1. A Chr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name Pro:
1. A Christian hip-hop artist from Nashville, TN (Born: Derek Johnson Jr - see full bio below)
2. A hip-hop artist from Burlington, VT (Born Brian McVey - Pro is a Burlington Vermont based MC that has been releasing dependable boom-bap since 2005. As a co-founder of The Aztext, Pro collaborated with Mac Lethal, !llmind, Shuko, Craig G, Wordsworth, and Romanian emcee Doc. In 2018, Pro co-founded GOOD WTHR, which was named as one of Music Connection Magazine's Top Prospects of 2018.)
(Artist #1 Bio)
Pro recalls using a bunk bed as a mic stand before turning 21 and signing a record deal with an independent label...
The appeal of southern Hip Hop has long been country vernacular over crunk beats that keep heads bangin’ and bodies movin’. While the head bangers and dance anthems haven’t ceased, in recent years, authentic Hip Hop and true lyricism have taken a back seat to commercial success. In steps Pro; while not on a mission to resurrect real southern Hip Hop--having been redeemed and commissioned to influence the culture--Pro certainly brings a nostalgia for what was and a hope for what is to come, as part of a greater movement infiltrating Hip Hop with a powerful message.
Born Derek Johnson Jr. in Pontiac, MI, Pro relocated to Tennessee with his mom at a young age, which meant more distance between him and an already detached father. After moving, Pro and his new stepfather’s relationship was plagued by an ever-growing tension, as he had grown accustomed to being the man of the house and helping to raise his younger sister. Beyond that, he knew his step-dad was consuming drugs while Pro’s strict, devoutly Christian mother was juggling a rigorous work schedule and life at home. As Pro watched her struggle, he decided that, once he could, he would save money and become rich through education or music.
Music had always been a part of his environment growing up, as Gospel songs flooded the house and his mom sung in the choir and around the city. But it was Pro’s dad, a jazz musician, who would supply him with the inspiration to actually pursue a career in music. When Pro was 12, on a summer visit to his dad’s house, he started rapping about God and adolescence over beats his dad produced with his new ASR-10. That summer, he was also introduced to DJ Quick and 2pac and headed home with a stack of tapes filled with different beats--the stage had been set.
After a visit to Middle Tennessee State University at 15, Pro was convinced that he wanted to enroll in the music program there and someday make his ambitions a reality. His mom joined the cause by buying him his own production equipment; by the time he entered college, he was in a rap duo and had gotten a job to pay for studio time. In relentless pursuit of his dream, Pro recalls using a bunk bed as a mic stand before turning 21 and signing a record deal with an independent label. While on the label, he released a mix tape, but the company folded and life began taking a morbid turn. Removed from the dos and don’ts of his strict home, Pro reveled in the forbidden. Music, women and money became idols in his life until “the season of death” woke him up.
Within a short time span, Pro lost his grandfather, grandmother and godmother. As a result, he began to understand that life was fleeting; growing weary, he cried out to God and surrendered his life and talents. Some time later, after forming Reflection Music Group with his friend Doc Watson, he released his debut album The Black Out, on which he wrestled with being East Coast or Southern; and cocky, yet still Christian. The album wasn’t received well within Christian circles, so Pro took a break from rapping long enough to be challenged and influenced by two guys he met at his new church. “Lecrae and BJ challenged me to let the Gospel truly affect my heart,” he recalls, and as he did, his perspectives and artistic style were completely changed.
Since then, Pro has collaborated on several noteworthy projects and released PSA, a mix tape he calls his first full-length installment of mature Christian music; Redemption; and PSA Vol. 2. His second album, Redemption, debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Gospel chart and No.8 on Billboard Gospel, while also topping other mainstream and Gospel charts. With the success of his sophomore album and the growing popularity of tracks he has either produced or been featured on, Pro has established a unique presence in CHH. As the opening act for the “Unashamed Tour” in 2010, Pro won over audiences around the country with his amplifying performances and gritty lyrics. His latest release, PSA Vol. 2, is the second installment in an ongoing series of topically diverse, sonically evolving and authentically Hip Hop music that also introduces listeners to upcoming Reflection artists.
A self-described blue-collar artist, Pro embraces his ability to get listeners amped, but ultimately, he wants them to feel and be inspired to pursue something greater than themselves. He currently resides in Nashville, TN where he is an active member of Fellowship Bible Church along with his wife. And while his popularity grows with each release, past experiences have taught him that, “Peace is more important than anything,” so his enduring ambition and motivation to continue making quality music is simply to glorify God with his life.
