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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!

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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.

YP aka Young Paul features Prodi Da Prodigal and Leathle da 3rd7 on Street Signs.

Street Signs, in a nutshell, is a story of how God gives us signs and direction while walking in the midst of a world mixed with good and evil. Our testimony gives glory to God. We were once children of darkness but by the grace of God, we are now children of the light.

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Like Street Signs? Check out YP aka Young Paul on ‘Guillotines On The East’ with Da Commissioner.

Humble, Pt. 2 is the newest single from JusJames.

The record is from the upcoming release ‘HMBL Tape’. The song features 2022 Rapzilla Freshman, Prodi da Prodigal, Weez The Satellite Kiid & Scribe Music! This is part 2 to the original “Humble” from JusJames’ ‘Back in My Prayer Closet’ EP. This song tackles humility with ferocious versatility in styles, complex lyricism, and a poignant message! The beat hits hard right out the gate. This is a great compliment to continue with the Humble series!

Mic Wise & Trutha team up to release their new project, Vanguards.

Producers for this EP include BLVNCA, Wayne Klassik, Prodi, & YJO. Both artist desire to confront the current culture of Christianity and the church and lead the way in advancing the true kingdom of God, hence the title vanguards.

Purchase the album for early listen: https://trutharaps.bandcamp.com/album/vanguards

<a href="https://trutharaps.bandcamp.com/album/vanguards">Vanguards by Mic Wise & Trutha</a>

Philly native Mic Wise & Chicago rapper Trutha join together to bring their new single, Dark Knights produced by Prodi.

This gritty single sends a powerful message and reminder that there are still unashamed men who are not afraid to fight against the darkness in this world and shine the light of God.

Lyricism, punchlines, and intensity are not forgotten in the hip-hop world.

Menace Movement’s C4 Crotona is determined to keep the lyricist alive and well in Christian hip hop.

C4 recently created a Spotify playlist titled GrittyCHH. The emcee has curated this playlist with the intent to educate. When C4 was first introduced to CHH, it was difficult for him to find the sound that made him fall in love with hip-hop. C4 has a background in the battle rap scene and it was a task to find music that sonically matched what is typically associated with that world.

“[I was looking for] those hard hitting, east-coast sounding beats. With lyricism, punchlines, and intensity to match,” explains C4 Crotona. “As I have pursued this genre, I’ve provided that sound.”

While touring and performing, C4 has met fans and supporters that didn’t know that CHH could sound like this.

“I’m glad there is someone who is doing it!”

Though the compliments are nice, the remarks that the gritty sound does not exist in CHH are not true.

There are many artists, both old and new, that provide that sound. Putting a spotlight on that style is the heart behind the creation of the GrittyCHH playlist. It is a place where those who come to CHH, fans and artists alike, have the opportunity to hear what’s going on.

GrittyCHH consists of veterans such as Stephan The Levite, Datin, R-Swift, Selah The Corner, Mouthpi3ce, and Eshon Burgandy. Next to these legends in the genre, C4 has included newer artists like Q-Flo, Battz, Pastor Charles AR, Prodi Da Prodigal, and Kalom Montgomery. But these are not the only artists you will find. New additions to the playlist will be found on a regular basis.

Listen and Follow C4 Crotona’s GrittyCHH playlist on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VJqoeiKh0H9THi2moHP0S

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.

Season Three, Ep. 06 of the FiveTwenty Collective Podcast featuring The Bookkeeper247 & Prodi Da Prodigal!

This episode includes the featured song “Expensive Freedom” from Prodi Da Prodigal and a discussion with Daryl from The Bokkeeper247.

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Episode Sponsors: Worshyper, Show Me Christ Records, The Bookkeeper247

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