If you’ve never spent much time with Christian hip-hop, Lecrae is a great place to start. And if you’ve been following him for years, you already know why we’re excited to have him here. With a career spanning more than two decades, Lecrae has become one of the most influential voices in Christian hip-hop—and he’s done it without watering down his faith or pretending that following Jesus means pretending life is easy.
Lecrae’s music is honest, bold, and deeply rooted in his faith. He writes about real life: struggles, victories, doubts, brokenness, hope, relationships, culture, and the everyday challenge of living for Christ. Sometimes he’s encouraging, sometimes he’s challenging, and sometimes he’s going to make you stop and think. But underneath it all is a heart that keeps pointing people back to Jesus.
And that’s what makes Lecrae so special to us at FishWorship. He’s not simply an artist who happens to make music about God. His music, devotionals, speaking, and writing reflect a genuine desire to help people know Christ and live out their faith in the real world. He’s willing to go places that other Christian artists might not—and he’s spent years reaching people who might never have walked into a church or picked up a traditional Christian album.
So turn it up. Lecrae is here. Whether you’ve been riding with him for years or you’re just discovering what Christian hip-hop can be, we think you’re going to find plenty to love. These are some of the songs and albums that make Lecrae an artist worth hearing—and a voice worth listening to.
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🎵Essential Songs
“I’ll Find You”
with Tori Kelly
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“I’ll Find You,” featuring Tori Kelly, is one of Lecrae’s most powerful and encouraging songs. Built around the promise that God is present even when life feels overwhelming, the song speaks directly to anyone walking through fear, uncertainty, or difficult circumstances. Tori Kelly’s soaring vocals add an emotional depth to Lecrae’s honest and reassuring message.
Released on Lecrae’s 2017 album All Things Work Together, “I’ll Find You” became one of his most recognizable songs and a powerful reminder that God’s presence doesn’t disappear when life gets hard. Sometimes faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing Who is with you in the middle of the questions.
This is Lecrae at his best: honest about the struggles of life, but absolutely unwilling to let those struggles have the final word. “I’ll Find You” doesn’t promise that the road will always be easy. It points us instead to the God who walks that road with us.
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“Messengers”
with For KING & COUNTRY
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“Messengers,” featuring For KING & COUNTRY, is a bold reminder that followers of Jesus aren’t meant to keep the good news to themselves. Lecrae and Joel and Luke Smallbone bring two very different musical styles together, but the message is beautifully unified: we are called to be messengers of the gospel wherever God has placed us.
Released on Lecrae’s 2014 album Anomaly, the song carries an unmistakable sense of urgency. It’s not simply about talking about faith when it’s convenient; it’s about being willing to live it, speak it, and carry the message of Christ into a world that desperately needs hope. For KING & COUNTRY’s passionate vocals give the chorus an almost anthem-like quality, while Lecrae’s verses bring his characteristic honesty and conviction.
“Messengers” is ultimately a song about purpose. We don’t have to be famous, have perfect answers, or have everything figured out before God can use us. We simply have a message to carry—and a Savior worth telling people about.
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“All I Need Is You”
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“All I Need Is You” is one of Lecrae’s most personal declarations of faith. Rather than looking to success, possessions, recognition, or even circumstances to provide lasting satisfaction, Lecrae points to Jesus as the one thing he truly needs. The song has an infectious energy, but underneath that energy is a remarkably simple and profound truth: when everything else is stripped away, Christ is enough.
Released on Lecrae’s 2014 album Anomaly, the song captures the tension between living in a world that constantly tells us we need more and knowing that our deepest need has already been met in Christ. Lecrae’s lyrics are personal and conversational, making the song feel less like a polished theological statement and more like someone openly sharing what he has discovered about where real fulfillment comes from.
There’s something wonderfully freeing about the message of “All I Need Is You.” We can chase a thousand things hoping they’ll make us whole, but none of them can take the place of Jesus. For Lecrae, that isn’t just an idea to rap about—it’s a truth worth building a life around.
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“Coming In Hot”
with Andy Mineo
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“Coming In Hot,” featuring Andy Mineo, is Lecrae at his most energetic, confident, and downright fun. Built around an infectious beat and rapid-fire delivery, the song has the kind of momentum that makes it almost impossible to sit still. Lecrae and Mineo trade verses with the chemistry of two artists who are clearly having a great time doing what they do.
Released in 2018 as part of Let the Trap Say Amen, “Coming In Hot” shows that Christian music doesn’t have to fit neatly into one particular sound or mood. Lecrae brings his faith into a modern hip-hop production without apologizing for either one, delivering a song that’s catchy, confident, and unmistakably his.
