Carey Fountain returns with a statement that commands attention. His new single, “Breakthrough,” the first song off of his forthcoming gospel/hip-hop album “Wildcard (2025): War Ship,” is much the same except there’s an undeniable kinetic energy here, with his religious conviction sublimating to the spiritual needs of rap, oversteering hip-hop to its one-of-a-kind sound, simultaneously both worshipful and electrifying.
“Breakthrough” makes it plain that Fountain is not traveling the same old routes of gospel music. The raw, one-take visual for the record encapsulates the unfiltered vitality of his expression, providing a front row seat for the world to experience an artist in the thick of his passion. With purpose in every line, dripping with prophetic lyricism that stretches both you and the constraints of faith-rooted music.
The production is inescapably modern, relying heavily on hip-hop beats and rap cadence, yet never forsaking the soul of gospel. It is a welcoming zone for a generation of listeners who have been far too long left out of the conversation about where faith and culture intersect in powerful and surprising ways. This is a movement, a plea for living authentically, a declaration of endurance. “Breakthrough” is a prelude to “Wildcard (2025): War Ship,” scheduled for release on January 1, 2026. With this one, Fountain is obviously going for more than just airplay. For both fans and industry, “Breakthrough” serves as a reminder that meaningful music transforms.
Carey Fountain is leading the charge in a new and fresh way to do worship music in 2025. With a potent mix of raw sincerity, rap-driven rhythm, and prophetic messaging, Breakthrough is one to feel, meditate on, and share. In a scene noisy with predictable releases, Fountain’s voice stands out among the rest, challenging notions that faith and innovation are fundamentally at odds in ways that are as audacious as they are profoundly affecting. “Breakthrough” is out now, ushering in a year that’s guaranteed to be an exciting one for gospel hip-hop.
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