Trell Brooks is taking the spirit to the streets with his latest record, "Never Let Go." It's a banger of a trap-rap testimony, fusing soulful conviction and 21st-century production. Renowned for his convicting message, genuine delivery, and faith-filled lyrics, Trell leaves you with no doubt that Christian hip-hop still has swag and won't back down from testifying of what's real. "Never Let Go" feels cinematic, a song that might pound through your headphones while working out, help you focus on a late-night drive, or raise spirits at a church youth function.
Trell is smooth with the uptake, blending introspection and uplift, never lecturing but always connecting. Out of Charlotte, North Carolina, comes Trell Brooks, who has been making a name for himself in the constantly developing world of Christian music. But "Never Let Go" is a lyrical testament to faith, hope, and resiliency. And most remarkable of all, it is for everyone. There is no cussing, hate, or pretense, just real, honest storytelling over a clean, modern trap beat.
Unlike most trap songs, which can adopt aggressive, machismo power standards, Trell flips the genre on its head. He harnesses its rhythmic pulse and jubilant frenzy not to flex but to connect, reminding audiences that, in a crazy world, faith is a life preserver worth clinging to. He speaks with confidence and humility, his thoughts plain. The presence of God is constant, and you are never walking alone.
The production is also crisp and glossy, a nod to the sounds currently ruling hip-hop's charts but surrounded by positivity and purpose. It's a sort of equilibrium that opens doors beyond church walls and into everyday playlists. On "Never Let Go," Trell Brooks further reinforces the idea that gospel and grit can coexist and that hope, when skinned in beats and bars, can bang just as hard as any street record during quarantine. This track is a movement, and Trell leads the way with heart, faith, and flow.