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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!

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.

2022 has been building up to this exact moment for Ohio emcee iNTELLECT.

Last year the Christian rap artist released his concept album ‘Ephesians’ which was created to support a sermon series at his local church. While it was well-received in the broader hip-hop space, the project was still created with others in mind. Since the beginning of this calendar year, iNTELLECT has traveled a more personal road.

With his new album Living Weapons, June 17th, he realizes something that he has thought about for a long time:

“Living Weapons is a project, as an artist, that I’ve always wanted to do,” explained iNTELLECT. “It’s a boom bap experience that invokes nostalgia, but also comes with a sound and message that are relevant to this generation.”

The album takes traditional boom-bap and blends it seamlessly into today’s sound.

Project production includes Newselph (“New Kung Fu”), F-Plus (“Honor the Teacher”, “Prison Break”, “Manifest Remix”), and Brokenfinga (“I Got Somethin’”, “The Intersection Remix”, “It Ain’t Over Remix”). iNTELLECT continues to show why he is seen as one of Christian Rap’s most consistent lyricists today. Not only does he spit hard-hitting bars, but he features an amazing lineup of independent faith-based artists as well. Features include Mitch Darrell, TC, Procyse, coreywordsmith, Minister Squad, D. R33D, DJ Navin Johnson.

Living Weapons releases across digital music platforms on June 17, 2022. It includes the acclaimed singles “I Got Somethin’” and “Manifest (Remix)”.

Support iNTELLECT: Linktree | Instagram | Facebook

Album Details

Title: Living Weapons

Artist: iNTELLECT

Release Date: June 17, 2022

Production: Newselph, F-Plus, Brokenfinga

Engineering: iNTELLECT

Features: Mitch Darrell, TC, Procyse, coreywordsmith, Minister Squad, D. R33D, DJ Navin Johnson

There is no doubt that Newselph may currently be the most active hip hop producer in Canada. His latest collab—among a recent string of releases—is with emcee James Gardin. It’s a remix of Gardin’s hit, Promise Land.

Originally released in 2017, the track was featured again on Gardin’s ’21 compilation, ‘The Groove Collection’. This remake is a more jazzhop, chill version. A perfect companion to the vocal performance that rivals Arrested Development’s Speech (think: “Tennessee”).

On January 26, 2021, Nomis’ father died. It was the first in a series of dominos leading to the worst year of his life.

Loss At Sea is Nomis processing the year his family has had in real-time. “For those of you who have suffered significant loss,” states Nomis “I hope this resonates with you and you feel understood.”

Production: Tactik, Newselph, Chrys Jones

<a href="https://nomis.bandcamp.com/album/loss-at-sea">Loss At Sea by Nomis</a>

iNTELLECT reconnects with Mr. Uni Universal on the new single Manifest.

For Christian hip hop artist iNTELLECT, 2021 has seen no shortage of new music.

Following an EP (The Art of Grace) along with two successful singles (The Intersection, New Kung Fu), the Ohio emcee continues putting in work with his latest record Manifest.

With vinyl scratches over a funky electric guitar, iNTELLECT shines a light on the things in life that we try to keep hidden. iNTELLECT’s refined boom-bap approach blends beautifully with Mr. Uni Universal’s delivery. The two spit on top of head-nodding production courtesy of Newselph. DJ Navin Johnson chips in with perfectly placed cuts. The sound is clearly meant to remind listeners that classics never go out of style.

“The track has a vintage feel, but still sounds fresh and new” explains iNTELLECT. “Manifest is an energetic track where [we] lay down deep, thought-provoking lyrics.”

Manifest hits digital retailers on July 23, 2021.

Purchase and Stream Manifest wherever you listen to music: https://linktr.ee/intellect_419

Support iNTELLECT: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Record Details

Title: Manifest

Release Date: July 23, 2021

Artist: iNTELLECT

Production: Newselph

Engineering: iNTELLECT

Features: Mr. Uni Universal, DJ Navin Johnson

Sareem Poems (raps) and Newselph (beats) are back with a follow up to their acclaimed 88 to Now album. The Art of Living captures them at their best and features that classic Sareem Poems content.

After a run of singles, Sareem Poems and Newselph have dropped the 11-song project ’88 To Now’

Featuring the previously released “Kick’n It”, “No Fly Zone”, “In N Out”, and “This Life” – ’88 To Now’ is a project that has desperately been needed.

With features from Ozay Moore, James Gardin, Macklyn, Sivion, Composetheway, and Chris Orrick, there is a connection to be made for every listener. It is a trip back to the golden era of hip hop but made for today’s culture.

Poems is a solidified vet in the CHH world and ’88 To Now’ displays the skill of a master craftsman who understands the subtle details of his product.

“So prepare to look back, and then go forward. 1988 was a dope year, but the ‘now’ is even better.”

Listen to ’88 To Now’: