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Legacy, "In The Abyss"

Legacy drops his first record of 2023, In The Abyss

In The Abyss serves as the lead single for Legacy’s forthcoming album ‘SSWT’. The song takes an in-depth look at the inner workings of a troubled soul, in distress. Along with the song’s catchiness, it serves as a reminder to always look to the cross, for salvation.

TLS, 'The Listening Session, Vol. 1'

TLS (The Listening Session) start 2023 with their much-anticipated mixtape.

The Listening Session, Vol. 1 showcases several emerging independent artists within Christian hip hop. It is a virtual who’s who of the indie scene including Rapzilla Freshmen Q-Flo, Prodi Da Prodigal, and Alcott. Also featured are Trutha, Mic Wise, Untidld, outr.cty, QEW, Bill B., DJLC, Mitch Darrell, Weez the Satellite Kiid, Scribe Music, Legacy, Kody Free, Cyrus Sonata, Lyriq Nawqiy, JusRzd, Leon, ADOE, and more!

See the track list below for a breakdown of the songs, artists, and producers. Let us know your favorite TLS track off the mixtape in the comments!

TLS track listing

Swaggy Jay "Legacy"

Swaggy Jay speaks on his testimony with the single Legacy.

“I got a king to follow, that’s the motto, his name’s Jesus!”

Legacy displays the path Swaggy Jay chose to follow Christ and leave a legacy that may only glorify Him!

2022 .WAVMaker Awards

The 2022 .WAVMaker Awards kicked off the new year for indie faith-based hip hop.

FiveTwenty Collective and the legendary Trackstarz teamed up to deliver the only awards dedicated to independent Christian hip hop. 

This year’s .WAVMaker Awards was hosted by Eric Boston, Ryan Righteous, and DJ Jeremaya. It was live-streamed on the Trackstarz YouTube channel. Featuring 10 individual awards, Jeremaya also announced the 2023 Next Up artists which is an annual recognition for artists set to have a big year musically.

2022 .WAVMaker Award Winners

  • Rookie of the Year (sponsored by Dude.FM): Oatmeal
  • Cover Art of the Year (sponsored by Nectar Distro): Before He Cracks the Sky, Brinson
  • Female Artist of the Year (sponsored by FiveTwenty Presents): Reece Lache
  • Producer of the Year (sponsored by Not The Same Podcast): Newselph
  • Collaboration of the Year (sponsored by Kingdom Club Apparel): Resurrection, Trutha/Q-Flo/Prodi Da Prodigal/Legacy
  • EP/Mixtape of the Year (sponsored by Afresh Culture): Enjoy, The Mixtape, Dezzy Yates
  • Lyricist of the Year (sponsored by Club His Hop): Q-Flo
  • Single of the Year (sponsored by Blood Related Clothing): Show & Tell, Scribe Music ft. Kody Free
  • Project of the Year (sponsored by Godchaserz Entertainment): Before He Cracks the Sky, Brinson
  • Artist of the Year (sponsored by The Bookkeeper247): Brinson

Shout out to all of this year’s winners! What a way to start 2023. This year is sure to be amazing and we are excited to be along for the ride.

Want to make sure you are on our radar for the 2023 .WAVMaker Awards? Hit our Submission form when you are dropping new music all year long or send your press releases to contact@fivetwentycollective.com

While you’re here, check out the live stream of the awards below!

2022 .WAVMaker Awards

The 2022 .WAVMaker Awards are taking place on January 1, 2023

Fan-voting for this year’s awards has officially come to a close. Your votes have helped to determine this year’s finalists. Make sure to tune in as this year’s award show is being powered by Trackstarz and will be streamed live on the Trackstarz YouTube channel.

The finalists are:

Artist of the Year

  • Nu Tone
  • Brinson
  • BRM

Project of the Year

  • Nu Tone, ‘Heavenly Legacy’
  • Brinson, ‘Before He Cracks the Sky’
  • Eddy Puyol, ‘Pronounced Pooh-Yole’

Single of the Year

  • LilRed, “Memories”
  • Cutright, “Trophy”
  • Scribe Music, “Show & Tell”

Lyricist of the Year

  • Q-Flo
  • Cutright
  • YP aka Young Paul

Collaboration of the Year

  • Scribe Music and Nu Tone – “Duppy Conqueror”
  • TC, BRM, Hugh Holla – “Little Saint”
  • Trutha, Q-Flo, Prodi Da Prodigal, Legacy – “Resurrection”

Rookie of the Year

  • LilRed
  • Oatmeal
  • Untidld

Cover Art of the Year

  • LilRed, “Spiritual Warfare”
  • Brinson, ‘Before He Cracks the Sky’
  • Scribe Music, “Duppy Conqueror”

Producer of the Year

  • Newselph
  • El Vow
  • K-Drama

Female Artist of the Year

  • Reece Lache’
  • Tarcea Renee
  • Childlike CiCi

EP/Mixtape of the Year

  • Dezzy Yates, ‘Enjoy, The Mixtape’
  • Eternity, ‘Dreams & Schemes’
  • Arrowz of Truth, ‘AOT V.3: The Alien Revolution 90s Mixtape’

Again, shoutout to everyone who voted this year. We surpassed the total votes from last year, you’re awesome! 

