Let’s face it, there are a lot of misconceptions about Christian Hip Hop (CHH). And who better to set the record straight than Miles Minnick?
This San Francisco Bay Area native has been making waves in the CHH scene, and recently, he took his talents to Hot 97, New York City’s iconic radio station, to further his reach and set the record straight.
Host Nessa asked: “What would you say is the biggest misconception about the music you create?” Miles didn’t hesitate to respond.
“I think the biggest misconception about the music we make is that it’s only for Christians. It’s only for church people,” he began. “In all actuality, if you’re a believer in Christ, praise God. Yes, the music will be for you, but a larger part of my audience is people who don’t have a church home. If you look at my crowd, I’d say about 40 percent of them don’t even know how to pray yet. They’re starting their walk or they’re just fans of the music and it inspires them.”
He continued to tackle the myth head-on. “I think another misconception is that we’re not as good as people in the mainstream market, which I think has been debunked now in 2024.”
Curious to hear more? Check out the full interview clip below:
Hot 97 titled the YouTube version of this interview, “Miles Minnick Explains His Christian Hip Hop & Reveals Who Judges His Music.” Here’s their description:
“Miles Minnick stopped by HOT 97 on June 13, 2024, to talk to Nessa about his unique genre of Christian hip hop. He talks about the misconceptions of his music, transitioning from rapping about gang life to spreading messages of faith, and how people of faith have judged him the most. He also talks about his inspirations like E-40 and Too Short, following his path to move to LA with his wife and four kids, the voice that guided him, and the importance of not letting circumstances dictate their lives. He shares his approach to involving children in his career, advice for parents, and the core message of his music: there is a real God who cares about you and has a plan for you. Follow Miles Minnick @miles.minnick.”
Miles Minnick is a versatile entertainer from the San Francisco Bay Area who began releasing Christian hip hop after a transformative encounter with Christ as a teenager. His talents extend beyond music to acting, with roles in three feature films, including “Still Standing” and “Carter High,” which starred Charles S. Dutton and Vivica A. Fox. Minnick has collaborated with notable artists such as Hulvey, 1K Phew, and nobigdyl, among others. His latest EP, “Miles,” is available on all streaming platforms. Currently, Miles Minnick is on his Christlike tour, selling out shows across the country. For tickets or more information, visit Miles Minnick Tour.