Holy Basslines: My Journey Into Christian Rap x EDM

 What started as a few scattered discoveries turned into a whole journey, and each track felt like someone had cracked open a new door.

Early on in my journey into Christian rap—right after I graduated high school in 2008—I stumbled onto a track that completely caught me off guard: “Stunna Shades” by G‑Notes. I’m pretty sure it popped up as a “similar artist” recommendation on iTunes, but however it found me, I remember hitting play and thinking, “This is awesome.” The message and the beat hit with equal force, and it felt unlike anything I’d heard in Christian music up to that point. It had this energetic, electronic pulse that instantly reminded me of the rhythm‑game era I grew up with—stuff like Dance Dance Revolution, arcade soundtracks, and the kind of high‑tempo music you’d hear in certain anime openings. Not in a stereotypical way, but in that nostalgic, neon‑lit, fast‑paced vibe those mediums are known for. It felt like the soundtrack to a boss fight against temptation itself

Most of the time, Christian songs talk about seeking the light—the truth of Jesus Christ, the clarity He brings. But this track flipped the metaphor. It wasn’t about chasing the light; it was about blocking out the wrong kind of light. The kind that blinds you, distracts you, or pulls you off course. Think of the harsh glare from welding sparks, or blinding headlights, or even the sun when you look at it directly. That’s the kind of “light” the song warned against—the flashy, tempting glow of sin.

It reminded me of The Pilgrim’s Progress: the traveler on the road to the Celestial City, passing by a carnival of sin set up right beside the path. Bright colors, loud music, flashing lights—all designed to lure you in, waste your time, and pull you away from your purpose. That’s what “Stunna Shades” captured so well. It wasn’t just a clever metaphor; it was a reminder that not every light is worth following, and sometimes you need to shield your eyes so you can stay focused on where God is leading you. 

There's also this scene from a movie called The Adventures Of Chris Fable (Except the glasses the that the villian gives the protagonists didn't protect them from the wrong light but rather enhanced it): 

The Scene

Full Movie

Because at the end of the day, we’re called to be used by God—not distracted, not derailed, and definitely not wasting the lives He’s given us.

Not long after rediscovering the energy I felt from G‑Notes’ Stunna Shades, I started diving into GAWVI’s EDM‑leaning tracks—songs like “In the Water” and “Late Nights.” They carried that same spark: faith‑centered lyrics wrapped in electronic production that felt alive, modern, and full of movement. It was the same feeling I had when I first heard Stunna Shades—that sense of, “Wait… Christian music can sound like this?” It opened up a whole new lane for me.

Then “Diamonds” with Jannine Weigel dropped, and that sealed it. I loved it instantly. There was something captivating about hearing her voice—smooth, bright, and expressive—floating over one of GAWVI’s beats. And the fact that she’s Thai‑German wasn’t just a fun detail; it added to the global, genre‑blending feel of the whole track. It reminded me of how music can cross cultures, languages, and backgrounds without losing its message.

For some reason, the song even gave me a little Kingdom Hearts “Simple and Clean” nostalgia. Not because it sounded the same, but because it had that same emotional lift—this mix of innocence, energy, and cinematic atmosphere that made me feel like I was stepping into a story.

Later on, when I looked her up, I found out she had done a cover of Lecrae’s “Nuthin’.” That connection made everything click. It wasn’t just a random collab—it was part of a bigger creative thread running through Christian rap, EDM, and global pop influences. It felt like discovering a whole ecosystem of artists who weren’t afraid to experiment, cross genres, and bring something fresh to the table.

Much Luvv Records didn’t just experiment with EDM—they went all in. Instead of dropping a one‑off single, they delivered an entire album built around that electronic, high‑energy sound.

This one felt like a celebration—Christian hip hop artists coming together to make something that radiates positivity. The EDM elements aren’t just sprinkled in; they’re woven into the DNA of the song.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to move your body and lift your spirit at the same time.

A reminder that dance itself can be an act of praise.

Much Luvv Records has always had a knack for collaboration, but this one felt like a moment where the whole crew leaned into something fresh and unexpected.

Listen to the whole album on YouTube Much Luvv Fam Luvv 2 Dance

And just when I thought I had a handle on this whole Christian rap‑meets‑EDM world, TikTok threw me another curveball. That’s where I first came across AndyG and his track “The Way, The Truth, The Life.” The moment it hit my feed, it felt like the next chapter in everything I’d been discovering—another artist blending faith, energy, and electronic production in a way that felt fresh and intentional. It was like the entire journey—from G‑Notes to GAWVI to Much Luvv—had been leading me to this new wave of creators who aren’t afraid to push boundaries while keeping the message front and center.

It reminded me that this fusion isn’t just a trend. It’s a growing movement, and I’m grateful I got to stumble into it one song at a time.

Check out some of my own EDM style songs:

Seek and You Shall Find: Digging for Hidden Christian Rap Gems

How does a guy like BranNuYu end up knowing about so many different Christian rap artists—and honestly, so many different styles of Christian music in general? Christian techno, Christian emo or screamo, Christian punk rock or metal, Christian alternative or grunge, even country rap. And it doesn’t stop at music. I’ve picked up all kinds of Christian-related stuff over the years: movies, games, animation, and more

It starts with a search. In my mind, I know it probably exists somewhere. Now I just have to use tools at my disposal (search engines) to find something. My first exposure to Christian rap wasn’t something I went searching for—it just kind of found its way to me. But once it showed up, I held onto it and dug deeper. When LitaRodi came to my high school, performed, and talked with us, that moment stuck. So what did I do afterward? I went home, typed his name into Google and Myspace, and started exploring everything I could find. That simple search opened the door to a whole new world of music I didn’t even know existed yet.

Back when Myspace was still the spot, I discovered a whole world of Christian rap just by digging through LitaRodi’s top friends. That’s where I first stumbled onto Tre9, Soldiers Ona Mission, Von Won, DJ Primo (Rest In Peace), Sketch the Journalist (not an artist, but his blogs led me to even more music), Sypreme, M‑Session, TruVine, and a bunch of others. Most of them had music players on their pages, so I’d spend hours clicking around, checking out new artists, and letting the rabbit hole take me wherever it wanted.

Amazon Affiliate Links to some of the music I was jamming back then:

Von Won Rise To The Top

Tre9 The Farmer

LitaRodi The Transition

M-Session Motivation

Shei Atkins Gave My Life (From Girl Talk Album)

A.B.F. Work Hard Pray Hard

Sypreme R.A.P. Impact

TruVine Next Level

TruVine 3 Stripes 2 Reality

Von Won Answering The Call

Links to songs or albums not found on Amazon, but found elsewhere:

S.O.M. The Journey Revisited

DJ Primo Rep Christ

RBS Man Up Ft. Sypreme

Sypreme Power Radio Ft. Juju

My youth group played a big part too. That’s where I first heard Flame, Lecrae, the 116 Clique, and Cross Movement. Later, at Texas Bible Institute, I met small, unknown artists right in my dorm and heard new names blasting from speakers around campus. Discovery Camp brought in groups to perform, which opened my ears even more.

Amazon Affiliate Links to some of the music I was jamming back then:

Flame Our World Redeemed Album

Lecrae Rebel

Trip Lee 20/20

Honestly, not much has changed. I still keep my eyes open for new Christian rap wherever I go. These days it’s mostly TikTok and YouTube recommendations doing the heavy lifting, but I’m always scanning. Real life counts too—Goodwill, resale shops, pawn shops, thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets, Mardel, even Walmart. (Though Walmart usually sticks to WOW Hits or mainstream Christian compilations unless someone like Lecrae drops something big enough to hit the shelves.)

And of course, the digital hunt never stops: Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud—you name it. Sometimes you already know the artist you’re searching for. Other times you just type in “Christian Rap” or “Christian Hip Hop” and see what pops up. You can even hit X (Twitter), Instagram, or TikTok and browse hashtags like #chh, #christianrap, or #gospelrap to find new voices.

The search looks different now, but the mission’s the same: stay curious, keep digging, and let God lead you to the next artist you didn’t know you needed.

