Released 12 years ago this October
Rise
Trip Lee · 2014
53 min · 14 tracks · Christian hip-hop
A vibrant blend of hip-hop beats and uplifting messages, creating an atmosphere of hope and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise — The title track sets the tone for the album with its energetic beat and motivational lyrics, encapsulating the overall theme of perseverance and faith.
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Manolo — This track stands out for its catchy hook and clever wordplay, addressing themes of identity and purpose while maintaining a lively rhythm that showcases Trip Lee's lyrical prowess.
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Lazarus — In this powerful song, Trip Lee draws parallels between personal struggles and biblical resurrection themes, delivering a poignant message of hope through vivid storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic beats with thoughtful lyrics, showcasing strong production and engaging structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by three consecutive tracks that maintain a similar upbeat tempo.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, engaging the listener in a participatory manner.
- The interlude 'All Rise Up' serves as a transition, creating a shift in mood before the second half of the album introduces more introspective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lazarus
The narrative shifts from despair to awakening, illustrating a journey from darkness to renewed life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise 3:19
- 2 Lights On 5:03
- 3 Shweet 3:49
- 4 Manolo 4:08
- 5 You Don’t Know 5:08
- 6 All Rise Up (interlude) 1:31
- 7 All Rise Up 4:32
- 8 Beautiful Life 2 (Mine) 4:08
- 9 Insomniac 3:50
- 10 Something New 1:16
- 11 Lazarus 4:41
- 12 All My Love 3:53
- 13 I’m Gone 3:08
- 14 Sweet Victory 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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