Watch Sir the Baptist ‘Raise Hell’ in New Music Video
“Raise Hell” serves as the lead single for Sir’s debut full-length “PK: Preacher’s Kid” (Out on August 14th via The Church Records). This isn’t gospel or holy hip hop — it’s a one-of-a-kind, socio-political juggernaut and is more relevant than ever.
Raised by a pastor in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, Sir was born a “church boy” and evolved into a spiritually-attuned rebel. Although his music is rooted in modern R&B/hip-hop, it possesses strong gospel undertones with a full choir on every song. These “urban hymns” combine the secular with the sacred – producing a sound that’s refreshingly progressive, delightfully innovative, and sometimes unapologetically necessary. In the same spirit Ray Charles brought gospel influence into the pop world with “I Got A Woman”, Madonna with “Like A Prayer”, and Kanye West with “Jesus Walks” — Sir the Baptist takes the concept of “twisted faith” to a new level. His range is uncanny, his talent is unquestionable, and his provocation is enlightened.
Most recently, fans heard Sir the Baptist on Chance the Rapper and The Social Experiment’s SURF album, alongside King Louie and Quavo of Migos on the track “Familiar”. Sir has performed with the Joffrey Ballet and Travis Scott, and recorded with legends such as Frank Sinatra Jr. and composer/orchestrator Lee Musiker (Tony Bennett, Jerry Lewis).
Contact info:
June 27th – Los Angeles, CA – The BET Experience
July 18th – Santa Monica, CA @ Rapp Saloon / Hostelling International Charity Event w/ SAVEMONEY’s Brian Fresco & more
July 26th – Los Angeles, CA – Busby’s East w/ KR, Keith James, Young Lyxx, & more
July 29th – Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues (tentative)
July 30th – Chicago, IL @ Reggies Rock Club w/ Midwest Hype, QUE Billah, Keith James & more
September 2nd – Chicago, IL @ Jerry’s Wicker Park w/ Sasha Go Hard, Young Elz & more
