Reach Records Launches Summer ’23 Playlist With New Single “Stay Low”
The 116 Summer Playlist is back again for its sixth year — but this time with an improved rollout and approach. The annual playlist, hosted by Reach Records and known best for showcasing fresh talent through various collaborations within the Christian Hip-Hop space will release over several weeks as opposed to having one flight date like in years past.
A new set of songs will release every Wednesday over the next three weeks. Fans and followers of the playlist can check Reach’s social platforms every Monday to learn which new single and artists will be dropping on the playlist that week.
The debut single of this years’ playlist features Toyalove, Reece Lache & Childlike CiCi teaming up for an uncompromising and fierce track that speaks of their bold faith in God. Featuring three strong women of faith and rising artists in Christian Hip Hop, “Stay Low” sets the tone for what you can expect from the rest of this years playlist: excellence, boldness and unity. Listen to “Stay Low”
“This song was thoughtfully curated, weaving a tapestry of faith, resilience, and Christian rap culture. With rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics we hope that this song will inspire spiritual growth and that people would understand the significance of maintaining humility and embracing God’s role in uplifting us. For all of us, it was important to also underscore this record with the value of unity and solidarity among believers, regardless of the challenges we face.” says Childlike CiCi.
The release of “Stay Low” is also accompanied by a music video. Directed by Nehemiah Wilson from sBN., the video follows Toya, Reece and CiCi on their way to the summer block party with special guest appearances along the way. Premiering on YouTube at 4pm ET, be sure you pull up and hang with CiCi, Toya and Reece for the first viewing of the music video
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After announcing the release of Stay Low with this post, Toya, Reece and CiCi made an appearance on The 116 Life hosted by DJ Mykael V to talk about the fullness of walking in God’s purpose, creating Christian music, being influential leaders in the space, and conversations surrounding women in hip-hop.
The Summer Twenty-Three playlist from Reach Records features over 10 tracks with the likes of Reach Records longtime artists Lecrae, Trip Lee, and Tedashii, as well as upcoming artists across the realm of the Christian and hip-hop spaces: 678Nath, Tommy Royale, DKG KIE, 350, Jaye Newton and Samuel Ash to name a few.
Past Summer playlists from Reach Records have included top performing tracks such as viral hit Coming in Hot by Lecrae & Andy Mineo (Instagram’s #1 song in 2021), “Don’t Worry Bout It” by Posha Love & Wande (featured on the Netflix show ‘Freeridge‘), Woo by Wande (selected by Apple as the song to launch the iPhone 12) and many more.