But underneath all that energy is something we love about Lecrae: he’s comfortable being exactly who God has called him to be. “Coming In Hot” isn’t trying to imitate somebody else’s version of Christian music. It’s Lecrae and Andy Mineo doing Christian hip-hop on their own terms—and doing it really, really well.
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“Blessings”
with Ty Dolla $ign
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“Blessings,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, takes a familiar idea and turns it upside down. Instead of simply thanking God for the good things we receive, Lecrae asks us to consider whether the difficult things in our lives might also become blessings. It’s a thoughtful, honest look at how God can use hardship, disappointment, and circumstances we wouldn’t have chosen to shape us and draw us closer to Him.
Released on Lecrae’s 2017 album All Things Work Together, the song reflects the album’s larger theme: even when life doesn’t make sense to us, God is still working. Lecrae doesn’t pretend that pain is pleasant or that every difficult experience is easy to understand. Instead, he points toward the possibility that God can bring purpose and growth out of places we might otherwise see only as loss.
That’s part of what makes “Blessings” so powerful. Sometimes the thing we desperately want God to remove is the very thing He is using to change us. Lecrae reminds us that God’s goodness isn’t limited to the moments when everything goes according to our plans—and that even our struggles can become part of a story of grace.
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“Tell the World”
with Mali Music
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“Tell the World,” featuring Mali Music, is a joyful, unapologetic celebration of the gospel and the desire to share what Christ has done. Lecrae brings his trademark energy and confidence, while Mali Music’s soulful vocals give the song a powerful, uplifting quality. Together, they turn a simple message—we have good news worth telling—into an irresistible anthem.
Released on Lecrae’s 2014 album Anomaly, “Tell the World” captures one of the defining themes of Lecrae’s music: faith isn’t something we’re meant to hide. The song encourages believers to let their lives and their voices point people toward Jesus, not because we’re trying to impress anyone, but because we’ve experienced something worth sharing.
There’s a contagious joy running through this song that makes its message especially effective. Lecrae isn’t approaching evangelism as a burden or a chore; he’s celebrating the privilege of telling people about the Savior he loves. And when that kind of genuine excitement about Jesus comes through, it’s hard not to want to join in.
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“Say I Won’t”
with Andy Mineo
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“Say I Won’t,” featuring Andy Mineo, is a high-energy declaration of determination, faith, and refusing to let other people’s expectations define what God can do. Lecrae and Mineo bring their familiar chemistry to a track that’s confident without taking itself too seriously, turning the phrase “say I won’t” into a challenge to every voice that says something can’t be done.
Released on Lecrae’s 2014 album Anomaly, the song captures an important part of Lecrae’s story: refusing to fit into someone else’s box. His career has repeatedly crossed boundaries that people told him couldn’t be crossed, and “Say I Won’t” carries that same fearless spirit. It’s not simply about proving doubters wrong—it’s about having the courage to pursue the calling God has placed in front of you.
There’s an infectious confidence throughout the song, but the heart underneath it is what makes it work. Sometimes following God means stepping forward when the odds look ridiculous, trusting Him enough to say, “Watch me.” Lecrae and Andy Mineo make that attitude sound like an absolute blast.
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“Church Clothes”
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“Church Clothes” is Lecrae doing what he does so well: taking a familiar Christian phrase and asking us to look beneath the surface. The song challenges the idea that following Jesus is about putting on the right appearance for church while leaving our faith behind when we walk out the doors. For Lecrae, Christianity isn’t a costume we wear—it’s a life we’re called to live.
The song is the title track from Lecrae’s groundbreaking 2012 mixtape Church Clothes, a project that helped introduce his music to an even wider audience. With its confident production and unmistakable Lecrae flow, the song makes its point without sounding like a sermon. Instead, Lecrae uses hip-hop to confront hypocrisy, authenticity, and the difference between looking like a Christian and actually following Christ.
That’s a message that still hits. God isn’t impressed by the version of us we present on Sunday morning; He wants our whole lives. “Church Clothes” reminds us that the gospel isn’t something we put on for an audience. We take it with us when we leave the building.
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“No Regrets”
with Suzy Rock
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“No Regrets,” featuring Suzy Rock, is a powerful reflection on leaving the past behind and moving forward in the freedom Christ provides. Lecrae doesn’t pretend that his past didn’t happen or that following Jesus magically erases every consequence of our choices. Instead, he looks honestly at where he’s been while making it clear that he doesn’t want to go back.
Originally released on Lecrae’s 2012 mixtape Church Clothes, the song captures one of the recurring themes of his music: redemption changes the way we see our story. The mistakes, struggles, and painful chapters of our past may be part of who we were, but they don’t have to determine who we become. Suzy Rock’s contribution adds another layer of emotion to a song that’s ultimately about freedom and forward movement.
