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Holy by Drew Drake: A Hip-Hop Sermon Lighting Fires of Liberation

Drew Drake’s latest single, ‘Holy,‘ blurs the sacred lines between gospel and hip-hop, crafting a lyrically waxed sermon that uplifts as effortlessly as it unsettles preconceptions. The rapper’s smooth, soul-drenched cadence carves an introspective space for listeners to reflect and release the weight of self-imposed restrictions. Drake’s words ignite with sincerity, opening the gates for perceptions to shift and barriers to crumble. ‘Holy’ provides sanctuary, regardless of religious affiliation—offering faith through music for anyone willing to embrace it.

The seminal track pulses with the warmth of gospel’s organ keys, yet Drake injects enough rhythmically smooth RnB echoes to keep it grounded in contemporary resonance. Ethereal backing vocals hover gracefully in the background, adding arcane textures reminiscent of old-school spirituals, crafting an atmosphere that haunts and heals in equal measure.

Drake, a Huntsville, Alabama native now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, uses art to initiate essential dialogue for people of colour. His versatile artistic voice, sharpened through acting roles like Lamar Cordell in Law and Order Season 22 and stage appearances from Bonnaroo Music Festival to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, lends depth to his message.

Holy is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Get your soul-fix with Drew Drake’s single ‘Grandmas Hands’.

Breaking artist, actor, poet and educator, Drew Drake’s standout single, ‘Grandmas Hands’ from his debut EP, ‘Golden’, is up there with the most heartfelt hip hop tracks to have ever hit the airwaves.

The open letter to his role model, his Grandma, may be deeply personal, but hearing Drew Drake’s adoration will inspire you to find plenty for the people who have guided you through life and left a positive impact. With a few references to covid struggles in the lyrics, the single is a powerful reminder that our adversity is temporary but cherished memories have the power to inspire us forever.

The soul in the lyrics is paralleled by the RnB hip hop instrumentals that will be a hit for any fans of Lauryn Hill. With choral hooks and lyrical verses that will leave you compelled to squeeze every drop of wisdom out of them, Grandmas Hands is a transfixing track that will happily take you back to better times to remind you that brighter days lie ahead.

Drew Drake’s debut EP, Golden, is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast