In this raw and inspiring Behind the Mic episode, C4 Crotona shares his powerful journey from Jersey battle rapper to a bold voice in the Menace Movement.

C4 talks about:

• His struggles with faith and the discipline it took to stay committed to God

• Breaking destructive cycles through real mentorship

• The love story that started in a DM and became a foundation for his walk

• Switching from secular sounds to a Christ-centered mission — without losing his gritty flow

Whether you’re in the studio, in your Bible, or in a spiritual battle of your own — this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired.

Follow C4 Crotona: Spotify | Instagram
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In Part 1 of Episode 9, Behind the Mic host Justmic sits down with Christian hip-hop artist C4 Crotona for a powerful and emotional conversation. C4 opens up about losing his mother to gun violence, battling anxiety, and ultimately finding peace and purpose through Christ.

💔 Trauma, 🎧 testimony, and 🕊️ transformation — this episode dives deep into how God met C4 in his darkest moments and used that pain to shape his music and ministry.

Sponsored by theBookkeeper247 Podcast Network

👉 Topics:
• Panic Attacks & Purpose
• The Story Behind “Through the Tears”
• Forgiveness & Faith
• Joining the Menace Movement
• Walking Away from Secular Rap

⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Finding Faith Amidst Tragedy03:15 – From Panic Attacks to Purpose06:30 – The Power of Music and Testimony10:05 – Forgiveness, Healing & Letting Go13:20 – The Story Behind “Through the Tears”17:10 – Navigating Trauma, Faith & the Courtroom20:25 – Joining the Menace Movement23:15 – Victory, Legacy & What’s Next

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In this full-length, uncut episode, Justmic sits down with CHH artist, producer, and studio owner K’NEK (aka West Tech) for a raw and inspiring conversation. From kidney failure to 300K streams on The Journey 2, this is real faith, real music, and real growth.

Whether you’ve caught the 4-part series or are tuning in for the first time, this full drop dives deep into testimony, transparency, and timeless bars. 🔥

00:00 – Introduction and Background
02:55 – Testimony and Spiritual Growth
09:00 – Community and Support in Faith
13:53 – Obedience and Discipline in Life
17:27 – Commercial: “adJUSTments” w/ Justmic
24:49 – The Journey 2 Album Discussion
41:00 – Spirit-Led Creativity: How The Journey 2 Was Born
50:40 – Overcoming Doubt: From Quitting to Calling
1:01:30 – Track-by-Track: Never Letting Go, Time Wasted, The Climb, Call It a Hunch
1:21:00 – Harvest Bound & Living Transparently Through Music
1:32:30 – Final Track: A Prayer Away (Closing the Album in Faith)
1:40:00 – Sneak Peek at The Arrival + Rapid Fire Q&A

🎧 Topics You’ll Hear:

• Why obedience > hype

• How K’NEK used his studio as a ministry

• What Galatians 6:9 has to do with everything

• The truth behind the track “Call It a Hunch”

• How fellowship keeps him focused

• And why peace, not plaques, is the real top

📱 WesTheTech Social Media: Listen to “The Journey” Here: [https://www.westhetechproductions.com/thejourneyalbumlinks]👤 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/wes.thetech/]🐦 Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/WesTheTech]📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/westhetech/]🎬 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@westhetech]🎥 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBtTYhMA6Zl-luA0V1pmsQ]🎙️ Bookkeeper247 Podcast: [https://thebookkeeper247.substack.com/s/thebookkeeeper247-podcast]🌟 Follow ​⁠ @Justmic216  🎶 Repentance (Prod. by 2TurntTito): [https://linktr.ee/justmic]📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/justmic216/]🎧 Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LDCp9kNRVBADjpfj5AKXV]🐦 Twitter: [https://twitter.com/JustMic216]🚨 Support Kairos of Ohio: [https://www.kairosohio.org]⸻🛒 Shop the Movement:Grab your Chase Purpose Not Approval merch and support Christian creatives, outreach, and our Prayer Wall ministry: [https://tbk247.com/christian-streetwear-shop/]⸻🎧 Sponsored Music Feature:AC The Bard – Arise ft. Taylor Bickford [https://www.submithub.com/link/ac-the-bard-and-taylor-bickford-arise]
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🧭 Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction and Background
02:55 – Testimony and Spiritual Growth
09:00 – Community and Support in Faith
13:53 – Obedience and Discipline in Life
17:27 – Commercial: “adJUSTments” w/ Justmic
24:49 – The Journey 2 Album Discussion
41:00 – Spirit-Led Creativity: How The Journey 2 Was Born
50:40 – Overcoming Doubt: From Quitting to Calling
1:01:30 – Track-by-Track: Never Letting Go, Time Wasted, The Climb, Call It a Hunch
1:21:00 – Harvest Bound & Living Transparently Through Music
1:32:30 – Final Track: A Prayer Away (Closing the Album in Faith)
1:40:00 – Sneak Peek at The Arrival + Rapid Fire Q&A

Guest: K'NEK aka @WesTheTech | Host: @Justmic216

🔥 Caught between culture and calling? This episode reminds us that God’s love is greater than the hype.

