#1 Best Selling Christian Rapper: LeCrae

LECRAE’S REHAB IS A GAME CHANGER (Atlanta) – Christian-rapper, LeCrae has made history again with the chart-topping success of his latest release, Rehab. The follow-up to his 2008 best selling CD Rebel, which spent an astounding 75-weeks on the Billboard Gospel Music Charts, Rehab debuted out the box this week in the number position on both Billboard’s Christian and Gospel Charts. “This is a game changer in the music industry and I am so delighted, says gospel music visionary Vicki Mack Lataillade, principal partner at CSD, the distributor of Reach Records. “That a hip-hop artist, a young black man has hit the top of the charts with a positive and powerful message is indeed much to celebrate.” Featuring top-notch production values, Rehab, further showcases LeCrae’s ability to explore the larger issues of the contemporary world while also reconciling living a righteous life in an often unrighteous world. Called “the best Christian hip-hop album of the year, if not all time,” by The Christian Manifesto, Rehab has earned the rapper some of the best notices of his career. Just back from a charity mission to the Yei region of Sudan, LeCrae was deeply humbled by the strong reaction to Rehab, he says, “I am humbled that my voice would be the one used to paint a musical picture that people enjoy." “Although sales numbers are not our number one goal, we are extremely pleased with the strong commercial reaction to Rehab. Says Ben Washer, CEO and co-owner of Reach Records. Lecrae tells a vivid story of his own journey to faith on this project in way we can all relate. We hope to connect with more and more people as we roll out promotions for this release." Lecrae is currently on a 30-city nationwide tour with label mates Trip Lee, Tedashii and Sho Baraka that will include stops in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. He will also be booked for several high-profile events and TV shows in support of his latest effort. Visit www.reachrecords.com