There’s no doubt that God is literally everywhere and in everything, even in the mainstream music you hear on the radio. We’ve heard many give God thanks during award ceremonies, but more and more non-gospel artists are making room for new fans and new faith by expressing their spiritual stance vocally. While this isn’t new for most seasoned artists out there, the newer folks are following the same wave, releasing gospel-influenced songs.
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Giving listeners a glimpse of where their faith lies, Hip-Hop and R&B artists alike are exploring their spirituality and looking deeper within through their lyrics. From Kanye West to Destiny’s Child and Tems, spiritual symbolism is something that is being continuously executed through gospel-influenced songs. Take a trip down memory lane as we reminisce on 20 Hip-Hop and R&B songs that big up God in the lyrics.
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20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
1. “Dear God” – Boyz II Men
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 1996
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
2. “Through With Love” – Destiny’s Child
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2004
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
3. “Jesus Walks” – Kanye West
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2004
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
4. “Faithful” – Common
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2005
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
5. “Order My Steps” – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2007
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
6. “Hear My Call” – Jill Scott
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2011
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
7. “My God”- Pusha T
Source:YouTubeRelease Date:Â 2011
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
8. “Blessed” – Schoolboy Q feat. Kendrick Lamar
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2012
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
9. “Say Yes” – Michelle Williams
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2014
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
10. “Blessings” – Big Sean feat. Drake, Kanye West
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2015
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
11. “Glory” – John Legend and Common
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2015
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
12. “Church” – BJ The Chicago Kid feat. Chance The Rapper, Buddy
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2016
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
13. “How Great” – Chance The Rapper feat. Jay Electronica
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2016
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
14. “The Gospel” – Alicia Keys
Source:YouTubeRelease Date:Â 2016
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
15. “Ultralight Beam” – Kanye West feat. Chance The Rapper
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2016
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
16. “Godspeed” – Frank Ocean
Source:YouTubeRelease Date:Â 2016
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
17. “GOD” – Kendrick Lamar
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2017Â
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
18. “God’s Plan” – Drake
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2018
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
19. Free Mind – Tems
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2020
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
20. “Give Me Wings” – Tiffany Evans
Source:YouTubeRelease Date: 2023
20 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs Giving God His Props was originally published on elev8.com
