Andy Mineo

Hip Hop and Rap are rather new to the music world in general, having only originated from the early 70’s in The Bronx, New York. On top of that, Hip Hop is very new to the Christian genres of music. Typical worship and Christian music is played in a contemporary or alternative style, so now that there is Christian Hip Hop, Christian music is being revitalized by its Rapper pioneers. Among those rap artists who are pioneering their faith alongside their craft, is Andy Mineo; He is one of the most popular Christian rappers currently in the music industry because of his unique style and use of articulate and loaded vocabulary.

Andy Mineo first started his musical journey while he attended high school in Syracuse, New York, spending his time producing beats and soundtracks for him and his friends to listen to. When he graduated, he joined a Syracuse sponsored label with his group known as Fat Camp. Shortly after his stint with his rap group, he had a revelation with God, and realized just how faint his spiritual growth had been getting. He wasn’t satisfied with where he had been headed in life, and for this reason he decided to re-commit himself to living a Godly life. This meant he had to leave his rap group, and start anew on his own. He was rather inactive in his music until he provided hook Vocals for another Christian hip hop artist named Lecrae, which got him passionate about rapping about God. He started producing on his own music in 2009 when he released his first mixtape as a stand-alone rapper, titled Sin is Wack. Since then, he has blown up with popularity. Having been featured a song called Power Trip by Lecrae, the two artists among other featured artists won the best Gospel album in the 2013 Grammy Awards. My opinion on Andy Mineo, is that he is the Eminem of Christian Rap. His words are full of meaning, and his creativity works hand in hand with his skills on the mic. Aside from having a testimony to write lyrics about, he is very wise for realizing his faults. To me, Andy Mineo is very Spiritually aware and is listening to what God is telling him every step he takes through life.