Silent Tha Soldier emerges as a powerful voice, challenging perceptions and redefining the boundaries of Christian rap. His latest album, “Spiritual Warfare,” is not just a collection of tracks; it’s a raw, vulnerable, and deeply personal journey through the everyday battles that define the human experience. With a bold title that immediately commands attention, the album promises a departure from the conventional, offering a sound that is both rooted in faith and unflinchingly real.
In this exclusive interview, Silent Tha Soldier delves into the intricate layers of “Spiritual Warfare,” dissecting its core concepts and sharing the inspirations behind its creation. From his unique interpretation of what “spiritual warfare” truly means to him personally, to his deliberate efforts to redefine the sound of Christian rap, he offers insights that are as profound as they are relatable. We explore the album’s most vulnerable moments, the lyrical prowess that sets him apart, and the overarching message he hopes to impart to his listeners.
Silent Tha Soldier also sheds light on the creative synergy with his production team, “Beat$ By Tha Load$,” and how his experiences as an upcoming artist navigating the industry have shaped his faith and artistic vision. Prepare to be immersed in a conversation that goes beyond the music, revealing the heart and mind of an artist committed to transparency, authenticity, and a powerful message of perseverance.
- “Spiritual Warfare” is a bold title—what does that phrase mean to you personally, and how did it shape the overall concept of the album?
Silent Tha Soldier: What Spiritual warfare means to me is…I guess everyday life ya know? It affects what we see, what we hear, and go through on an everyday basis. While making this album, what I tried to include in the music was my real life experiences and stories tied in with good storytelling and realism.
- You’ve said this isn’t your “regular Christian album.” Can you break down how you’re redefining what Christian rap sounds like with this project?
Silent Tha Soldier: Most Christian rappers that I’ve seen or the ones I’ve heard at least, they always say the same stuff “God loves u” or “Jesus can save u” which is true DONT get me wrong. But in order to save people, I think we should try to at least understand them and connect and relate with them. So that’s what I tried to do on this album, talking about a troublesome childhood, my depression and my battles, because it’s a real thing and people should hear more than the regular stuff they expect Christians to say.
- This album is raw and vulnerable. Were there any moments during recording where it felt too personal to share—or did you lean into that discomfort?
Silent Tha Soldier: I think it was while recording “suffering” and “refuse to be denied” as well as “Soulja rags” that I felt vulnerable. Soulja rags I recorded in 2024 in March and was extremely depressed during it. I refuse to be denied I just wanted to express my thirst for the game not for fame but the dream of making it out and whatnot.
- Your pen game is sharp across these 18 tracks. Which track do you feel showcases your lyrical abilities the most, and why?
Silent Tha Soldier: I think refuse to be denied truly shows people I ain’t to be trifled with. I wrote 2 verses and completely messed over these so called rappers and fans of hiphop who’ve been gettin to my head. I think I wrote that song in 20 minutes so it’s my fastest written song to date.
- What’s the biggest message or takeaway you hope listeners walk away with after hearing “Spiritual Warfare”?
Silent Tha Soldier: I want people to walk away and think to themselves this life isn’t just what our human eyes can see, there’s more to it. There’s way more than meets the eye and what we don’t see affects us most, also want them to walk away and know suffering in silence can cause major pain.
- ‘Intro’ sets the tone for the album. What did you want to establish in that very first track?
Silent Tha Soldier: I just wanted to express to the listener what I was about to do, I’m coming for war bootin up. I sampled and grabbed clips from old war interviews from the 70s-90s during the whole middle eastern war. And at the end I used a MLK clip to express how I hate having to always go to war to protect myself and go at people but I have to do what I have to do.
- Tracks like ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘Goin To War’ bring serious energy. Were those tracks metaphorical or based on specific real-life experiences?
Silent Tha Soldier: Iron Mike is my way to express me trying to knock back the negative energy in my life and beating depression, as far as going to war I just wanted to go insane on that beat that Steve gave me. I was also frustrated when I recorded that.
- ‘Soulja 4 Lyfe’ and ‘Soulja Rags’ sound like deeply personal anthems. Are those nods to your identity as an artist or something bigger?
Silent Tha Soldier: They truly are, ya know soulja 4 Lyfe is just a way to tell people yea this is me, this what I represent this what I do ya heard me. Soulja rags continues that and lets em know further how and why I represent what I do.
