Jai Rian's newest single "Money" is a great look on how chasing material gains in life can be dangerous and after all, "you can't take [it] with you."
I was able to do a small interview with the up-and-coming artist and this is what he had to say.
Q: Who are you/Where are you from/Why do you do Christian Rap?
My name is Joshua Ryan, I went by J.Ryan before I made the decision to make Christian music only. As a result of my change I also changed my name to Jai Rian which means decedent of a king, little king, Conquerer, Victorious and Defeater. I was born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada so being apart of the fast life is nothing new to me. I've been involved with the streets since I was young, selling drugs, committing robberies, ditching school, gang violence and more. I've been shot, lost friends to violence and lost family members to drug abuse. Even though I ran the streets I always had a urge to know God and find peace. God saved me from death, saved me from addictions, hurts and doubts. God has done so much for me and I've done so little for him, realizing this I decided to give back and die to myself. Start using my talents and heart to spread the gospel, and tell the truth about our heavenly fathers love and salvation. What better way to spread his word than thru music? I'm much happier making music with a Godly influence rather than making music of the world. Giving a piece of Gods love, favor, mercy and a touch of my testimony in every song comes together to present a positive sound. I want to impact peoples lives, encourage, and guide others using the word of God.
Q: What's the concept behind "Money?"
My motivation behind the single "Money" is pretty simple, People now and days have become so codependent on having money and owning material things that they're forgetting about God. It seems most depend on money to gain happiness when truly Gods love and salvation is the key to happiness and peace. The first verse is about a girl that grew up in a God fearing family with dreams and ambitions but as she grew older she desired nice things. Wanting what the eyes desire she soon lost her way and began manipulating men, selling herself and image to obtain money. This was easy to relate to being that I live in Las Vegas, I see it everyday. A lot of women are strippers and or prostitutes, not all but a lot. Even though some know what they do is wrong they won't admit to it because they're able to buy nice things, nice things that can bring a internal fire...Don't chase material things or depend on money to bring you happiness. Because when it's all said and done you can't take material things with you. Don't idolize or depend on something that can wither away, be destroyed or become rotten. True happiness is found in our Father. Look to Him for peace, lean on His word and not on your own understanding because when we do things on our own it soon falls apart. Feed your soul don't sell it.
Here's the stream/download link for "Money."
Be on the lookout for his upcoming mixtape "Fallen Kings" which will also be featured on Rapzilla! I know I'll be keeping my eyes peeled.
Best,
Felix
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