Christian Hip-Hop Star Lecrae Signs Deal With Columbia Records ; Joins Adele, Beyonce & More

Columbia Records has announced signing of hip-hop artist Lecrae (Lecrae Moore) in a deal with the artist and his own label, Reach Records.

Lecrae’s latest album Anomaly, released on his own Reach Records label debuted at No.1 on the coveted Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and has garnered recognition in mainstream hip-hop. The Atlanta-based artist, community leader, activist and entrepreneur has helped to revive the genre’s conscious sensibility with his message of inspiration.

Nominated for multiple awards throughout his career, Lecrae has blazed an unchartered path, winning two Grammy Awards. His hit single “All I Need Is You,” garnered across-the-board acclaim, earning a 2015 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.

Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Anomaly -Lecrae’s 7th album to date – at #12 on their list of the Best 40 Albums Of The Year.

Columbia is home to Adele, Beyonce, J. Cole, John Legend, One Direction, Pharrell Williams and Snoop Dogg, among many others.

source ~ rapzilla