- The song ‘Refuse 2 Be Denied’ feels like a battle cry. What obstacles inspired that one—and how do you stay spiritually focused when the pressure hits?
Silent Tha Soldier: I pray, I read the Bible and continue to do my thing as I walk thru these troubling times. I was actually on TikTok an hour or day before when I went out with my friends and just scrolled seeing so many artist doing they thing and I thought to myself “why can’t I do my thing yet? When is it my turn?” So I made that song about 20 minutes later and made history.
- ‘Real Lyfe’ and ‘Sufferin’ really hit on pain, power and perseverance. How do you balance being transparent with your struggles while still uplifting your audience?
Silent Tha Soldier: I always wanna express the real pain I feel during these songs like this no joke, I go through this type of stuff daily this ain’t no act. But ima Christian and I wanna truly show people yea we have struggles and ups and downs but get up when it gets tough because the finish line is yet to come.
- You’ve got that 90s vintage bounce blended with today’s sharp rap influences. Which artists influence your flow and sound?
Silent Tha Soldier: Well I grew up on artist like Mystikal, Master P, and the cash money/no limit families. But I would say the artists that inspired my flow are the Ghetto Twiinz from New Orleans, Mystikal and fiend.
- Your team “Beat$ By Tha Load$” featuring Stevie Durag, StevegotthemKeys, TOK-Kbeats, and CalyKal produced the whole album. How important is that in maintaining your sonic identity, and what’s your creative chemistry like with them?
Silent Tha Soldier: I have to be myself and stay true or else I’d confuse my listeners. I really wanna show the world who me and my team are and what we go through and deal with. I can’t fake it it’s just in me.
- Were there any tracks where the beat inspired the lyrics on the spot, or do you usually come in to the booth with your bars ready?
Silent Tha Soldier: I’d say refuse to be denied and native friends inspired the lyrics the most for the songs. I flow to the bass and rhythm of a beat I like to feel it, I’m from the south, it’s naturally in us.
- Which track was the hardest to complete—lyrically, emotionally, or technically—and why?
Silent Tha Soldier: I’d say the hardest was Soulja rags, I can’t help but to feel real depressed or sad when I think of that time period. I felt alone during March of 2024 which is when I recorded that and I love the song but it reminds me of a very bad time.
- Do you see “Spiritual Warfare” as a turning point in your musical evolution, or more like a foundation for what’s coming next?
Silent Tha Soldier: I do, from now on every track u hear will be produced by my team nothing and nobody else will be on it besides me and my brothers.
- You speak about connecting with people before preaching to them. How do you keep that balance of being relatable while still keeping your message rooted in faith?
Silent Tha Soldier: See it’s one thing to just go up to people and say God loves u keep fighting, but it’s another to say hey I understand I went through this and that too. We have to connect with people or else what’s the point in trying to be relatable enough to save them and help them out. Even if they don’t wanna be saved I respect it and still let them know I get it because I was in their shoes too once.
- Being only 20, you’ve built a solid following in just three years. What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far in the industry—and in your faith?
Silent Tha Soldier: I’ve learned to not trust anyone out for money and those that come to u first won’t always be trustworthy. During this walk of life I’ve really just let God take me to places I was supposed to be because I don’t control a thing.
- There’s a lot of aggression in your delivery, but it’s controlled and purposeful. Is that a reflection of your personality, or something you tap into when you’re in “soldier mode”?
Silent Tha Soldier: It’s both really, ya know a soldier is gonna have to boot up when trouble comes their way they don’t have no choice. So I do what I have to do to get my point across.
- Do you think young people are more open now to Christian rap that sounds like street music with real stories? How do you make sure your message doesn’t get lost in the vibe?
Silent Tha Soldier: I think In 2025 people are definitely more open to Christian rap because they’re seeing we not just the people that follows God but we are truly skilled and talented too. Man Lecrae is one of the biggest Christian rappers and he performed at an event Christian rappers were never welcomed to we’re knocking down doors.
- Looking ahead—what’s your mission as Silent Tha Soldier beyond this album? What kind of impact do you want to leave on both the music world and your listeners’ lives?
Silent Tha Soldier: I want people to know that it’s okay to be the underdog sometimes, as long as u keep ur faith in Christ and do what u gotta do to make things happen. It’s not gonna be easy in this world and it’s only getting worse so continue to do you and follow God and it’ll be just fine, it’s all simple and plain ya heard me.
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