If you want to get involved with this year’s .WAVMaker Awards, there are still sponsorship opportunities available. Click here for more details.

Legacy is working on a new project but asks listeners to Hold This For Now.

The two-track single pack sets the tone for Legacy’s forthcoming album. Hold This For Now combines a perfect blend between high-quality sonic execution and penmanship. As well as the unapologetic stance of faith he aims to convey with his new album.

Included tracks

What’s Gwanin ft. Aable

Hope Dealer with Scribe Music and Dru Bex

 

One of Christian Rap’s artists on the rise, Nu Tone is taking West Coast hip hop and infusing it with the hope found in the Gospel.

With a distinct voice and elite pen, it is not hard to discover why Nu Tone has jumped on the radars of influential platforms such as Critique Friday’s (Rapzilla) and Billboard Hip Hop. He has remained one of the most consistent and hardest working artists in the Christian Rap space for several years now. His new project carries on that tradition by showcasing not only his incredible talent but a multitude of other artists as well.

Heavenly Legacy releases across digital music retailers on July 8, 2022 (which also happens to be Nu Tone’s birthday) via Nu Tone’s own “His Throne Records” imprint.

The album includes 15 tracks, each having its own unique and hand-picked featured artist. The list includes Gabby Callwood, Muted Mike, Legacy, Zou, A. Ruiz, V. Rose, Jxhn Pvul, and Nu Tone’s wife Rebekah Renatus, among others. The project features production from Liam Bushey (Xay Hill, Big Breeze, Scootie Wop) and 100graham (Coop, Henrik) with engineering by Jxhn Pvul.

Highlights from the album include the records “His Throne”, “Wicked Ways”, “Angel City”, “Enough”, and “Kneel”. Heavenly Legacy is the sonic experience that Christian Rap has been waiting for. Physical copies of the album are also available on CD.

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Album Details

Title: Heavenly Legacy

Artist: Nu Tone

Release Date: July 8, 2022

Label: His Throne Records

Features: Gabby Callwood, Brandyn Kalani, Muted Mike, Adamant, Legacy, Rebekah Renatus, Zou, Nino Salas, Seb Camry, TDS Cam, I-Von, Jay Steezy, A. Ruiz, V. Rose, Jxhn Pvul, Kelo, Chiwaz

Production: Liam Bushey, 100graham

Engineering: Jxhn Pvul

Track Listing

  1. Wicked Ways
  2. Soaring
  3. Feel Loose
  4. Angel City
  5. Enough
  6. Let It Out
  7. His Throne
  8. Mind Running
  9. Speed Dial
  10. Right Here
  11. Heavenly Legacy
  12. Light Work
  13. Showing Me
  14. Kneel
  15. Way Down

Leap of Faith 2 by Legacy is a cinematic rap album. It is the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Leap of Faith’. LOF was nominated for “Project of the Year” at FiveTwenty’s .WavMaker Awards.

Legacy stated that the project was “inspired and executed by Yah.” It features appearances from: Kay Sade, Q-Flo, Alcott, and Chiwaz.

Trutha kicks off 2022 with his new single, Resurrection

Featuring Q-Flo, Prodi da Prodigal, and Legacy, the record is produced by YJO. This collab is a call for a revival of authentic Christians in the world today. Trutha, Q-Flo, Prodi, and Legacy are bringing a resurrection of lyricism and a fire back to the kingdom of God.

On Season Three | Ep. 10 of the FiveTwenty Collective Podcast:

  • Featured song “Man Down” by Legacy
  • Industry Insider Interview with Andre Mullen of UGM Digital
  • Convo: “Christian Rap’s Mt. Rushmore, Pt. 2”
  • Sponsors: Nectar Distro, Show Me Christ Records, The Bookkeeper247
  • Music by DJ Barrcode | Barrcode Beats

“The Sauce” playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63ZSO1AbegtknjTgY8G2to?si=7f574a09c5b0457c

“Man Down” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/32GocDhfBIAOeMcDQjgcCH?si=rAyMeQoOTQy0zS6GiX9oFw&dl_branch=1

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