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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:55 - Young C's Born-Again Story

03:18 - Who Was Young C Before Christian Rap?

06:50 - Finding Success as a Secular Rapper

09:47 - Walking Away From Secular Music

15:45 - God Calling Him to Christian Rap

18:25 - The Interscope/Aftermath Record Deal

21:24 - Reactions to Turning Down the Deal

29:31 - What Does It Mean to Be Called to Music?

40:18 - What Makes a Song Christian Rap?

43:02 - "Too Much Jesus, Too Much Scripture"

48:50 - Why Compromise Isn't Necessary for Success

52:18 - Making Christian Rap for Nonbelievers

55:10 - Letting God Lead the Creative Process

1:01:49 - The Current State of Christian Hip-Hop

1:04:27 - What Young C Wants His Legacy to Be

1:07:00 - New Music, Favorite Scripture & Dream Collab

1:11:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro

Description:

What would make an artist walk away from a major record deal and leave secular rap behind?

On this episode of the BE HOLY Podcast, Oski sits down with Christian hip-hop artist Young C to hear the story behind his transition from secular music to making music that points people to Christ.

Young C opens up about being offered a recording opportunity connected to Interscope/Aftermath, chasing success, money and recognition, and ultimately realizing that the direction his music was taking him wasn't worth losing who God was calling him to be.

But the conversation goes much deeper than his testimony.

We talk about what actually makes a song Christian rap, whether Christian artists need to explicitly use Scripture in their music, making music that can reach nonbelievers, refusing to compromise the name of Jesus for greater marketability, and what real success should look like for a Christian artist.

If you're already a Christian hip-hop fan—or you're just discovering CHH and want to understand the artists, stories, faith and purpose behind the music—this conversation is for you.

In this episode:

Young C's journey from secular rap to Christian hip-hop

The Interscope/Aftermath opportunity he walked away from

Why he initially struggled with becoming a Christian rapper

What it really means to be “called” to music

What makes a rap song Christian?

Does Christian rap need Scripture in the lyrics?

Being told there was “too much Jesus” in his music

Creating Christian music that reaches nonbelievers

Why Christian artists shouldn't compromise for success

His thoughts on the current state of Christian hip-hop

What he wants his legacy to be

Subscribe to the BE HOLY Podcast as we introduce you to Christian hip-hop by uncovering the stories, purpose and ministry behind the music.

Be Holy. Live Holy. Keep it Holy.

#ChristianHipHop #ChristianRap #YoungC #CHH #BeHolyPodcast

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Christian Hip-Hop Needs More DJs

03:14 – Roye Love’s Born Again Story

06:09 – Who Was Roye Love Before the Christian DJ?

08:34 – How Roye Got Started DJing

11:57 – Discovering Christian Hip-Hop

13:25 – The Power a DJ Has Over the Atmosphere

18:16 – Rededicating His Life to Christ

29:02 – Was He Afraid to Leave Secular DJing?

34:41 – Why Christians Need Spaces to Party

44:23 – The Impact of Taste at the Town

47:22 – The Role DJs Play in Christian Hip-Hop

54:05 – What Makes a Song Work at a Party?

56:37 – Christian Hip-Hop Needs More Dance Songs

59:43 – Can Christian Nightlife Replace Secular Nightlife?

1:07:48 – Encouragement for Christian DJs & Creatives

1:09:00 – Roye’s Upcoming DJ Events

1:10:00 – Roye’s Favorite Bible Verses

1:12:53 – Roye’s Top 5 Songs to DJ

1:14:38 – Closing

Description:

CHRISTIAN HIP-HOP NEEDS MORE DJs!

Christian Hip-Hop is bigger than just the artists on stage. DJs play an important role in introducing people to new music, controlling the energy of a room, creating spaces for the culture, and helping artists get their music in front of new audiences.

On this episode of the **BE HOLY Podcast**, I sit down with Christian DJ **Roye Love Jr.** for my first conversation with a DJ on the podcast.

Roye shares how he got his start DJing while attending Virginia Union University, teaching himself the craft while listening to Future’s *DS2*, and eventually building a name for himself DJing secular events.

But after rededicating his life to Christ in 2021, everything began to change.

As his relationship with God grew, so did his conviction about the music he was playing and the environments he was helping create. Eventually, Roye made the decision to become a Christian DJ and use his gift to introduce people to music that glorifies God.

We get into:

🎧 Why Christian Hip-Hop needs more DJs

🔥 The power DJs have to influence the atmosphere

🙏🏾 Roye’s transition from secular to Christian DJing

💰 Being willing to walk away from money to follow God

🎶 How DJs discover and introduce audiences to Christian artists

🕺🏾 Why Roye believes CHH needs more dance records

🎤 What makes a Christian rap song work in a DJ set

🥳 Why Christians should be able to party and have fun without compromising their faith

🌃 Whether Christian nightlife could become an alternative to secular nightlife

⛪ Roye’s vision for creating safe Christian spaces centered around music, community and Christ

🎧 Advice for DJs who feel God calling them away from secular spaces

Roye also breaks down what he's listening for when choosing records for a set and explains why not every great Christian rap song is necessarily a great **party record**.

Christian Hip-Hop needs artists—but if we're serious about building a culture around the music, **we need DJs too.**

👇🏾 **LET'S TALK:**

Do you think Christian Hip-Hop needs more DJs? And what do you think CHH needs more of musically?

Make sure to **LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE** for more conversations about the music, ministry and culture behind Christian Hip-Hop.

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