In this episode of Testimony a Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, rapper James Gardin shares his testimony and explains the differences between accepting versus surrendering to Jesus. James also discusses why Christian artists have an advantage when it comes to sync licensing their music. We talk about Kanye West and Eminem. Additionally, James breaks down "Lovely""Diamond in the Rough", "Complaining", and “Most My Friends are Stuck on the Internet” in the 4 Song Break Down.

James Gardin

Testimony: A Musician’s Story is an interview podcast series, where premiere artists in Christian Hip-Hop share their Christian testimony. The interviewer and actress, Gaelika Brown, talks to Christian rappers about their music, and the role God plays in their life.

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Folks used to clown her music and now she is part of the Rapzilla Freshman class of 2021. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, Purto Rican rapper-singer-songwriter Jekasole shares her Christian testimony. Jekasole discusses the hard decision she made to leave relationships and her home church to follow God’s calling on her life. She speaks candidly about losing her dear friend and fellow CHH artist Prof. Biz.. Jeka also talks about praying for people on Instagram Live. Additionally, she breaks down: ”Low Low” feat. Justcallmedt, 
“N Luv” feat. Scootie Wop, “Separation Anxiety”, and “Time FR” feat. Kham, and Red Tips in the 4-song-breakdown.

A House Divided by Divorce Brought Gospel Rapper, Jekasole, to God’s House

Meth, weed, Jesus, and mortality. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story ¼ of Indie Tribe, Mogli the Iceburg, shares his Christian testimony. Mogli discusses his dealing with the concept of mortality after his mom passed away when he was 12. We discuss struggling with race and identity as a half Mexican and German growing up in Tennessee. Additionally, Mogli shares his thoughts on Christian rapper Rockstar JT tweeting that he smokes weed.

Christian Pop Artist, Mogli the Iceburg, Lost His Mother as Kid and Found God as a Man

Watching Kanye West make beats motivated him to learn to produce music; his dad being the first Christian in his family broke generational curses and now the prodigal son is receiving his legacy. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, presented by Sound Seekers, producer and rapper Zander shares his Christian testimony. My grandmother, Mother Brown, makes a funny appearance and delivers a prayer for Zander. Zander talks about his debut album Legacy and the series of house tours he performed at. Additionally, he breaks down "Hope of Glory", "An Account of Providence", “The Prodigal Tale”, and "Legacy" in the 4-song-breakdown.

Zander, A Modern-Day Prodigal Son Story

She was 20 yrs old and single when she had her son. She knew she needed God in order to love her son, and through loving her son, she learned how to love herself. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, rapper and multi-hyphenated artist, A.I. The Anomaly, shares her Christian testimony. She discusses growing up in the foster care system, her passion for philanthropic work in underserved communities, and being the first woman signed to Bizzle’s God Over Money Records. Additionally, she breaks down “Grown Woman”, “Facts”, “Relentless” feat. Bizzle, and “Freedom’s Palace” feat. Jered Sanders in the 4-song-breakdown.

From Foster Care to Adoption Female Rapper, A.I. The Anomaly, Felt Like God's Only Mistake

His parents are from a country that is no longer, and he grew up in one of the most culturally diverse areas of the country. In this episode of Testimony: A Musician’s Story, the Middle Eastern Bay Area rapper Marc Stevens, shares his Christian Testimony. Marc talks about his people being persecuted for their Christian faith, and how his experience as a Rapzilla Freshman has been a revival of his heart. Additionally, he breaks down: “Yeah Right”, “Say That” feat. Porsha Love, “Run Up”, and “We the Wave” feat. Mission in the 4-song-breakdown. 



James Gardin

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