There’s something incredibly encouraging about that message. We can acknowledge our past without being imprisoned by it. Because of God’s grace, we don’t have to spend the rest of our lives wishing we could rewrite yesterday. We can thank God for bringing us through it—and then keep moving forward with Him.
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“Used to Do It Too”
with KB
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“Used to Do It Too,” featuring KB, is one of Lecrae’s most direct reminders that nobody gets to stand above someone else and pretend they’ve always had it together. With honesty and a healthy dose of humility, Lecrae looks back at the things he once did and the places he once found himself, turning his own story into an invitation for others to find the same grace that changed him.
Released on Lecrae’s 2010 album Rehab, the song confronts the temptation to judge people for struggles we’ve already overcome—or simply forgotten we once had ourselves. Lecrae and KB deliver that message with energy and conviction, but there’s real compassion underneath it. The goal isn’t to excuse destructive behavior; it’s to remember that transformation is possible and that God’s grace isn’t reserved for people who already have their lives figured out.
That’s what makes “Used to Do It Too” such a fitting Lecrae song. Grace gives us a different perspective on our past. We can look back honestly at who we used to be, recognize how far God has brought us, and then extend that same hope to someone who is still trying to find their way.
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“Deep End”
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“Deep End” finds Lecrae in a deeply honest place, confronting the moments when life feels overwhelming and faith is tested by circumstances we can’t control. Rather than pretending that Christians are immune to fear, doubt, or pain, Lecrae acknowledges what it feels like to be in over your head—and points toward the God who remains faithful when we can’t see a way forward.
Released on Lecrae’s 2020 album Restoration, the song carries the album’s larger theme of healing and renewal. There is no shallow optimism here. Lecrae recognizes that restoration often begins by acknowledging that something is broken, and that sometimes God meets us precisely where we feel like we’re sinking.
“Deep End” is a reminder that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean we’ve been abandoned. Even when we feel like we’re in too deep, God is still there. Sometimes faith isn’t about feeling strong enough to make it through on our own; it’s about trusting the One who is strong enough to carry us.
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“Still”
with DaniLeigh
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“Still” is a quieter, more reflective side of Lecrae, centered on the assurance that God remains faithful even when life around us feels anything but steady. Rather than offering easy answers, the song acknowledges the uncertainty and struggles we face while holding firmly to the truth that God is still present, still good, and still worthy of our trust.
Released on Lecrae’s 2020 album Restoration, “Still” fits beautifully within the album’s larger story of healing and renewal. DaniLeigh’s vocals bring a softer, intimate quality to the track, complementing Lecrae’s thoughtful delivery and giving the song an atmosphere of calm in the middle of life’s storms.
Sometimes we don’t need another complicated explanation for what we’re going through. We need the reminder that God is still God, even here. “Still” offers exactly that kind of reassurance—a quiet invitation to stop, breathe, and remember that our circumstances may change, but God’s faithfulness does not.
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💿Essential Albums
Rebel
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Released in 2008, Rebel is the album that helped establish Lecrae as one of the defining voices in Christian hip-hop. But don’t let the title fool you into thinking Lecrae is simply trying to be provocative. His rebellion isn’t against God—it’s against the culture, expectations, and empty pursuits that compete for our allegiance. The album is a bold declaration that following Jesus means being willing to live differently.
Across Rebel, Lecrae tackles subjects ranging from temptation and materialism to identity, relationships, and the cost of discipleship. His delivery is confident and his production is firmly rooted in hip-hop, but the heart of the album is remarkably straightforward: Jesus changes everything. Lecrae isn’t interested in separating faith from real life; he’s bringing the gospel directly into the places where real people actually live.
More than a decade after its release, Rebel remains an important part of Lecrae’s story. It helped demonstrate that Christian hip-hop could be artistically compelling, culturally relevant, and completely unashamed of its message. For anyone wanting to understand where Lecrae came from—and why his voice has mattered so much—Rebel is an essential place to begin.
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Rehab
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Released in 2010, Rehab takes Lecrae’s music into some deeply personal territory. Using the language of rehabilitation as its central theme, the album explores what it means to recognize our brokenness and allow God to begin the work of putting our lives back together. Lecrae doesn’t approach that process from a position of having everything figured out; he speaks as someone who knows what it means to need grace.
The album is honest about the things that can control us—sin, pride, materialism, relationships, and the desire to find fulfillment in places that ultimately leave us empty. But Rehab isn’t an album about staying stuck in our brokenness. Its message is ultimately one of hope: God doesn’t just expose what’s broken; He restores.
With its hard-hitting hip-hop production, candid lyrics, and unmistakable Lecrae delivery, Rehab helped solidify his place as one of Christian hip-hop’s most important voices. It’s an album about surrender, transformation, and discovering that the God who knows exactly how broken we are is also the God who can make us new.
