Spread Gems Not Germs Challenge | @inspiredbytc @taelor_gray @armondwakeup @yavesellis @trackstarz
The Midwest has always been cooking as far as hip hop has been concerned, but during the pandemic the flames have really been fanned. Terrell Carter started a #spreadgemsnotgerms challenge where he dropped a dope video with him spitting some bars. Terrell was inspired by the passing of his mother, and he issued the challenge, […]
Jon Keith Releases New “Genes” Single | @jonkeith @trackstarz
Jon Keith released his first single this year titled “Genes.” He’s been hinting at this single for a minute, and now it is finally here. Jon has shot a music video for the song that should be dropping soon, visit his YouTube page to see behind the scenes on the making of the video. Jon […]
Lord’s Child Releases New Lofi Beat Tape | @montellfish @lordschildworld @trackstarz
Montell Fish, musician and brand owner, announced that his label, Lord’s Child Worldwide, released a new lofi tape. Montell is one of the few Christian artists actively engaged in the lofi beat scene which makes this recent release a big deal. This project, ‘Spring/Summer Lofi Compilation,’ features tunes from Montell Fish and a lot of […]
J.O.E. Marcus Johnson ‘Jesus Drip’ EP Review | @marcusjojoe @j.o.e.marcusjohnson @martiebeatz @kennyfresh1025 @trackstarz
The word “drip” when used in the urban context, usually means flashy or a style that’s expensive and exclusive. With this idea in mind, artist J.O.E. Marcus Johnson, decided to flip the term “drip” to mean something else. The idea he and his engineer Dre Martie had, was for “drip” to mean to be covered […]
Chris Nunn Mixes It Up With His Song “Watch Me” | @trackstarz
Watch Me is a Christian Hip-Hop song that will be dropping on 12 February 2021 on all major streaming platforms. It tells the Story of Creation and The End from the prospective of a personification of Time. It has elements of spoken word as well as Zapp and Roger/Mr. Talkbox inspired vocal runs and keyboard […]
New Podcast:! Beyond the DMs, Ep. 01: View From the Inside
https://episodes.castos.com/trackstarz/BTDMs-Ep01-final.mp3 Beyond the DMs with Eric N. Boston is a new podcast from FiveTwenty Collective that takes conversations related to the CHH community and brings them from the DMs to the forefront. On this debut episode, Eric is joined by Artificial Christian member Warren Christian to ask the question, “What is the current state of […]
Armond Wakeup And Taelor Gray “Black Effect Freestyle” | @armondwakeup @taelor_gray @trackstarz
Columbus, Ohio residents Armond Wakeup and Taelor Gray recently wrapped up their podcast season of “COVID Community” but they still had a lot to say. They gave the people a glimpse of what they’ve been cooking up with “Black Effect Freestyle.” These two rappity rappers for Jesus trade bars about the climate of the country […]
10 Things Artist’s Should Do During Quarantine | @luckymurray @trackstarz
TZ Guest Writer Article by Luck Murray April 2020 We are in quarantine from COVID-19 (coronavirus). Like most artists, you are probably out of work, and you are at home. During this quarantine, here are ten things you should do inorder to capitalize on your time at home. These are in no particular order, but […]
Aaron Cole “Bristol Freestyle” | @iamaaroncole @trackstarz
In the words of Aaron Cole, ” They done messed up letting this hip hop dude on the radio” and he’s not wrong. Aaron Cole has been killing everything these last few years and in his latest release, “Bristol Freestyle,” we see the singer Aaron Cole take a back seat to the emcee Aaron Cole. […]
Dre Murray Signs New Record Label | @dremurray22 @illect @trackstarz
Veteran emcee and creative, Dre Murray, recently released some good news for us “Humans Behind The Screen.” Murray announced that he’s officially a part of the Illect team. The veteran hasn’t retired and believes he still has something to say. Hopefully we will get a taste of what the Illect and Dre Murray collaboration will […]