|
Style: Rap and R&B; compare to LeCrae, Da Truth, Trip Lee, Bruno Mars
Top tracks: "Let Go," "Show Out," "The Great Deception," "Against the World"
He's been nominated for a Grammy, two Doves, and two Stellars, but somehow FLAME is still one of rap's best-kept secrets. That's all about to change on this sixth album, which benefits from his rapid rhymes, stellar production, and a slew of guest collaborators (including DecembeRadio, LeCrae, Thi'sl, Young Noah, and V. Rose). Through a series of club bangers and a few softer spoken R&B ballads, FLAME speaks of being delivered from his gang and drug-infested upbringing, but never points any fingers or comes across as preachy.
Copyright © 2012 Christianity Today. Click for reprint information.
Annual & Monthly subscriptions available.
- Print & Digital Issues of CT magazine
- Complete access to every article on ChristianityToday.com
- Unlimited access to 65+ years of CT’s online archives
- Member-only special issues
- Learn more
Read These Next
- TrendingAmerican Christians Should Stand with Israel under AttackWhile we pray for peace, we need moral clarity about this war.
- From the MagazineI Wanted a Bigger God Than My Hindu Guru OfferedAs my doubts about his teachings grew, so did a secret fascination with Jesus.
- Editor's PickHold Your ClapbacksC.S. Lewis recommended discernment over diatribes in exactly the moments we’re most eager to indulge in critique.