In this unfiltered conversation, Justmic sits down with K'NEK (aka WesTheTech) to discuss the heart behind The Journey 2. From the emotional weight of “Never Letting Go”, to the urgency of “Time Wasting”, and the cultural confrontation in “Call It a Hunch”, this episode speaks directly to a generation trapped in lies but hungry for truth.

💡 Key Themes:

• Faith over fear

• Obedience vs. opinion

• Artistic calling in Christian hip hop

• Spiritual identity and cultural resistance

• Fellowship, peace, and purpose as real success

🗣️ Quotes to Remember:
“You never know what God has planned for that person.”
“Time Wasting is about not delaying your purpose.”
“My top is just peace—in health, finances, and love.”

📌 Connect with K’NEK:
[https://www.westhetechproductions.com/thejourneyalbumlinks]

🎙️ Host: @Justmic216
[https://linktr.ee/justmic]

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🎶 Sponsored Music Feature:
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Why Did THIS Album Change Everything? In this Behind the Mic episode (Ep. 8, Part 4), Justmic sits down with K’nek aka WesTheTech for a powerful conversation on authenticity, redemption, and the transforming power of testimony-driven music.

From addiction to accountability, fatherhood to faith, K’nek unpacks how his environment once shaped his identity—but didn’t define his destiny. Together, they explore transparency in art, perseverance through pain, and why supporting independent Christian artists is more crucial now than ever.

🔑 Topics include:

• The emotional weight of broken homes

• Cycles of addiction and self-discovery

• The healing found in music and faith

• Staying true to your calling

• Why “Harvest Bound” matters

🎧 Subscribe now for real conversations on faith, music, and spiritual growth through the lens of Christian hip hop.

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Authenticity in Music
02:39 – The Impact of Environment on Identity
05:37 – Consequences of Choices and Accountability
08:39 – Exploring Themes of Addiction and Family Dynamics
11:32 – The Journey of Self-Discovery through Music
14:32 – The Role of Transparency in Art
17:47 – Harvest Bound: The Importance of Perseverance
20:32 – Reflections on Personal Growth and Relationships
23:38 – The Power of Testimony and Community Support
26:27 – Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

#ChristianHipHop #BehindTheMic #KNEK #WesTheTech #Justmic216 #ChristianRap #HarvestBound #FaithOverFear #TestimonyMusic #Transparency #Obedience #ChristianPodcast #MusicTestimony

🌐 Website & Album: The Journey – Listen Here
📸 Instagram: @westhetech
🐦 Twitter: @WesTheTech
📘 Facebook: WesTheTech
🎬 TikTok: @westhetech
📺 YouTube: WesTheTech Channel

🎧 Music: Linktree (Repentance + more)
📸 Instagram: @justmic216
🐦 Twitter: @JustMic216
🎧 Spotify: Justmic on Spotify

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Christian hip hop, gospel rap, testimony, obedience, unshakable faith, Spirit-led creativity, spiritual growth, music ministry, community — K’NEK shares raw truth on fear, calling, and creating The Journey 2.

💡 What’s inside:

✅ Conquering fear and doubt as a Christian artist

✅ Spirit-led inspiration at 3AM

✅ The testimony behind “Never Letting Go”

✅ Fueling creativity through faith and criticism

⏱ Chapters:

00:00:15 Spirit-Led Affirmation

00:01:20 Album Hype: The Journey 2

00:03:40 First Impressions & Artistic Growth

00:06:00 Divine Inspiration at 3AM

00:10:25 The Role of Testimony in Music

00:13:50 Addressing Fear in The Journey 1

00:16:30 Fuel from Doubt and a Mentor’s Push

00:19:15 Breakdown of “Never Letting Go”

🔗 Follow + Listen:

👉 WesTheTech: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | The Journey Album

👉 Justmic216: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

🌐 More: tbk247.com

Testimony, spiritual growth, music ministry, obedience, community support, Christian hip hop, Journey 2, faith, collaboration — this powerful conversation inspires and uplifts through real faith stories.

💡 Episode highlights:
✅ How obedience shaped K’NEK’s faith journey
✅ The role of community and collaboration in music ministry
✅ Behind the album Journey 2

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:32 Testimony and Spiritual Growth
05:31 Experiences with Different Denominations
08:36 Support from Pastors and Community
11:33 Friendship & Collaboration in Ministry
14:28 Obedience & Spiritual Discipline
17:45 The Journey of Music and Ministry
19:50 Album Discussion: Journey 2

🔗 Connect:
👉 Justmic216: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
👉 WesTheTech: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | The Journey Album

🌐 More: tbk247.com

Summary:

In this engaging conversation, Justmic and K'NEK AKA WesTheTech explore themes of faith, community, and personal growth. Wes shares his journey from a troubled background to finding love and support in his church community, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and God's love.

