Independent Artist Spotlight | Apollos716
In this installment of the “Independent Artists Spotlight, Christian rapper, Apollos716 sits down to talk about the journey into doing Christian music, the cost he paid to do it, the hiatus from friends, and how it has reshaped his life, and what he believes to be the message and impact beyond his music. The “Independent […]
Written Review | Saved Gem | Waste Ur Love
Written by Ryan Righteous (Trackstarz) When I first heard “Waste Ur Love,” I was struck by how genuine it felt. There’s something about Saved Gem’s delivery that doesn’t try too hard — it just is. The track feels like a late-night conversation between faith and doubt, wrapped in mellow tones that sit somewhere between R&B […]
Independent Artist Spotlight | Eddy Puyol
In this installment of the Independent Artists Spotlight, Christian rapper, Worship music singer and song writer, Funk, Rhythm and Blues artist, Eddy Puyol sits down to talk about his stint in Christian music, his former life, the unique testimony God gave him after leaving an unhealthy lifestyle, his road to being Grammy nominated, […]
EP Review| JUSTCALLMEDT | “SABBATICAL II”
I recently reviewed JUSTCALLMEDT’s new EP SABBATICAL II. When an artist steps away for a season, you never know if they’ll come back sharper or silent. In the case of JUSTCALLMEDT, This new project proves that time away from the mic can be the best kind of recalibration. The project sounds like someone who’s been […]
Independent Artist Spotlight | Plain James
In this installment of the “Independent Artists Spotlight, Christian rapper, Plain James, sits down to talk about his stint in Christian music, the cross he had to bear leaving his former life, the unique testimony God gave him about getting out of the trap lifestyle, and how it has shaped his life, and what he […]
Written Review | Al Casso | Celestial Rise
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing Al Casso’s new album “Celestial Rise”. This project is a straight-forward, gospel-grounded CHH project that wears its convictions on its sleeve. The album moves with altar-call urgency—short hooks, clear scripture-soaked statements, and beats designed to make the message stick. Celestial Rise is purpose-built for believers who want worship […]
Spotlight Interview | Featuring Darius West
In the first of its kind installment of the “Spotlight” interview series, @ryanrighteous sat down with Los Angeles writer, producer, author, and director, @dariuswest, to give his take on what he learned while reading his book, “The Greater the Purpose, The Longer the Process”. The Independent Artist Spotlight is an in-depth, beyond-the-creative gifting. This interview segment is curated […]
Independent Artist Spotlight | Featuring Arvetra D. Jones
In this installment of the “Independent Artists Spotlight, Christian singer/ rapper/spoken word artist Arvetra D. Jones sits down to talk about the journey into doing Christian music, the cross he had to do it, the unique testimony God gave him, and how it has shaped his life, and what he believes to be the message […]
Written Review | “Where Da Ghost” | (Justo Chalaire & Bo Fisher)
I recently hosted an Independent Artist Spotlight with Justo Chalaire and Bo Fisher, and the same clarity of mission they spoke about shows up here—outward-facing, invitational, and team-oriented. That consistency between message and music is the record’s edge. “Where Da Ghost” is a lean, purpose-driven burst of Christian hip-hop energy that understands the assignment: hit […]
Independent Artist Spotlight | Altar Ego Records (Justo Chalaire + Bo Fisher)
In this installment of the Independent Artists Spotlight, Ryan Righteous sat down with Altar Ego Records recording artists, Justo Chalaire and Bo Fisher to talk about his journey of how they came to know one another, how they became Christians, and how they both got into doing Christian music, the cost they paid to […]