Album Review: Walking With Purpose by DFG Sul
Written by Ryan Righteous
From the very first listen, Walking With Purpose pulled me in. I didn’t even need to get halfway through to realize this wasn’t just another independent release—it was clear that DFG Sul had something to say, and he wasn’t wasting time saying it. There’s a confidence in his tone, a wit in his pen, and a spiritual urgency behind his delivery that grabbed my attention early on.
One of the first things that stood out to me was his lyrical sharpness and the production. Sul is clever—witty in a way that immediately reminded me of Big Sean. Punchlines hit without feeling forced. His flows bend and weave with personality. But beyond the bars, there’s depth. The vulnerability is authentic, the storytelling is grounded, and the messaging is bold. He walks that line between bar-heavy and heartfelt with surprising ease.
Sonically, the album is cohesive without sounding repetitive. There’s a mix of gospel-laced production, melodic R&B undertones, and trap elements that all work together to support the emotion in his voice. And when it comes to comparisons, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hear shades of Dante Bowe (or Dante Pride, if we’re talking energy). Sul carries that same kind of fire and authenticity—he’s a voice that doesn’t just fit in Christian Hip Hop; he has the potential to elevate it.
Early into the album, I really connected with tracks like “Energy” and “Holy Roller.” There was something raw about the way he approached those records—urgent, unfiltered, and charged with conviction. They gave me that feeling that this was going to be more than a vibe; it was a journey. But it was the back half of the album—especially “Over It” and “Picking Sides”—that confirmed it for me. That’s when I knew this kid was special. The honesty, the pain, the maturity in those records hit differently. You could tell those weren’t just rhymes—they were revelations.
Walking With Purpose isn’t just a collection of tracks. It’s a portrait of someone wrestling with God, identity, direction, and doubt—and doing it all out loud. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t need a viral moment to matter. It matters because it’s real. And in a space where authenticity is currency, DFG Sul is already wealthy.
You can stream “Walking With Purpose” on Spotify or wherever digital music is sold. Click the on the link below to be redirected to DFG Sul’s Spotify artist profile.
