Christ Is Boss stands out as genuine as possible with his newest cut, “Still Standing.” One of the stand-out singles from his latest album “Street Revival,” and this track matches tough-talking hip-hop drum beats with the soaring uplift of a gospel melody.
“Still Standing” is not just a record but a proclamation. After a journey of the soul that spans from Bronx curbs to the altar, Christ Is Boss taps into every gritty, authentic experience of struggle, redemption, and unshakeable faith in every verse. It comes loaded with the vibrant energy and spirit of some of gospel hip-hop’s torchbearers, like Lecrae, KB and Andy Mineo, but its identity is one all it’s own, the identity forged through a process of personal growth in a young man who released his music to believe anything that could grow out of so much dark had as good a chance at giving life to someone else as material things.
On a more musical level, the production is already captivating. And the beats knock, a perfect balance of street and soul, but not afraid to stare into the negative space. In this space, hip-hop serves as a conduit of ministry, a connective tissue that weaves together earthly grit and divine efficacy. It is a duality that Christ Is Boss exploits & surpasses, deeming music an art project and simultaneously a vehicle for faith.
“Still Standing” is about the process of transcending with faith as a guide. Every verse is weighted heavily with truth and the reminder that salvation isn’t just a far-off, distant idea, but something authentic and transformational, even in our darkest hours.
Christ Is Boss is trying to build something bigger than that. “Street Revival” is a collaborative effort with a common purpose, partners supporting one another, not for the awards, but to unearth more of what is authentic & relevant. It builds upon this with “Still Standing,” inviting both the devout and secular listeners to see redemption in action through song. More than a song, “Still Standing” is a testament, and we keep going, year after year, through confession and blood.
