Columbia Records – Home Of Adele, Beyonce, J. Cole, John Legend & More, Sign Hip Hop Sensation, Lecrae

Lecrae Devaughn Moore popularly known as Lecrae, is an American Christian hip hop artist, songwriter, record producer and actor. To date...

Lecrae Devaughn Moore popularly known as Lecrae, is an American Christian hip hop artist, songwriter, record producer and actor. To date, he has released seven studio albums and three mixtapes as a solo artist, and has released three studio albums, a remix album. He produced much of his earlier material along with other early Reach Records releases. Lecrae, in reference to his label as a Christian rapper, has stated that his music is just hip hop, though it reflects his Christian faith.

Earlier today. Columbia Records announced the signing of Lecrae in a record deal with the artist and his own label, Reach Records.
From a press release by Lecrae's management;

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

Lecrae’s breakthrough album Anomaly, debuted at #1 on the coveted Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, receiving universal acclaim and making him a force 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.

Lecrae has shared the stage with hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim and Common, as well as his contemporaries Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Juicy J. He has co-headlined some of the best-selling tours in the U.S., according to Pollstar, and Lecrae’s call for redemption through positive change has placed him on the forefront of causes close to his heart, with the artist referring to himself as a ‘social anthropologist’ seeking the most authentic connection possible with the fans around the world who embrace his music.


Congratulations to him. 


Source – Rapzilla.com