 

Luke Nyne (formerly Three J): A New Era of Christian Rap

It was years back when I was helping my neighbor and a group of Latinas her age, including herself with making afew Rap Music Videos for a High School project that involved using beats of popular secular artists and rappers/singers of the time (I think early 2010's, I was in my 20's) and making like cover/remix songs about words like Alliteration or Hyperbole, basically literary devices or figures of speech used in like an English, Literature, Writing, or Grammar class, when I stumbled upon the Christian Rappers Three J and Puntin. I think I was doing online searches for Christian Rap artists that I already knew of like Harmony Hi-See. I  was on YouTube and Spotify while I was upstairs in the house, where the girls were doing a majority of the videos. It was when there was down time and I guess they were practicing their lines or something. 

Upon hearing Three J and Puntin songs and albums (I was looking into both artists as well as others, basically featured artists), I got some of their music on iTunes because I love buying the music to support the artist, and so that the songs are saved permanently to my library. I remember liking that they had that H-Town and Texas style. I was thinking the same thing I was always thinking when I discovered new Christian Rap "How is this not more popular? It needs to be!". 

Side Tangent: I had already began my mission since around 2008/2009 (after I graduated High School) to discover Christian Rap and to share it to my peers in hopes that it may become popular, or at least more known about. After years of sharing Christian Rap, I really have no way of knowing what my influence has been to help CHH (Christian Hip Hop) and Christian Rap to gain new fans/followers. I hope I have been more of a help than a hinderance. The reason I say that, is because I'm a white guy, kinda quirky, so while I try to promote something like Christian Rap, I feel like I may just might make it look weird or something and reinforce the whole "Christian Rap Is Corny" stigma. But I guess it just depends on who you talk to. I may have brought some positive awareness to the genre and to the fact Christian Rap exists, regardless of whether I look the part or not. Maybe some say "Look at that goofball.", others might say "I gotta check this stuff out, it actually sounds good.". And thanks to Lecrae, Andy Mineo, NF, Hulvey, and Forrest Frank, plus several other Christian artists that have had themself (or their creative works) break into the mainstream spotlight, Christian Rap has become more known, accepted, and part of many more families. Maybe not all households everywhere. There's some people who still wouldn't know who Lecrae is if you asked them. But that's a hit or miss. And just because something is famous or popular, doesn't mean absolutely everyone knows who they are. So Christian Rap has made it in my opinion, or at least got through the door to just get started in getting even further. We had a whole group of Christian Rappers get on Sway's Universe! DJ Mykael V, DJ Wade O, and others. 

Back to the blog about Three J who is now Luke Nyne: 

I'm not sure what to even say, except I love Luke Nyne new song "No Other Way". And then another one that has been out, but he's been promoting recently, it's called "Born Ready".

Check out the Amazon Affiliate links, I make a commission if you buy the singles:

No Other Way

Born Ready

 Looking back at Luke Nyne, back when he was called Three J, I loved that he had the Third Coast, Southern, Texas, H-Town style. I was wanting to find more Christian Rap that had Screwed Up Click style since it's popular in Houston Texas, or in Texas in general, Houston Texas rap people like the slow down, chop and screw sounds. So I liked songs like Da South ft Puntin. I like the Walk On Water song ft Harmony Hi-See, he basically sounds like Bone Thugs And Harmony with the fast rap but like T-Pain with the autotune. I loved his melodic singing vocals. I wish Harmony Hi-See still did Christian Rap. Three J's Thrice Album was probably my favorite. But I loved singles from his prior albums. 

Here's a list of my favorite Three J songs: (I'll put links, probably Amazon Affiliate one's too)

Walk On Water ft Harmony Hi-See

3rd Coast Snap

Regular Routine ft Puntin

Rep My God ft Princeton

Changin' Tha Game ft Chalie Boy

Give God Glory ft. Puntin, Beezy, & B.U.G.

From Da South ft Puntin

Still Holdin

This Fly (Remix) ft Lil Johnny & Adam Paul

Here's some videos of  Three J and Luke Nyne: