♫OCT MUSIC SAMPLER:  TRIP LEE “BETEWNN TWO WORLDS”♫

Gospel rapper Trip Lee recently took the leading spot on the Billboard gospel charts, moving Marvin Sapp out of the number one spot after weeks on top. Trip Lee’s new album “Between Two Worlds” took the #1 spot on the Gospel and Christian Album charts this week! Crossing over has also helped Trip Lee land #10 on the Rap albums chart.

It’s rare that a gospel album see’s such notoriety on the Billboard Rap charts but with the sophistication and intelligence Trip brings to the table it’s not surprising. William Lee Barefield III better known as “Trip Lee” is a Christian rapper who hails from Dallas. Having been a part of 116 Clique, Lee is no stranger when it comes to ministering through gospel music. His debut album “If They Only Knew” was released in 2006. The success of “If They Only Knew” gave Lee a name in gospel music. He soon released his sophomore album, “20/20″ in 2008 which sold on the itunes music store. The hard work put into this album landed Lee a spot on the Billboard Charts.

On June 22^nd TRIP released “Between Two Worlds” which is currently selling big and quenching the thirst of rap lover everywhere. Gospel rap has certainly evolved over the year. With its evolution it has proven to be a wonderful way to deliver the Gospel of Christ to younger generations.