Demo
Born in Greenwood to finally move to St. Louis he discovered rap at the age of fourteen and when he was sixteen years old he made his first demo.
But Uncle Y as he was called then got involved in crime and the hardships of a streetlife.
Battle
His rap career got a boost by winning a battle from a famous local rapper called L.O.S. of Bullet Proof Records. By that time he started making more contacts in the industry and even doing concerts, this kept him off the streets.
Shocked
When he lost his cousin and long time friend "Tank" Thi'sl was shocked and asked God why? Taking this route he met Flame on an evangelizing event in his neighbourhood.
Friend
Flame would become his friend and collegue in holyhiphop. Thi'sl took a year and a half to study the bible and made the choice to rap the gospel and be an instrument of God himself by doing concerts at churches, high schools, colleges and prisons.
Ezekiel Project
In 2006 Thi'sl started the Ezekiel Project and released a CD with the same title. Thi'sl sees rap music as an effective ministry tool to reach the youth with the gospel. Churches can buy the CD and hand them out. The vision of the project is based upon Ezekiel 37:4-5.
Release
In 2007 the rapper re-released his 2004 debut album This house I shall Live, with additional new tracks.
New project
The rapper is currently working on his next project "The Chronicles of an X-Hustler".
Thi'sl, on X Hustler music, is from St. Louis. He is a Christian rapper with style influenced by Flame, Cross movement, and Lecrae.
Take My Life
Thi'sl Lyrics
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See a song like this is so vintage
So authentic and there's no gimmick
And by the First Amendment I'm free to speak
About an ancient King from the Middle East
He's the Lion, the Lamb, the "I am" from Zion
They Crucified Him, that's so defiant
And the first of the Ten Commandments been abandoned
There is slow compliance, or no compliance
I know they hate it I get it, I get (I get it, I get it)
But who resurrected? He did it, He did it
He layed His life down and took it up
2000 years plus, now look at us
Christianity spread, gang of bloodshed for us, go and look it up
And I ain't tryna be a tough guy, and I ain't tryna be a martyr either
And I ain't got the "kill me" complex, I just wanna be just like Jesus
When it's my time to go, I wanna die with grace
I wanna die with faith, knowing that I'm bout to see His face
Wanna be filled with the Spirit and no longer fear
I'm living for You Lord as long as I'm here
(Thi'sl)
You can take my life! (x6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life! (6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life
(Json)
Said he'll take my life, I said go ahead and take it
Tell me how I'm gon' lose it? Christ already saved it
He said "I'm gon' cock back I'mma let it fly for that bullseye"
I said "Cool, I got clear sight and my lamp's on for that full ride," (that full ride)
So go on and take my life, I'mma lay it down where that ground at
Where that ground at? On that ground flat, same place where that crown at
For every soldier that's chained up, chained up that's been locked down
Church boy, church girl, youth group that's getting mocked now
Christ is still with us, He said He wouldn't leave us
He promised us all (He promised us all)
They'll mock us, they'll shoot us, they'll lock us
I promise they won't stop our souls
Won't stop our souls, death is just sleep for me
We got the victory, cock and reload
Death where yo stinging be? we still believe and the Rock is our fortress
He got us fo' sho'
We refusing to stand down, 'cuz faith's why we stand up
If faith's in your heart now, everybody get your hands up
'Cuz He makes my life, He could break my life
He could shake my life, if He want to
He can take my, He can take my life
(Thi'sl)
You can take my life! (x6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life! (6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life
(Thi'sl)
I had this vision I was locked up in this Middle Eastern prison
Guards all around me, they strapped up like something serious
All the guards, they got guns, look like I'm losin'
They ask me did I love Jesus before they start shooting
Holes all in my body, blood over my body
We all know how this gon' go, I ain't waking up in a Bugatti (in a new Bugatti)
If I make it to that place, Jesus hold me close
Take my fear, Lord fill me with your Holy Ghost
That's for my brotha's over in the Middle East, that dyin off in them streets
They runnin' up in they house at night putting the heat to 'em while they sleep
And it's all for the Cross, 'cuz they boldly proclaim His name (they proclaim His name)
They ain't scared of the guns, they ain't scared of the jails or the chains
(We ain't scared of the chains)
This for Africa, Syria and Afghanistan
Every soldier that lost they life all the way over to Pakistan
They could close our eyes, but they cannot dim our light
Cuz we signed up to die
You can take my, You can take my life
(Thi'sl)
