In this episode, I interview Hulvey who shares his Christian testimony. 

Battle rapping was his hobby in middle school and high school and he became good at it.

His musical journey included entering talent shows in high school, writing songs, creating his own music, and releasing it on Soundcloud.

“It’s easy to talk about God, but it’s another thing to know God and know him personally. “

Honestly, Hulvey did not have a time frame when he gave himself to God but he came to know God in his heart around high school and college.

Doug Pierce, Hulvey’s mentor, was a big influence in helping him develop his relationship with God and be a disciple of Jesus.

While in college putting out secular music and doing well, Hulvey tells us about a moment where God called on him to drop everything he was doing.

He deleted all of the music he created. God gave him a new focus and his music gradually evolved towards Christian hip hop music.

Hulvey talks about how God told him to drop out of college and continue to pursue music.

Hulvey then moved to Atlanta, and less than a year later he was signed to Lecrae’s Reach Records. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and wisdom. 

Additionally, Hulvey breaks down “Back in the wick”, "Reason" featuring Lecrae & SVRCINA, "We Against the World" featuring Andy Mineo, and "Eternal" in the 4-Song-Breakdown, from his debut album Christopher.

Key Points In Interview:

• 4:30 Grew up going to church a lot, “about 300 churches in Brunswick, GA!”

• 7:10 College was a time when Hulvey really started to reach out to God and “hear His voice.”

• 8:43 Hulvey recalls a pivotal moment where he hears Jesus speaking to him saying “follow me.”

• 13:50 Speaking of discipleship, “If you want wisdom, you ain’t going to get wisdom from somebody who is on the same page as you.” Discipleship is important.

• 20:28 “His Spirit is one with my spirit”; Hulvey expressed what God’s presence looks like in his life.

• 24:16 Hulvey tells us that to him, influencing people with Christian hip hop is a tool to point people back to God.

• 24:35 Rachael Malonson, Hulvey’s wife also has an influential story to tell

• 29:50 Hulvey shares with us the “season” of growth he went through to “create music from His [God]  Spirit.”

• 32:58 He built a relationship with A&R at Reach records submitting unreleased music and performing in freestyle rap events which later turned into a signed deal

References Mentioned In This Interview By Hulvey

• A3C Festival 

Suggested Artist Testimonies Mentioned By Hulvey:

• Torey D'Shaun

• Big Breeze

• 350

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• Facebook: @hulveyofficial

• Instagram: @hulveyofficial