Hip-Hop Gospel Artist Lecrae Signs to Columbia Records

Hip-hop gospel artist Lecrae is signing with Colombia Records, the biggest label under Sony Music. 

The Atlanta-based artist signed with the company after a decade of success with his own label -- Reach Records. 

Lecrae will join some of the most popular names in music, like Beyonce, Adele, Pharrell Williams and One Direction.

The Dove Award-winning artist has helped to bring a faith message to hip-hop. 

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His latest album "Anomaly" debuted at #1 on the Billboard top 200 albums and his hit single "All I Need Is You" earned him the 2015 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.

Lecrae has co-headlined some of the best-selling tours in the U.S. and toured with secular hip-hop artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Rakin and Common, reports Rapzilla. 

Lecrae's distinctive sound has allowed him to be a positive changed in the hip-hop industry. 

The artist refers to himself as a "social anthropologist" seeking the most authentic connection possible with the fans around the world who embrace his music.

Lecrae will continue to make music in conjunction with Reach Records.