You can take my life! (x6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life! (6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life
The lyrics to Thi'sl's song "Take My Life" are about the dedication and courage of those who live and die for their faith. Flame, Json, and Thi'sl all take turns rapping about their commitment to following Jesus Christ and being willing to die for their beliefs. They reference the ancient King from the Middle East, meaning Jesus, and the way in which he was crucified for his defiance against the authorities. Thi'sl raps about a vision he had where he was in a Middle Eastern prison and asked if he loved Jesus before being shot. The song powerfully expresses the willingness to lay down their lives for their faith and the strength that comes from believing in something bigger than themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
See a song like this is so vintage
This song is timeless and genuine
So authentic and there's no gimmick
It's honest and doesn't rely on tricks
And by the First Amendment I'm free to speak
He has the right to express his beliefs
About an ancient King from the Middle East
He's talking about Jesus, a historical figure from that region
He's the Lion, the Lamb, the "I am" from Zion
Jesus is powerful, yet gentle and claims to be God
They Crucified Him, that's so defiant
Killing Jesus was a rebellion against God
And the first of the Ten Commandments been abandoned
People are ignoring God's laws
Look at man and there is no reliance
Humanity can't be trusted
There is slow compliance, or no compliance
People are resisting change and refusing to obey
I know they hate it I get it, I get (I get it, I get it)
He understands people don't want to hear about God
But who resurrected? He did it, He did it
Jesus came back to life, proving he was God
He layed His life down and took it up
Jesus willingly died on the cross and came back to life
2000 years plus, now look at us
Christianity has been around for thousands of years and has impacted the world
Christianity spread, gang of bloodshed for us, go and look it up
Throughout history, people have fought and died for their faith in Jesus
And I ain't tryna be a tough guy, and I ain't tryna be a martyr either
He doesn't want to act tough or seek persecution
And I ain't got the "kill me" complex, I just wanna be just like Jesus
He doesn't want to be a martyr, but he wants to emulate Jesus
When it's my time to go, I wanna die with grace
He wants to face death with dignity
I wanna die with faith, knowing that I'm bout to see His face
He wants to die believing he will see God
Wanna be filled with the Spirit and no longer fear
He wants to live without fear, relying on the Holy Spirit
I'm living for You Lord as long as I'm here
He is dedicating his life to God
Said he'll take my life, I said go ahead and take it
He is willing to die for his faith
Tell me how I'm gon' lose it? Christ already saved it
He believes Jesus has already saved his soul
For every soldier that's chained up, chained up that's been locked down
He's thinking of persecuted Christians around the world
Christ is still with us, He said He wouldn't leave us
He believes that even in tough times, God is with believers
They'll mock us, they'll shoot us, they'll lock us
He acknowledges the persecution Christians face
I had this vision I was locked up in this Middle Eastern prison
He had a dream where he faced persecution for his faith
And it's all for the Cross, 'cuz they boldly proclaim His name (they proclaim His name)
Christians are willing to suffer for their belief in Jesus
This for Africa, Syria and Afghanistan
Christians facing persecution in those regions
Where that ground at? On that ground flat, same place where that crown at
He connects the place of his death to where Jesus wore a crown of thorns
We got the victory, cock and reload
He believes Christians will ultimately triumph against persecution
Death where yo stinging be? we still believe and the Rock is our fortress
Even in the face of death, believers are confident in their faith
He got us fo' sho'
God will always be with believers
We ain't scared of the chains
Christians are not afraid of being imprisoned
If faith's in your heart now, everybody get your hands up
He's encouraging believers to lift their hands in worship
He makes my life, He could break my life
He credits God with his life
He could shake my life if He want to
God has the power to change his life
They ask me did I love Jesus before they start shooting
He imagines being questioned about his faith before being killed
That's for my brotha's over in the Middle East, that dyin off in them streets
He's thinking of Christians facing persecution in the Middle East
They runnin' up in they house at night putting the heat to 'em while they sleep
Christians are being attacked in their homes at night
And we signed up to die
He's reminding listeners that Christians know persecution is a possibility
You can take my life
The song's refrain repeats the idea that he's willing to die for his faith
