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Andy mineo concert6/17/2023 ![]() ![]() That has to be interesting for some of the patrons of those establishments, seeing a Christian hip-hop artist at their bar. We’ll do Winter Jam, then I’ll go out on my own and do bars and clubs. I think it can get to be “singing to the choir” a little bit if you just stay within the Christian realm. It gets me excited to be around a broader audience. It’s always been a pleasure to be over there. I’ve been on MTV, award shows, and all these different things that are neutral venues. But I’ve always gone over and collaborated with non-Christian artists, too. I’m being who I am, and because I’m a Christian, Christians flock to me because of that and my associations and my relationships. I’ve really got no complaints.Ĭrossing over into mainstream isn’t a bad thing. I get the chance to make the music I love and do it for a living, and with a purpose. I have an incredible fanbase that comes to me and understands what I do. ![]() But even if there is that stuff going on, I don’t go out looking for it. There are forums and boards where people waste a bunch of time and energy bickering and creating stories they don’t know, but it’s not even worth my attention. It just doesn’t seem as big of a deal like it was in the past. Just because of the fact that I rode the line between the Christian music industry and the mainstream industry has created more of an understanding of who I am and what I do. A lot of other guys got beat up before I started doing my thing, so it made it a little easier for me. I feel like that was the generation before me. Early in your career, however, did you feel any pushback from those who didn’t “get it” yet? Not really. I’m grateful for that.Īs a genre, hip-hip has experienced steady growth within the Christian community over the years. He’s been a voice when I needed somebody to help me understand what’s going on in the industry, navigating stuff, and just what to look out for. He’s been like a big brother to me in a lot of ways. ![]() You’ve worked with him on a number of occasions. Your working relationship with fellow Reach Records artist Lecrae seems to be a good one. We live in a generation where hip-hop is a leading voice, but there’s very few hip-hop records that are hip-hop foundational for this generation. Yeah, I think what they’re (the record label) is doing is cool, just putting out their own take on Christmas music. It’s the Christmas season, and you were recently part of a Christmas album called “The Gift: A Christmas Compilation,” put out by your label, Reach Records. You just do things to keep you sane on a tour that long. (laughs) Since I’m already sweaty, and just did 20 minutes of cardio, I get a group of guys or women to join, and we work out. I usually try to get a workout in actually. It’s going to be cool to be around that guy.Īre you the type of guy who hangs around offstage to watch others perform after your set, or do you head back to the bus? It usually depends on the night. I love it when people actually proclaim and do something. In the evangelical sphere there’s a lot of pro-proclamation and very little action sometimes. He’s a good speaker, and there’s the “End It Movement,” too. It’s really accessible and probably the most inexpensive ticket you can get.Īre there any other artists in this year’s lineup that you’re looking forward to seeing? I’m excited to go out with Louie Giglio. When I got done with that tour, I was just excited to get off at the road and go home. This first time, it was a really long tour. How long have you been involved with Winter Jam? This is my second time. ListenIowa spoke with Mineo recently about the tour, the growth of hip-hop within the Christian community, and his advice for Kanye West. Tickets are not required, but a $15 freewill donation at the door is suggested. This year’s incarnation of the annual tour-de-force will hit a total of 42 cities around the country in 2020, including a stop at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Thursday, Jan. I’m the only rap artist, so I’m ready to make the subwoofers work a little bit.” “I’ll roll in, hit you with high energy, and give you a couple of moments of myself as well to tell you who I am and what I do. “It’s going to be a bit like a power bomb,” Mineo said in a recent interview with ListenIowa. Christian music’s premiere annual outing, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, steps into a new decade with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Crowder leading a star-studded 2020 lineup that includes the likes of Hillsong Young & Free, Building 429, Louie Giglio, Red, Austin French, NewSong and hip-hop artist extraordinaire Andy Mineo, who is looking forward to delivering an explosive set. ![]()
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