It’s been a couple of years since Lecrae shed the “Christian rapper” label and proclaimed himself to be like any other MC; stating his worldview, lamenting about his personal life, and finding unique ways to do so. Never has Lecrae Moore’s refusal to be put in a box been more apparent than on his latest album, All Things Work Together. The project finds Crae reflecting on his successes, shortcomings and detractors, all while keeping his faith either at the forefront or at the very least, in his peripheral vision.
Lecrae, as the title of his Billboard-topping 2014 album belies, is an anomaly. His popular 2012 mixtape Church Clothes crossed him over to the mainstream without compromising his faith, but many within the Christian Hip Hop community have never forgiven him for it. On the flip side, Lecrae received a backhanded compliment in the form of a Grammy for Best Gospel Album for 2013’s Gravity. He was appreciative of the award but felt he should have been included in the Grammy’s Hip Hop categories. It seems the heat he takes from both sides has only ramped up, as Lecrae spends a bulk of All Things Work Together unapologetic and even defiant in his views. On the bouncy “Come and Get Me,” he proclaims that his only fears are the IRS and God, and details advice his mother gave him: “Told me God ain’t white and that there’s more to life than rap and/I expressed my opinions, my faith and my views/If they want to keep me quiet, tell ‘em ‘Do It!’”
His bold stance and his aggressive delivery make for compelling rebel music. What’s more impressive, he does it without ever conveying a sense of disdain for his detractors, and keeps the album from having a holier-than-thou feel.
| A1 | Always Knew | 3:34 |
| A2 | Facts | 4:01 |
| A3 | Broke | 2:59 |
| B1 | Blessings | 3:51 |
| B2 | Whatchu Mean | 4:20 |
| B3 | Hammer Time | 3:34 |
| B4 | Come And Get Me | 4:12 |
| C1 | Lucked Up | 3:40 |
| C2 | Wish You The Best | 3:44 |
| C3 | Can't Stop Me Now (Destination) | 4:10 |
| C4 | I'll Find You | 3:37 |
| D1 | 8:28 | 3:09 |
| D2 | Cry For You | 4:23 |
| D3 | Worth It | 4:54 |