They discuss the challenges of overcoming health issues and the role of discipline and obedience in their lives and ministries. The conversation culminates in the success of Wes's latest album, highlighting the power of collaboration and friendship in the music industry.

🎙️ New Christian music with a purpose! Saint Jones joins Justmic for Episode 7 of Behind the Mic Podcast to unpack his bold new EP, Blood Work. From the spiritual weight of “Phlebotomy II” to the bold Name Your Price campaign, this conversation explores how faith, music, and community glorify God.

💥 Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Justmic Hosting for Daryl

01:20 - Who Is Saint Jones?

02:45 - The Message Behind Blood Work

04:10 - Why “Phlebotomy II” Sparked the EP

06:35 - Name Your Price Campaign

09:05 - Payment Options

10:55 - Partnership with theBookkeeper247

12:40 - Chase Purpose Shirt Drop

15:25 - Biblical Inspiration Behind the Merch

17:30 - What Revelation 21:27 Means

19:45 - Why Streaming Isn’t the First Option

21:15 - Encouragement for the Body of Christ

23:50 - Final Thoughts + Call to Support

25:15 - Outro

💡 Special offer: Support Blood Work for $15+ and get a Chase Purpose Not Approval tee (first 5 supporters)! Tag @justmic216 on IG and DM your receipt.

👉 Stream Blood Work

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🌟 Follow Saint Jones:
Website | Instagram | Spotify

🌟 Follow Justmic:
Instagram | Spotify

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Join us for a powerful new episode of Behind the Mic Podcast, now sponsored by theBookkeeper247 Podcast Network, as host Daryl Ty and co-host Justmic dig into the inspiration behind Justmic’s emotional and soul-stirring single, Repentance on Episode 6.

Recorded 2 years ago and just released on Good Friday, this track carries a divine weight that wasn’t scheduled—it was sent. In this transparent conversation, Justmic shares how his backslide became a breakthrough, how his mother’s healing deepened his faith, and how the Spirit led every line of this record.

But that’s not all! This episode also features three exclusive Christian hip-hop tracks from rising artists:

🎵 “Who Controls?” by NobodyGHY ft. Misfit.k🎵 “Last Tears” by Caleb Cabe🎵 “Repentance” by Justmic & Kiko Keeks ft. Greg French

We also preview Daryl’s upcoming Christian novel, Bloodlines of Redemption: The Pamela Douglas Story, and discuss why choosing purpose over popularity matters now more than ever.

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🎧 Stream the featured tracks:

• Justmic – Repentance ➜ https://linktr.ee/justmic• NobodyGHY – Who Controls? ➜ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nobodyghy/who-controls-feat-misfitk• Caleb Cabe – Last Tears ➜ https://too.fm/v8gnqqk

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⚠️ Disclaimer:All featured music in this episode is used with direct permission from the artists.We do not own the rights to the following songs:

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🎵 Caleb Cabe – Last Tears👉 https://too.fm/v8gnqqk

🙌 Let’s Change the Culture 4 God TogetherWhether you’re a fan, an artist, or just discovering the Christian hip-hop scene, this episode will stir your faith, challenge your comfort, and call you back to obedience.

💬 Like, share, and subscribe for more interviews like this — where faith and flow collide 24/7.

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Join us for an exclusive episode of Behind the Mic podcast as host Daryl Kemp dives deep into the world of Christian Rap Artist Dezzy Yates and his latest album "Graffiti Blues." 🎙️

In this candid conversation, Dezzy opens up about fatherhood and the impact of the music parents allow their children to listen to. Discover the heartfelt story behind his song "Seen It All B4," where his wife played a pivotal role in its creation, and the profound inspiration behind the entire album. But that's not all! We also explore the fascinating aspects of Graffiti culture and how they intricately tie into the theme of

"Graffiti Blues." Learn about the forthcoming series of mixtapes that Dezzy has in store, promising more incredible music to come. Plus, uncover the unexpected influence of Pokémon in Dezzy's music and the album "Graffiti Blues." It's a unique blend of themes that adds depth to his already innovative style.

As a bonus, get a sneak peek into Daryl Kemp's upcoming novel, "Bloodlines of Redemption: The Pamela Douglas Story," promising an exciting journey into the world of literature. 🔥 Don't miss this insightful episode of Behind the Mic with Daryl Kemp and Dezzy Yates! Subscribe for more engaging content and hit that notification bell to stay updated. 📲

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Website: 🌐 [https://www.dezzyyates.com/]

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