In a hip-hop landscape often chasing fleeting trends, Leicester is choosing a different path—one anchored in faith, testimony, and purpose. His new album, Ocean Views II, isn’t just another release; it’s a spiritual statement, weaving gospel conviction with sharp lyricism to create music that uplifts as much as it challenges.
Rather than sprinkling in casual biblical references, Leicester builds every track around lived belief. Drawing from the deep traditions of gospel—its soaring vocals, raw emotional power, and messages of hope—he marries that foundation with the grit and storytelling cadence of hip-hop. The result is music that feels equally at home in the church pews, on streaming playlists, and in the lives of listeners searching for direction.
The project carries an intimate sense of mission. Leicester worked closely with songwriter and vocalist Mana, whose creative presence shaped much of the album’s final form. Their collaboration doesn’t just polish the sound—it deepens its sincerity, giving each track a dual weight: one of craft, and one of conviction. Together, they’ve built a sonic journey designed not just for consumption, but for reflection.
What makes Ocean Views II resonate is its clarity of purpose. Tracks are crafted to move both body and spirit, with beats that nod to modern rap while lyrics reach for something higher. Leicester isn’t chasing mainstream validation—he’s offering music as testimony, a reminder that hip-hop can still be a vessel for truth, worship, and witness.
This release also marks a pivotal step forward. Leicester isn’t stopping here; he’s already laying the groundwork for future projects that continue this purpose-driven trajectory. For him, Ocean Views II is not just an album but a milestone—a reminder that spiritual hip-hop has a place in the culture, and that its message can cut through the noise.
At its core, Ocean Views II is an invitation: to pause, to listen, and to consider the role of faith in a chaotic world. Leicester’s music doesn’t preach from a distance—it meets listeners where they are, then walks with them toward something greater.
Stream Ocean Views II and join the journey:
“Christian rap isn’t just rap with a few biblical references thrown in. It’s a spiritual mission.”
— Leicester