Contributed by Bella W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mirror house
lyrics
[Verse 1: Flame]
See a song like this is so vintage
So authentic and there's no gimmick
And by the First Amendment I'm free to speak
About an ancient King from the Middle East
He's the Lion, the Lamb, the "I am" from Zion
They Crucified Him, that's so defiant
And the first of the Ten Commandments been abandoned
Look at man and there is no reliance
There is slow compliance, or no compliance
I know they hate it I get it, I get (I get it, I get it)
But who resurrected? He did it, He did it
He layed His life down and took it up
2000 years plus, now look at us
Christianity spread, gang of bloodshed for us, go and look it up
And I ain't tryna be a tough guy, and I ain't tryna be a martyr either
And I ain't got the "kill me" complex, I just wanna be just like Jesus
When it's my time to go, I wanna die with grace
I wanna die with faith, knowing that I'm bout to see His face
Wanna be filled with the Spirit and no longer fear
I'm living for You Lord as long as I'm here
[Hook: Thi'sl]
You can take my life! (x6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life! (6)
You can take my (x4)
You can take my life
[Verse 2: Json]
Said he'll take my life, I said go ahead and take it
Tell me how I'm gon' lose it? Christ already saved it
He said "I'm gon' cock back I'mma let it fly for that bullseye"
I said "Cool, I got clear sight and my lamp's on for that full ride," (that full ride)
So go on and take my life, I'mma lay it down where that ground at
Where that ground at? On that ground flat, same place where that crown at
For every soldier that's chained up, chained up that's been locked down
Church boy, church girl, youth group that's getting mocked now
Christ is still with us, He said He wouldn't leave us
He promised us all (He promised us all)
They'll mock us, they'll shoot us, they'll lock us
I promise they won't stop our souls
Won't stop our souls, death is just sleep for me
We got the victory, cock and reload
Death where yo stinging be? we still believe and the Rock is our fortress
He got us fo' sho'
We refusing to stand down, 'cuz faith's why we stand up
If faith's in your heart now, everybody get your hands up
'Cuz He makes my life, He could break my life
He could shake my life, if He want to
He can take my, He can take my life
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Thi'sl]
I had this vision I was locked up in this Middle Eastern prison
Guards all around me, they strapped up like something serious
All the guards, they got guns, look like I'm losin'
They ask me did I love Jesus before they start shooting
Holes all in my body, blood over my body
We all know how this gon' go, I ain't waking up in a Bugatti (in a new Bugatti)
If I make it to that place, Jesus hold me close
Take my fear, Lord fill me with your Holy Ghost
That's for my brotha's over in the Middle East, that dyin off in them streets
They runnin' up in they house at night putting the heat to 'em while they sleep
And it's all for the Cross, 'cuz they boldly proclaim His name (they proclaim His name)
They ain't scared of the guns, they ain't scared of the jails or the chains
(We ain't scared of the chains)
This for Africa, Syria and Afghanistan
Every soldier that lost they life all the way over to Pakistan
They could close our eyes, but they cannot dim our light
Cuz we signed up to die
You can take my, You can take my life
[Hook]
DJ Wade-O
That gave me chills. God bless ya'll. Awesome song. Even awesomer video.
Aaron Vrooman
new favorite song
OLDSKOOL TRIED & TESTED
BANGIN! STAY ARMOURED UP RYDERZ FOR CHRIST, AND KEEP ON SMASHIN IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME. CONTEND FOR THE FAITH!
Infamous Nova
Man when these 3 hit a track its official. Glory be to God! "You can take my life"
Phil Shobo
Man this is SOOO real! Throughout this video I thought of those who consistently get persecuted because they proclaim their faith in Christ . I'm glad this is being communicated.
Kindle Flame
Yo, this too real! We need this! Its time to take a stand that says, "You can take my life, I stand for CHRIST!!!" Amen Thi'sl, I have been truly blessed by this!
_shonneri
Yeah like someone said it IS official when Json, Flame & This'l on a track together, people like them give me a reality check that I can't give up on Christian rap just because a few that I started with are selling out. There are people who aren't turning from Christ and aren't afraid to go out into the world and preach the truth about Christ. Thanks for this y'all! People NEED this
Antonio Houston
Shonni H. I agree that christian rap is turning into a fame walk instead of a Christ walk
JoJo Ortiz
Amen...
_shonneri
I just mean some dudes I had started out listening to when I first got introduced to Christian rap who were spitting theology and not ashamed to put Jesus name in their lyrics are backing out. Nobody saying you gotta stay the exact same but when you start taking Jesus' name out your raps when he brought you to your current success. Sell out.