2025 KCA Nominees Announced

2025 KCA Nominees have been announced!

The Kingdom Choice Awards (KCA), now in its 14th year, continue to uplift Christian Hip‑Hop and Urban Gospel artists who boldly proclaim their faith with creativity and excellence. Hosted at New York City’s iconic Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (Symphony Space) on September 20, 2025, this year’s show promises a powerful weekend of performances, fellowship, and honor. From seasoned trailblazers to fresh voices, the nominees showcase the diversity and depth of Kingdom culture—offering ministry through lyricism, melody, and visual art. These artists have released works between August 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025, demonstrating spiritual authenticity and artistic professionalism. Whether you’re a fan of hard‑hitting rap, uplifting gospel, or soul-stirring visuals, the 2025 KCA nominees reflect God’s hand moving in every corner of the industry. Here’s a full breakdown of this year’s contenders vying for top honors

Male CHH Artist

NOBIGDYL

Torey D’Shaun

Lecrae

Miles Minnick

Alex Jean

Caleb Gordon

Hulvey

Brenno

Female CHH Artist

Childlike Cici

Jackie Hill‑Perry

Lanell Grant

Angie Rose

Anike

Kidd Lee

Toya Love

CHH Album

Though the Scars Remain – C4 Crotona

Bodega 2! – DJ Mykael V & 1995

The People We Became – NOBIGDYL

Come and See – Torey D’Shaun

West Indies – Jon Keith x Miles Minnick

Anike – Anike

Cry – Hulvey

Ski Mask Cologne – Selah the Corner

CHH Single

“It’s All For You” – Hulvey

“Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” – Dante’ Pride

“Matthew 18:20” – Alex Jean

“Bad News” – C4 Crotona

“Leave Me Alone” – Jackie Hill Perry

“Free” – Mission

“Worship Forreal”- Toya Love

CHH Mixtape/EP

Shiesty- Fern

Let Go Let God – 1k Phew

Master of The Flying Guilitines – YP

More Than Gold- Alex Jean

Seoul Brother EP – nobigdyl.

Die Daily EP – William Cata x ATTAM

CHH Lyricist

Jarred Allstar

Jackie Hill Perry

Lanell Grant

Sela The Corner

C4 Crotona

nobigdyl.

Jered Sanders

CHH Collab Single

“Rob Hell” – Indie Tribe

“Up Tho!” – Bizzle x Gifted Hands

“Rain On Me” – Hulvey X Alex Jean

“Club” – West Indies

“Stick and Move” – Steven Malcolm x Mike Teezy

“It’s Time” – Childlike Cici x KB

Urban Gospel Artist

Blanca

Ariel Fitz-Patrick

Pastor Mike Jr

Yung Kriss

Don Ready

Jord’an Armstrong

Lee Vasi

Adia

Urban Gospel Single

“Are You Ready” – Blanca

“God’s Hands” – Yung Kriss X Don Ready

“Teach Me” – Lee Vasi

“Got It Bad” – Adia

“The Light” – Jord’an Armstrong

“Who Do You Love” – Ariel Fitz-Patrick

Music Video

“New Leaf” – Mike Teezy

“Fall” – Sevin X Zaydock

“Are You Ready” – Blanca

“Eyes On Us” – Jon Keith

“40” – Kijan Boone

“The Method” – Miles Minnick X Lecrae X E-40

“Matthew 18:20”- Alex Jean

Up Next Artist

Jamil

Jaylon Ashaun

Kennis Clark

Lady Davina

De La Cruz

Prodi Da Prodigal

Breakthrough Artist

C4 Crotona

Adia

Lanell Grant

Gifted Hands

Prince SAJ

Yung Kriss

gio

CHH Media Platform/Brand

Art Soul Radio

The 116 Life

DA FIXX RADIO SHOW

Trackstarz

Rapzilla

Propel XL

Wade-O

Gospel Reggae Artist

Prince SAJ

Kevin Downswell

Jaron Nurse

Samuel Medas

Wingy Danejah

Dwayne Fyah

Urban Latino Artist

Alexxander

Kenny Rivers

Angie Rose

Shepherd

Natan El Profeto

Niko Eme

Tommy Royale