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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1. "Dear God" – Boyz II Men
Release Date: 1996
2. "Through With Love" – Destiny’s Child
Release Date: 2004
3. "Jesus Walks" – Kanye West
Release Date: 2004
4. "Faithful" – Common
Release Date: 2005
5. "Order My Steps" – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Release Date: 2007
6. "Hear My Call" – Jill Scott
Release Date: 2011
7. "My God"- Pusha T
Release Date: 2011
8. "Blessed" – Schoolboy Q feat. Kendrick Lamar
Release Date: 2012
9. "Say Yes" – Michelle Williams
Release Date: 2014
10. "Blessings" – Big Sean feat. Drake, Kanye West
Release Date: 2015
11. "Glory" – John Legend and Common
Release Date: 2015
12. "Church" – BJ The Chicago Kid feat. Chance The Rapper, Buddy
Release Date: 2016
13. "How Great" – Chance The Rapper feat. Jay Electronica
Release Date: 2016
14. "The Gospel" – Alicia Keys
Release Date: 2016
15. "Ultralight Beam" – Kanye West feat. Chance The Rapper
