along with us, as we share the Gospel message
Father, Vibe to this rhythm holla, live till you hear
Connect with God through the beat and message of this song, shout for joy and live out your faith
them holla, or see them follow, forsaking Impalas and
As people hear and respond to the message, they abandon their worldly desires and possessions
dollars, or smoking la la, For popping collars in honor to Abba
They give up material possessions, drug habits, and vanity, in honor of God the Father
Now wild out! And get crunk to this Plumbline
Now go all out and party hard to this song, which emphasizes following Christ
collaboration, we out to grab the station til God gets his adoration
Working together on this song, we aim to grab the attention of listeners until God gets the praise and worship He deserves
Aye yo this beat got us jumpin and stompin we keep it
This beat is making us dance and party, and we will keep going
pumpin like Jesus comin
This beat pumps us up, like we are preparing for Jesus' return
I see you runnin, you keepin somethin from me, you frontin
I see you running from something and hiding it from me, you are being fake
But you can't front on Jehovah, He knows ya...
You cannot fake or hide from God, because He knows you...
Not J-A-Y but J-E young soldier
Not Jay-Z, but Jesus Christ, the young warrior
I told ya, He's the owner man
I told you, Christ is in control
He want it, He says it and gets it, it's over man
If Christ wants something, He says it and it happens, it's a done deal
He gave us the life that we're livin, He owns us man
Christ gave us our lives and therefore owns us, we owe everything to Him
You either rollin with the Rock or get rolled over man
You either follow Christ or you will be overtaken by life's challenges and difficulties
You rollin with the line now baby
You are now following Christ and living for Him
Get your hands up high now baby
Raise your hands in worship and celebration
The same cats rockin even after the cows came back (mmmmm)
We are still partying for Christ even after the excitement has died down
Get your hands up, Get your hands up, get your hands up, get your hands up
Raise your hands and celebrate with us for Christ
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Heaven's Mentality
[Verse 1: Lecrae]
You know it's on and popping and ain't no stopping / keeping the party rockin' for God who's watching / without Christ the Rock who would rock ya body? / who would rock the party and rock the lobby? / He gave us a reason to praise Him up in the steeple / when He came down and died for the evil that we do / we ain't playing games / repping His name to gain change / we do this to maintain and change the mainframe / of gangstas that gangbang / hustlas that slang thangs / we know you a sinner but it's time for a name change / it's the holy Rock-repper / repping the Rock whether or not it's hot on ya block in the hot weather / we in the party screaming Jesus whut! / see somebody wildin' out then what you seen was us! / keep it krunk for Christ because of His redeeming love / we gon' rep Him till we die or till He beams us up so get em up /
[Hook: Tedashii]
You rollin with the line now baby / get your hands up high now baby / we keep it krunk for Christ we'll never change that / the same cats rockin even after the cows came back / get your hands up (X4) /
[Verse 2: Tedashii]
Ta-dow! / how you like me now I'm in the mix / see I'm a fiend for Jesus Christ and I'm about to get my fix / with the krunkness / I hope you feeling my worship now peep my drunkness / because the Spirit is working we pray you pump this / to all your friends that are worldly to see we bump this / because we know that it worthy / I'm from the dirty / the place where they say that the cops got him or the Glock shot him / this is where people hit rock bottom / crack houses and dirty spouses how can you not spot em / because of this drama I nicknamed my block Sodom / but God took this brother / one common / a dime a dozen / and brought me back to His loving / delivered me from destruction / from the land of the Trill / worse than Amityville / with one hand on the wheel and one hand on the steel / do His commandments and will / He understands how I feel / but He called me to run as hard as Emmit ran on the field now get em up /
[Verse 3: Tedashii & Lecrae]
Ride with this Christian partner / while we present the Father / vibe to this rhythm holla / live till you hear them holla / or see them follow / forsaking Impalas and dollars / and smoking la-la / for popping collars / and honor the Abba now wild out! / and get krunk to this Plumbline collaboration / we out to grab this nation till God get His adoration.. / ..aye yo this beat got us / jumping and stomping we keep it pumping like Jesus coming / I see you running / you keeping something from me you fronting / but you can't front on Jehovah He knows ya / not J-A-Y but J-E young soldier / I told ya He's the Owner mayne / He want it / He says it / and get it / it's over mayne / He gave us the life that we living He owns us mayne / you either rolling with the Rock or get rolled over mayne /
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Heaven's Mentality
[Verse 1: Lecrae]
You know it's on and popping and ain't no stopping / keeping the party rockin' for God who's watching / without Christ the Rock who would rock ya body? / who would rock the party and rock the lobby? / He gave us a reason to praise Him up in the steeple / when He came down and died for the evil that we do / we ain't playing games / repping His name to gain change / we do this to maintain and change the mainframe / of gangstas that gangbang / hustlas that slang thangs / we know you a sinner but it's time for a name change / it's the holy Rock-repper / repping the Rock whether or not it's hot on ya block in the hot weather / we in the party screaming Jesus whut! / see somebody wildin' out then what you seen was us! / keep it krunk for Christ because of His redeeming love / we gon' rep Him till we die or till He beams us up so get em up /
[Hook: Tedashii]
You rollin with the line now baby / get your hands up high now baby / we keep it krunk for Christ we'll never change that / the same cats rockin even after the cows came back / get your hands up (X4) /
[Verse 2: Tedashii]
Ta-dow! / how you like me now I'm in the mix / see I'm a fiend for Jesus Christ and I'm about to get my fix / with the krunkness / I hope you feeling my worship now peep my drunkness / because the Spirit is working we pray you pump this / to all your friends that are worldly to see we bump this / because we know that it worthy / I'm from the dirty / the place where they say that the cops got him or the Glock shot him / this is where people hit rock bottom / crack houses and dirty spouses how can you not spot em / because of this drama I nicknamed my block Sodom / but God took this brother / one common / a dime a dozen / and brought me back to His loving / delivered me from destruction / from the land of the Trill / worse than Amityville / with one hand on the wheel and one hand on the steel / do His commandments and will / He understands how I feel / but He called me to run as hard as Emmit ran on the field now get em up /
[Verse 3: Tedashii & Lecrae]
Ride with this Christian partner / while we present the Father / vibe to this rhythm holla / live till you hear them holla / or see them follow / forsaking Impalas and dollars / and smoking la-la / for popping collars / and honor the Abba now wild out! / and get krunk to this Plumbline collaboration / we out to grab this nation till God get His adoration.. / ..aye yo this beat got us / jumping and stomping we keep it pumping like Jesus coming / I see you running / you keeping something from me you fronting / but you can't front on Jehovah He knows ya / not J-A-Y but J-E young soldier / I told ya He's the Owner mayne / He want it / He says it / and get it / it's over mayne / He gave us the life that we living He owns us mayne / you either rolling with the Rock or get rolled over mayne /
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Leacre is hardcore Jesus God bless...
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If l have a car l will bump this no lie
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Next in Line
GlobalGang Trippy
This basically a jay z diss lol
Self Discovery.
Still
Self Discovery.
Tadashii verse still today's hood. Come on I wish I could wave a magic wand over these people. Ya'll been my playlist since this album. That's treal. Live and love yall!