Need It Daily
Pro Lyrics
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[Repeat: x4]
Don't get confused
The gospel got me so good, I call it super straight
Was lame till He came, I know that you relate
Was dead to Him but lead to Him, He rejuvenates
That's how I know He got me
His love is never endin'
And that's just like the gospel
It's for sure is never pending
Not just from my beginning,
Keeps me until I'm finished
Takes me way beyond the grave
I'm saved, eternal livin'
This goes beyond conversion, this gift just keeps on giving
I'd it makes no sense to start and stop
Now pop that clutch and shift it
I'm hoping you don't miss it, this here is target practice
I'm asking, "What good are beats by Dre if you can't grasp this?"
(Ha, uh-uh) That ain't even right man
Play it to the left of lust, mental pics, tight frame
You crop it like a close-up, then chop it like the chorus
I'm tryna take you deep, call it Blacklight, Mayne
[Chorus]
Aye this that good news music
We call it Gospel
We call it Gospel
We call it Gospel
Don't get confused baby
It's what He used to save me
It's what He used to keep me
(I, I, I) I need it daily
(You, You, You) You need it daily
(We, we, we) We need it daily
(They, they, they) They need it daily
(I) Yeah I need it daily
(They, they they) Yeah I need it daily
(You, you, you) You need it daily
(We, we, we) We need it daily
They need it daily
Boy let's get it clear, from the Lord's wrath I'm saved
Yeah I'm Gucci Mayne, no Waka Flocka Flame
So secure in the Lord, no frontin' for people
'Cause you can die stuntin' (die stuntin')
Evil Kenevil
In this New Jack City hold the world loosely
His Word keep callin' me, I'm itchin' for it, call me Pookie
Satan try to trap us like "Go pursue sin"
I'm like "Silly rabbit, Trixs are for kids"
I know only in Christ we gon' be free
Through His blood we've been redeemed
Them chains no longer holdin' me so)
Clique for the squad, for the love of God
Boy we rollin' 40 Deep (and)
When I want to run the love of the son through the helper
Get a hold of me (see)
Christ died for us, we'll say He's a church fan
I'm talkin' Gospel, minus the church fan
I'd be a fool minus the Lord's hand
So I'm wrapped around His finger like a wedding band
[Chorus]
Gospel
Grace through faith
Yo pro
They need it daily
It's the gospel
This why we good (oh)
I'm good, I'm good
Let's get that understood
The gospel got me right for life
That's right that's what it do
I'm good, I'm good
Let's get that understood
The Gospel got me right for life
That's right that's what it do
I'm good, I'm Gucci
[Repeat: x4]
Aye, yeah that's what it do
In Pro's song Need It Daily, the lyrics are focused on the power of gospel and how it has provided meaning and purpose to the artist's life. The gospel has been described by the artist as "super straight" because it has rejuvenated them from their previous state of lameness and death. The love of God is never-ending, and it goes beyond just the beginning of one's life; it carries them beyond the grave. The artist emphasizes that it is not just about conversion, but it is a gift that keeps on giving. The gospel is what the artist needs daily to keep them going in life. Moreover, the artist warns against lust, mental pictures, and frames but advocates for deep reflection through Blacklight.
The lyrics are powerful in expressing the artist's belief in the gospel, which has given their life a new meaning. It highlights the transformation from a life that was dead and lost in sin to one that is now geared towards living a righteous and purposeful life. The artist shares how the gospel has provided security that enables them not to live for people but for the Lord, emphasizing the importance of placing faith in the gospel daily.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get confused baby
Don't be deceived
The gospel got me so good, I call it super straight
I am so impacted by the message of the gospel that I dub it exceptional
Was lame till He came, I know that you relate
I was struggling until Jesus saved me and I know others can relate
Was dead to Him but lead to Him, He rejuvenates
Even though I was spiritually dead, Jesus has led me to new life
Still cant believe He caught me up, yeah elevated
I am amazed that Jesus saved me and brought me to a higher level of faith
That's how I know He got me
That's how I know Jesus has me
His love is never endin'
Jesus' love is infinite
And that's just like the gospel
And that's just like the message of the gospel
It's for sure is never pending
It is undoubtedly always available
Not just from my beginning,
Not just from when I first believed,
Keeps me until I'm finished
Jesus' love sustains me until the end of my life
Takes me way beyond the grave
Jesus' love carries me beyond death
I'm saved, eternal livin'
I am saved and will live eternally
This goes beyond conversion, this gift just keeps on giving
Salvation is not just a one-time event, but a continuing gift
I'd it makes no sense to start and stop
There is no point in beginning and then stopping
Now pop that clutch and shift it
Now take action and change direction
I'm hoping you don't miss it, this here is target practice
I hope you understand this message, it is practice for targeting
I'm asking, "What good are beats by Dre if you can't grasp this?"
