Reach Records has announced the release of the Summer ’22 Plylist, their 5th iteration of the 116 playlist, an annual audience experience highlighting the innovation within the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH community). The Summer ‘22 playlist is a musical montage that celebrates how far the culture has come, reflects on the current state of Christian Hip-Hop, and inspires the next chart-topping Christian rap artists to take ownership of the future of CHH! 

Every year, the playlist is an opportunity to shine a light on Reach Records and Independent CHH artists. It’s a collective moment of unity for believers who loves hip-hop and for people discovering the best artist in the Christian Hip-Hop genre!  

This year’s playlist is more robust than ever with 19 new tracks! The first visual from the project is the “Steppin” music video which features Miles Minnick and WHATUPRG.  Lecrae links up again with protégé 1K Phew for “Any Attack.” 1K Phew makes another appearance alongside his 1K Famo collective and Vert Mobb on “Lord Of The Rings.”Chastity and Porsha Love rep for the ladies again with “Love So Sweet,” Afrobeat superstar, Limoblaze, runs “Circles” with George.Rose; Arik Nelson, Battz, and F.L.O.G.I.C. serve on “Lunch Table,” and nobigdyl. rounds out the playlist with “One Way!”

Reach Records is an Atlanta based independent hip-hop label founded in 2004 by Lecrae and Ben Washer. Long before acclaim, awards, plaques, chart positioning, and radio play, the two started the label because they both love hip-hop and Jesus. Reach Records was launched with no strategy, no funds, no big players, but they made big moves! Today Reach Records is a trailblazing label with a roster of nearly 10 artists and a staff of 20 who are unashamed about sharing their faith and passionate about hip-hop. Reach Records is committed to building a movement that combines faith with music and popular culture. 

For nearly two decades, Reach Records, has introduced an unashamed lifestyle to fans who love hip-hop and Jesus!  The Biblical verse, Romans 1:16 - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation,” - is the foundation and cornerstone of Reach Records and the 116 lifestyle and brand! Reach Records’ current roster - Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, Tedashii, GAWVI, WHATUPRG, Wande, and Hulvey are all change-makers who are committed to using their talents to spread 116 messages globally! Reach Records will premiere its new podcast, “The 116 Life” soon!