By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
HUNTSVILLE, AL — One late-night “yes” turned a viral clip into a career-defining moment for Dante’ Pride, a Christian hip-hop artist from Decatur, Alabama, whose music now tops charts, earns national recognition, and resonates across the globe.
Nearly a year ago, a video of gospel legend Lisa Page Brooks singing “the Devil is a liar” made rounds on social media. Pride, already known for his smooth gospel-infused raps, added his own drums, verses, and production to the clip—releasing a snippet on social media. The result? It exploded. Fans begged for the full version, and with Brooks’ blessing, “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” was born.
The track went on to garner 3.9 million streams and a 2025 Stellar Award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year—marking a breakthrough moment in Pride’s more-than-decade-long journey.
From Church Roots to Major Labels
Born and raised in Decatur, Pride is the son of a Baptist preacher and grew up immersed in church music—singing in the children’s choir and playing drums in his father’s church band. A second-grade car ride changed everything when his uncle introduced him to the music of Christian rapper Canton Jones. “It was a paradigm shift,” Pride says. “I couldn’t believe you could say ‘Jesus’ over beats like that.”
Inspired by both gospel artists and secular talents like Kendrick Lamar, Pride began crafting a sound rooted in faith, but layered with storytelling, groove, and heart.
A Major Moment with Capitol/Tamla
After gaining buzz with “Overflow” on Transformation Worship’s Billboard-topping album, Pride signed with Capitol Records via its Motown/Tamla label. “It’s surreal,” he says. “That kind of legacy—it’s humbling.”
His debut Capitol single, “My Praise,” celebrates perseverance and divine faithfulness. “Whether I was broke or on the mountaintop, God is still good,” he says.
Staying Rooted While Rising Up
Now based in Atlanta and serving as a youth pastor, Pride still makes regular trips to Alabama. His “We Outside” concert returns to Dream Theatre in Huntsville on July 12. His new single, “No Problem” featuring Porsha Love, is already generating buzz.
Raising the Bar for Christian Hip-Hop
For Pride, gospel rap demands creativity and conviction. “Some think anything works because it’s for God,” he says. “But it should be more excellent.”
With his blend of authenticity and spiritual confidence, Dante’ Pride is showing the world that gospel rap can be powerful, joyful—and chart-topping.