I am questioning the usefulness of expensive technology if it doesn't help with understanding the gospel
That ain't even right man
That is not correct
Play it to the left of lust, mental pics, tight frame
Avoiding temptation and keeping your thoughts pure
You crop it like a close-up, then chop it like the chorus
You focus on the important things and emphasize them
I'm tryna take you deep, call it Blacklight, Mayne
I am trying to take you to a deeper understanding, call it Blacklight (my nickname)
Aye this that good news music
This is music that brings good news
We call it Gospel
We refer to it as the gospel
Don't get confused baby
Don't be deceived
It's what He used to save me
The gospel was the means by which Jesus saved me
It's what He used to keep me
The gospel is what keeps me in the faith
(I, I, I) I need it daily
I need the gospel every day
(You, You, You) You need it daily
You need the gospel every day
(We, we, we) We need it daily
We need the gospel every day
(They, they, they) They need it daily
They need the gospel every day
(I) Yeah I need it daily
Yes, I need the gospel every day
(They, they they) Yeah I need it daily
Yes, I need the gospel every day
(You, you, you) You need it daily
You need the gospel every day
(We, we, we) We need it daily
We need the gospel every day
Boy let's get it clear, from the Lord's wrath I'm saved
Let me make it clear that I am saved from God's judgment
Yeah I'm Gucci Mayne, no Waka Flocka Flame
I am doing well, no need to be worried (a reference to two rappers)
So secure in the Lord, no frontin' for people
I am fully confident in God, with no need to pretend for others
'Cause you can die stuntin' (die stuntin')
Because if you try to act impressive, you may die in the process
Evil Kenevil
A reference to a famous stunt performer
In this New Jack City hold the world loosely
Be unattached to worldly possessions like in the movie 'New Jack City'
His Word keep callin' me, I'm itchin' for it, call me Pookie
I am eager to read the Bible, like the addict Pookie in the movie 'New Jack City'
Satan try to trap us like "Go pursue sin"
Satan tries to trick us into seeking sinful things
I'm like "Silly rabbit, Trixs are for kids"
I reply with a phrase from a cereal commercial, implying that Satan's tricks are naive
I know only in Christ we gon' be free
I believe that true freedom is only found in Jesus
Through His blood we've been redeemed
We have been saved through the sacrifice of Jesus
Them chains no longer holdin' me
I am no longer bound by sin
Clique for the squad, for the love of God
We are a group that loves God
Boy we rollin' 40 Deep (and)
We are a big group
When I want to run the love of the son through the helper
When I want to share God's love through the Holy Spirit
Get a hold of me (see)
Understand me
Christ died for us, we'll say He's a church fan
We believe that Jesus died for us and we are enthusiastic about the church
I'm talkin' Gospel, minus the church fan
I am talking about the gospel without the hype often associated with church fans
I'd be a fool minus the Lord's hand
I would be foolish to not have God's guidance
So I'm wrapped around His finger like a wedding band
I am closely connected to God like a wedding band
Gospel
The message of salvation through Jesus
Grace through faith
Salvation is by God's grace through our faith
Yo pro
A reference to the rapper's name
They need it daily
Everyone needs the gospel every day
It's the gospel
It is the message of salvation
This why we good (oh)
This is why we are doing well
I'm good, I'm good
I am doing well
Let's get that understood
Let's make that clear
The gospel got me right for life
The gospel has transformed my life
That's right that's what it do
That's what the gospel does
I'm good, I'm Gucci
I am doing well, like the fashion brand Gucci
Aye, yeah that's what it do
Yes, that's what the gospel does
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Cornelius, Derek Johnson, Tedashii Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paula Wilson
I love it, I'm so proud of all of the guys at reach record. The Lord truly has his hands on all of them, I'm a supporter and unashamed Romans 1:16
Scary Short Stories
Man, I can't stop watching this pure awesomeness...
BoeckmanOSU
WOW this goes haaard. Imma buy this album for sure
huguesdauphin
Loving it
sdvPeter
It's what he used to save me it's what he use to keep me !!!!!! Now that's real amen Praise God for the talent he gave them to reach the lost I'm one of those amen!!
Christocentric
I think in the end PRo gets high on the Holy Ghost - 'elevating' - love it!
HGASoulja
ey this song is a banger i cant wait 4 this album to drop =D
Josh Granger
PRo goes so hard in this song! He killed this and he is so legit!! The is y reach signed this kid! Tdot was amazing too but I'm more impressed with PRo!! Can't wait for Blacklight and PRo's first album with reach!! They rep hard for Jesus man!
Coleten McGuire
This is awesome!!!!
africanboybkman
Yea this is a good song especially for new believers. We cant just get and grasp the gospel in our hearts once. But we need greater and greater depths of the Gospel daily. Great track. God Bless Reach. I hope they can somehow get to Asia to their music. And that God uses the judgment he casted on Asia to bring them to his grace.