5 Christian Rappers for DOECHII Fans
This is exactly what it looks like. I’m capitalizing on Doechii’s Grammy wins.
I was initially hesitant about doing this. I’ve enjoyed Doechii’s music in the past, but I wasn’t sure if any Christian rap artists fit with her sound. I was also worried I’d be throwing random female artists into the mix just because they can do rappity-raps. “Boom Bap” is my favorite song off the record which I heard before the Alligator Bites Never Heal, so I presumed the entire album was going to be that vibe.
bruh, When she starts speaking in tongues, it gets me every time.
I was surprised to discover the album itself is more minimal and tame than I expected — I thought it would be wild and bizarre-sounding. I thought it would be more sometimes I might be introvert by Little Simz with a touch of Nicki Minaj. Instead, it’s fairly tame, aside from a few standout cuts.
One thing I love, which I think is becoming uniquely characteristic of women in rap, is how they’ve learned to pursue the genre without divorcing themselves from their femininity. Not just in aesthetics, but in how they process life. They address insecurities, feelings, aspirations, and their roles as wives, mothers, sisters, and girlfriends. It’s not separate from their art — it’s incorporated into it. This beautifully rounds out and paints a more complete picture of what it means to be a woman. Women in rap no longer need to conform to the male lens we’ve seen dominate hip-hop for the past 10–15 years.
I hope that makes sense. Like, Nicki Minaj is an incredible rapper and lyricist, but why did she also have to twerk in a denim thong for us to recognize that? (Yes, I watched that video. Yes, I had to repent for it. Please don’t watch it. I am a buffoon.)
Anyway, I don’t want this post to be about women in rap. That’s not fair to the incredible women on this list. These artists are fantastic, and if you appreciate what Doechii has done in her music, I think you’ll enjoy them.
Boom bap
Rap, rap, rappity-rap-rap
Rappity-rap, pfff, boom bap-bap-bap-bap
1. Lanell Grant
You whack rappers! — Sway
Lanell, for those who don’t know, came up as a producer and co-writer for independent modern rap innovator Tobe Nwigwe alongside his wife, Fat. Her brilliant and consistent blend of tribal, trap, and Southwest Texas flavors drew attention, especially with her ability to switch it up and be versatile when needed.
Fast forward to her solo venture: she’s crafting her own high-energy, sure-footed brand of top-tier lyricism. I encourage anyone to check out her “vocabulary raps” — she has an entire album where she just uses as many $8 words as possible. I’m terrified for the day her album drops; I feel like it’s going to melt faces. She’s that great. And she’s on our side, here to represent the kingdom and gospel of Jesus Christ. She’s so dope!
2. Jackie Hill Perry
Auntie Jackie is like the Tina Fey of Christian rap. Fey has nearly three decades of groundbreaking work in the comedy game. Jackie Hill has done a similar thing about Jackie with a decade and a half’s worth of lyricism. Now as we get into the specifics of it one thing you notice about Tina Fey’s work across her shows like 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Girls 5Eva, is not a single line of dialogue is wasted that doesn’t have a joke-packed in it. Nearly every line of dialogue has a punchline in it. While Jackie Hill Perry while she’s not going full-on Aesop Rock, she’s getting mighty close with every single line is packed with a metaphor with double and triple entendre. It’s quite brilliant.
Jackie is quintessential Christian rap for my generation and future generations. She’s the premier example of a “lyrical miracle” artist in Christian rap, while still making her music palatable for modern audiences. Whether it’s her minimalist boom-bap days with Humble Beast or her current forays into modern sounds, it all works.
Boom bap, boom rap
Boom pat-kack-kack
Boom cat in the hat
Boom bap-pat-cat…
3. Tukool Tiff
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the lady with one of the coolest names in Christian rap. Tiff first caught my attention with a show-stopping verse on her collab with J. Monty, “Enemies and Foes.” Since then, she’s been a relentless cascade of flow and lyricism. You can watch or listen to her for hours — her delivery stays dynamic and interesting.
Her early album entries have been fun concoctions of jazz rap, bebop, spoken word, and atmospheric Erykah Badu-esque vibes. She has so much more to offer beyond a killer verse (which should land her on a Funk Flex freestyle). I won’t give you one of her ethereal conceptual tracks here — I’ll share a high-energy one instead. But seriously, check out her full albums on Spotify.
4. A.I. the Anomaly
Aside from her impeccable sense of style, A.I. is incredibly multifaceted. She’s made her mark with complex, stylized lyricism, mixing soul beats and boom bap with a stark, thoughtful perspective. Her music often reflects themes of motherhood and wifely wisdom, all while remaining soulful and conscious. She also refuses to conform to the hip-hop industry’s pressures to fit a certain mold — and that’s refreshing.
5. Slimthewordsmith
I don’t know much about Slimthewordsmith. I only found her recently, but her album ESH blew me away. It’s filled with high-tier lyricism over smooth jazz beats. It reminds me of Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt.
It’s the kind of album you can vibe to in the background or blast during a long drive. Her strong, well-crafted lyrics stand out. I don’t know if she’s planning to master the album, but whether she polishes it or not, it works. I’m excited to see what she has coming. And I love her tomboy vibe — when Marcus Rogers insults Jackie Hill Perry, two more incredible artists pop up in her place.
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here’s a playlist of Christian music for fans of doechii.
