Prafit Josiah is a Christian Hip-Hop artist that is defining a new mold.  Similar to the rappers Common and Jay-Z, Prafit Josiah is not trying to reach a younger audience. He is definitely confident and comfortable in his own musical skin. In case you didn’t know, Prafit Josiah is not only a Christian Hip-Hop artist but an entrepreneur and a family man. Born and raised in Rochester, NY; Prafit Josiah began his musical career as part of the group called Prafitz (Prophets), which formed in 1993. Prafitz released 2 albums and a myriad of singles before disbanding in 2002. Josiah…

Prafit Josiah is a Christian Hip-Hop artist that is defining a new mold.  Similar to the rappers Common and Jay-Z, Prafit Josiah is not trying to reach a younger audience. He is definitely confident and comfortable in his own musical skin. In case you didn’t know, Prafit Josiah is not only a Christian Hip-Hop artist but an entrepreneur and a family man.

Born and raised in Rochester, NY; Prafit Josiah began his musical career as part of the group called Prafitz (Prophets), which formed in 1993. Prafitz released 2 albums and a myriad of singles before disbanding in 2002.

Josiah has been around for while, he’s been recording music off and on for over 30 years now. In 2016, tragedy struck Prafit Josiah’s family; his cousin was murdered. This event sparked the beginning of Prafit Josiah picking the mic back up once again and seeking to have Godly impact on the people around him and potential listeners of his music.

“Hip-hop (Christian or not) is no longer just a young man’s sport, I’m here to speak on adult things, talk about life and point people to God. Oh yeah, don’t expect me to conform or try to fit in, I’m doin me.”
Prafit Josiah