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Gravity
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Released in 2012, Gravity is a landmark album in Lecrae’s career and one of the defining projects in Christian hip-hop. Lecrae brings the energy, creativity, and unmistakable sound that his longtime fans love, but the album also shows an artist willing to tackle some serious questions about identity, culture, success, and what it really means to follow Christ.
The title Gravity is fitting. Throughout the album, Lecrae explores the forces that pull us toward the things of this world—money, recognition, relationships, pride, and our desire to be accepted. But rather than simply telling listeners what not to pursue, he keeps pointing toward something greater: a life centered on Christ. His faith isn’t an accessory to the music; it’s the foundation underneath it.
The album’s impact was enormous. Gravity won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, helping introduce Lecrae and Christian hip-hop to an audience far beyond its traditional boundaries. But awards aren’t really the reason this album has endured. It’s the combination of incredible hip-hop, fearless honesty, and a message that refuses to compromise that makes Gravity essential Lecrae.
If Rebel introduced us to the rebel and Rehab showed us the need for restoration, Gravity shows Lecrae stepping fully into his voice. It’s confident, creative, challenging, and unmistakably centered on Christ—and it’s still a fantastic place to discover what makes Lecrae so special.
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Anomaly
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Released in 2014, Anomaly is one of the defining albums of Lecrae’s career—and one of the most important albums in the history of Christian hip-hop. From the opening moments, Lecrae makes it clear that he’s not interested in fitting neatly into anybody else’s expectations. He’s going to make great hip-hop, speak honestly about his faith, and let the two exist together without apology.
The album’s title says a lot about Lecrae’s approach. An anomaly is something that doesn’t fit the expected pattern, and Lecrae has spent much of his career refusing to be confined by categories. Across songs like “All I Need Is You,” “Messengers,” “Tell the World,” and “Say I Won’t,” he explores identity, purpose, faith, culture, and the responsibility that comes with being a follower of Christ.
And then there’s the impact. Anomaly debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making Lecrae the first artist to simultaneously top the Billboard 200 and Gospel charts. It went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Messengers,” further cementing Lecrae’s place among the most influential artists in Christian music.
But statistics and awards only tell part of the story. What makes Anomaly special is the heart behind it. Lecrae sounds like an artist who knows exactly who he is, exactly Who he belongs to, and exactly why he has been given a platform. It’s bold without being empty, honest without being hopeless, and unapologetically centered on Christ. For FishWorship, that’s about as essential as an album gets.
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All Things Work Together
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Released in 2017, All Things Work Together finds Lecrae looking at life through the lens of Romans 8:28: even when we can’t understand what God is doing, we can trust that He is working. It’s an album about faith in the middle of real life—not the polished version of life where everything goes according to plan, but the messy, complicated, sometimes painful version that all of us know.
That theme comes through in songs like “I’ll Find You,” featuring Tori Kelly, and “Blessings,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Lecrae explores suffering, perseverance, relationships, success, and the ways God can use circumstances we would never have chosen to accomplish something greater than we can see. He doesn’t minimize pain or offer simplistic answers. Instead, he keeps pointing listeners toward a God who is faithful even when the circumstances aren’t.
Musically, All Things Work Together also shows just how comfortable Lecrae had become crossing boundaries. Hip-hop, R&B, pop, and gospel influences come together throughout the album, with an impressive lineup of collaborators adding their own voices to the project. Yet despite its broad musical appeal, the album never loses the spiritual foundation that makes Lecrae’s work distinctive.
All Things Work Together is ultimately an album about trust. We may not understand every chapter of our story, but we can trust the Author. That’s a message that never gets old—and it’s one of the reasons this album belongs among Lecrae’s essential work.
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Restoration
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Released in 2020, Restoration finds Lecrae looking honestly at brokenness while holding firmly to the hope that broken things can be made whole. It’s an album that doesn’t try to gloss over pain or pretend that faith makes every struggle disappear. Instead, Lecrae walks straight into difficult subjects and points toward the God who meets us there.
That honesty gives Restoration its emotional weight. Across the album, Lecrae explores healing, identity, relationships, disappointment, perseverance, and the scars that life can leave behind. Songs like “Deep End” and “Still” remind us that even when we’re overwhelmed or uncertain, God’s presence hasn’t changed. Restoration isn’t always instant, and it isn’t always easy—but God is still at work.
Musically, the album shows Lecrae continuing to evolve without losing the authenticity that has defined his career. Hip-hop remains at the center, but the production draws from a broad range of sounds and influences, creating a project that feels both contemporary and deeply personal.
Ultimately, Restoration is an album about hope. God isn’t finished with us just because we’re hurting, and brokenness doesn’t have to be the end of our story. Lecrae understands that message personally, and that’s what makes this album feel less like someone preaching at us and more like someone who’s been through the fire reminding us that God is still faithful on the other side.
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